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NOTICE OF 20212022 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

 

 

June 4, 2021April 29, 2022

It is my pleasure to invite you to attend APi Group Corporation’s 20212022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.Stockholders (“2022 Annual Meeting”). The meeting will be held on July 14, 2021,June 15, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). The Annual Meeting in virtual-only format conducted via live webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/APG2022. You will be held in a virtual-only formatable to participate, submit questions and vote your shares electronically. The information on the reasons for utilizing this format, as well as how to attend virtually and vote at the meeting, are described below. At the meeting, you will be asked to:

 

 1.

Elect nineten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 20222023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders;

 

 2.

Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers;

 

 3.

Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021;2022; and

 

 4.

Transact such other business as may properly come before the 20212022 Annual Meeting and any adjournment or postponement of the 20212022 Annual Meeting.

Only stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 17, 2021April 18, 2022 may vote at the 20212022 Annual Meeting.

We thoughtfully considered whether to schedule the Annual Meeting utilizing an in-person or virtual format. Among other factors, we reviewed the likely timing of rollout and implementation of vaccination programs at the state and federal level and the impact such programs will have on the availability and desirability of travel in the summer of 2021, as well as implications for adequate meeting space. In addition, we considered the accessibility of both in-person and virtual meetings for our stockholders more broadly and reviewed the efficacy of our 2020 Annual Meeting, held virtually. We also considered the merits of announcing an in-person meeting with notice that we might move to a virtual format if circumstances merited such a move. Our conclusion was that it would be in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to conduct the 2021 Annual Meeting virtually and that announcing the virtual format with the filing of the proxy statement allows the greatest participation in our Annual Meeting by reducing uncertainty about how to participate. We have designed the format of the 2021 Annual Meeting to provide stockholders the same rights and opportunities to participate as they would have at an in-person meeting. We will continue to monitor best practices in connection with the use of technology as an adjunct to, or modality for, the conduct of Annual Meetings in determining the format for future stockholder meetings.

It is important that your shares be represented at the 20212022 Annual Meeting, regardless of the number of shares you may hold. Whether or not you plan to attend, please vote using the Internet, by telephone or by mail, in each case by following the instructions in our proxy statement. This will not prevent you from voting your shares in person if you are present virtually at the 20212022 Annual Meeting.

Sincerely,

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Russell A. Becker

Chief Executive Officer

We have elected to use the “Notice and Access” method of providing our proxy materials over the internet. Accordingly, we mailed a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials containing instructions on how to access our proxy statement and annual report on or about June 4, 2021.

Our proxy statement and annual report are available online at www.edocumentview.com/APG.

We have elected to use the “Notice and Access” method of providing our proxy materials over the internet. Accordingly, we mailed a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials containing instructions on how to access our proxy statement and annual report on or about April 29, 2022.

Our proxy statement and annual report are available online at http://materials.proxyvote.com/00187Y.


Table of Contents

 

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT VOTING AT THE 2022 ANNUAL MEETING AND RELATED MATTERS

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PROXY SUMMARY

9

Annual Meeting

9

Voting Matters and Board Recommendations

9

Overview and 2021 Financial Highlights

9

Board and Governance Highlights

10

Executive Compensation Highlights

11

PROPOSAL 1—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

13

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

18

Meetings

18

Corporate Governance Guidelines

18

Board Leadership Structure

18

Director Independence

18

Board Committees

19

Audit Committee

19

Compensation Committee

20

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

21

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

22

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

22

Policy Concerning Related Party Transactions

24

Board Role in Risk Management

24

Anti-Hedging Policy

24

Director Compensation

25

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

27

Executive Officers

27

COMPENSATION DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

28

Overview

28

Compensation Philosophy and Objectives

28

Compensation Governance Practices

29

Executive Compensation Setting Process

30

Components of the Executive Compensation Program

32

Other Compensation-Related Practices and Policies

36

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT

38

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

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Summary Compensation Table

39

Grants of Plan-Based Awards During 2021

40

Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table and Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table

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Outstanding Equity Awards at 2021 Year End

42

Stock Vested During 2021

42

Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control

43

CEO Pay Ratio

45

SECURITY OWNERSHIP

46

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT VOTING AT THE 2021 ANNUAL MEETING AND RELATED MATTERS

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PROXY SUMMARY

8

Annual Meeting

8

Voting Matters and Board Recommendations

8

Overview and 2020 Financial Highlights

8

Board and Governance Highlights

9

Executive Compensation Highlights

10

PROPOSAL 1—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

12

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

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Meetings

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Corporate Governance Guidelines

17

Board Leadership Structure

17

Director Independence

17

Board Committees

18

Audit Committee

18

Compensation Committee

19

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

20

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

21

Policy Concerning Related Party Transactions

23

Board Role in Risk Management

23

Anti-Hedging Policy

23

Director Compensation

24

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

26

COMPENSATION DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

27

Overview

27

Compensation Philosophy and Objectives

27

Compensation Governance Practices

28

Executive Compensation Setting Process

29

Components of the Executive Compensation Program

30

Other Compensation-Related Practices and Policies

36

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT

37

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

38

Summary Compensation Table

38

Grants of Plan-Based Awards During 2020

39

Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table and Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table

39

Outstanding Equity Awards at 2020 Year End

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Stock Vested During 2020

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Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control

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CEO Pay Ratio

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP

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Equity Compensation Plan Information

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PROPOSAL 2—APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

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PROPOSAL 3—RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2021 FISCAL YEAR

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Change in Our Certifying Accountant

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Fees Billed to the Company by its Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms

51

Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures for Audit and Permitted Non-Audit Services

51

Audit Committee Report

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OTHER MATTERS

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Requirements, including Deadlines, for Submission of Proxy Proposals, Nomination of Directors and Other Business of Stockholders

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List of Stockholders Entitled to Vote at the 2021


PROPOSAL 3—RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2022 FISCAL YEAR

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Fees Billed to the Company by its Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms

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Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures for Audit and Permitted Non-Audit Services

51

Audit Committee Report

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OTHER MATTERS

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Requirements, including Deadlines, for Submission of Proxy Proposals, Nomination of Directors and Other Business of Stockholders

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List of Stockholders Entitled to Vote at the 2022 Annual Meeting

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Expenses Relating to this Proxy Solicitation

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Communication with Our Board of Directors

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Householding

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Available Information

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Householding

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Available Information

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PROXY STATEMENT

PROXY STATEMENT FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

TO BE HELD ON JUNE 15, 2022

You are receiving this proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”), the accompanying proxy card or other voting instruction card (the “Proxy Card”) and our annual report to stockholders (the “Annual Report”) because you own shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), shares of Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) or shares of 5.5% Series B Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) of APi Group Corporation (the “Company,” “APi,” “our,” “we” or “us”) that entitle you to vote at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2022 Annual Meeting”). Our Board of Directors (the “Board of Directors” or the “Board”) is soliciting proxies from stockholders entitled to vote at the 2022 Annual Meeting. By use of the enclosed Proxy Card, you can vote even if you do not attend the 2022 Annual Meeting. This Proxy Statement describes the matters on which you are being asked to vote and provides information on those matters so that you can make an informed decision. These proxy materials are being distributed and/or made available to stockholders on or about April 29, 2022.

Date, Time and Place of the 2022 Annual Meeting

We will hold the 2022 Annual Meeting on June 15, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) in virtual-only format via live webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/APG2022. You will be able to participate, submit questions and vote your shares electronically.

Our Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on April 18, 2022 as the record date (the “Record Date”) for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the 2022 Annual Meeting. Each stockholder will be entitled to (1) one vote for each share of Common Stock or Series A Preferred Stock or (2) the number of votes equal to the number of shares of Common Stock into which the holder’s shares of Series B Preferred Stock could be converted as of such date, in each case held as of the Record Date on all matters to come before the 2022 Annual Meeting and may vote in person virtually at the meeting, via Internet or telephone or by proxy authorized in writing, except as qualified below.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT VOTING AT THE

2022 ANNUAL MEETING AND RELATED MATTERS

 

Q:

PROXY STATEMENT FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

TO BE HELD ON JULY 14, 2021

You are receiving this proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”), the accompanying proxy card or other voting instruction card (the “Proxy Card”) and our annual report to stockholders (the “Annual Report”) because you own shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) or shares of Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) of APi Group Corporation (the “Company,” “our,” “we” or “us”) that entitle you to vote at the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2021 Annual Meeting”). Our Board of Directors (the “Board of Directors” or the “Board”) is soliciting proxies from stockholders entitled to vote at the 2021 Annual Meeting. By use of the enclosed Proxy Card, youWho can vote even if you do not attend the 20212022 Annual Meeting. This Proxy Statement describes the matters on which you are being asked to vote and provides information on those matters so that you can make an informed decision. These proxy materials are being distributed and/or made available to stockholders on or about June 4, 2021.Meeting?

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Date, Time and PlaceStockholders of the 2021 Annual Meeting

We will hold the 2021 Annual Meeting on July 14, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) in virtual format.

Our Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on May 17, 2021 as the record date (the “Record Date”) for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the 2021 Annual Meeting. Each stockholder will be entitled to one vote for each share of Common Stock or Series A Preferred Stock held as of the Record Date, on all matters to come beforebeneficial owners with control numbers or legal proxies obtained from the 2021stockholders of record as of the Record Date, and guests may attend the 2022 Annual Meeting virtually. See “How can I attend the 2022 Annual Meeting?” for additional information on how to gain access to the 2022 Annual Meeting.

If your shares are registered directly in your name with our transfer agent, Computershare, you are a “registered holder,” which means you are the stockholder of record with respect to those shares.

If your shares are held by a bank or broker, the bank or broker is the stockholder of record. You are the “beneficial owner” (and hold your shares in “street name”) and the bank or broker is your “nominee.”

If you hold shares as a participant in the (1) APi Group, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), (2) APi Group 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan, (3) APi Group Safe Harbor 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan, and/or (4) the Vipond Inc. Employees’ Profit Sharing Plan (collectively, “employee benefit plans”), the plan trustee of the applicable plan is the stockholder of record and your nominee.

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Who may vote at the 2022 Annual Meeting?

A:

If you are a participant in an employee benefit plan, you may vote in person virtuallyadvance of the 2022 Annual Meeting (as described below under “How do I Vote”) and, if you do, your vote will be counted at the meeting, via Internet or telephone or by proxy authorized in writing,that meeting; however, except as qualified below.otherwise described below, you will not be able to vote at the 2022 Annual Meeting.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT VOTING AT THE

2021 ANNUAL MEETING AND RELATED MATTERS

With that exception, anyone owning shares of Common Stock, Series A Preferred Stock or Series B Preferred Stock at the close of business on the Record Date may vote electronically at the 2022 Annual Meeting. You may cast at or prior to the 2022 Annual Meeting (1) one vote for each share of Common Stock held by you on the Record Date, (2) one vote for each share of Series A Preferred Stock held by you on the Record Date and (3) the number of votes equal to the number of shares of Common Stock into which your shares of Series B Preferred Stock could be converted as of such date, on all items of business presented in this Proxy Statement and at the 2022 Annual Meeting. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock will entitle the holder thereof to vote together with the holders of Common Stock as a single class. As of the close of business on the Record Date, we had (a) 233,188,612 shares of Common Stock outstanding entitled to cast 233,188,612 votes, (b) 4,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding entitled to 4,000,000 votes and (c) 800,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock outstanding entitled to 32,520,326 votes.

 

Q:

Who can attend the 2021 Annual Meeting?

A:

Only “stockholders of record” as of the Record Date, holders of legal proxies obtained from the stockholders of record as of the Record Date and our invited guests may attend the 2021 Annual Meeting.

Q:

Who is a stockholder of record?

A:

If your shares are registered directly in your name with our transfer agent, Computershare, you are a “registered holder;” you are the stockholder of record with respect to those shares.

If your shares are held by a bank or broker, the bank or broker is the stockholder of record. You are the “beneficial owner” (and hold your shares in “street name”) and the bank or broker is your “nominee.”

If you hold shares as a participant in the (1) APi Group, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)1, (2) APi Group 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan, (3) APi Group Safe Harbor 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan, and/or (4) the Vipond Inc. Employees’ Profit Sharing Plan (collectively, “employee benefit plans”), the plan trustee of the applicable plan is the stockholder of record and your nominee.

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The ESOP was formally terminated in 2019; undistributed shares are held in trust for former participants by the plan nominee.

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How do I vote?

 

A:

Registered Holder: If you are a registered holder, there are four ways to vote:

Via the Internet. You may vote by proxy via the Internet by following the instructions provided on the proxy card mailed to you by Computershare.

By Telephone. You may vote by proxy by calling the toll-free number found on the proxy card.

By Mail. You may vote by proxy by filling out the proxy card and returning it in the envelope provided.

During the Annual Meeting. You must attend the 2021 Annual Meeting virtually as a “Stockholder” in order to vote during the meeting. Please see the information below for information on how to attend the 2021 Annual Meeting. If you attend the 2021 Annual Meeting as a Stockholder, you can follow the online instructions to vote your shares during the 2021 Annual Meeting.

Beneficial Owners: If you are a beneficial owner of shares held in “street name,” aregistered holder, there are four ways to vote:

Via the Internet. You may vote by proxy card has been forwarded to you by your broker or other nominee. You havevia the right to direct your broker or other nominee on how to vote your sharesInternet by following the instructions provided on the proxy card which generally provides four waysmailed to vote:

Via the Internet. You may vote by proxy via the Internet by visiting www.proxyvote.com and entering the control number found on the proxy card provided by your broker or other nominee. The availability of Internet voting may depend on the voting process of your broker or other nominee.

By Mail. You may vote by proxy by filling out the voting instruction form provided by your broker or other nominee and returning it in the envelope provided.you.

 

  

By Telephone. You may vote by proxy by calling the toll-free number found on the proxy card.

By Mail. You may vote by proxy by filling out the proxy card and returning it in the envelope provided.

 

  

During the Annual Meeting. You must obtain a “legal proxy”from the broker or other nominee that holds your shares.

A legal proxy is a written document that will authorize you to attend the 20212022 Annual Meeting virtually as a “Stockholder” andstockholder in order to vote your shares held in “street name” atduring the 2021 Annual Meeting.meeting. Please see the information below for information on obtaining a legal proxy.how to attend the 2022 Annual Meeting. If you attend the 20212022 Annual Meeting as a Stockholder,stockholder, you can follow the online instructions to vote your shares during the 2021 Annual Meeting.meeting.

Beneficial Owners: If you are a beneficial owner of shares held in “street name,” a proxy card has been forwarded to you by your broker or other nominee. You have the right to direct your broker or other nominee on how to vote your shares by following the instructions on the proxy card, which generally provides four ways to vote:

If youVia the Internet. You may vote by proxy via the Internet by visiting www.proxyvote.com and entering the control number found on the proxy card provided by your broker or other nominee. The availability of Internet voting may depend on the voting process of your broker or other nominee.

By Mail. You may vote by telephone, you do not need to returnproxy by filling out the voting instruction form provided by your broker or other nominee and returning it in the envelope provided.

By Telephone. You may vote by proxy by calling the toll-free number found on the proxy card. Internet

During the Annual Meeting. To vote your shares during the 2022 Annual Meeting, you must follow the instructions provided by your broker or other nominee and telephone votingattend the meeting as a stockholder. Please see “How can I attend the 2022 Annual Meeting” below for stockholders will be available 24 hours a day. Even if you planinformation on how to attend the 2021 Annual Meeting, the Company recommends that youmeeting as a stockholder to vote your shares in advance as described above so that your vote will be counted if you later decide not to attendduring the 2021 Annual Meeting.meeting.

Participants in the employee benefit plans:

If you attend the 2022 Annual Meeting as a guest, you will not be able to vote your shares during the meeting.

If you vote over the Internet or by telephone, you do not need to return your proxy card. Internet and telephone voting for stockholders will be available 24 hours a day, and will close at 11:59 p.m.,

Eastern Time, on June 14, 2022. Even if you plan to attend the 2022 Annual Meeting virtually, the Company recommends that you vote your shares in advance as described above so that your vote will be counted if you later decide not to attend the 2022 Annual Meeting.

Participants in the employee benefit plans:

 

Shares Held in Your Account under the ESOP. If you are a participant or beneficiary with an account in the ESOP, you are entitled to direct the ESOP’s trustee as to how any shares that have been allocated to your ESOP account and that remained in your ESOP account as of the Record Date should be voted at the 20212022 Annual Meeting.

 

Shares Held in Your Account under the APi Group 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan, the APi Group Safe Harbor 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan or the Vipond Inc. Employees’ Profit Sharing Plan. Plan. If you are a participant or beneficiary with an account in one or more of (1) the APi Group 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan, (2) the APi Group Safe Harbor 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan and/or (3) the Vipond Inc. Employees’ Profit Sharing Plan, (collectively, the “profit sharing plans”), you will be permitted to direct the applicable profit sharing plan trustee(s) or other intermediary as to how any shares held in your profit sharing plan account as of the Record Date should be voted at the 20212022 Annual Meeting.

You have the right to direct your nominee(s) or other intermediary on how to vote your shares by following the instructions on the proxy card or voting information form forwarded to you by your nominee(s), which generally provides three ways to vote:

 

  

Via the Internet. You may vote by proxy via the Internet by visiting www.proxyvote.com and entering the control number found on the proxy card or voting information form provided by your nominee. The availability of Internet voting may depend on the voting process of your nominee.

 

  

By Telephone. You may vote by proxy by calling the toll-free number found on the proxy card.card or voting information form.

 

  

By Mail. You may vote by proxy by filling out the proxy card or voting instruction form provided by your nominee and returning it in the envelope provided.

Earlier Voting Deadlines for Participants in theCertain Employee Benefit Plans. Because the ESOP’s trustee and the profit sharingother employee benefits plans’ trustee(s) or other intermediary will vote on your behalf, and in accordance with your directions, except as noted below, you will not be able to vote during the 20212022 Annual Meeting and must vote by following deadlines:

 

Votes of shares held in an ESOP account must be made by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on July 6, 2021June 7, 2022.

 

Votes of shares held in a profit sharing planAPi Group 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan or APi Group Safe Harbor 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan account must be made by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on July 11, 2021June 9, 2022.

Votes of shares held in a Vipond Inc. Employees’ Profit Sharing Plan account must be made by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on June 14, 2022 in order to vote prior to the 2022 Annual Meeting, or you may vote during the meeting. See “How can I attend the 2022 Annual Meeting” below for information on how to attend the meeting as a stockholder to vote your shares during the meeting.

 

Q:

How can I attend the 20212022 Annual Meeting?

 

A:

The 20212022 Annual Meeting will be completely virtual, conducted exclusively byheld in a virtual-only format via live webcast. No physical meeting will be held.

To access the 20212022 Annual Meeting, please visit www.meetingcenter.io/263306708www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/APG2022. You may begin logging into the 2022 Annual Meeting on the day of the meeting at 9:15 a.m., Eastern Time, 15 minutes in advance of the start of the meeting. We encourage you to access the meeting prior to the start time and allow ample time for the check-in procedures.

You may log in using one of two options: (1) join as a “Guest”guest or (2) join as a “Stockholder.” The password for the meeting is APG2021.

stockholder. To join as a Guest, you do not need to register in advance. When you log in,guest, you will need to enter the information requested on the screen to register as a guest. If you enter the meeting as a guest, you will not be able to vote your email address andshares or submit questions during the password.meeting.

If you were a registered stockholderholder or a beneficial owner as of the Record Date, you may join the 20212022 Annual Meeting as a Stockholder and do not need to register in advance to attend. When you log in, enterstockholder by entering the password and the16-digit control number found on the proxy card, voting instruction form or other notice previously received in connection with the 20212022 Annual Meeting.

If you wereare a beneficial owner on the Record Date, you must register in advance to virtually attend the 2021 Annual Meeting. To register, you must submit to Computershare proof of your proxy power (legal proxy), executed in your favor by your broker or other nominee and reflecting the number of shares you beneficially owned as of the Record Date along withand you do not have a 16-digit control number, you should contact your name and email address. Requests for registration must be labeled as “Legal Proxy” and be received no later than 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on July 8, 2021.

Requests for registration should be directed to us at the following:

By email: Forward the email from yourbank, broker or other nominee or attach an image of your legal proxy,(preferably at least 5 days before the meeting) and obtain a “legal proxy” in order to legalproxy@computershare.com.

By mail: Deliver your legal proxybe able to Computershare, APG Legal Proxy, P.O. Box 43001, Providence, RI 02940-3001.

attend and participate in the meeting. You will then receive a confirmation of your registration, with a control number, by email from Computershare. At the time ofmust join the meeting goas a stockholder to www.meetingcenter.io/263306708 and entervote your control number andshares or submit questions during the meeting password provided above.meeting.

If you were a participant in an employee benefit plan and you have a control number, you may join the 20212022 Annual Meeting as a Guest only and do not need to register in advance to attend.

stockholder using that control number. Otherwise, you may join the meeting as a guest.

Q:

WhoWhat if I need technical assistance accessing the virtual-only meeting?

A:

The virtual meeting platform is fully supported across browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Safari) and devices (desktops, laptops, tablets and cell phones) running the most updated version of applicable software and plugins. Beginning 15 minutes prior to the meeting start, technicians will be available to assist you with any technical difficulties you may votehave accessing the virtual meeting webcast. If you encounter any difficulties accessing the webcast, please call the technical support number that will be posted on the annual meeting website log-in page (www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/APG2022).

Q:

How do I ask questions at the 20212022 Annual Meeting?

 

A:

Stockholders will have the ability to submit questions during the 2022 Annual Meeting via the meeting website at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/APG2022 by following the instructions available on the meeting page. Questions relevant to 2022 Annual Meeting matters will be answered during the meeting, subject to time constraints. To ensure that as many stockholders as possible are able to ask questions during the 2022 Annual Meeting, each stockholder will be permitted no more than two questions. Questions from multiple stockholders on the same topic or that are otherwise related may be grouped, summarized and answered together. If you arejoin the meeting as a participant in the ESOP or a profit sharing plan, you may vote in advance of the 2021 Annual Meeting (as described above) and, if you do, your vote will be counted at that meeting; however,guest, you will not be able to vote at the 2021 Annual Meeting.ask questions.

WithResponses to questions relevant to 2022 Annual Meeting matters that exception, anyone owning Common Stock or Series A Preferred Stock atare not answered during the close of businessmeeting will be posted on the Record Date may vote at the 2021 Annual Meeting. On the Record Date, we had 201,282,227 shares of Common Stock and 4,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding and entitled to be voted at (or prior to) the 2021 Annual Meeting. You may cast one vote for each share of Common Stock or Series A Preferred Stock held by you on the Record Date on all items of business presented in the Proxy Statement and at the 2021 Annual Meeting.Company’s Investor Relations webpage.

 

Q:

How do I obtain electronic access to the proxy materials?

 

A:

This Proxy Statement and our Annual Report are available to stockholders free of charge at www.edocumentview.com/APG.http://materials.proxyvote.com/00187Y.

If you are a beneficial owner or a participant in an employee benefit plan, you may be able to elect to receive future annual reports or proxy statements by email. For information regarding electronic delivery of proxy materials for shares held in “street name” or in an employee benefit plan, you should contact your broker or other nominee.

 

Q:

What constitutes a quorum, and why is a quorum required?

 

A:

State law requires that we have a quorum of stockholders present in person or by proxy for all items of business to be voted at the 20212022 Annual Meeting. The presence at the 20212022 Annual Meeting, in person virtually or by proxy, of the holders of a majority in voting power of the shares of Common Stock, Series A Preferred Stock and Series AB Preferred Stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote on the Record Date will constitute a quorum, permitting us to conduct the business of the 20212022 Annual Meeting. Proxies received but marked as abstentions, if any, and broker non-votes (described below) will be included in the calculation

of the number of shares considered to be present at the 20212022 Annual Meeting for quorum purposes. If we do not have a quorum, then the person presiding over the 20212022 Annual Meeting or the stockholders present virtually at the 20212022 Annual Meeting may, by a majority in voting power thereof, adjourn the meeting from time to time, as authorized by our bylaws, until a quorum is present.

 

Q:

What am I voting on?

 

A:

Those entitled to vote are asked to vote on the following three proposals. Our Board’s recommendation for each of these proposals is set forth below:

 

Proposal

  Board Recommendation

1.

To elect nineten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 20222023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

  FOR

2.

To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers

  FOR

3.

To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as our independent registered public accounting firm for the 20212022 fiscal year

  FOR

We will also consider other proposals that properly come before the 20212022 Annual Meeting in accordance with our bylaws.

Q:

Is my vote confidential?

 

A:

Yes. We encourage stockholder participation in corporate governance by ensuring the confidentiality of stockholder votes. We have designated Computershare, our transfer agent,Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. as inspector to receive and tabulate stockholder votes. Your vote on any particular proposal will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to us or any of our officers or employees except (1) where disclosure is required by applicable law, (2) where disclosure of your vote is expressly requested by you or (3) where we conclude in good faith that a bona fide dispute exists as to the authenticity of one or more proxies, ballots or votes, or as to the accuracy of any tabulation of such proxies, ballots or votes. Aggregate vote totals will be disclosed to us from time to time and publicly announced following the 20212022 Annual Meeting.

 

Q:

What happens if additional matters are presented at the 20212022 Annual Meeting?

 

A:

Our bylaws provide that items of business may be brought before the 20212022 Annual Meeting only (1) pursuant to the Notice of 20212022 Annual Meeting (or any supplement thereto) included in this Proxy Statement, (2) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, or (3) by a stockholder of the Company who was a stockholder at the time proper notice of such business is delivered to our Corporate Secretary, who is entitled to vote at the meeting and who complies with the notice procedures set forth in our bylaws. Other than the three items of business described in this Proxy Statement, we are not aware of any other business to be acted upon at the 20212022 Annual Meeting as of the date of this Proxy Statement. If you grant a proxy, the persons named as proxy holders, Russell A. Becker, Thomas A. LydonKevin S. Krumm and Andrea M. Fike, will have the discretion to vote your shares on any additional matters properly presented for a vote at the 20212022 Annual Meeting in accordance with Delaware law and our bylaws.

Q:

How many votes are needed to approve each proposal?

 

A:

The table below sets forth, for each proposal described in this Proxy Statement, the vote required for approval of the proposal, assuming a quorum is present:

 

Proposal

  

Vote Required

1.

To elect nineten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 20222023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

  The majority of votes cast
2

2.  To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers

  The majority of votes cast

3.

To ratify the appointment of KPMG as our independent registered public accounting firm for the 20212022 fiscal year

  The majority of votes cast

 

Q:

What if I am a registered holder and I return my proxy without making any selections?

 

A:

If you are a registered holder and sign and return your proxy card without making any selections, your shares will be voted “FOR” all director nominees and “FOR” proposals 2 and 3. If other matters properly come before the 20212022 Annual Meeting, Russell A. Becker, Thomas A. LydonKevin S. Krumm and Andrea M. Fike will have the authority to vote on those matters for you at their discretion. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, we are not aware of any matters that will come before the 20212022 Annual Meeting other than those disclosed in this Proxy Statement.

 

Q:

What if I am a beneficial owner and I do not give the broker or other nominee voting instructions?

 

A:

If you are a beneficial owner and your shares are held in the name of a broker or other nominee, such nominee is bound by the rules of the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) regarding whether or not it can exercise discretionary voting power for any particular proposal if the broker has not received voting instructions from you. Brokers have the authority to vote shares for which their customers do not provide

voting instructions on certain “routine” matters. A broker non-vote occurs when a broker or other nominee who holds shares for another does not vote on a particular item because the nominee does not have discretionary voting authority for that item and has not received voting instructions from the beneficial owner of the shares. Broker non-votes are included in the calculation of the number of votes considered to be present at the 20212022 Annual Meeting for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum but are not considered a vote cast.

The table below sets forth, for each proposal described in this Proxy Statement, whether a broker can exercise discretion and vote your shares absent your instructions and if not, the impact of such broker non-vote on the approval of the applicable proposal:

 

Proposal

  

Can Brokers Vote

Absent Instructions?

  

Impact of
Broker Non-Vote

1.

To elect nineten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 20222023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

  No  None

2.

To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers

  No  None

3.

To ratify the appointment of KPMG as our independent registered public accounting firm for the 20212022 fiscal year

  Yes  Not Applicable

 

Q:

What if I am a participant in an employee benefit plan and I do not give the nominee voting instructions?

 

A:

If you are a participant in an employee benefit plan and you do not provide voting instructions (or your instructions are incomplete or unclear) as to one or more of the matters to be voted on, the unvoted shares in your account will be treated as follows:

 

  

The ESOP. The ESOP’s trustee will vote shares in your account with respect to each applicable proposal in the same proportion for which the trustee received timely, complete and clear voting instructions.

  

The APi Group 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan and APi Group Safe Harbor 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan. The trustee will vote shares in your account with respect to each applicable proposal in the same proportion for which the trustee received timely, complete and clear voting instructions.

 

  

The Vipond Inc. Employees’ Profit Sharing Plan. The trusteeintermediary will vote only those shares for which the trusteeit received timely, complete and clear voting instructions. The trusteeintermediary will not vote unvoted shares in your account.

 

Q:

What if I abstain on a proposal?

 

A:

If you sign and return your proxy card marked “Abstain” on any proposal, your shares will not be voted on that proposal. Marking “Abstain” with respect to any of the proposals described in this Proxy Statement will not have any impact on the approval of the applicable proposal.

 

Q:

Can I change my vote or revoke my proxy after I have delivered my proxy card?card?

 

A:

Yes.

If you are a registered holder, you may change your vote or revoke your proxy by (1) voting in person virtually at the 20212022 Annual Meeting, (2) delivering to the Corporate Secretary (at the address indicated below) a revocation of proxy or (3) executing a new proxy bearing a later date.

Corporate Secretary

APi Group Corporation

1100 Old Highway 8 NW

New Brighton, MN 55112

United States

If you are a beneficial owner, you must contactfollow the instructions provided by your broker or other nominee to change your vote or revoke your proxy or, if you wish to cast your vote in person virtually at the 2021 Annual Meeting, obtain a proxy to vote your shares.proxy.

If you are a participant in an employee benefit plan, you may change your vote or revoke your proxy by executing a new proxy bearing a later date, prior to the voting cutoff date for the applicable plan.

 

Q:

If I am a registered holder or a beneficial owner and I plan to attend the 20212022 Annual Meeting, virtually, should I still vote by proxy?

 

A:

Yes. Casting your vote in advance does not affect your right to attend the 20212022 Annual Meeting virtually.Meeting.

If you vote in advance and also attend the 20212022 Annual Meeting, virtually, you do not need to vote again at the 20212022 Annual Meeting unless you want to change your vote. Please see the information above under “How do I vote?” for information on how to vote.

 

Q:

Am I entitled to dissenter’s rights?

 

A:

No. Delaware General Corporation Law does not provide for dissenter’s rights in connection with the matters being voted on at the 20212022 Annual Meeting.

 

Q:

Where can I find voting results of the 20212022 Annual Meeting?

 

A:

We will announce the voting results for the proposals at the 20212022 Annual Meeting and publish final detailed voting results in a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) within four business days after the 20212022 Annual Meeting.

Q:

What if I have trouble accessing the Annual Meeting virtually?

A:

The virtual meeting platform is fully supported across various Internet browsers and devices (desktops, laptops, tablets and cell phones) running the most up-to-date version of applicable software and plugins. Please note that Internet Explorer is no longer supported. Participants should ensure that they have a strong WiFi connection wherever they intend to participate in the meeting. We encourage you to access the meeting prior to the start time. A “Support” link on the meeting page will provide further assistance should you need it.

Q:

Who should I call with other questions?

 

A:

If you have any questions about this Proxy Statement or the 20212022 Annual Meeting, or need assistance voting your shares, please contact our proxy solicitor, Georgeson LLC at 1-866-431-2108.866-482-5136.

PROXY SUMMARY

Annual Meeting

 

Date:

June 15, 2022

Time:

Date:

July 14, 2021

Time:

9:30 a.m. (Eastern Time)

Location:

Virtual-only at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/APG2022

Place:

Record
The meeting will be virtual and can be accessed at www.meetingcenter.io/263306708

Record Date: April 18, 2022

May 17, 2021

Voting Matters and Board Recommendations

 

   

Matter

  

Board Recommendation

  Page

No. 1

  Election of Directors  FOR each Director Nominee  12
13

No. 2

  Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation  FOR  49
50

No. 3

  Ratification of KPMG as Independent Auditor  FOR  5051

Overview and 20202021 Financial Highlights

We are a global, market-leading business services provider of safety specialty and industrialspecialty services in over 200500 locations primarily in North America and with an expanding platform in Europe.approximately 20 countries. We provide statutorily mandated and other contracted services to a strong base of long-standing customers across multiple industries. We have a winning leadership culture driven by entrepreneurial business leaderleaders to deliver innovative solutions tofor our customers.

We focusbelieve that our core strategies of driving organic growth and growth through accretive acquisitions, promoting sharing of best practices across all of our businesses, and leveraging our scale and services offerings place us in the position to capitalize on growingopportunities and trends in the industries we serve, grow our recurringbusinesses and advance our position in each of our markets. We believe that our revenue diversification across customers, end markets, geographies and repeat businessprojects, combined with our go-to market strategy of selling inspection and installation work first, regional approach to operating our businesses, specialty operations in niche markets, strong commitment to leadership development, long-standing customers with a robust reputation in the industries we serve, and strong safety track record differentiates us from our diversified long-standing customers across a variety of end markets, which provides us with stable cash flows and a platform for organic growth. Maintenance and service revenues are generally more predictable through contractual arrangements with typical terms ranging from days to three years, with the majority having durations of less than six months and are often recurring due to consistent renewal rates and long-standing customer relationships.

We were incorporated on September 18, 2017 with limited liability under the laws of the British Virgin Islands under the name J2 Acquisition Limited (“J2”). J2 was created for the purpose of acquiring a target company or business. On October 1, 2019, we completed our acquisition of APi Group, Inc. (the “APi Acquisition”) and changed our name to APi Group Corporation in connection with the APi Acquisition. On April 28, 2020, we changed our jurisdiction of incorporation from the British Virgin Islands to the State of Delaware (the “Domestication”) and our shares became listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In the financial information provided below, APi Group, Inc. financial information as of and for the periods prior to the APi Acquisition date are referred to as “Predecessor” and financial information including APi Group, Inc. from the APi Acquisition date is referred to as “Successor.”competitors.

A summary of the 20202021 Financial Highlights are as follows:

 

Reported net revenues wereincreased by 9.8% or $353 million to $3.9 billion compared to $3.6 billion a decline of 12.3% compared to $985 million in the prior year (Successor)period, primarily driven by general market recoveries in our Safety and $3.1 billionSpecialty Services segments, revenue from acquisitions completed in the period from January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 (Predecessor). The declinesprior twelve months in net revenues primarily reflectSafety Services and an increase in inspection and service revenue across all of our segments, partially offset by the negative impactdivestiture of two businesses in the COVID-19 pandemicformer Industrial Services segment and the saledelay and suspension of certain industrial services businesses.projects in that segment.

 

Reported net lossgross margin was $15323.8%, representing a 276 basis point increase compared to prior year period reported gross margin of 21.1%, driven by a decrease in amortization expense, growth in the higher margin Safety Services segment and an improved mix of inspection and service revenue, partially offset by supply chain disruptions and inflation causing downward pressure on margins.

Net income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $47 million of income compared to a net loss of $153($153) million infor the prior year (Successor) and net incomeended December 31, 2020, an improvement of $86 million in the period from January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 (Predecessor). The net loss in 2020 was primarily driven by a $197 million impairment charge related to goodwill and intangible assets, as well as the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.$200 million. Net income (loss) as a percentage of net revenues for the year ended December 31, 20202021 was (4.3%)1.2% compared to (15.5%(4.3%) for the 2019 Successor period, and 2.8%year ended December 31, 2020. The change was principally from an impairment charge that occurred in the 2019 Predecessor period. The2020 related to goodwill of $197 million that did not recur in 2021,

 

changean increase in 2020 was primarily attributableinspection and service revenue, and an improved gross margin. These improvements were partially offset by lower investment income and other, net due to improvementsa $11 million decrease in gross margin resultingincome from a combination of a focus on project selection, targeted price improvements, project efficienciesjoint ventures and a favorable mixdecline in income from COVID-19 relief programs of services provided.$6 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $496 million, up $201 million from $150 million and $145 million of net cash provided by operating activities for the prior year (Successor) and the period from January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 (Predecessor), respectively, driven by the decline in revenues which changed in the mix and timing of demand for our services and working capital requirements.

Board and Governance Highlights

 

Board of Directors

Name

  Age   Director
Since
   

Independent

  

Committee Memberships

Sir Martin E. Franklin

   56    2017     

James E. Lillie

   59    2017     

Ian G.H. Ashken

   60    2019     Audit (Chair) & Nominating and Governance

Russell A. Becker

   55    2019     

Anthony E. Malkin

   58    2019     Compensation

Thomas V. Milroy

   65    2017   Lead Independent Director  Audit & Compensation (Chair)

Lord Paul Myners

   73    2017     Nominating & Governance (Chair)

Cyrus D. Walker

   53    2019     Nominating & Governance

Carrie A. Wheeler

   49    2019     Audit & Compensation

Board of Directors(1)

Name

Director
Since
Independent

Committee Memberships

Sir Martin E. Franklin

2017

James E. Lillie

2017

Ian G.H. Ashken

2019Audit (Chair) & Nominating and Corporate Governance

Russell A. Becker

2019

David S. Blitzer

2021

Paula D. Loop

2022

Anthony E. Malkin

2019Compensation

Thomas V. Milroy

2017Lead Independent DirectorAudit & Compensation (Chair)

Cyrus D. Walker

2019Nominating and Corporate Governance

Carrie A. Wheeler

2019Audit & Compensation

(1)

Due to the passing of Lord Paul Myners in January 2022, our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will have two members until our Board undergoes its annual review of Committee memberships and, as needed, refreshment following the 2022 Annual Meeting.

We are committed to principles of effective corporate governance and to high ethical standards, as well as compliance with all applicable governance standards of the SEC and NYSE. Highlights of the framework we have established for governance are outlined here, and further described below.

 

Annual Election of Directors

 Our Board is non-classified, and directors stand for election annually

Independence and Qualification
of Committee Members

 

The Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees of the Board are comprised of all Independent Directors

 

All directors on committees meet the applicable qualification requirements of the SEC and NYSE

Independent Lead Director

 In March 2020, the Board appointed Thomas V. Milroy asWe have a lead independent director with duties that include leading the Board’s meetings in executive session, with neither employee directors nor management in attendance

Leadership Structure

 The offices of the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chair of the Board are separated

Risk Oversight

 

The Board is responsible for the oversight of risk, including overseeing the assessment of risk and the

appropriate balance of risk mitigation and the appropriate taking of risk

 

These risk assessment and balancing tasks are also the responsibility of the Board’s committees and the Company’s management team

Open Communication

 

We encourage communication and solid working relationships among our Co-Chairs of the Board, the Lead Independent Director, Directors, and the Chief Executive Officer

 

Our directors have access to the management team and employees

Board and Committee Evaluations

 We engage in an annual review of both our Board and its Committees, led by the Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

Stockholder Voice

 

Stockholders and other interested parties can contact our Directors individually or as a group through written communication

 

Directors are elected by majority vote in uncontested elections

Board Diversity

Our Board believes that a diverse group of directors brings a broader range of experiences to the Board and generates a greater volume of ideas and perspectives, and therefore, is in a better position to make complex decisions. Currently, our Board is 20% female and 10% BIPOC (black/indigenous/people of color), and 80% of our Board is independent.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives

We believe our success in attracting and retaining qualified employees will be based on the quality of our training, leadership development and opportunities for advancement. We are making significant investments in diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives. We have created a senior DEI role to strengthen our commitment to these initiatives and support cultural awareness and fluency through various initiatives. We have also adopted the Intercultural Development Inventory (“IDI”) Assessment, a cross-culturally assessment of intercultural competence. The IDI® Assessment provides key insights into how one makes sense of cultural differences and is an effective tool for increasing skill in navigating cultural differences. The use of the IDI as a cultural awareness resource has provided a common language to discuss DEI. Our leaders have used these insights to inform their business strategies for human capital management, including DEI objectives. Through the end of February 2022, 235 of our employees have taken the IDI, including approximately 100% of our executive, corporate and segment leadership and 80% of our operating company leadership.

Executive Compensation Highlights

Since becoming a US issuer listed on the NYSE in April 2020, theOur Compensation Committee has developed a formalizedan executive compensation program consistent with its compensation philosophy and market and peer basedpeer-based practices. Fundamentally, thisour program is designed to assureensure that the Company’s compensation policies attract and retain the key employees necessary to support the Company’s growth and success, both operationally and strategically, and to motivate executives to contribute to the achievement of the Company’s short- and long-term goals with the ultimate objective of creating sustainable improvements in stockholder value. The following briefly describes our compensation program, implemented in 2021, which is fully outlined below in “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”

Policies that Promote Sustainable Stockholder Value Creation

 

Our 2021 executive compensation program places a majority of executive officer compensation “at risk” by linking both short- and long-term incentive structures either totally or predominantly to the Company’s short and long-term strategic goals. CEO compensation, at target payout levels, is a mix of base salary (17%); short-term incentives (17%); and long-term incentives (66%)—providing payout opportunities over several time horizons to encourage a balanced approach to accomplishment of short and long term objectives. Other executive officers also have a mix of short and long term opportunities.

short and long-term strategic goals. CEO compensation, at target payout levels, is a mix of base salary (17%), short-term incentives (17%) and long-term incentives (66%)—providing payout opportunities over several time horizons to encourage a balanced approach to accomplishment of short- and long-term objectives. Other executive officers also have a mix of short- and long-term opportunities.

 

Our long-term incentive program uses three yearthree-year vesting periods for equity awards, with performance stock units representing 80% of the bulk of equity awards.total target award amount, assuming performance and vesting at target levels.

 

We use several distinct performance metrics tied to our financial and strategic objectives in our short- andshort-and long-term incentive plans.

 

We incorporate a relatively small time-based component in our long term grants to foster retention and guard against excessive risk taking.

We believe this balanced performance and time-based approach creates a focus on overall, sustainable performance and value creation.

Focus on Risk Management

 

Our equity incentive plan incorporates a “clawback” policy with broad application to discourage aggressive risk-taking.

 

Our policies include anti-hedging provisions and prohibit short sales.

Rigor in Goal Setting

 

Performance goals that will determine executive officer compensation will beare established by the Compensation Committee taking into account historical performance, current objectives and strategic initiatives, and macroeconomic conditions. Performance goals will be calibrated to incentivize solid growth and value creation.

 

For 2021, all performance goals will bewere metric driven, although the Compensation Committee may use individual or other non-financial goals in the future to foster the achievement of strategic objectives.

As discussed in detail in “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” in 2020 the Compensation Committee maintained a flexible approach to compensation for our executive officers for reasons relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Company’s continued transition and integration following the APi Acquisition. During 2020, executive officer base salaries were reduced once the wide ranging macroeconomic impacts of the pandemic began to emerge as part of a comprehensive approach to tightly align expense with the pandemic’s impacts. In some cases, these reductions were dramatic. They continued until the impact of the pandemic on the Company was better understood and were not fully restored until November of 2020. Based on the financial results achieved for 2020 and other factors outlined in “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” the executive officers were awarded annual incentives at target amounts, where applicable, and consistent with historical practice for those without contractually enumerated targets. In addition, in 2021 a one-time stock award was made to three executive officers whose base compensation in 2020 had been dramatically reduced, beyond the level incurred generally by senior management level employees.

PROPOSAL 1—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Under our bylaws, directors are elected for a one-year term expiring at the next annual meeting of stockholders. Upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, our Board of Directors has nominated Sir Martin E. Franklin, James E. Lillie, Ian G.H. Ashken, Russell A. Becker, David S. Blitzer, Paula D. Loop, Anthony E. Malkin, Thomas V. Milroy, Lord Paul Myners, Cyrus D. Walker and Carrie A. Wheeler for election or re-election, each for a one-year term that will expire at the 20222023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Each of our directors consented to serve if elected.

Mr. Blitzer was nominated by the holders of our Series B Preferred Stock affiliated with Blackstone Inc. pursuant to such holders’ nomination right pursuant to the applicable stock purchase agreement for the Series B Preferred Stock, and was elected to the Board of Directors effective January 3, 2022 to serve as a director until the next election of directors at the 2022 Annual Meeting, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Ms. Loop was elected to the Board of Directors effective March 28, 2022 to fill the vacancy that resulted following the passing of former director Lord Paul Myners in January 2022, to serve as a director until the next election of directors at the 2022 Annual Meeting, or until her successor is duly elected and qualified. We are grateful to Lord Myners for his services to the Company.

Our bylaws provide that directors are elected by a majority of the votes cast with respect to the nominee for election to the Board of Directors at any meeting of stockholders at which directors are to be elected and a quorum is present, except in the case of a contested election. As set forth in our bylaws, “a majority of the votes cast” means that the number of shares voted “for” a nominee for election to the Board of Directors exceeds the votes cast “against” such nominee and shall not include abstentions. In the event of a contested election, in accordance with our bylaws, directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast.

We believe that each of our directors possesses the experience, skills and qualities to fully perform his or her duties as a director and contribute to our success. Our directors were nominated because we believe each is of high ethical character, highly accomplished in his or her field with superior credentials and recognition, has a reputation, both personal and professional, that is consistent with our image and reputation, has the ability to exercise sound business judgment, and is able to dedicate sufficient time to fulfilling his or her obligations as a director. Our directors as a group complement each other and each of their respective experiences, skills and qualities so that collectively the Board operates in an effective, collegial and responsive manner. Each director’s principal occupation and other pertinent information about particular experience, qualifications, attributes and skills that led the Board to conclude that such person should serve as a director, appears on the following pages.

 

Sir Martin E. Franklin

Director Since 2017

Co-Chair Since 2019

Age: 5657

 

Other Public Co. Boards:

•  Nomad Foods Limited

•  Element Solutions Inc

  

Sir Martin E. Franklin has served as a director of APi Group Corporation since September 2017 and has served as Co-Chair since October 2019. Sir Martin is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mariposa Capital, LLC and Chairman and controlling shareholder of Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC, a manufacturer of charcoal and grilling products, since July 2016. Sir Martin is also founder and Executive Chairman of Element Solutions Inc, a specialty chemicals company, and has served as a director since its inception in April 2013, and co-founder and co-chairman of Nomad Foods Limited, a leading European frozen food company, and has served as a director since its inception in April 2014. Sir Martin was the founder and Chairman of Jarden Corporation (“Jarden”), a broad-based consumer products company, from 2001 until April 2016 when Jarden merged with Newell Brands Inc. (“Newell”). Sir Martin became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jarden in 2001 and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer until 2011, at which time he began service as Executive Chairman. Prior to founding Jarden in 2001, between 1992 and 2000,

Sir Martin served as the Chairman and/or Chief Executive Officer of three public companies: Benson Eyecare Corporation, an optical products and services company; Lumen Technologies, Inc., a holding company that designed, manufactured and marketed lighting products; and Bollé Inc., a holding company that designed, manufactured and marketed sunglasses, goggles and helmets worldwide. In the last five years, Sir Martin also served as a director of the following public companies: Restaurant Brands International Inc. and Newell.

 

Qualifications: We believe Sir Martin’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his executive leadership experience, experience as a member of other corporate boards and his knowledge of public companies.

James E. Lillie

Director Since 2017

Co-Chair Since 2019

Age: 5960

 

Other Public Co. Boards:

•  Nomad Foods Limited

  

James E. Lillie has served as a director of APi Group Corporation since September 2017 and has served as Co-Chair since October 2019. Mr. Lillie served as Jarden’s Chief Executive Officer from June 2011 until the consummation of Jarden’s business combination with Newell in April 2016. Mr. Lillie joined Jarden in 2003 as Chief Operating Officer and was named President in 2004 and Chief Executive Officer in June 2011. From 2000 to 2003, Mr. Lillie served as Executive Vice President of Operations at Moore Corporation, Limited. From 1999 to 2000, he served as Executive Vice President of Operations at Walter Industries, Inc., a Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Company (“KKR”) portfolio company. From 1990 to 1999, Mr. Lillie held a succession of senior level management positions across a variety of disciplines including human resources, manufacturing, finance and operations at World Color, Inc., another KKR portfolio company. Since June 2015, Mr. Lillie has served on the board of directors of Nomad Foods Limited and served on the board of directors of Tiffany & Co. from February 2017 until January 2021.

 

Qualifications: We believe Mr. Lillie’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his executive experience, service on other corporate boards and his knowledge of public companies.

Ian G.H. Ashken

Director Since 2019

Age: 6061

 

Committees:

•  Audit (Chair)

•  Nominating and
Corporate Governance

 

Other Public Co. Boards:

•  Nomad Foods Limited

•  Element Solutions Inc

  

Ian G.H. Ashken has served as a director of APi Group Corporation since October 2019. Mr. Ashken was the co-founder of Jarden and served as its Vice Chairman and President until the consummation of Jarden’s business combination with Newell in April 2016. Mr. Ashken was appointed to the Jarden board in June 2001 and served as Vice Chairman, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary from September 2001. Mr. Ashken was Secretary of Jarden until February 2007 and Chief Financial Officer until June 2014. Prior to Jarden, Mr. Ashken served as the Vice Chairman and/or Chief Financial Officer of three public companies: Benson Eyecare Corporation, Lumen Technologies, Inc. and Bollé Inc. between 1992 and 2000. Mr. Ashken also serves as a director of Element Solutions Inc and Nomad Foods Limited and is a director or trustee of a number of private companies and charitable institutions.companies. During the last five years, Mr. Ashken also previously served as a director of Newell.

 

Qualifications: We believe Mr. Ashken’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his executive experience, service on other corporate boards and his knowledge of public companies.

Russell A. Becker

(Chief Executive Officer)

Director Since 2019

Age: 5556

 

Other Public Co. Boards:

•  None

  

Russell A. Becker has served as a director of APi Group Corporation since October 2019. Mr. Becker joined APi Group, Inc. in 2002 as its President and Chief Operating Officer and became its Chief Executive Officer in 2004. Prior to leading APi Group, Inc., Mr. Becker served in a variety of roles at The Jamar Company, a subsidiary of APi Group, Inc., including as a Manager of Construction from 1995 to 1997 and as President from 1998 until he joined APi Group, Inc. in 2002. Mr. Becker served as a project manager for Ryan Companies from 1993 to 1995 and as a field engineer with Cherne Contracting from 1991 to 1993. Since July 2017, Mr. Becker has served on the board of directors of Liberty Diversified Industries and since January 2019 has served on the board of directors for Marvin Companies, each a private company. Mr. Becker also serves on the advisory board for the Construction Management Program at Michigan Technical University.

 

Qualifications: We believe Mr. Becker’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his extensive knowledge of APi Group, Inc. and his years of executive leadership at APi Group, Inc.

David S. Blitzer

Director Since 2022

Age: 52

 

Committees:

•  None

Other Public Co. Boards:

•  None

David S. Blitzer has served as a director of APi Group Corporation since January 2022. Mr. Blitzer joined Blackstone in 1991 and is currently Blackstone’s Global Head of Tactical Opportunities group (Tac Opps), an opportunistic investment business which invests globally across asset classes and industries. Mr. Blitzer is a member of Blackstone’s Management Committee and is also involved in the Tac Opps Investment Committee. Prior to launching Tac Opps, Mr. Blitzer had been involved in the execution of Blackstone investments across a variety of asset classes, including establishing and leading Blackstone’s European private equity business. Mr. Blitzer is also Co-Managing Partner and Co-Chairman of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which includes in its portfolio the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, leading venue Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center, the Delaware Blue Coats, the Binghamton Devils, the Sixers Innovation Lab Crafted by Kimball, renowned esports franchise Dignitas and NBA 2K League Team, 76ers Gaming Club (GC). Additionally, he is a General Partner of the Crystal Palace Football Club.

Qualifications: We believe Mr. Blitzer qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his extensive experience in investment management and banking, his executive and leadership experience, and service on other corporate boards. Mr. Blitzer was nominated by the holders of our Series B Preferred Stock affiliated with Blackstone Inc. pursuant to such holders’ nomination right pursuant to the applicable stock purchase agreement for the Series B Preferred Stock.

Paula D. Loop

Director Since 2022

Age: 60

Committees:

•  Audit

Other Public Co. Boards:

•  Fastly, Inc.

Paula D. Loop has served as a director of APi Group Corporation since March 2022. Ms. Loop retired as an Assurance Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PwC”) in June 2021 after 38 years with PwC. At PwC she was the leader of PwC’s Governance Insights Center and served on the Board of Partners from 2017 to 2021. She was also previously the New York Metro Regional Assurance Leader leading one of PwC’s largest Assurance practices. Ms. Loop has significant experience working with boards and audit committees across multiple markets and industry sectors on governance, accounting and SEC reporting matters. She serves as a director of Robinhood Markets, a

•  Robinhood Markets, Inc.

financial services company, since June 2021 and as a director of Fastly Inc., an edge cloud computing company, since July 2021. Ms. Loop holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of California at Berkeley.

Qualifications: We believe Ms. Loop’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include her public company experience specifically working with boards, audit committees and SEC reporting, and her service on other public company boards.

Anthony E. Malkin

Director Since 2019

Age: 5859

 

Committees:

•  Compensation

 

Other Public Co. Boards:

•  Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.

  

Anthony E. Malkin has served as a director of APi Group Corporation since October 2019. Since October 2013, Mr. Malkin has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (“ESRT”), a real estate investment trust. Mr. Malkin joined ESRT’s predecessor entities in 1989. Mr. Malkin has been a leader in existing building energy efficiency retrofits through coordinating the team of Clinton Climate Initiative, Johnson Controls, JLL and Rocky Mountain Institute in a groundbreaking project at the Empire State Building. Mr. Malkin led the development of standards for energy efficient office tenant installations, now known as the Tenant Energy Optimization Program, at the Urban Land Institute. Mr. Malkin also serves as a member of the Real Estate Roundtable and Chair of its Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee, the Climate Mobilization Advisory Board of the New York City Department of Buildings, Urban Land Institute, the Board of Governors of the Real Estate Board of New York, the Partnership for New York City’s Innovation Council and the Building Committee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

 

Qualifications: We believe Mr. Malkin’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his real estate investment experience, service on other corporate boards and his knowledge of public companies.

Thomas V. Milroy

(Lead Independent Director)

Director Since 2017

Age: 6566

 

Committees:

•  Audit

•  Compensation (Chair)

•  Nominating and Corporate Governance

 

Other Public Co. Boards:

•  Interfor Corporation

  

Thomas V. Milroy has served as a director of APi Group Corporation since September 2017. Mr. Milroy worked for BMO Capital Markets (“BMOCM”) from 1993 to January 2015. From March 2008 to October 2014, Mr. Milroy served as Chief Executive Officer of BMOCM and acted as senior advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of BMO Financial Group from November 2014 until his retirement in January 2015. During his tenure as CEO at BMOCM, he was responsible for all of BMO’s business involving corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Mr. Milroy also serves as a director of Interfor Corporation, a large lumber producer, and Generation Capital Limited, a private investment company. He also serves on the boards of several not for profit corporations. Mr. Milroy is a member of the Law Society of Ontario. Previously, Mr. Milroy served as a director of Tim Hortons Inc. from August 2013 to December 2014 and Restaurant Brands International Inc. from December 2014 to June 2018.

 

Qualifications: We believe Mr. Milroy’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his experience as past Chief Executive Officer of a large financial services company, service on other corporate boards and his knowledge of finance, investment and corporate banking, mergers and acquisitions, risk assessment and business development.

Lord Paul Myners

Director Since 2017

Age: 73

Committees:

•  Nominating and
Corporate Governance (Chair)

Other Public Co. Boards:

•  Nomad Foods Limited

Lord Paul Myners has served as a director of APi Group Corporation since September 2017 and previously served as Chair of APi Group Corporation from September 2017 until October 2019. Lord Myners is Chancellor of the University of Exeter and a member of the Court of the London School of Economics and Political Science. Lord Myners served as the Financial Services Secretary in Her Majesty’s Treasury, the United Kingdom’s finance ministry, from October 2008 to May 2010. Prior to his service at the Treasury, Lord Myners served as chairman or a member of the board of several organizations, including as chairman of Guardian Media Group from 2000 to 2008, director of GLG Partners Inc. from 2007 to 2008, director of Land Securities Group plc from 2006 to 2008 (chairman from 2007 to 2008), chairman of Marks & Spencer plc from 2004 to 2006, chairman of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd from 2002 to 2007. Lord Myners served as chairman of Platform Acquisition Holdings Limited (now known as Element Solutions Inc) from April 2013 until its business combination with MacDermid, Incorporated in October 2013 and a director of Gartmore Investment Management Limited from 1986 to 2001. Lord Myners also served as the chairman of Justice Holdings Limited from February 2011 until its business combination with Burger King Worldwide, Inc. in June 2012 and Landscape Acquisition Holdings Limited (previously also known as Digital Landscape Group, Inc. and now known as Radius Global Infrastructure Inc.) from November 2017 until its acquisition of AP WIP Investments Holdings, LP in February 2020. Lord Myners has also served in an advisory capacity to the United Kingdom Treasury and the United Kingdom Department of Trade & Industry, with particular focus on corporate governance practices. Other positions held by Lord Myners have included chairman of the Trustees of Tate, chairman of the Low Pay Commission, a member of the Court of the Bank of England, and a member of the Investment Board of GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund. Lord Myners is currently serving as a non-executive director of Nomad Foods Limited, Windmill Hill Asset Management, and Zouk Ventures Limited. Lord Myners is vice-chairman of Global Counsel, chairman and a partner of Cevian Capital LLP, Chairman of Daniel J Edelman (UK) and an Independent Director of Rockefeller Capital Management. Lord Myners is a Visiting Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford, an Executive Fellow at London Business School and a crossbench member of the UK’s House of Lords, the senior chamber in Parliament and a Trustee of Somerset House Trust.

Qualifications: We believe Lord Myners’ qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his extensive experience in investment management and banking, service on other corporate boards and his knowledge of finance and international banking.

Cyrus D. Walker

Director Since 2019

Age: 53

Committees:

•  Nominating and Corporate Governance

Other Public Co. Boards:

•  Houlihan Lokey, Inc.54

  

Cyrus D. Walker has served as a director of APi Group Corporation since October 2019. Since February 2022, Mr. Walker is a principal at Discovery Land Company, a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private communities and resorts. Since January 2022,

Committees:

•  Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chair)

Other Public Co. Boards:

•  Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

•  Arbor Rapha Capital Bioholdings Corp. I

Mr. Walker is also an operating partner at Vistria Group, a private equity investment firm. From April 2018 to March 2022, Mr. Walker has served as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Dibble Group, an insurance brokerage and consulting firm. From January 2000, Mr. Walker has served in several roles at Nemco Group, LLC, an insurance brokerage and consulting firm, including serving as its Co-Chief Executive Officer until April 2012, when it was acquired by a subsidiary of NFP Corp., a multi-national insurance brokerage and consulting business. Mr. Walker also founded and served as Chief Executive Officer of OSI Benefits, an insurance brokerage consulting firm and division of Opportunity Systems, Inc., from 1995 to January 2000. Mr. Walker has served as a director of Houlihan Lokey, Inc. since November 2020 and as a director of Folding Helmet Technology Limited,Arbor Rapha Capital Bioholdings Corp. I, a UK-basedblank check company, since March 2021. Mr. Walker also serves on the board of directors of privately held helmet safety technology firm,jewelry company, Kendra Scott, since October 2019. Mr. Walker previously served on the boards of Blue Marble Materials, a privately held sustainability and energy business, and Opportunity Systems, Inc., a privately held data processing firm.May 2021.

 

Qualifications: We believe Mr. Walker’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include his executive experience and service on other corporate boards.

Carrie A. Wheeler

Director Since 2019

Age: 4950

 

Committees:

•  Audit

•  Compensation

 

Other Public Co. Boards:

•  Dollar Tree, Inc.

  

Carrie A. Wheeler has served as a director of APi Group Corporation since October 2019. Since September 2020 Ms. Wheeler has served as Chief Financial Officer of Opendoor, a technology firm for residential real estate. From 1996 to December 2017, Ms. Wheeler served in several roles of increasing responsibility atwas with TPG Global, a global private equity firm, including as a Partner and Head of Consumer and Retail Investing. Ms. Wheeler currently serves on the board of directors and audit committee of Dollar Tree (since March 2019) and served on the board of directors of Opendoor (from September 2019 to September 2020). Ms. Wheeler also serves on the boards of several not-for-profit organizations focused on education and children’s healthcare. In addition, Ms. Wheeler has previously served on a number of other corporate boards.

 

Qualifications: We believe Ms. Wheeler’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include her extensive experience in business assessment, mergers and acquisitions, financing and guiding public market transactions, her current experience as a Chief Financial Officer of a public company, and her substantial experience serving on other corporate boards, including her previous service on other companies’ audit committees.

RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR”

THE ELECTION OF EACH OF THE DIRECTOR NOMINEES.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Meetings

During 2020,2021, the Board of Directors held a total of 58 meetings. Each incumbent director attended at least seventy five percent (75%) of the aggregate of (i) the total number of meetings of the Board during the period for which he or she was a director and (ii) the total number of meetings of all Board committees (the “Committees”) on which he or she served during the period for which he or she was a director.director, with the exception of Lord Myners due to illness. Three directors attended the 20202021 annual meeting of stockholders. It is the policy of the Board of Directors to encourage its members to attend our annual meeting of stockholders.

During 20202021, our Board generally held executive sessions, or meetings of non-employee directors without management present, as part of regularly scheduled Board, Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee meetings. In March 2020, the Company appointed Thomas V. Milroy serves as its lead independent director and he presides over executive sessions of the Board. Messrs. Ashken, Milroy and Lord Myners generally presided over the executive sessions of the Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees, respectively.

Corporate Governance Guidelines

Our Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the management of our Company. Our Board has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines (the “Governance Guidelines”), which set forth our governance principles and policies relating to, among other things:

 

director independence;

 

director qualifications and responsibilities;

 

mandatory retirement age for independent directors at 75;

 

board structure and meetings;

 

management succession; and

 

the performance evaluation of our Board.

Our Governance Guidelines are available in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.apigroupcorp.com.

Board Leadership Structure

The Board has not adopted a formal policy regarding the need to separate or combine the offices of Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chair of the Board and instead the Board remains free to make this determination from time to time in a manner that seems most appropriate for the Company. Although the Board recognizes the benefits of having a combined Chair and CEO, currently,Currently, we separate the positions of our CEO and Co-Chairs of the Board in recognition of the differences between the two roles.Board. The CEO is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Company, while the Co-Chairs of the Board provide strategic guidance to the CEO and set the agenda for and preside over the Board meetings. In addition, weWe believe that the current separation provides a more effective monitoring and objective evaluation of the CEO’s performance. The separation also allows the Co-Chairs of the Board to strengthen the Board’s independent oversight of our performance and governance standards.

Director Independence

Upon the listing of ourOur Common Stock is listed on the NYSE,NYSE. As such, the composition of the Board and its Committees becameare subject to the independence requirements set forth under the NYSE corporate governance listing

standards as well as the Governance Guidelines which have been adopted by the Board. Under the NYSE governance standards, a director qualifies as independent if the Board affirmatively determines that the director has no

material relationship with us. While the focus of the inquiry is independence from management, the Board is required to broadly consider all relevant facts and circumstances in making an independence determination. In making each of these independence determinations, the Board has considered all of the information provided by each director in response to detailed inquiries concerning his or her independence and any direct or indirect business, family, employment, transactional or other relationship or affiliation of such director with us. Specifically, Mr. Malkin currently serves as an executive officer of a company that has in the past procured services from one or more Company subsidiaries. We reviewed these commercial relationships and found that all transactions between us and the relevant companies were made in the ordinary course of business and negotiated at arms’ length. Furthermore, these commercial relationships were below the threshold set forth in the NYSE governance standards (i.e., two percent of such other company’s consolidated gross revenues for such year or $1 million, whichever is greater). As a result, our Board determined that these commercial relationships did not impair Mr. Malkin’s independence.

Based on information provided by each director concerning his or her background, employment, and affiliations, and after considering the transactions described above, the Board has affirmatively determined that each of Lord Myners, Messrs. Lillie, Ashken, Lillie,Blitzer, Milroy, Malkin and Walker and Ms.Mses. Loop and Wheeler are “independent” as that term is defined under the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and the NYSE governance standards. Because Sir Martin ownscontrols the entity which receives advisory fees from us, he is not independent under NYSE governance standards. As CEO of the Company, Mr. Becker is also not independent.

Board Committees

Our Board has three standing Committees: an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Copies of the committee charters setting forth the responsibilities of the Committees are available in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.apigroupcorp.com, and such information is also available in print to any stockholder who requests it through our Investor Relations department. The Committees will periodically review their respective charters and recommend any needed revisions to the Board. The following is a summary of the composition of each Committee:

 

Name

  Audit Committee   Compensation
Committee
   Nominating and
Corporate Governance
Committee
 

Ian G.H. Ashken

   X     X 

Anthony E. Malkin

     X   

Thomas V. Milroy

   X    X  

Lord Paul MynersPaula D. Loop

      X

Cyrus D. Walker

       X 

Carrie A. Wheeler

   X    X   

* Chair

Chair

Audit Committee

Number of Meetings in 2020:2021: Four

Responsibilities. Our Audit Committee operates pursuant to a formal charter that governs the responsibilities of the Audit Committee. Pursuant to the Audit Committee Charter, the Audit Committee is responsible for, among other things:

 

overseeing preparation of our financial statements, the financial reporting process and our compliance with legal and regulatory matters;

appointing and overseeing the work of our independent auditor;

 

preapproving all auditing services and permitted non-auditing services to be performed for us by our independent auditor and approving the fees associated with such work;

approving the scope of the annual audit;

 

reviewing interim and year-end financial statements;

 

overseeing our internal audit function, reviewing any significant reports to management arising from such internal audit function and reporting to the Board; and

 

approving the audit committee report required to be included in our annual proxy statement.statement; and

reviewing and pre-approving all related party transactions.

The Audit Committee has the power to investigate any matter brought to its attention within the scope of its duties and to retain counsel for this purpose where appropriate. Pursuant to the Audit Committee Charter, the Audit Committee reviews and pre-approves all audit and non-audit services performed by our independent accountant.

Independence and Financial Expertise. The Board has reviewed the background, experience and independence of the Audit Committee members and based on this review, has determined that each member of the Audit Committee:

 

meets the independence requirements of the NYSE governance listing standards;

 

meets the enhanced independence standards for audit committee members required by the SEC; and

 

is financially literate, knowledgeable and qualified to review financial statements.

In addition, the Board has determined that each of Mr. Ashken and Ms.Mses. Loop and Wheeler qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” under SEC rules.

Compensation Committee

Number of Meetings in 2020: Two2021: Three

Responsibilities. Our Compensation Committee operates pursuant to a formal charter that governs the responsibilities of the Compensation Committee. Pursuant to the Compensation Committee Charter, the Compensation Committee is responsible for, among other things:

 

assisting the Board in developing and evaluating potential candidates for executive positions;

 

reviewing and approving corporate goals and objectives with respect to compensation for the CEO, evaluating the CEO’s performance and approving the CEO’s compensation based on such evaluation;

 

determining the compensation of other non-CEO executive officers and all equity awards to such executive officers and other employees;

 

reviewing on a periodic basis compensation and benefits paid to directors and recommending such compensation to the Board of Directors for approval;

 

reviewing and approving our equity-based compensation plans and incentive compensation plans, including reviewing and approving the target performance benchmarks, if any, and range of aggregate value of our annual incentive program for senior management; and

 

approving the compensation committee report on executive compensation required to be included in our annual proxy statement.

Independence. The Board has reviewed the background, experience and independence of the Compensation Committee members and based on this review, has determined that each member of the Compensation Committee:

 

meets the independence requirements of the NYSE governance listing standards;

is a “non-employee director” within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”); and

 

meets the enhanced independence standards for compensation committee members established by the SEC.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation. None of the members of the Compensation Committee who presently serve or, in the past year, have served on the Compensation Committee has interlocking relationships as defined by the SEC or had any relationships requiring disclosure by the Company under the SEC’s rules requiring disclosure of certain relationships and related party transactions.

The Compensation Committee has the authority to delegate any of its responsibilities to subcommittees as it may deem appropriate in its sole discretion.

Use of Compensation Consultant

The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain compensation consultants, outside counsel and other advisors as it may deem appropriate in its sole discretion. The Compensation Committee has sole authority to approve related fees and retention terms.

During 2020,2021, the Compensation Committee utilized the services of Willis Tower Watson (“WTW”), a global management consulting firm, which acted as its compensation consultant to assist in developing a formalreviewing competitive market data and preparing proposals for 2022 executive compensation program, which has been implemented for 2021.. The total fees paid to WTW for these services were approximately $158,000.$39,250.

During 2020,2021, our management also retained a separate business unitunits of WTW (Corporate Risk & Broking and Retirement) to provide insurance brokerage services to the Company. The total fees paid to WTW’s separate business unitunits with respect to services provided during 20202021 (excluding services provided as compensation consultant as discussed above) were approximately $1.3 million.$2.7 million, with the increase over 2020 attributable to services provided in connection with the acquisition of the Chubb fire and security business (the “Chubb Business”) from Carrier Global Corporation, which closed on January 3, 2022. The Compensation Committee was not involved in management’s decision to retain the separate business unit of WTW to provide such services.

The Compensation Committee determined that the work of the separate business unit of WTW on matters other than executive compensation did not raise any conflict of interest with WTW’s services as compensation consultant, taking into account, among other factors, WTW’s policies and procedures relating to the prevention and mitigation of conflicts of interest, the use of separate teams for compensation consulting services and other services provided by WTW and its business units.units, and determined that WTW is independent.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

Number of Meetings in 2020: One2021: Two

Responsibilities. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee operates pursuant to a formal charter that governs the responsibilities of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Pursuant to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for, among other things:

 

assisting our Board in identifying prospective director nominees and recommending nominees for each annual meeting of stockholders to our Board;

leading the search for individuals qualified to become members of the Board and selecting director nominees to be presented for stockholder approval at our annual meetings;

reviewing the Board’s committee structure and recommending to the Board for approval directors to serve as members of each committee;

 

developing and recommending to the Board for approval a set of corporate governance guidelines and generally advising the Board on corporate governance matters;

 

reviewing such corporate governance guidelines on a periodic basis and recommending changes as necessary; and

 

reviewing director nominations submitted by stockholders.

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee may, when it deems appropriate, delegate certain of its responsibilities to one or more Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee members or subcommittees.

Independence. The Board has reviewed the background, experience and independence of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee members and based on this review, has determined that each member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee meets the independence requirements of the NYSE governance standards and SEC rules and regulations.

Consideration of Director Nominees. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee considers possible candidates for nominees for directors from many sources, including stockholders. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee evaluates the suitability of potential candidates nominated by stockholders in the same manner as other candidates recommended to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

In making nominations, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is required to submit candidates who have the highest personal and professional integrity, who have demonstrated exceptional ability and judgment and who shall be most effective, in conjunction with the other nominees to the Board, in collectively serving the long-term interests of the stockholders. In evaluating nominees, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is required to take into consideration the following attributes, which are desirable for a member of the Board: leadership, independence, interpersonal skills, financial acumen, business experiences, industry knowledge and diversity of viewpoints. In addition, while we do not have a formal, written diversity policy, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will attempt to select candidates who will assist in making the Board a diverse body. WeAs discussed under the heading “Board Diversity” above, we believe that a diverse group of directors brings a broader range of experiences to the Board and generates a greater volume of ideas and perspectives, and therefore, is in a better position to make complex decisions.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

We have adopted a written Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (“Code of Conduct”) that establishes the standards of ethical conduct applicable to all our directors, officers, and employees. In addition, we have adopted a written Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers (“Code of Ethics”) applicable to our CEO and senior financial officers. Copies of our Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics are publicly available in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.apigroupcorp.com. Any waiver of our Code of Ethics with respect to our CEO, chief financial officer, controller or persons performing similar functions or waiver of our Code of Conduct with respect to our directors or executive officers may only be authorized by our Board of Directors and will be disclosed on our website as promptly as practicable, as may be required under applicable SEC and NYSE rules.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

Since January 1, 2020,2021, we did not enter into any related party transactions other than as set forth below.

Advisory Services Agreement

On October 1, 2019, we entered into an Advisory Services Agreement with Mariposa Capital, LLC, an affiliate of Sir Martin. Under this agreement, Mariposa Capital, LLC agreed to provide certain services, including corporate development and advisory services, advisory services with respect to mergers and acquisitions, investor relations services, strategic planning advisory services, capital expenditure allocation advisory services, strategic treasury advisory services and such other services relating to the Company as may from time to time be mutually agreed. In connection with these services, Mariposa Capital, LLC is entitled to receive an annual fee equal to $4,000,000, payable in quarterly installments. The initial term of this agreement was through October 1, 2020 and has been and will in the future be automatically renewed for successive one-year terms unless either party notifies the other party in writing of its intention not to renew this agreement no later than 90 days prior to the expiration of the term. This agreement may only be terminated by the Company upon a vote of a majority of our directors. In the event that this agreement is terminated by the Company, the effective date of the termination will be six months following the expiration of the initial term or a renewal term, as the case may be.

Registration Rights

Mariposa

The Company has agreed to provide Sir Martin, Mr.Messrs. Lillie Mr.and Ashken, and the Mariposa Acquisition IV, LLC with certain registration rights that require the Company to provide them with such information and assistance following the acquisition of APi Acquisition,Group, Inc. (the “APi Acquisition”), subject to certain restrictions and customary exceptions, as they may reasonably request to enable it to effect a disposition of all or part of their Common Stock or warrants, including, without limitation, the preparation, qualification and approval of a prospectus in respect of such Common Stock or warrants.

In connection with an early warrant exercise financing (the “Warrant Financing”), each of Mariposa Acquisition IV, LLC and certain entities managed by Viking Global Investors LP (the “Viking Opportunities Fund”) that beneficially owned more than 5% of the Company’s issued and outstanding Common Stock, irrevocably committed to exercise their respective APi Group Corporation warrants. In exchange for such commitment, the Company agreed, among other things, that when requested by written notice (delivered not earlier than three months following the APi Acquisition), the Company would use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly enter into a customary registration rights agreement with such entity, which agreement would provide for customary registration rights (subject to customary exceptions) with respect to the Common Stock, or any other equity interests later acquired by such entity in exchange for the Common Stock in connection with a recapitalization, redomiciliation or similar transaction.

Pursuant to the foregoingregistration rights agreement ondated March 24, 2020 we entered into a registration rights agreement with Viking Global Opportunities Liquid Portfolio Sub-Master LP (“Viking”), the beneficial owner of approximately 19.7%14.3% of our outstanding shares of Common Stock. Those shares were acquired by Viking in our initial public offering andStock (or 15.4% of the Warrant Financing. Pursuant tototal voting power) as of the registration rights agreement,Record Date, we agreed that, subject to certain terms and conditions, (i) on or promptly after the one year anniversary of our becoming subject to the SEC reporting company requirements, we will file with the SECfiled a registration statement registeringon May 12, 2021 (that was declared effective by the SEC on May 21, 2021) to register the resale of the Common Stock then held by the Viking Opportunities Fund and use our commercially reasonable efforts to have such registration statement declared effective as promptly as practicable after its filing (but no later than 60 days after filing) and (ii) agreed that, if we propose to register any of our Common Stock under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) in connection with the public offering of such securities solely for cash (other than in certain excluded registrations), we will register all of the shares that the Viking Opportunities Fund requests to be included in such registration (subject to customary cutbacks if the underwriters determine that less than all of the shares requested to be registered can be included in such offering). On May 12, 2021, we filed a registration statement to register the resale of such Common Stock and on May 21, 2021, such registration statement was declared effective by the SEC.

In addition, we agreed, among other things to, (i) make and keep available adequate current public information (as those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144); (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to

file with the SEC in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of us under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act (at any time after we have become subject to such reporting requirements); (iii) furnish certain information as may be requested by Viking as to our compliance with the reporting requirements of Rule 144 under the Securities Act and (iv) cooperate with Viking’s reasonable requests to facilitate any proposed sale of shares in accordance with the provisions of Rule 144 under the Securities Act, including, without limitation, by providing opinions of counsel, to the extent required.

The registration rights agreement contains customary indemnities. Our obligations under the registration rights agreement will terminate on the earlier of (a) such time as all of the shares that may be registered under the agreement have been sold and (b) such time as all of such shares may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of in a single transaction without limitation under Rule 144.

Series B Preferred Stock Purchasers

In connection with the issuance of the Series B Preferred Stock, on January 3, 2022, we entered into registration rights agreements with Juno Lower Holdings L.P. (“Juno”), FD Juno Holdings L.P. (“FD Juno” and, together with Juno, the “Blackstone Purchasers”), Viking Global Equities Master Ltd. (“VGEM”) and Viking Global Equities II LP (“VGE” and, together with VGEM, the “Viking Purchasers”, and together with the Blackstone Purchasers, the “Series B Purchasers”). On January 3, 2022, we filed a registration statement to satisfy our obligations under such registration rights agreements to register the resale of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of or as dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock.

In addition, pursuant to the registration rights agreements, if we propose to register any shares of Common Stock under the Securities Act in connection with the public offering of such securities solely for cash, we will register all of the shares that the Series B Purchasers request to be included in such registration (subject to customary cutbacks if the underwriters determine that less than all of the shares requested to be registered can be included in such offering). The holders also have the right to request one or more underwritten offerings, so long as the anticipated gross proceeds of such underwritten offering is not less than $25 million (unless such holders are proposing to sell all of their remaining registrable securities), and the holders have the right to request unlimited non-underwritten shelf take-downs. We will not be obligated to effect more than two underwritten offerings for a particular Series B Purchaser during any 12-month period.

The registration rights agreements contain customary indemnities. Our obligations under the registration rights agreements will terminate as to a particular Series B Purchaser when all shares that are registrable under the registration rights agreements are no longer held by such Series B Purchaser.

Commercial Relationships

During 2020,2021, we, through certain of our subsidiaries, provided fire safety and dust mitigation services to Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC (“ROE”), a manufacturer and distributor of charcoal, fire logs and related products, in the ordinary course of business and on arm’s length terms. As consideration for our services, we received aggregate revenue of approximately $335,267$8 million from ROE.ROE during 2021. Our Co-Chair, Sir Martin E. Franklin, is the chairman and controlling shareholder of ROE.

Policy Concerning Related Party Transactions

The Board of Directors has determined that the Audit Committee is best suited to review and approve or ratifypre-approve transactions with related persons, in accordance with the policy set forth in the Audit Committee Charter. Such review will apply to any material transaction or series of related transactions or any material amendment to any such transaction involving a related person and the Company or any subsidiary of the Company. For purposes of the policy, “related persons” will consist of executive officers, directors, director nominees, any stockholder beneficially owning more than 5% of the issued and outstanding common stock, and immediate family members of any such persons. In reviewing related person transactions, the Audit Committee will take into account all factors that it deems appropriate, including whether the transaction is on terms no less favorable than terms generally available to an unaffiliated third party under the same or similar circumstances and the extent of the related person’s interest in the transaction. No member of the Audit Committee will be permitted to participate in any review, consideration or approval of any related person transaction in which the director or any of his or her immediate family members is the related person.

Board Role in Risk Management

The Board is actively involved in the oversight and management of risks that could affect the Company. This oversight and management is conducted primarily through Committees of the Board, as disclosed in the descriptions of each of the Committees above and in the charters of each of the Committees, but the full Board has retained responsibility for general oversight of risks. The Audit Committee is primarily responsible for overseeing our policies and procedures with respect to risk assessment and risk management. The other Committees of the Board consider the risks within their areas of responsibility. The Board satisfies their oversight responsibility through full reports by each Committee chair regarding the Committee’s considerations and actions, as well as through regular reports directly from officers responsible for oversight of particular risks within the Company.

Anti-Hedging Policy

Our Insider Trading Policy, which is applicable to all employees (including officers) and directors of the Company, makes clear that no employee or director may engage in hedging transactions or any other forms of

monetization transactions that hedge or offset, or are designed to hedge or offset, any decrease in the market value of our equity securities granted as compensation, or held directly or indirectly by the employee or director.

Director Compensation

Our non-employee director compensation policy provides for the following compensation for our non-employee directors:

 

  

Annual Retainer. Each non-employee director is entitled to an annual cash fee of $75,000, payable quarterly.

 

  

Committee Fees. Members of any of our Committees are entitled to an additional annual cash fee of $5,000. Each of the chairs of our Committees is entitled to an additional $10,000 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 earlier of the one-year anniversary of the date of issuance and the date of the following year’s annual meeting of stockholders.

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.

Lord Myners and Messrs. Ashken, Lillie, Milroy, Malkin and Walker and Ms.Mses. Loop and Wheeler will be paid compensation for their respective services on our Board. Sir Martin will not receive any additional compensation for services as a director in light of his affiliation with Mariposa Capital, LLC, which provides advisory services to the Company in exchange for a fee. In addition, Mr. Becker, who serves as our CEO, is not entitled to receive any additional compensation for his services as a director. Mr. Lillie elected to waive all compensation for his service as a director for 2021 and Mr. Blitzer has elected to waive all compensation for his service as a director.director for 2022.

The table below sets forth the non-employee director compensation for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. Mr. Becker, our CEO, is omitted from the table as he does not receive any additional compensation for his services as a director.director and each of Mr. Blitzer and Ms. Loop are omitted from the table as they were not directors during 2021. For more information on Mr. Becker’s compensation, see “Executive Compensation.

 

Name

  Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash
($)
   Stock Awards
($)(1)(2)
   Total
($)
 

Sir Martin E. Franklin

   —      —      —   

James E. Lillie

   —      —      —   

Ian G.H. Ashken

   90,000    100,000    190,000 

Anthony E. Malkin

   80,000    100,000    180,000 

Thomas V. Milroy

   90,000    100,000    190,000 

Lord Paul Myners

   85,000    100,000    185,000 

Cyrus D. Walker

   80,000    100,000    180,000 

Carrie A. Wheeler

   85,000    100,000    185,000 

 

(1)

Represents the aggregate grant date fair values of restricted stock units granted during 2020,2021, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. For a discussion of valuation assumptions used in calculating the amounts for 2020,2021, see Note 1817 to our historical consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20202021 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

(2)

The following table sets forth the aggregate number of restricted shares of our Common Stock and unexercised stock options to purchase our Common Stock outstanding at December 31, 20202021 for each of our non-employee directors:

 

Name

  Aggregate Number of
Restricted Stock Units
Outstanding at
December 31, 2020
   Aggregate Number of
Unexercised Stock
Options Outstanding
at
December 31, 2020
   Aggregate Number of
Restricted Stock Units
Outstanding at
December 31, 2021
   Aggregate Number of
Unexercised Stock
Options Outstanding at
December 31, 2021
 

Sir Martin E. Franklin

   —      —      —      —   

James E. Lillie

   —      —      —      —   

David S. Blitzer

   —      —   

Ian G.H. Ashken

   6,920    —      4,876    —   

Anthony E. Malkin

   6,920    —      4,876    —   

Thomas V. Milroy

   6,920    37,500    4,876    37,500 

Lord Paul Myners

   6,920    50,000    4,876    50,000 

Cyrus D. Walker

   6,920    —      4,876    —   

Carrie A. Wheeler

   6,920    —      4,876    —   

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Executive Officers

Set forth below is certain information relating to our current executive officers. Biographical information with respect to Mr. Becker is set forth above under “PROPOSAL 1—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.”

 

Name

  Age   

Title

Russell A. Becker

   55President and Chief Executive Officer

Thomas A. Lydon

56   Chief FinancialExecutive Officer and President

Andrew J. CebullaKevin S. Krumm

   5047   VP, ControllerExecutive Vice President and Chief AccountingFinancial Officer

Andrea M. Fike

   6061   SVP,Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Paul W. GrunauGlenn David Jackola

   5542   Vice President, Controller and Interim Chief LearningAccounting Officer

Kristina M. Morton

47Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer

Thomas A. LydonKevin S. Krumm has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of APi Group Corporationthe Company since the completion of the APi Acquisition on October 1, 2019, and previously served as Chief Financial Officer of APi Group, Inc. since July 2014. Prior to joining APi Group, Inc., Mr. Lydon was a partner at KPMG, where he served for 28 years in positions of increasing responsibility. From 1995 to 1997, Mr. Lydon ran KPMG’s U.S. desk in Sydney, Australia, and from 1999 to 2001, he led KPMG’s internal audit practice in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2001, Mr. Lydon became managing partner of KPMG’s Des Moines, Iowa office and was promoted in 2009 as business unit partner in charge of audit for the Des Moines and Minneapolis offices. Mr. Lydon also serves on the board of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, a Minneapolis non-profit and is a certified public accountant.

Andrew J. Cebulla has served as Vice President and Controller of APi Group Corporation since January 2021 and as Chief Accounting Officer since March 24,September 2021. Prior to joining APi Group Corporation,the Company, Mr. Cebulla was the Interim Chief Financial Officer (from January 2020 through December 2020)Krumm served as Corporate Treasurer and Senior Vice President of FinanceGlobal Business Services for Ecolab, Inc. During his 17-year tenure there, he also held roles leading the Industrial segment finance team, regional finance teams in Europe, the Middle East and Corporate Controller (from September 2017 to December 2019)Africa, Asia and Latin America and leading international integration efforts for Tennant Company, a company that designs, manufactures, and markets cleaning solutions. Prior to that,major acquisition. Mr. Cebulla held various roles in finance and accounting (from 2007 to September 2017) at MTS Systems, a global supplier of advanced test systems, motion simulators and precision sensors, including Vice President of Finance – Test Vehicles and Structures, Director of Investor Relations, Treasurer and Corporate Controller. Mr. CebullaKrumm began his career atin public accounting working for consulting firms PwC, Arthur Andersen and Deloitte with a heavy emphasis on M&A/corporate finance. Mr. Krumm earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa and Touche, LLP and is a certified public accountant – inactive.his master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Andrea M. Fike has served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of APi Group Corporationthe Company since January 2020 and as Secretary since March 2020. Most recently, Ms. Fike was Executive Vice President and General Counsel for iMedia Brands, Inc., a digital and television media and retailing company. From April 2017 to June 2019, Ms. Fike headed the iMedia Brands legal department and assumed leadership of several operations functions, including the company’s customer solutions group, after which she was a consultant until she joined APi Group Corporation.the Company. Prior to that, Ms. Fike served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Regency Corporation, an educational institution, from 2008 to July 2017. At Regency Corporation, Ms. Fike was responsible for management of the legal and compliance, campus operations and human resources functions. Prior to that, she spent eight years at FICO, an analytics software company, where she was responsible for oversight of the legal department. Prior to that, Ms. Fike spent ten years at a law firm where, as a partner, she focused on financial institutions regulatory law. Ms. Fike also serves on the board of the Jungle Theater, a Minneapolis non-profit.

Paul W. Grunau Glenn David Jackolahas served as Vice President, Controller and Interim Chief LearningAccounting Officer of APi Group Corporation since the completion of the APi Acquisition on October 1, 2019,March 2022 and previously served as Chief Learning Officerthe Company’s Vice President, Corporate Planning and Analysis since joining the Company in October 2021. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Jackola was the Vice President of APi Group, Inc. since January 2016. Mr. Grunau also previously served as Chief Operating OfficerFinance of APi Group, Inc. from 2009 to 2011. Mr. Grunau initially joined APi Group, Inc. in 2006 following the acquisition of Grunau Company by APi Group, Inc. and had been the President and owner of Grunau Company from 1999 until its acquisition. From 2011 to December 2015,James Hardie Building Products where he served as head of finance and led a cross-functional team for a $2 billion business unit until October 2021. Prior to that, Mr. Jackola was Vice President of Finance—Europe for Ecolab and also held other roles of increasing responsibility within Ecolab since joining in July 2008, including leading regional finance teams in Europe and Latin America, in corporate planning and analysis and in other finance roles. He also previously held analyst roles at the Brattle Group, a consulting firm, from 2001 to 2006 prior to earning his Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Chicago.

Kristina M. Morton has served as Senior Vice President and Chief OperatingPeople Officer of Health Payment Systems, a health care technology startup in which he was a founding investor. Mr. Grunau alsothe Company since February 2022. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Morton served as a directorVice President, Human Resources, Supply Chain and Global Operations for General Mills. During her 23-year tenure at General Mills, she also held roles in marketing, sales and supply chain, most recently leading 175 human resources professionals that supported 20,000 employees globally across 45 manufacturing facilities, in the U.S. and Europe. Ms. Morton earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of APi Group, Inc.St. Thomas and her master’s degree from 2011 until the closingUniversity of the APi Acquisition. Mr. Grunau also serves on the boards of two private companies and is a Trustee of the Dunwoody College of Technology.Minnesota.

COMPENSATION DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

Overview

This Compensation Discussion and Analysis provides information regarding our executive compensation philosophy, programs and decisions for 20202021 for our named executive officers. For 2020,2021, our named executive officers were:

 

Russell A. Becker Chief Executive Officer and President
Kevin S. KrummExecutive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
Thomas A. LydonChief Financial Officer
Julius J. ChepeyFormer Chief Information Officer(1)
Andrea M. Fike Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary(2)
Paul W. Grunau Former Chief Learning Officer(2)
Mark T. PolovitzThomas A. LydonFormer Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer(3)
Andrew J. Cebulla Former Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller(3)(4)

 

(1)

Mr. Chepey’s employment withKrumm joined the Company terminated in FebruarySeptember 2021.

(2)

Ms. Fike joinedMr. Grunau transitioned to the Company innew role of President of the APi Group International division effective January 2020.1, 2022.

(3)

Mr. Polovitz transitioned to a newLydon’s role with aas Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ended in September 2021.

(4)

Mr. Cebulla joined the Company operating subsidiary effective June 2020.in January 2021 and his employment ended in March 2022.

Compensation Philosophy and Objectives

Our Compensation Committee’s guiding principle when reviewing and determining executive compensation is to assureensure that the Company’s compensation policies attract and retain the key employees necessary to support the Company’s growth and success, both operationally and strategically, and to motivate executives to achieve short- and long-term goals with the ultimate objective of creating sustainable improvements in stockholder value.

Because we had no executive officers prior to the APi Acquisition, we did not have or maintain an executive compensation program until the APi Acquisition. During 2020, the Compensation Committee retained WTW as its compensation consultant, and with their assistance, developed a formal executive compensation program which has been implemented for 2021. This program is designed to further the Company’s compensation philosophy and objectives of maintaining a top-tier management team and seeks to ensure that:value by:

 

executives are appropriately rewardedrewarding executives for their contributions to our successful performance;

 

providing that a significant portion of each executive’s compensation is “at risk” and tied to overall Company, performancebusiness unit and where applicable business unitindividual performance;

 

there is a balance of shortbalancing short- and long-term compensation elements to motivate and reward superior performance without encouraging excessive or unnecessary risk taking; and

 

there is alignment betweendesigning compensation programs that align with the interests of executives and those of our stockholders.

Overview of 20202021 Performance

Our operational2021 was a watershed year in the development of the Company. Despite the many macro headwinds we achieved our stated strategic goals amidst ongoing supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures and financial performance in 2020 was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. impacts.

Our management moved quickly to stabilize the business and develop the Company’s response to the pandemic. The extraordinary efforts of the entire APi team allowed the Company to continue serving our customers, support our employees and business partners and position usability to execute as we move into 2021.

Driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we experienced a year-over-year net revenue decline of 12.3%. The decline was driven by the negative impact from the sale of two industrial services businesses that accounted for $91 million of revenue in 2020 compared to $290 million of revenue in 2019. In addition, COVID-19 negatively impacted revenue in 2020 resulting from access restrictions to buildings and project sites and our customers delaying or cancelling projectslarge part due to the uncertaintyongoing leadership efforts, focus and discipline of the impact of COVID-19our leaders who have remained focused on their businesses. supporting our company and our customers.

Reported net lossrevenues increased by 9.8% or $353 million to $3.9 billion compared to $3.6 billion in the prior year period, primarily driven by general market recoveries in our Safety and Specialty Services segments, revenue from acquisitions completed in the prior twelve months in Safety Services and an increase in inspection and service revenue across all of our segments, partially offset by the divestiture of two businesses in the former Industrial Services segment and the delay and suspension of certain projects in that segment.

Reported gross margin was $15323.8%, representing a 276 basis point increase compared to prior year period reported gross margin of 21.1%, driven by a decrease in amortization expense, growth in the higher margin Safety Services segment and an improved mix of inspection and service revenue, partially offset by supply chain disruptions and inflation causing downward pressure on margins.

Net income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $47 million of income compared to a net loss of $153($153) million infor the prior year

(Successor) and net ended December 31, 2020, an improvement of $200 million. Net income of $86 million in the period from January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 (Predecessor). The net loss in 2020 was primarily driven by a $197 million impairment charge related to goodwill and intangible assets, higher depreciation and amortization expense resulting from the mark-up of certain depreciable and intangible assets associated with the APi Acquisition, and the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Net income(loss) as a percentage of net revenues for the year ended December 31, 20202021 was (4.3%)1.2% compared to (15.5%(4.3%) for the 2019 Successor period and 2.8% in the 2019 Predecessor period.year ended December 31, 2020. The change was principally from an impairment charge that occurred in 2020 was primarily attributablerelated to goodwill of $197 million that did not recur in 2021, an increase in inspection and service revenue, and an improved gross margin. These improvements were partially offset by lower investment income and other, net due to a $11 million decrease in gross margin resultingincome from a combination of a focus on project selection, targeted price improvements, project efficienciesjoint ventures and a favorable mix of services. Net cash provided by operating activities was $496 million, up $201 million from $150 million and $145 million of net cash provided by operating activities for the prior year (Successor) and the period from January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 (Predecessor), respectively, driven by the decline in revenues which changedincome from COVID-19 relief programs of $6 million.

Continued success in our ongoing goal of growing the mix and timing of demand for our services and working capital requirements. More specifically, a decrease in outstanding accounts receivable from rigorous collection efforts and a reduction in contract assets from a focused effort to improve the timeliness of invoicing, drove significant improvement in operating cash flow.

Management remained focused on our strategic priorities and driving margin expansion through our efforts to improve our mix ofacyclical, recurring service revenue establishingaspects of our portfolio, which we believe helps to build a rigorousmore protective moat around the business. Service represented approximately 43% of total net revenues in our Safety Services segment, up from approximately 41% of total net revenues in 2020.

Within our Safety Services segment, we achieved our goal of growing inspection revenue 10%+. We continue to drive our go-to-market strategy of selling inspection work first which we believe will lead to further service revenue growth and ultimately drive margin expansion.

Continued progress with disciplined project and customer selection process, driving organic growth through attracting new customersselection. We ended the year with a contract loss rate of less than 0.50%, exceeding our goal of 0.70% or less. We will continue to resist lower margin, higher risk activity and increasing work from repeat customers, increasing demand for services, utilizing technology platforms to drive business process improvements,this towards zero.

Our rate of incidents recordable under the standards of the U.S. Occupational Safety and executingHealth Administration (“OSHA”) per one hundred employees per year, also known as the OSHA recordable rate, was 1.3 during both 2021 and 2020, considerably less than the most recently published OSHA rate for our industry of 2.5.

On July 26, 2021, we signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Chubb Business. With the closing of the acquisition on strategic M&AJanuary 3, 2022, we began 2022 as the world’s leading life safety services provider. The acquisition significantly expands our geographical reach from 200+ locations to 500+ locations and strengthens our protective moat through greater statutorily required, recurring revenue with 50%+ of our revenue now coming from service-related activities. Despite the negative impact from the pandemic, we made significant progress on these strategic priorities during 2020 as evidenced by our margin expansion and strong free cash flow.

Compensation Governance Practices

Our executive compensation governance practices are intended to support the needs of the business, drive performance, and ensure management alignment with the short- and long-term interests of our stockholders. Selected key policies embedded in our new executive compensation program are set forth below:

 

What We Do

  

What We Don’t Do

Beginning in 2021, payPay for performance with a substantial majority of pay dependent on performance, not guaranteed  Maintain single trigger severance provisions upon a change in control in employment agreements
Use multi-year vesting terms for annual executive officer equity awards  Permit liberal share recycling
Balance short and long-term incentives  Reprice equity awards without shareholder approval
Require executive officers to place compensation at risk of “clawback” actions by the Company in appropriate circumstances  Permit hedging or short sales of the Company’s stock

What We Do

What We Don’t Do

Engage an independent compensation consultant  Provide tax gross-ups for change in control payments
Benchmark compensation to peer and market data during compensation decision-making process  Provide dividends (or equivalents) on restricted stock units or performance stock units
  Provide excessive perquisites

Executive Compensation Setting Process

Review of the Compensation Committee

Our Board of Directors has adopted a written Compensation Committee Charter that governs the responsibilities of the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee is responsible for, among other things:

 

the design, implementation and administration of short- and long-term compensation (including benefits and awards under our 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Equity Incentive Plan”)) for directors, executive officers and other employees;

 

reviewing and approving corporate goals and objectives with respect to compensation for the CEO, evaluating the CEO’s performance and approving the CEO’s compensation based on such evaluation; and

 

determining compensation for non-CEO Company executive officers.

When making compensation decisions, the Compensation Committee analyzes data relating to our Peer Group (as identified below in “Peer Group and Market Benchmarking”) and considers the dynamics of operating in the safety services specialty services and industrialspecialty services industries, the importance of rewarding and retaining talented and experienced executives to continue to guide the Company, the alignment of our executive compensation program with stockholders’ interests and the voting guidelines of certain proxy advisory firms and stockholders. In reviewing and determining executive compensation, the Compensation Committee also considers: compensation levels at peer companies and information derived from compensation surveys provided by outside consultants; the Company’s past-year performance and growth; the results of any say on pay“Say-on-Pay” (defined below) votes by stockholders; achievement of specific pre-established financial goals; a subjective determination of the executives’ past performance and expected future contributions to the Company; and past equity awards granted to such executives. In addition, in connection with the 2021 executive compensation program design, the Committee received analyses, guidance and recommendations, including information on executive compensation market trends and practices of peer companies, provided by WTW.

Consideration of the Stockholder Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

As part of its decision making on compensation, the Compensation Committee evaluates the most recent advisory vote of the Company’s stockholders on executive compensation, known as the “Say-on-Pay” vote, as well as other feedback that it may receive from the Company’s largest shareholders in connection with this vote.

At our annual meeting on August 13, 2020,July 14, 2021, our executive compensation for 20192020 received the support of approximately 93%98% of the votes cast on the “Say-on-Pay” proposal. We understand that our stockholders support an executive compensation program the majority of which is based on the achievement of performance objectives. In establishing our 2021 executive compensation program, this perspective was reviewed and considered by the Compensation Committee, in combination with the other information outlined herein. As further described below, 80% of our 2021 annual awards to our named executive officers are performance-based and the Compensation Committee expects that future equity awards will have a significant component that is performance-based. The Compensation Committee will continue to consider the views of our stockholders in connection with executive pay practices and programs and will make adjustments based on evolving best practices, competitive market information and practices, and changing regulatory or other requirements.

Peer Group and Market Benchmarking

As part of the work in 2020 to develop anIn developing our 2021 executive compensation program, for 2021, the Compensation Committee identified a representative peer group in the same or similar industries that the Compensation Committee believes is representative of the labor market from which we recruit talent. These industries include diversified support services, security and alarm services, building products, engineering and construction, and industrial machinery. Factors used to select the

peer group included industry segment, revenues, profitability, market capitalization, number of employees, capital structure and a qualitative review of potential companies’ business fundamentals to ensure alignment with our company. Several companies were identified whose business models more closely align with the Company, but which have a larger revenue base. The approach taken by the Compensation Committee in selecting the primary peer group excluded these larger companies from the market data review but included them as “reference peers” for the purpose of providing qualitative data about program design for the Committee’s reference. The primary peer group isfor 2021 was composed of the following companies: ADT, Inc.; Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.; Cintas Corporation; Comfort Systems USA, Inc.; Dycom Industries, Inc.; EMCOR Group, Inc.; Flowserve Corporation; MasTec, Inc.; MYR Group, Inc.; Otis Worldwide Corporation; Primoris Services Corporation; Quanta Services, Inc.; Residio Technologies, Inc.; SPX Corporation; Tutor Perini Corporation; Watts Water Technologies, Inc., and; Xylem Inc. The reference peer group iswas composed of the following companies: Johnson Controls International PLC; Carrier Global Corporation, and; Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. In addition to current market trends, the Compensation Committee will consider the primary peer group to inform pay decisions and both the primary and reference peer groups to inform executive compensation program design.

In consultation with WTW, the Compensation Committee determined to adjust the peer group utilized in 2021 with respect to considering and determining 2022 compensation to ensure alignment with APi’s size and business given the acquisition of the Chubb Business in January 2022 and APi’s continued services focus. Specifically, the Compensation Committee determined to (1) remove four companies that had revenues substantially below APi expected 2022 revenues (Advanced Drainage Systems, MYR Group, SPX Corporation and Watts Water Technologies), (2) remove Carrier Global Corporation which is no longer a comparable peer company following our acquisition of the Chubb Business from such company, (3) remove Flowserve Corporation given it is primarily a manufacturing business, and (4) add five peers that have a significant service element to their business (Aramark, ASGN Incorporated, Ecolab, Jacobs Engineering Group and SNC-Lavalin Group).

The Compensation Committee expects to continue to utilize outside compensation and benefits consultants from time to time to assist the Compensation Committee in designing management pay, compensation design and other related matters. The information from any outside consultant regarding pay practices at peer companies will be used by the Compensation Committee as a resource in its deliberations regarding executive compensation and will be useful in determining the marketplace competitiveness as well as reasonableness and appropriateness of our executive compensation programs. Although at this time we do not intend to target executive compensation to a specific market percentile, we intend to provide a compensation package that is competitive in the market and rewards each executive’s performance for executing the strategic and financial goals of the Company for the long termlong-term benefit of our stockholders.

Role of Executives in Establishing Compensation

We expect our CEO to evaluate the individual performance and the competitive pay positioning of senior management members who report directly to the CEO, including the named executive officers. Our CEO can then make recommendations to the Compensation Committee regarding the target compensation, job leveling and grading for such named executive officers and other executive officers of the Company.

Components of the Executive Compensation Program

In connection with the APi Acquisition, our Board of Directors approved executiveWe have entered into an employment agreements for Messrs. Becker and Lydon and anagreement or offer of employment forwith each of Ms. Fike and Mr. Grunauour named executive officers (collectively, the “Employment Agreements”Arrangements”) which provide for a base salary, annual cash incentive compensation, annual time- and performance-based equity incentive awards (each, an “LTI Award”) and participation in our employee benefits plans.

The Company’s 2020 executive compensation program contained three primary components: Base Salary; Annual Incentive Compensation, and Long-Term Equity Compensation. The Compensation Committee believes that a combination of these components provides the named executive officers with a competitive executive compensation package that serves to motivate and retain the executive while promoting the Company’s pay-for-performance philosophy. The 2020 executive compensation program was a continuation of the post-APi Acquisition compensation program, pending the implementation of program design changes adopted in connection with the work and recommendations of the Compensation Committee’s independent compensation consultant, WTW, in 2021. As outlined in greater detail below, the Compensation Committee determined to implement these program changes in 2021 rather than in 2020, due to the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company, including the need to minimize the management distraction that would result from implementing compensation program changes during the midst of the pandemic.

In the first quarter of 2021, the Compensation Committee approved, and the Company implemented, a 2021an executive compensation program. As with the 2020 program thefor 2021. The 2021 executive compensation program iswas intended to attract and retain a high caliber of executive talent, align incentives with stockholder’s interests, and support the Company’s pay-for-performance philosophy. From time to time, the Compensation Committee may also approve discretionary awards to executives in connection with their initial employment or for extraordinary performance, a significant contribution to the Company’s strategic objectives or other retention or business purposes.

The following table summarizes the primary components of the 2021 executive compensation program:

 

Component

  

Fixed or
Variable

  

Component Goal(s)

  

Key Features and

Considerations

Base Salary  Fixed Short Term Cash  Attract and Retain Key Talent to Lead Our Complex Global Business  Peer group and market-based data; Role; Performance; Pay Equity; Compensation History and Executive Potential
Annual Incentive Award  Variable Short Term Cash  

Attract and Retain Key Talent to Lead Our Complex Global Business

 

Motivate and Reward Achievement by Company of annual financial Company performance targets established through the annual budget process

  

Targets established by consideration of Role; Pay Equity; and past performance/executive potential; and retention objectives/risks

 

Award targets are established as a percentage of base salary

 

Awards generally determined and paid based on achievement of performance goals after conclusion of year

Long Term Incentive Awards  Variable Long-Term Equity  

Attract and Retain Key Talent to Lead Our Complex Global Business

 

Motivate and Reward Achievement by the Company of long-term financial Company performance targets supporting long-term strategic plan

  

Targets established by consideration of Role; Pay Equity; past performance/executive potential; and retention objectives/risks

 

Award targets are established as a percentage of base salary

 

Awards a blend of performance based and time based equity, with heavy reliance on performance awards to balance retention and long-term performance goals.

Component

Fixed or Variable

Component Goal(s)

Key Features and
Considerations

Benefits and other Perquisites  Not Applicable  

Attract and Retain Key Talent with appropriate health and welfare benefits

 

Provide basic financial stability

  

Participation in health, welfare and retirement benefit plans, generally on the same terms as all other full-time employees

 

Limited additional non-monetary benefits consistent with the competitive marketplace

Base Salary

The Compensation Committee believes base salary, in combination with health, welfare and retirement benefits, serves to attract and retain high-quality executives needed to lead our complex business by providing

basic compensation and financial stability. The Compensation Committee expects to annually review the named executive officers’ base salaries and make appropriate adjustments subject to the terms of any individual employment agreements.Employment Arrangements. Any adjustments will be based on individual responsibilities and performance, internal pay equity, compensation history, executive potential, and peer group and market basedmarket-based data.

During 2020,2021, the base salaries of our named executive officers were: Mr. Becker—$1.25 million; Mr. Krumm—$750,000; Mr. Lydon—$825,000; Mr. Grunau—$340,000; Ms. Fike—$400,000; and Mr. Cebulla—$280,000. Other than Ms. Fike whose base salary was increased to $400,000 based on market data, none of our named executive officers received any increase in base salary. Moreover,salary during 2021. In 2020, due to the uncertainties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company’s management team took early preemptive cost-containment measures, including the voluntary reduction of named executive officer base salaries. These reductions were effective on March 16, 2020 and ranged from 20% to 97%, with the reduction for our CEO at 97%. These reductions continued for a minimum of 4 months, at which time the base salaries for Messrs.Mr. Lydon Chepey and Polovitz and Ms. Fike were incrementally returned to their original levels over three months’ time. The base salaries for Messrs. Becker and Grunau stayed at fully reduced levels until mid-November, when theytheir salary levels were fully restored. Prior to these reductions, the base salaries of our named executive officers were: Mr. Becker—$1.25 million; Mr. Lydon—$825,000; Mr. Grunau—$340,000; Mr. Chepey—$300,000; Ms. Fike—$350,000; and, Mr. Polovitz—$275,000. In February 2021, the Compensation Committee reviewed the base salaries for our named executive officers and determined that base salaries for Messrs. Becker, Lydon and Grunau would remain unchanged. Base salary for Ms. Fike was setre-instated at $400,000.pre-COVID levels.

In addition, in February 2021, the Committee reviewed the overall company performance and determined that, in light of the financial performance achieved, the outsized base pay reductions taken by certain named executives reflected a diminution in annual compensation that was not merited based on actual company performance and which far exceed the general pay reduction of 20% or less for other employees. Accordingly, the Compensation Committee awarded a one-time stock grant to each named executive officer whose pay reduction exceedin 2020 exceeded 20% of base salary, in the amount of the difference between the actual pay reductions and a 20% pay reduction. The value of the one-time stock grants were: Mr. Becker—$700,246;700,263; Mr. Lydon—$186,667;186,683; and Mr. Grunau—$173,250.173,256.

Annual Cash Incentive Compensation

2020 Annual Incentive

In 2020, theThe Compensation Committee reviewedbelieves that the numerous significant circumstances facing the Company, each of which could have a material impact on the Company’s results. These included:

the unique events of 2020 relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and in particular the high degree of macroeconomic uncertainty;

the relative newness of the Company to the public markets and the significant efforts the Company was undertaking to create systems and processes for operation as a public company; and

the APi Acquisition and the inherent retention risks created by integration activities.

In light of these circumstances, the Compensation Committee chose to maintain a flexible approach to annual incentive compensation in 2020 and notprogram encourages executive officers to establish financial or other performance goals to determine 2020 incentives at a time when the pandemic and its impacts were emerging. Nevertheless, the Committee continued its ongoing review of the Company’s executive compensation program during 2020 with a goal of establishing a more formal executive compensation program for 2021, while temporarily maintaining this flexible approach to annual incentive compensation.

Consistent with this approach, in the first quarter 2021, the Committee examined the totality of the results delivered by the organization. As part of this review the Committee examined the financial and strategic results the Company had achieved during 2020, including progress on key business initiatives. In addition, however, given the extraordinary impacts of COVID-19 on economies and businesses, the Committee also focused on the effectiveness of the Company’s executives’ efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. This included consideration of the rapid and proactive moves that the Company’s executives took to closely align expenses to demand, as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic emerged; the continual surveillance of these impacts and shifts in expense and demand side strategies in response to changes in impacts; the proactive and material (and in some cases dramatic) voluntary reductions in salary taken by the executive team; the proactive and comprehensive work to monitor federal, state and local developments in governmental orders and recommendations governing the conduct of essential work during various waves of the pandemic; and the vigilance to ensure that the Company maintained a sharp focus on those short-term financial, operational and qualitative performance metrics that will be the safety and wellbeingbasis of its employees. The Compensation Committee’s view was that the executive team drove significant financial, strategic and operational achievement despite the negative economic impacts of COVID-19 in the Company’s markets; the incremental costs required to operate under state and local COVID-19 quarantines; and the diversion of management attention required to address the new operating conditions created by COVID-19. The Committee determined that the 2020 performance of the executive team demonstrated exemplary leadership and management skill under very difficult conditions. Based on this conclusion, the Committee awarded 100% of the cash incentive target opportunity established in Messrs. Becker’s and Lydon’s respective employment agreements, in the amounts of $1,250,000 and $825,000, respectively and Messrs. Chepey, Grunau, and Polovitz and Ms. Fike received annual cash incentives of $200,000, $300,000, $211,437, and $160,000, respectively.

2021 Annual Incentive

long-term growth. Consistent with the Company’s pay-for-performance philosophy, and to promote alignment with stockholders’ interests, the 2021 executive compensationannual incentive program iswas based on Company performance. Under thisthe program, Company executives have annualhad an opportunity to earn cash incentive targetscompensation represented by a percentage of their base salary. Cash incentives awarded will be determined by the Compensation Committee,salary based on the achievement of annual performance goals developed in the annual budget process and approved by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee annually reviews, and revises if necessary, the appropriateness of the performance metrics, their correlation to the Company’s overall growth strategy and the impact of such performance metrics on long-term stockholder value.

Target Opportunity. For 2021, all our named executive officers (other than Mr. Chepey who left the Company in February 2021 and Mr. Polovitz who is no longer an executive officer of the Company) will bewere eligible for an annual cash incentive opportunity as outlined below, based on the achievement of a performance goal tied to the Company’s annual adjusted EBITDA performance.

 

Named Executive Officer

  Target Annual Incentive as
a Percentage of Salary

Russell A. Becker

  100%100

Kevin S. Krumm

100

Thomas A. Lydon

  100%100

Andrea M. Fike

  50%50

Paul W. Grunau

  88%88

Andrew J. Cebulla

65

Amounts payable under the annual incentive portion of the executive compensation plan will bewere subject to threshold (25% of target) and maximum (125%-200% of target) payouts for achievement of the performance

goal at threshold and max levels, respectively. The premiummaximum payouts levels are:were: Messrs. Becker, Krumm, Lydon, and Cebulla and Ms. Fike—200%; and Mr. Grunau – Grunau—125%. If performance iswas achieved between the threshold level and target or between the target and maximum level, the amount of the annual incentive payment with respect to that metric willwould be calculated on a linear basis from the target level.

Performance Metrics, Target, 2021 Performance and Payout. For 2021, the Compensation Committee determined that the annual incentive compensation paid to our named executive officers would be based on performance against Adjusted EBITDA targets. The Compensation Committee believes that Adjusted EBITDA is one of the most important performance metrics used by investors, stockholders and creditors as an indicator of the performance of our core business. Furthermore, Adjusted EBITDA is a metric that every named executive officer can impact and therefore serves as an appropriate measure of company-wide performance.

The 2021 Adjusted EBITDA targets were:

   Threshold  Target  Maximum 
  $382 million  $415 million  $456 million 

Percentage of Target

   92%   100%   110% 

The Company’s reported Adjusted EBITDA for 2021 was $407 million, or 98.1% of target, resulting in an 82% payout on the annual cash incentives. The payouts for the named executive officers were: Mr. Becker—$1.025 million; Mr. Krumm—$220,000 (representing a pro rata share of the target payout, given Mr. Krumm joined the Company in September 2021); Mr. Grunau—$246,000; Ms. Fike—$164,000; and Mr. Cebulla—$150,000.

Given the significant time and effort spent by certain key Company leaders during 2021 in connection with the acquisition of the Chubb Business, the Compensation Committee determined to pay transaction bonuses to certain Company employees, including payments of $75,000 and $100,000 to Ms. Fike and Mr. Grunau, respectively.

For Mr. Lydon, given his employment ended effective December 31, 2021 and pursuant to the terms of the Separation Agreement between Mr. Lydon and the Company, Mr. Lydon received severance payments in lieu of any payout under the annual incentive compensation program. See the “Executive Compensation—Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control” section for additional detail.

LTI Awards

LTI Awards granted by the Compensation Committee are intended to align the financial interests of our executives with those of the stockholders of the Company. We believe that stockholders’ interests are best served by balancing the focus of executives’ decisions between short and long-term measures. We also believe that providing executives with opportunities to acquire significant stakes in the Company’s growth incentivizes and rewards executives for sound business decisions and high-performance team environments, while fostering the accomplishment of short- and long-term strategic objectives and improvement in stockholder value, all of which are essential to our ongoing success. We expect our executive officers and other key management personnel to be and remain stockholders in the Company.

LTI Awards are granted under the Equity Incentive Plan which was approved by our Board of Directors effective as of October 1, 2019 in connection with the closing of the APi Acquisition, or such other long-term incentive plans, programs and arrangements established and modified from time to time by the Compensation Committee. We expect any LTI Awards will be granted in the form of stock options, restricted stock units, performance shares or other forms of equity or long-term incentive as determined by the Compensation Committee and on terms to be specified by the Compensation Committee in its discretion. Our named executive officers are eligible to participate in our Equity Incentive Plan and any other long-term incentive plan, program and/or arrangements applicable to senior-level executives as established and modified from time to time by the Compensation Committee, in its sole discretion.

2020 Equity Awards

On January 1, 2020, Messrs. Chepey and Polovitz were granted 19,510 and 24,390 restricted stock units, respectively, which vest in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. Additionally, Ms. Fike was granted 24,390 restricted stock units when she joined the Company in January 2020, which vest in equal installments on January 1, 2021, 2022 and 2023. These grants were made as part of the integration activities related to the APi Acquisition. No additional grants were made to the named executive officers in 2020.

2021 LTIP

The Compensation Committee has adopted a 2021 executive compensation program including provisions relating toadopted by the awardCompensation Committee includes the grant of LTI grants.Awards. The Compensation Committee believes that named executive officer long-term compensation should be correlated with salary and short termshort-term incentive compensation. Accordingly, the Compensation Committee will useused a percentage of each named executive officer’s base salary to determine the value of the LTI awardAward to be granted to each named executive officer each year. The Compensation Committee also believes that the structure of LTI grantsAwards should correlate the value of any such award to the achievement by the Company of long-term and strategic objectives. As such, the Compensation Committee expects that a significant percentage of the amount of LTI awardsAwards will be subject to the achievement of three-year Company performance goals. Time-based awards may be awarded as part of a balanced approach to encourage retention and ensure that the Company’s compensation programs do not encourage excessive risk-taking.

Pursuant to the newly adopted executive compensation program, on February 15,For 2021, the Compensation Committee approved the grant of a mix of performance stock units and restricted stock units to the named

executive officers. The restricted stock units represent 20% of the total target award amount and will vest ratably over three years, from the date of grant. The performance stock units represent 80% of the total target award amount, assuming performance and vesting at target levels. The performance stock units will vest at threshold (25%), target (100%) or targetmaximum (125-200%) levels, of 25% or 100%, respectively, if the applicable performance goal is met at the corresponding threshold, target or targetmaximum level. In the event the performance goal is met at the maximum level, a premium factor of 125% to 200% will apply. The performance metric goal is anfor the 2021 LTIP Awards was adjusted EBITDA margin, goal and the achievement of the goalwhich will be determined by the Compensation Committee following the three yearthree-year performance period of January 1, 2021 throughending December 31, 2023. In addition, an adjusted consolidated net revenue performance goal must be met at the end of the three yearthree-year performance period for any performance stock units to be earned at the end of the performance period. The awards granted to the named executive officers arewere as follows:

 

Named Executive Officer

  Restricted Stock Units   Performance Stock Units 

Russell Becker

   52,356    209,425 

Thomas Lydon

   15,707    62,828 

Andrea Fike

   3,770    15,079 

Paul Grunau

   3,560    14,242 

Named Executive Officer(1)

  % of Base
Salary at Target
  Restricted Stock
Units
   Performance
Stock Units
 

Russell A. Becker

   400  52,356    209,425 

Thomas A. Lydon

   180  15,707    62,828 

Andrea M. Fike

   90  3,770    15,079 

Paul W. Grunau

   100  3,560    14,242 

(1)

In connection with his employment with the Company, Mr. Krumm received an initial grant of restricted stock units valued at $1,250,000 pursuant to the terms of his Employment Arrangement. The units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the grant date. Mr. Krumm did not receive a performance stock unit award for 2021 having joined the Company in September 2021. In addition, in connection with his employment with the Company, Mr. Cebulla received an initial grant of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units with an aggregate value of $255,000. The restricted stock units were to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the grant date and the performance-based restricted stock units were subject to a three-year performance period.

The premium factor to be applied to the award to Messrs. Becker, Lydon, and Ms. Fike is 200%; and the premium factor to be applied to the award to Mr. Grunau is 125%. Each of the above performance stock unit awards represents the target grant amount; actual shares earned at vesting, if any, may be higher or lower depending on the level of performance achieved.

2022 LTIP Awards

In February 2022, the Compensation Committee made certain changes to the design of the LTI Awards for 2022. Specifically, with respect to the performance-based awards, 40% will be based on achievement of cumulative Adjusted EBITDA targets over a three-year performance period and 40% will be earned based on meeting a share price target.

Benefits and Other Perquisites

We provide employees, including the named executive officers, with a range of employee benefits including life and health insurance, disability benefits and retirement benefits (as described below), that are designed to assist in attracting and retaining skilled employees critical to our long-term success, provide basic financial stability, and to be competitive with market practice.

Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan

Most of our domestic employees, including our named executive officers, are eligible to participate in the Company’s tax-qualified Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan (the “401(k) Plan”). Pursuant to the 401(k) Plan, employees may elect to contribute a portion of their current compensation to the 401(k) Plan, in an amount up to the statutorily prescribed annual limit. The 401(k) Plan provides the option for the Company to make matching contributions. Participants may also direct the investment of their 401(k) Plan accounts into several investment alternatives.

Other Benefits and Perquisites

We also provide each of our named executive officers with an executive term life insurance policy which provides a death benefit of $550,000 and an executive disability insurance policy which covers up to 75% of their base salary. In addition, we provide certain of our named executive officers with a car allowance.

Company matching contributions and cash profit sharing contributions allocated to named executive officers under the 401(k) Plan, premiums paid by the Company on the life and disability insurance policies on behalf of named executive officers and amounts paid by the Company for the car allowance for named executive officers are shown in the “All Other Compensation” column in the Summary Compensation Table for Fiscal 2019 in the “Executive Compensation” section.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Most of our domestic employees, including our named executive officers, are eligible to participate in the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”). Sales of shares of our Common Stock under the ESPP

are generally made pursuant to offerings that are intended to satisfy the requirements of Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code. The ESPP permits employees of the Company, including our named executive officers, to purchase Common Stock at a discount equal to 85% of the lesser of (i) the market value of the Common Stock on the first day of the offering period, or (ii) the market value of the Common Stock on the purchase date, whichever is lower. Participants are subject to eligibility requirements and may not purchase more than 500 shares in any offering period or more than $10,000 of Common Stock in a year under the ESPP.

Other Compensation-Related Practices and Policies

Change in Control

The Employment Agreements (other than Ms. Fike’s)Arrangements with Mr. Becker and Mr. Krumm provide that if an executive is terminated either without “cause” (as defined in thetheir Employment Agreements)Arrangements) or terminates their employment for “good reason” (as defined in thetheir Employment Agreements)Arrangements) during the two-year period immediately following a “change in control” (as defined in the Equity Incentive Plan), they shall be entitled to certain payments and benefits. See the “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control” section below. We believe such change in control provisions serve the best interests of the Company and our stockholders by allowing our executives to exercise sound business judgement without fear of significant economic loss in the event they lose their employment with the Company as a result of a change in control. We also believe that such arrangements are competitive, reasonable and necessary to attract and retain key executives.

Severance

The Employment AgreementsArrangements provide that if an executive is involuntarily terminated without “cause” or terminates their employment for “good reason,” they shall be entitled to all previously earned and accrued but unpaid amounts of their base salary up to their termination date. Subject to certain conditions, such an executive (other than Mr. Cebulla) will also be entitled to severance pay as set forth in their Employment AgreementArrangement and described under the “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control” section below.

Clawback Policy

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (known as the “Dodd-Frank Act”), enacted in July 2010, required stock exchanges to adopt rules requiring listed companies to develop and implement a policy for recovery (i.e., clawback) of incentive-based compensation from executive officers in the event of the restatement of previously published financial statements resulting from a material accounting error, material noncompliance with financial reporting requirements or violations of U.S. securities laws. These rules have not yet been adopted.

The Equity Incentive Plan includes a clawback policy which allows the Company to recoup compensation, including any equity awards issued thereunder under certain circumstances, affording the Company significant flexibility to require recoupment in appropriate circumstances. The Compensation Committee will review, amend or adopt a clawback policy as necessary to ensure compliance with these regulations.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT

The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the disclosure set forth above under the heading “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” with management and, based on such review and discussions, it has recommended to the Board that the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” be included in this Proxy Statement.

The Compensation Committee

Thomas V. Milroy, Chair

Anthony E. Malkin

Carrie A. Wheeler

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Summary Compensation Table

The following table summarizes the compensation toof our named executive officers for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.

 

Name and Principal Position

 Year Salary
($)
 Bonus
($)
 Stock
Awards
($)(1)
 Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
 All Other
Compensation
($)
 Total
($)
  Year Salary
($)
   Bonus
($)
 Stock
Awards
($)(1)(2)
   Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)(3)
   All Other
Compensation
($)
 Total
($)
 

Russell A. Becker

  2020   440,379(2)   1,251,000(3)   —     (4)   51,615(5)   1,742,994   2021   1,250,012    —     5,700,280    1,025,000    52,216(4)   8,027,508 

President and Chief

  2019   1,100,000   6,256,461(6)   5,022,500        24,375(7)   12,403,336   2020   440,379    1,251,000   —      —      51,615   1,742,994 

Executive Officer

         2019   1,100,000    6,256,461   5,022,500    —      24,375   12,403,336 

Thomas A. Lydon

  2020   566,146(2)   950,000(3)   —     (4)   55,147(5)   1,571.989 

Chief Financial Officer

  2019   825,000   950,000(8)   1,537,500        18,730(7)   3,330,870 

Julius J. Chepey

  2020   267,750(2)   200,250(3)   211,684   (4)   34,499(5)   702,477 

Chief Information Officer(9)

  2019   300,000   250,000(10)           17,070(7)   567,070 

Kevin S. Krumm

  2021   213,068    —     1,250,003    220,000    5,199(4)   1,688,270 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer(5)

          

Andrea M. Fike

  2020   303,669(2)   172,000(3)   264,632   (4)   16,652(5)   722,319   2021   393,762    75,000(6)   360,016    164,000    19,629(4)   1,012,407 

Senior Vice President and

General Counsel

         2020   303,669    172,000   264,632    —      16,652   722,319 

Senior Vice President and

General Counsel

         

Paul W. Grunau

  2020   137,045(2)   301,000(3)   —     (4)   37,813(5)   475,858   2021   340,003    100,000(6)   513,274    246,000    37,597(4)   1,236,874 

Chief Learning Officer

  2019   332,500   275,000(9)   499,995        26,011(7)   1,133,506 

Mark T. Polovitz

  2020   258,271(2)   226,437(3)   264,632   (4)   26,745(5)   761,451 

Vice President and Controller(11)

  2019   228,750   700,000(12)   —          15,270(7)   944,020 

Former Chief Learning

  2020   137,045    301,000   —      —      37,813   475,858 

Officer

  2019   332,500    275,000   499,995    —      26,011   1,133,506 

Thomas A. Lydon

  2021   825,008    —     1,686,702    —      880,748(4)   3,392,458 

Former Chief Financial

  2020   566,146    950,000   —      —      55,147   1,571,989 

Officer(7)

  2019   825,000    950,000   1,537,500    —      18,730   3,330,870 

Andrew J. Cebulla

  2021   271,333    —     287,856    150,000    17,653(4)   726,842 

Former Vice President,

Chief Accounting Officer

and Controller

          

 

(1)

The amounts in this column do not reflect compensation actually received by the named executive officer nor do they reflect the actual value that will be recognized by the named executive officer. Instead, the amounts represent the aggregate grant date fair value of awards computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. For a discussion of valuation assumptions used in calculating the amounts for 2020,2021, see Note 1817 to our historical consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20202021 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

(2)

As partFor Messrs. Becker, Grunau, Lydon and Cebulla and Ms. Fike, $4,000,018, $272,022, $1,200,015, $230,289 and $288,009, respectively, of early preemptive cost-containment measures takenthis amount represents the aggregate grant date fair value of performance-based restricted stock units granted in 2020 due to the uncertainties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, our named executive officers voluntarily agreed to a reduction in their base salaries. These reductions in base salaries ranged from 20% to 97%. These reductions were initiated on March 16, 2020 and were in place for a period of between 4 and 8 months. For additional details see “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Components2021. The aggregate grant date fair value of the Executive Compensation Program—Base Salary.” In 2021performance-based restricted stock units was computed based on the Committee reviewed the overall company performance and determined that, in lightprobable outcome of the Company’s solid financialapplicable performance despite the significantly challenging environment, the outsized base pay reductions taken by certain named executives reflected a diminution in annual compensation that was not merited based on actual company performance and which far exceed the general pay reduction of 20% or less for other employees. Accordingly, the Compensation Committee awarded a one-time stock grant to each named executive officer whose pay reduction exceed 20% of base salary, in the amounttarget as of the difference betweengrant date and 100% achievement of such performance target. The value of the actual pay reductionsperformance-based restricted stock units at the grant date assuming the highest level of performance achieved, earned at 200% of target (125% for Mr. Grunau), would be $8,000,036, $340,028, $2,400,030, $460,578 and a 20% pay reduction.$576,018 for Messrs. Becker, Grunau, Lydon and Cebulla and Ms. Fike, respectively.

(3)

ThisThe amounts reported reflect compensation earned for 2021 performance under our annual cash incentive compensation program. We make payments under this program in the first quarter of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which they were earned after finalizing our annual audited financial statements. For Mr. Krumm, this amount represents a bonus relating to the named executive officer’s 2020 performance. In addition, amounts listed for Messrs. Becker, Grunau and Chepey also represent a nominal bonus related to years of service. Mr. Becker’s years of service award was declined and awarded to charity. For Messrs. Lydon and Polovitz and Ms. Fike, the amounts listed also include a one-time bonus award related to the Company’s completionpro rata share of the re-domestication and initial listing ontarget payout, given Mr. Krumm joined the NYSE.Company in September 2021. Mr. Becker and Mr. Lydon each declined a portion of the reported cash incentive award granted by the Compensation Committee for 2020 performance in the amountsamount of $200,000 and $6,300 respectively. These declined amounts were retained by$35,000, which was allocated to other employees of the Company for other corporate purposes.

(4)

Pursuant to their employment agreements, Messrs. Becker and Lydon and Ms. Fike were entitled to receive payments under the annual cash incentive program based on Company performance in 2020. However, for 2020, and as more fully described in “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Components of theCompany.

Executive Compensation Program—Base Salary,” the establishment of annual incentive performance goals was deferred by the Compensation Committeefor all executive officers during development of the Company’s new executive compensation program for 2021 and in light of the unique events of 2020 relating to the COVID-19 pandemic to maintain a flexible approach to annual incentive compensation in 2020.
(5)(4)

These amounts represent Company payments for executive life and disability insurance benefits and Company matching contributions to such named executive officer’s 401(k) plan. For all executive officers other than Ms. Fike,Messrs. Becker, Grunau and Lydon, the amounts also include a Company cash profit-sharing contributioncontributions of Common Stock to such officer’s 401(k) plan of $11,671, $5,612 and $11,671, respectively, and a Company-paid car allowance. For Mr. Grunau, this amount also includes $5,242 in relocation expense reimbursement. For Mr. Lydon, the amount also includes a severance payment of $825,000, which is equal to Mr. Lydon’s target bonus amount applicable for 2021, pursuant to the separation agreement between Mr. Lydon and the Company. See the “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control” section below for additional detail and other severance benefits payable to Mr. Lydon in future periods pursuant to the separation agreement.

(5)

Mr. Krumm joined the Company on September 20, 2021. As such, the amounts reported for salary include the salary earned from September 20, 2021 through December 31, 2021.

(6)

This amount includesThese amounts represent a $2,500,000 one-time transaction bonus paid to Mr. Beckerfor the named executive officer’s significant time and effort spent in connection with the closingacquisition of the APi Acquisition, including a portion that was directed by the sellers in the APi Acquisition, and a $3,756,461 bonus relating to a bonus arrangement with APi Group, Inc. that was terminated upon the closing of the APi AcquisitionChubb Business.

(7)

These amounts represent Company payments for executive life and disability insurance benefits, a Company-paid car allowance, Company matching contributions to such named executive officer’s 401(k) plan and, for Mr. Lydon, a nominal gift card.

(8)

This amount represents a one-time transaction bonus paid to Mr. Lydon in connection with the closing of the APi Acquisition, including a portion that was directed by the Sellers.

(9)

Mr. Chepey’sLydon’s employment with the Company terminated in Februaryended on December 31, 2021.

(10)

This amount represents a bonus relating to the named executive officer’s 2019 performance.

(11) Mr. Polovitz transitioned to a new role with a Company operating subsidiary effective June 2020.

(12)

This amount includes a $500,000 one-time transaction bonus paid to Mr. Polovitz in connection with the APi Acquisition.

Grants of Plan-Based Awards During 20202021

The following table below provides information regardingabout cash (non-equity) and equity and non-equity awards grantedincentive compensation awarded to our named executives during fiscal 2020.executive officers in 2021 including: (1) the range of possible cash payouts under our annual incentive compensation program; (2) the grant date of equity awards; (3) the number of time-based and performance-based restricted stock units granted; and (4) the grant date fair value of the time-based and performance-based restricted stock unit grants calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. These awards are discussed in greater detail in this proxy statement under the caption “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”

 

 

Estimated Future Payouts Under

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)

  

Grant

Date

 

Approval

Date

  

Estimated Future Payouts Under

Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)

  

All

Other

Stock

Awards:

Number

of

Shares

of Stock

or Units

(#)

 

Grant

Date Fair

Value of

Stock

Awards

($)

 

Name

  Grant Date   All Other Stock
Awards: Number of
Shares of Stock or
Units

(#) (1)
   Grant Date Fair
Value of Stock
Awards

($)
  

Threshold

($)

 

Target

($)

 

Maximum

($)

 

Threshold

(#)

 

Target

(#)

 

Maximum

(#)

 

Russell A. Becker

   —      —      —     312,500   1,250,000   2,500,000   2/17/2021   2/15/2021   52,356   209,425   418,850    4,000,018 

Thomas A. Lydon

   —      —      —   

Julius J. Chepey(2)

   1/1/2020    19,510    211,684 
     2/17/2021   2/15/2021      52,356(3)   1,000,000 
     2/17/2021   2/15/2021      36,663(4)   700,263 

Kevin S. Krumm

  187,500   750,000   1,500,000   9/20/2021   9/9/2021      60,445(3)   1,250,003 

Andrea M. Fike

   1/20/2020    24,390    264,632   50,000   200,000   400,000   2/17/2021   2/15/2021   3,770   15,079   30,158    288,009 
     2/17/2021   2/15/2021      3,770(3)   72,007 

Paul W. Grunau

   —      —      —     75,000   300,000   375,000   2/17/2021   2/15/2021   3,561   14,242   17,803    272,022 

Mark T. Polovitz

   1/1/2020    24,390    264,632 
     2/17/2021   2/15/2021      3,560(3)   67,996 
     2/17/2021   2/15/2021      9,071(4)   173,256 

Thomas A. Lydon(5)

  206,250   825,000   1,650,000   2/17/2021   2/15/2021   15,707   62,828   125,656    1,200,015 
     2/17/2021   2/15/2021      15,707(3)   300,004 
     2/17/2021   2/15/2021      9,774(4)   186,683 

Andrew J. Cebulla

  44,750   179,000   358,000   2/17/2021   2/15/2021   3,014   12,057   24,114    230,289 
     2/17/2021   2/15/2021      3,014(3)   57,567 

 

(1)

The amounts in these columns reflect potential payments of annual cash incentive compensation based on 2021 performance. The 2021 annual cash incentive payments were made in March 2022. The actual amounts paid under our annual cash incentive compensation program are the amounts reflected in the Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation column of the Summary Compensation Table.

(2)

This column represents the number of performance-based restricted stock units granted in 2021 to the named executive officers. The threshold, target and maximum amounts reflect the maximum number of shares that may be earned assuming that 25%, 100% and 200% (or 125% for Mr. Grunau) of the applicable performance target is achieved. See note 2 to the Summary Compensation Table and page 35 of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section for additional information.

(3)

This amount represents the number of restricted stock units granted in 20202021 to ourthe named executive officers. The awards to Messrs. ChepeyBecker, Grunau, Lydon and PolovitzCebulla and Ms. Fike are restricted stock units that vest in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. The award to Ms. FikeMr. Krumm is restricted stock units that vest in equal installments on January 1, 2021,September 20, 2022, 2023 and 2023.2024.

(2)(4)

This amount represents an award of common stock that was not subject to any vesting conditions.

(5)

Mr. Chepey’sLydon’s employment with the Company terminated in Februaryended effective December 31, 2021. As a result, the 13,006restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units that had not vested as of the effective date of terminationseparation were forfeited as per the terms of the award.awards.

Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table and Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table

Pursuant to their respective Employment Agreements, Mr.Arrangements, Messrs. Becker, isKrumm and Grunau and Ms. Fike are entitled to a base salary, of $1.25 million, Mr. Lydon is entitled to a base salary of $825,000, Ms. Fike is entitled to a base salary of $350,000, and Mr. Grunau is entitled to a base salary of $340,000, which amounts will be reviewed and may be adjusted annually by the Compensation Committee. Pursuant to his prior Employment Arrangement, Mr. Lydon was entitled to a base salary of $825,000.

Pursuant to their respective Employment Agreements,Arrangements, Mr. Becker, Mr. Krumm and Mr. Lydon were botheach eligible in 20202021 to receive an annual cash incentive award with a target incentive opportunity equal to 100% of their annual base salary and a maximum incentive opportunity equal to 200% of their annual base salary, in each case subject to the performance metrics and targets to be established by the Compensation Committee. Pursuant to her offer letter,Employment Arrangement, Ms. Fike was eligible to receive an annual cash incentive award with a target incentive opportunity of 40%50% of her annual base salary. Messrs. Chepey,Mr. Grunau and Polovitz werewas also eligible to participate in any annual cash incentive program established by the Compensation Committee.

Pursuant to their respectivehis Employment Agreements,Arrangement, beginning in 2021, Messrs.Mr. Becker and Lydon areis entitled to annual time and/or performance based long termlong-term compensation awards under the Equity Incentive Plan and/or such other plans, programs or arrangements having a grant date value of not less than 400% and 185%, respectively, of theirhis then current base salaries.salary. Pursuant to his Employment Arrangement, Mr. Krumm was entitled to an annual long-term equity incentive award having a grant date value of not less than 250% of his annual base salary and an initial long-term equity incentive award in the form of restricted stock units with a grant date value of $1,250,000 which will vest in three equal annual installments. The awards will be granted in the form of stock options, restricted stock units, performance shares or other forms of equity or long-term incentive as determined by the Compensation Committee and on terms to be specified by the Compensation Committee in its discretion. All other awards granted to the named executive officers will be made at the discretion of the Compensation Committee on terms and conditions approved by the Compensation Committee.

The Employment AgreementsArrangements with Messrs. Becker, LydonKrumm and Grunau and Ms. Fike provide for severance payments under certain circumstances. See “ —Potential—Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control” for additional information.

Outstanding Equity Awards at 20202021 Year End

The following table provides information concerning unvested restricted stock units held by each of our named executive officers as of December 31, 2020.2021.

 

  Stock Awards   Stock Awards 

Name

  Grant Date   Number of Shares or
Units of Stock That Have
Not Vested
(#)(1)
   Market Value of Shares or
Units of Stock That Have
Not Vested
($)(2)
   Grant
Date
   Number of
Shares or
Units of Stock
That Have
Not Vested
(#)(1)
   Market Value of
Shares or Units
of Stock That
Have Not  Vested
($)(2)
   Equity
Incentive Plan
Awards: # of
Unearned
Shares Not
Vested (#)(3)
   Equity
Incentive Plan
Awards: Value
Unearned
Shares Not
Vested ($)(2)
 

Russell A. Becker

   10/1/2019    326,666    5,928,988    2/17/2021    52,356    1,349,214    209,425    5,396,882 

Thomas A. Lydon

   10/1/2019    100,000    1,815,000 

Julius J. Chepey(3)

   1/1/2020    19,510    354,107 
   10/1/2019    163,333    4,209,091    —      —   

Kevin S. Krumm

   9/20/2021    60,445    1,557,668    —      —   

Andrea M. Fike

   1/20/2020    24,390    442,679    2/17/2021    3,770    97,153    15,079    388,586 
   1/20/2020    16,260    419,020    —      —   

Paul W. Grunau

   10/1/2019    32,520    590,238    2/17/2021    3,560    91,741    14,242    367,016 

Mark T. Polovitz

   1/1/2020    24,390    442,679 
   10/1/2019    16,260    419,020    —      —   

Thomas A. Lydon(4)

   2/17/2021    15,707    404,769    62,828    1,619,078 
   10/1/2019    50,000    1,288,500     

Andrew J. Cebulla

   2/17/2021    3,014    77,671    12,057    310,709 

 

(1)

The restricted stock units vest in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, except for Ms. Fike’s January 20, 2020 grant, of which one third vested on 1/1/January 1, 2021, one third vested on January 1, 2022 and the remaining units will vest on the first and second anniversaries thereof.January 1, 2023.

(2)

The market value of the time-based and performance-based restricted stock units is calculated by multiplying the closing price of the underlying shares of Common Stock on December 31, 2020,2021, or $18.15$25.77 per share, by the number of restricted stock units.

(3)

The performance-based restricted stock units will vest, to the extent earned, on December 31, 2023.

(4)

Mr. Chepey’sLydon’s employment with the Company terminated in Februaryended effective December 31, 2021. As a result the 13,006of his employment ending, all unvested restricted stock units that had not vested as ofreported in the effective date of terminationtable were forfeited as per the terms of the award.forfeited.

Stock Vested During 20202021

The following table provides information regarding vesting of restricted stock units and the value realized on vesting of restricted stock units on an aggregated basis during the fiscal year ended December 31, 20202021 for each of the named executive officers.

 

  Stock Awards(1)   Stock Awards(1) 

Name(2)

  # of Shares
Acquired on
Vesting
(#)(3)
   Value Realized on
Vesting ($)(4)
 

Name(2)

  # of Shares Acquired on
Vesting (#)(3)
   Value Realized on Vesting
($)(4)
 

Russell A. Becker

   163,334   $2,378,143    163,333   $3,461,026 

Andrea M. Fike

   8,130   $147,560 

Paul W. Grunau

   16,260   $344,549 

Thomas A. Lydon

   50,000   $728,000    50,000   $1,059,500 

Paul W. Grunau

   16,260   $236,746 

 

(1)

These columns reflect restricted stock units previously awarded to the named executive officers that vested during 2020.2021.

(2)

Messrs. ChepeyKrumm and Polovitz and Ms. FikeCebulla are omitted from this chart because they had no vesting events during 2020.2021.

(3)

Of these amounts, shares were withheld by us to cover tax withholding obligations as follows: Mr. Becker, 80,361 shares;67,734 shares and Mr. Lydon, 15,33516,055 shares.

(4)

Calculated based on the closing price of a share of Common Stock on the applicable vesting dates.

Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control

Our Employment AgreementsArrangements with Messrs. Becker, Krumm, Lydon and Grunau, and Ms. Fike (each an “Executive,” and collectively “Executives”) as in effect in 2021 provide for severance payments under certain circumstances. Under these Employment Agreements,Arrangements, the Company may terminate Executive’s employment at any time with or without “cause,” as defined in thecertain Employment Agreements,Arrangements, and Executive may terminate employment at any time for “good reason,” as defined in the applicable Employment Agreements.Arrangements. With respect to Messrs. Becker, Krumm and Lydon, if the Company should terminate Executive without cause or if Executive terminates employment for good reason, Executive 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, paid in two annual installments, (iii) any earned and accrued but unpaid base salary up to the date of termination, (iv) his pro-rata annual bonus for the year in which the termination occurs, (v) any unpaid annual bonus with respect to any completed fiscal year and (vi) his vested employee benefits. In addition, Mr. Krumm would be entitled to continued insurance coverage for eighteen months following the date of termination. Executive would not be entitled to any unearned salary, bonus or other benefits if the Company were to terminate him for cause or if Executive were to terminate employment voluntarily without good reason. With respect to Mr. Grunau, if the Company should terminate Executive without cause, he would be entitled to receive an amount equal to two times his annual base salary, payable in equal installments over a 24-month period. With respect to Ms. Fike, if the Company should terminate Executive without cause, she would be entitled to receive an amount equal to her annual base salary, payable in equal installments over a 12-month period.

With respect to Messrs. Becker and Lydon,Krumm, pursuant to histheir Employment Agreement,Arrangements, if the Company should terminate Executive without cause or if Executive terminates employment for good reason during the two-year period immediately following a “change in control,” as defined in thetheir Employment Agreements,Arrangements, then in lieu of any amounts otherwise payable, Executive would be entitled to receive (i) all earned and accrued but unpaid base salary and annual bonus amounts up to the date of termination, (ii) an amount equal to two times his base salary, (iii) an amount equal to two times his target annual bonus, (iv) continued insurance coverage for eighteen months following the date of termination, (v) full and immediate vesting of all outstanding long-term incentive awards, (vi) reasonable legal fees and related expenses as a result of the termination and (vii) outplacement counseling.

Upon a change in control, each Executive will be entitled to the benefit resulting from the acceleration of his or her unvested time- and performance-based restricted stock units upon a change in control as provided in his or her restricted stock unit agreement, whether or not his or her employment is terminated.

With respect to Messrs. Becker, Krumm and Lydon, pursuant to his Employment Agreement,Arrangement, if employment should terminate as a result of the death or disability of the Executive, the Executive, or his estate, would be entitled to receive (i) all previously earned and accrued but unpaid base salary up to the date of termination and (ii) his pro-rata annual bonus for the year in which termination occurs. The Company’s obligation under the Employment AgreementsArrangements with Executives terminates on the last day of the month in which Executive’s death occurs or on the date of termination of employment on account of Executive’s disability.

Mr. Chepey’sLydon’s employment with the Company terminated in Februaryended effective December 31, 2021. In connection with his termination,separation of employment, the Company entered into an Executive Severancea Separation Agreement with Mr. ChepeyLydon pursuant to which Mr. Chepey will beLydon was entitled to receive, in lieu of the severance payments under his Employment Arrangement described above, an aggregate of $4,125,000, consisting of (1) continuation of Mr. Lydon’s annual salary of $825,000 for a severanceperiod of 24 months, (ii) payment of $1,650,000, which is equal to $300,000, less applicable withholdingstwo times Mr. Lydon’s target bonus amount, payable in two annual installments, and deductions, payable over a twelve-month period, (2)(iii) payment of his 2020$825,000, which is equal to Mr. Lydon’s target bonus amount applicable for 2021, payable when 2021 annual cash incentive inbonuses would be paid to employees generally. Also pursuant to the amount of $200,000 and (3) payment of COBRA premiums for continued coverage under APi Group’s health plans for twelve months. In consideration for such benefits,Separation Agreement, Mr. Chepey hasLydon agreed to various restrictive covenants, including non-solicitation of employees or other business partnerscontinue to serve as an employee for two years post-terminationa transition period ending December 31, 2021 and confidentiality and non-disparagement covenants as well asto a customary release of claims in favor of APi Group.claims. As a result of his termination,employment ending, the 13,00660,445 restricted stock units that had not vested as of the effective date of terminationhis employment ending were forfeited per the terms of the award.

Mr. PolovitzCebulla is not entitled to any severance or related benefits upon termination. Upon a change in control, Mr. PolovitzCebulla would be entitled to receive the benefit resulting from the acceleration of his unvested restricted stock units as provided in his restricted stock unit agreements.

The following table shows the estimated benefits payable to each Executive in the event of termination of employment and/or change in control of the Company. The amounts shown assume that a termination of employment or a change in control occurs on December 31, 2020.2021. The amounts do not include payments or benefits provided under insurance or other plans that are generally available to all full-time employees.

 

Name

  Termination
without Cause
or for Good
Reason not in
connection with
a Change in
Control

($)
   Death or
Disability

($)
   Termination
without Cause or
for Good Reason
in connection with
a Change in
Control

($)
   Change in
Control

($)
 

Russell A. Becker

        

Cash Severance (1)

   5,000,000    1,250,000    5,000,000    —   

Intrinsic Value of Equity (2)

   —      —      5,928,988    5,928,988 

Insurance Benefits (3)

   —      —      72,499    —   

Total

   5,000,000    1,250,000    11,001,487    5,928,988 

Thomas A. Lydon

        

Cash Severance (1)

   3,300,000    825,000    3,300,000    —   

Intrinsic Value of Equity (2)

   —      —      1,815,000    1,815,000 

Insurance Benefits (3)

   —      —      64,080    —   

Total

   3,300,000    825,000    5,179,080    1,815,000 

Julius J. Chepey (4)

        

Intrinsic Value of Equity (2)

   —      —      —      354,107 

Andrea M. Fike

        

Cash Severance (1)

   350,000    —      350,000    —   

Intrinsic Value of Equity (2)

   —      —      442,679    442,679 

Total

   350,000    —      792,679    442,679 

Paul W. Grunau

        

Cash Severance (1)

   680,000    —      680,000    —   

Intrinsic Value of Equity (2)

   —      —      590,238    590,238 

Total

   680,000    —      1,270,238    590,238 

Mark T. Polovitz

        

Intrinsic Value of Equity (2)

   —      —      —      442,679 

Name(1)

  Termination
without Cause
or for Good
Reason not in
connection with
a Change in
Control ($)
   Death or
Disability ($)
   Termination
without Cause
or for Good
Reason in
connection with
a Change in
Control ($)
   Change in
Control ($)
 

Russell A. Becker

        

Cash Severance (2)

   5,000,000    1,250,000    5,000,000    —   

Intrinsic Value of Equity (3)

   —      —      10,955,187    10,955,187 

Insurance Benefits (4)

   —      —      37,477    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   5,000,000    1,250,000    15,992,664    10,955,187 

Kevin S. Krumm

        

Cash Severance (2)

   3,000,000    750,000    3,000,000    —   

Intrinsic Value of Equity (3)

   —      —      1,557,668    1,557,668 

Insurance Benefits (4)

   —      —      37,477    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   3,000,000    750,000    4,595,145    1,557,668 

Andrea M. Fike

        

Cash Severance (2)

   400,000    —      400,000    —   

Intrinsic Value of Equity (3)

   —      —      904,759    904,759 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   400,000    —      1,304,759    904,759 

Paul W. Grunau

        

Cash Severance (2)

   680,000    —      680,000   

Intrinsic Value of Equity (3)

   —      —      877,777    877,777 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   680,000    —      1,557,777    877,777 

Andrew J. Cebulla

        

Intrinsic Value of Equity (3)

   —      —      388,380    388,380 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

       388,380    388,380 

 

(1)

Mr. Lydon is omitted from this table as he received severance amounts pursuant to the terms of his Separation Agreement in lieu of the amounts to which he would otherwise have been entitled to under the terms of his Employment Arrangement, as described in the narrative above this table.

(2)

For Messrs. Becker and Lydon,Krumm, cash severance includes: (i) base salary for two years and (ii) two times target annual bonus amount. For Ms. Fike, cash severance includes twelve months of annual base salary. For Mr. Grunau, cash severance includes two times annual base salary.

(2)(3)

Represents the value of the acceleration of vesting of Executive’s time- and performance-based restricted stock unit awards in the event of death or disability or termination without cause or for good reason during the two-year period immediately following a change in control pursuant to the applicable Employment AgreementArrangement or upon a change in control pursuant to the applicable restricted stock unit award agreement. The value is calculated by multiplying the closing price of a share of Common Stock on December 31, 2020,2021, or $18.15$25.77 per share, by the number of restricted stock units.units which, in the case of performance-based restricted stock units, assumes target performance.

(3)(4)

Amount includes the cost of continuing health, dental, life and certain disability insurance plans for eighteen months.

(4)

Mr. Chepey’s employment with the Company terminated in February 2021. A description of his Executive Severance Agreement is set forth above.

CEO Pay Ratio

As required by Section 953(b) of the Dodd-Frank Act, and Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K, we are providing the following information about the relationship of the median annual total compensation of our employees and the annual total compensation of our CEO, Mr. Becker. In

As of December 31, 2021, our employee population consisted of approximately 13,255 individuals working at the Company and its subsidiaries, of which approximately 11,576 are based in the United States and approximately 1,679 are based outside of the United States.

As permitted by applicable SEC rules, we have elected to use the same median employee identified for purposes of the 2019 topay ratio disclosed in the “CEO Pay Ratio” section of our proxy statement for the 2020 annual meeting of stockholders filed with the SEC on July 2, 2020. There has been no change in our employee population or employee compensation arrangements as of December 31, 2021 that we believe would significantly impact our pay ratio disclosure.

To identify our median employee and calculate such employee’s annual total compensation based on our employee population as of December 31, 2019, we excluded 59 employees based in the United Kingdom, who at that time represented less than 5% of our employee population. To identify the median employee, we used the following methodology:

Determination date. We selected December 31, 2019, the last day of our fiscal year, as the determination date for identifying the median employee. As of December 31, 2019, our employee population consisted of approximately 14,678 individuals working at the Company and its subsidiaries, of which approximately 13,444 are based in the United States and approximately 1,234 are based outside of the United States.

Employee Population. In determining the identity of the median employee, we excluded 59 employees based in the United Kingdom, who represented less than 5% of our employee population. As a result, the Company’s employee population used for determining the median employee was approximately 14,619 individuals, including 13,444 employees based in the United States and approximately 1,175 employees based outside of the United States.

Consistently applied compensation measure. To identify the median employee, we used the gross pay of all of our employees, excluding our CEO, our U.K.-based employees, and independent contractors and consultants who were not paid directly by the Company. We did not make any cost-of-living or or other adjustments in identifying the median employee and we did not annualize the pay of any employees who were not employed for the full year.

Based on this methodology, we identified the median employee. As of December 31, 2020, this employee was employed in the same capacity. As part of our efforts to contain costs during the pandemic, our median employee had a 20% reduction in wage for a four month period, after which the employee’s pre-pandemic wage rate was restored. This, combined with fewer hours worked in 2020 at both regular and overtime rates, resulted in a year-over-year decline in the median employee’s annual total compensation. We believe there were no significant changes in our employee population and, accordingly, we reasonably believe that there have been no changes that would significantly affect our pay ratio disclosure. Therefore, to determine our pay ratio for 2020, we used the same median employee identified in 2019.

We then calculated the 20202021 total annual compensation of suchthe median employee in accordance with the requirements of the executive compensation rules for the Summary Compensation Table (Item 402(c)(2)(x) of Regulation S-K). Under this calculation, the median employee’s annual total compensation was $60,272.00.$58,443.

Utilizing the same executive compensation rules, and consistent with the amount reported in the “Total” Column of our Summary Compensation Table for 20202021 above for our CEO, the annual total compensation of our CEO was $1,742,994.$8,027,508. The resulting ratio of the annual total compensation of our CEO to the annual total

compensation of the median employee was 29137 to 1. This ratio represents a reasonable estimate calculated in a manner consistent with SEC rules based on the methodology described above.

We understand that the CEO pay ratio disclosure is intended to provide greater transparency to annual CEO pay and how it compares to the pay of the median employee. As reported in the bonus column of the Summary Compensation Table for 2019, Mr. Becker received a $2,500,000 one-time transaction bonus in 2019 connection with the closing of the APi Acquisition and a $3,756,461 bonus in 2019 relating to a bonus arrangement with APi Group, Inc. that was terminated upon the closing of the APi Acquisition. We attribute the substantial decrease in the CEO pay ratio in 2020 as compared to 2019 to the inclusion of these payments in Mr. Becker’s annual total compensation for 2019, combined with the fact that no equity award was made to Mr. Becker during 2020 and further combined with the reduction in Mr. Becker’s base salary during 2020, as discussed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section. During 2021, we anticipate the year-over-year comparison of the CEO pay ratio will reflect more normalized compensation for Mr. Becker as well as the one-time stock award granted in 2021, as also discussed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section.

The SEC rules for identifying the median employee and calculating the pay ratio based on that employee’s annual total compensation allow companies to adopt a variety of methodologies, to apply certain exclusions and to make reasonable estimates and assumptions that reflect their employee populations and compensation practices. As a result, the pay ratio reported by other companies may not be comparable to the pay ratio reported above, as other companies have different employee populations and compensation practices, and may utilize different methodologies, exclusions, estimates and assumptions in calculating their own pay ratios.

This information is being provided in response to SEC disclosure requirements. Neither the Compensation Committee nor management of the Company uses the pay ratio measure in making any compensation decisions.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP

The following table sets forth certain information regarding (i) all stockholders known by the Company to be the beneficial owners of more than 5% of the Company’s issued and outstanding Common Stock and (ii) each director, each named executive officer and all directors and executive officers as a group, together with the approximate percentages of issued and outstanding Common Stock owned by each of them. Percentages are calculated based upon shares issued and outstanding plus shares which the holder has the right to acquire under share options, restricted stock units, warrants or Series A Preferred Stock or Series B Preferred Stock exercisable for or convertible into Common Stock within 60 days. Unless otherwise indicated, amounts are as of May 17, 2021,April 18, 2022, and each of the stockholders has sole voting and investment power with respect to the Common Stock beneficially owned, subject to community property laws where applicable. As of May 17, 2021,April 18, 2022, we had 201,282,227(1) 233,188,612 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding.outstanding, (2) 4,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding entitled to 4,000,000 votes and (3) 800,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding entitled to 32,520,326 votes. The percentage of “Total Voting Power” is calculated taking into account the voting power of these additional classes of voting securities.

Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each person named in the table below is c/o APi Group, Inc., 1100 Old Highway 8 NW, New Brighton, MN 55112.

 

  Shares Beneficially Owned   Shares Beneficially Owned 

Beneficial Owner

      Number         %       Number % of
Common
Stock
 % of Total
Voting
Power
 

More than 5% Stockholders:

       

Entities managed by Viking Global Investors LP

   33,333,333(1)   16.2   41,463,414(1)   14.3  15.4

Sir Martin E. Franklin

   22,340,214(2)   10.9   28,261,410(2)   10.4  10.5

Entities affiliated with Blackstone Inc.

   24,390,243(3)   —     9.0

The Vanguard Group

   11,807,477(3)   5.8   17,491,333(4)   7.5  6.5

BlackRock, Inc.

   9,776,369(4)   4.8   13,515,441(5)   5.8  5.0

Named Executive Officers and Directors:

       

Sir Martin E. Franklin

   22,340,214(2)   10.9   28,261,410(2)   10.4  10.5

James E. Lillie

   4,245,999(5)   2.1   5,693,621(6)   2.4  2.1

Ian G.H. Ashken

   4,262,919(6)   2.1   5,715,417(7)   2.5  2.1

Russell A. Becker

   2,793,887(7)   1.4   2,901,365(8)   1.2  1.1

Julius J. Chepey

   25,635(8)   * 

David S. Blitzer

   —     —     —   

Andrew J. Cebulla

   644     

Andrea M. Fike

   8,130   *    18,155     

Paul W. Grunau

   542,694(9)   *    560,703(9)     

Kevin S. Krumm

   —     —     —   

Thomas A. Lydon

   107,893(10)   *    144,938     

Paula D. Loop

   —       

Thomas V. Milroy

   64,420(11)   *    69,296(10)     

Anthony E. Malkin

   16,920(12)   *    
21,796
(11) 
    

Lord Paul Myners

   80,253(13)   * 

Mark T. Polovitz

   8,641(14)   * 

Cyrus D. Walker

   16,920(15)   *    
21,796
(11) 
    

Carrie A. Wheeler

   16,920(16)   *    21,796(11)     

All Executive Officers, Directors and Covered Persons as a group (14 persons):

   26,022,527(17)   12.7

All Executive Officers, Directors and Covered Persons as a group (17 persons):

   32,021,899(12)   13.7  11.9

 

*

Represents beneficial ownership of less than one percent (1%) of our outstanding Common Stock.Stock or total voting power, as applicable.

(1)

Based on a Form 3Schedule 13D filed by Viking Global Investors LP and Viking Global Opportunities Illiquid Investments Sub-Master LP as of April 28, 2020.with the SEC on January 5, 2022. According to the Form 3, the reported securitiesSchedule 13D, (i) 33,333,333 shares of Common Stock are held by Viking Global Opportunities Illiquid Investments Sub-Master LP, which has the power to dispose of and vote the shares directly owned by it, which power

may be exercised by its general partner, Viking Global Opportunities Portfolio GP LLC (“Viking Opportunities GP”), and Viking Global Investors LP (“VGI”), which provides managerial services to Viking Global Opportunities Liquid Portfolio Sub-Master LP. O. Andreas Halvorsen, David C. Ott and Rose Shabet, as Executive Committee members of Viking Global Partners LLC (the general partner of VGI) and Viking Opportunities GP have shared power to direct the voting and disposition of investments beneficially owned by VGI and Viking Opportunities GP.GP, (ii) 196,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock (which are initially convertible into 7,967,479 shares of Common Stock) are held by Viking Global Equities Master Ltd. (“VGEM”), which has the power to dispose of and vote the shares directly owned by it, which power may be exercised by VGI, who provides managerial services to VGEM and (iii) 4,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock (which are initially convertible into 162,602 shares of Common Stock) are held by Viking Global Equities II LP (“VGEII”), which has the power to dispose of and vote the shares directly owned by it, which power may be exercised by VGI, who provides managerial services to VGEII. Does not include any share of common stock paid as dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock. The address for each of the above entities is c/o Viking Global Investors LP, 55 Railroad Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830.

(2)

This amount consists of (i) 9,247,55112,342,559 shares of Common Stock held by MEF Holdings, LLLP; (ii) 4,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock held by Mariposa Acquisition IV, LLC which are convertible at any time at the option of the holder into Common Stock on a one-for-one basis; (iii) 3,120,9994,563,958 shares of Common Stock held by JTOO (as defined below), which Sir Martin has the sole power to vote pursuant to an Irrevocable Proxy Agreement, dated January 5, 2021, between himself and each of Ian G. H. Ashken, James E. Lillie and Robert A. E. Franklin, pursuant to which each of them granted Sir Martin an irrevocable proxy to vote, for so long as Sir Martin serves as a director of the Company, all shares of Common Stock owned, directly or indirectly, by each of them (the “2021 Proxy Agreement”); (iv) 1,125,0001,129,663 shares of Common Stock held by James E. Lillie, which Sir Martin has the sole power to vote pursuant to the 2021 Proxy Agreement; (v) 4,245,9995,106,000 shares of Common Stock held by IGHA (as defined below), which Sir Martin has the sole power to vote pursuant to the 2021 Proxy Agreement; (vi) 10,000216,920 shares of Common Stock held by The Ian G. H. Ashken Living Trust, which Sir Martin has the sole power to vote pursuant to the 2021 Proxy Agreement; (vii) 6,9204,876 shares of Common Stock issuable in settlement of restricted stock units held by Ian G. H. Ashken, which Sir Martin has the sole power to vote pursuant to the 2021 Proxy Agreement, which vest within 60 days of May 17, 2021April 18, 2022; and (viii) 583,745

897,434 shares of Common Stock held by Robert A. E. Franklin, which Sir Martin has the sole power to vote pursuant to the 2021 Proxy Agreement. MEF Holdings, LLLP, the general partner of which is wholly-owned by the Martin E. Franklin Revocable Trust of which Sir Martin is the sole settlor and trustee, holds a limited liability company interest in Mariposa Acquisition IV, LLC and, as a result, Sir Martin may be deemed to have a pecuniary interest in 1,728,400 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock held by Mariposa Acquisition IV, LLC.

(3)

Based on a Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on January 13, 2022. As of January 3, 2022, (i) Juno Lower Holdings directly holds 592,610 shares of Series B Preferred Stock (which is initially convertible into 24,089,837 shares of Common Stock) and (ii) FD Juno Holdings directly holds 7,390 shares of Series B Preferred Stock (which is initially convertible into 300,406 shares of Common Stock). FD Juno Holdings Manager L.L.C. is the general partner of FD Juno Holdings. Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Fund – FD L.P. is the sole member of FD Juno Holdings Manager L.L.C. Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates III – NQ L.P. is the general partner of Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Fund – FD L.P. BTO DE GP – NQ L.L.C. is the general partner of Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates III – NQ L.P. Blackstone Holdings II L.P. is the managing member of BTO DE GP – NQ L.L.C. Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C. is the general partner of Blackstone Holdings II L.P. Juno Holdings Manager L.L.C. is the general partner of Juno Lower Holdings L.P. Blackstone Juno Holdings L.P. is the sole member of Juno Holdings Manager L.L.C. BTO Holdings Manager L.L.C. is the general partner of Blackstone Juno Holdings L.P. Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates L.L.C. is the managing member of BTO Holdings Manager L.L.C. BTOA L.L.C. is the sole member of Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates L.L.C. Blackstone Holdings III L.P. is the managing member of BTOA L.L.C. Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P. is the general partner of Blackstone Holdings III L.P. Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C. is the general partner of Blackstone Holdings III GP L.P. Blackstone Inc. is the sole member of each of Blackstone Holdings I/II GP

L.L.C. and Blackstone Holdings III GP Management L.L.C. The sole holder of the Series II preferred stock of Blackstone Inc. is Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. is wholly-owned by Blackstone’s senior managing directors and controlled by its founder, Stephen A. Schwarzman. Does not include any share of common stock paid as dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock. The address of the principal business office of the above entities is c/o Blackstone Inc., 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154.
(4)

Based on a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 10, 2021.9, 2022. As of December 31, 2020,2021, the Vanguard Group, Inc. has shared voting power over 128,862157,833 shares of Common Stock; sole dispositive power over 11,586,13717,179,285 shares of Common Stock and shared dispositive power over 221,340312,048 shares of Common Stock. The address of the principal business office of The Vanguard Group, Inc. is 100 Vanguard Blvd., Malvern, PA 19355.

(4)(5)

Based on a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 2, 2021.3, 2022. As of December 31, 2020,2021, BlackRock, Inc. has sole voting power over 9,556,88913,214,843 shares of Common Stock and sole dispositive power over 9,776,36913,515,441 shares of Common Stock. The address of the principal business office of BlackRock, Inc. is 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055.

(5)(6)

This amount consists of (i) 3,120,9994,563,958 shares of Common Stock held directly by JTOO and (ii) 1,125,0001,129,663 shares of Common Stock held directly by Mr. Lillie (each of which are subject to the 2021 Proxy Agreement but over which Mr. Lillie retains direct or indirect investment power). In addition, JTOO LLC (“JTOO”), which is owned by the Lillie 2015 Dynasty Trust of which Mr. Lillie is the grantor, holds a limited liability company interest in Mariposa Acquisition IV, LLC and, as a result, Mr. Lillie may be deemed to have a pecuniary interest in 768,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock held by Mariposa Acquisition IV, LLC.

(6)(7)

This amount consists of (i) 4,245,9995,106,000 shares of Common Stock held by IGHA; (ii) 6,920 shares of Common Stock issuable in settlement of restricted stock units vesting within 60 days of May 17, 2021 and (iii) 10,000 shares of Common Stock held directly by Mr. Ashken (each of whichIGHA (which are subject to the 2021 Proxy Agreement but over which Mr. Ashken has retained direct or indirect investment power).; (ii) 216,920 shares of Common Stock held directly by The Ian G.H. Ashken Living Trust (the “Ashken Trust”) of which Mr. Ashken is the sole settlor and trustee (which are subject to the 2021 Proxy Agreement but over which Mr. Ashken has retained direct or indirect investment power); (iii) 387,621 shares of Common Stock held directly by a non-profit family foundation (which are not subject to the 2021 Proxy Agreement); and (iv) 4,876 shares of Common Stock issuable in settlement of restricted stock units vesting within 60 days of April 18, 2022. In addition, IGHA Holdings, LLLP (“IGHA”), the general partner of which is wholly-owned by The Ian G.H. Ashken Living Trust, of which Mr. Ashken is the sole settlor and trustee, holds a limited liability company interest in Mariposa Acquisition IV, LLC and, as a result, Mr. Ashken may be deemed to have a pecuniary interest in 768,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock held by Mariposa Acquisition IV, LLC.

(7)(8)

This amount includes (i) 788,1661,018,916 shares of Common Stock held directly; (ii) 130,950 shares of Common Stock held directly by Mr. Becker’s spouse; (iii) 572,993 shares of Common Stock held by The Russell A. Becker 2016 Family Trust, of which Mr. Becker’s spouse is the trustee and over which she has sole voting and investment power; (iii) 605,000(iv) 644,050 shares of Common Stock held by The Patricia L. Becker Legacy Trust, of which Mr. Becker is the trustee and over which he has sole voting and investment power; (iv) 505,000(v) 531,680 shares of Common Stock held by The Russell A. Becker GST Trust, of which Mr. Becker’s spouse is the trustee and over which she has sole voting and investment power; (v) 2,100(vi) 2,212 shares of Common Stock held by Mr. Becker’s children, whose principal residence is the same as Mr. Becker’s; (vi) 150,064 shares of Common Stock held in an Individual Retirement Account for the benefit of Mr. Becker and (vii) 564 shares of Common Stock held in a 401(k) retirement account for the benefit of Mr. Becker. This amount does not include any pro rata ownership interest Mr. Becker may have in the any of the shares of Common Stock held in an indemnification escrow account in connection with the APi Acquisition (the “ESOP Escrow Shares”), of which shares the Company has the power to direct the vote, to the extent any remain following the termination of the indemnification escrow.

(8)

This amount includes (i) 14,169 shares of Common Stock held directly; (ii) 10,936 shares of Common Stock held in an Individual Retirement Account for the benefit of Mr. Chepey and (iii) 530 shares of Common Stock held in a 401(k) retirement account for the benefit of Mr. Chepey. This amount does not include any pro rata ownership interest Mr. Chepey may have in the ESOP Escrow Shares to the extent any remain following the termination of the indemnification escrow.

(9)

This amount includes (i) 530,409560,432 shares of Common Stock held directly;directly and (ii) 12,014 shares of Common Stock held in an Individual Retirement Account for the benefit of Mr. Grunau and (iii) 271 shares of Common Stock held in a 401(k) retirement account for the benefit of Mr. Grunau. This amount does not

include any pro rata ownership interest Mr. Grunau may have in the ESOP Escrow Shares to the extent any remain following the termination of the indemnification escrow.

(10)

This amount includes (i) 103,939 shares of Common Stock held directly; (ii) 3,390 shares of Common Stock held in an Individual Retirement Account for the benefit of Mr. Lydon and (iii) 564 shares of Common Stock held in a 401(k) retirement account for the benefit of Mr. Lydon. This amount does not include any pro rata ownership interest Mr. Lydon may have in the ESOP Escrow Shares to the extent any remain following the termination of the indemnification escrow.

(11)

This amount includes (i) 20,00026,920 shares of Common Stock; (ii) 37,500 shares of Common Stock underlying options to purchase Common Stock, pursuant to an Option Deed, which are exercisable at any time until

October 1, 2024 at the option of the holderholder; and (iii) 6,9204,876 shares of Common Stock issuable in settlement of restricted stock units vesting within 60 days of May 17, 2021.

April 18, 2022.
(12)(11)

This amount includes 6,9204,876 shares of Common Stock issuable inupon settlement of restricted stock units vesting within 60 days of May 17, 2021.April 18, 2022.

(13)

This amount includes (i) 23,333 shares of Common Stock; (ii) 50,000 shares of Common Stock underlying options to purchase Common Stock, pursuant to an Option Deed, which are exercisable at any time until October 1, 2024 at the option of the holder and (iii) 6,920 shares of Common Stock issuable in settlement of restricted stock units vesting within 60 days of May 17, 2021.

(14)

This amount includes (i) 8,130 shares of Common Stock held directly and (ii) 511 shares of Common Stock held in a 401(k) retirement account for the benefit of Mr. Polovitz and does not include any pro rata ownership interest Mr. Polovitz may have in the ESOP Escrow Shares to the extent any remain following the termination of the indemnification escrow.

(15)

This amount includes 6,920 shares of Common Stock issuable in settlement of restricted stock units vesting within 60 days of May 17, 2021.

(16)

This amount includes 6,920 shares of Common Stock issuable in settlement of restricted stock units vesting within 60 days of May 17, 2021.

(17)(12)

This amount includes an aggregate of (i) 4,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock; (ii) 87,50037,500 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of optionsoptions; and (iii) 41,52024,380 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the vestingsettlement of restricted stock units that may be converted, exercised, or vestvesting within 60 days of May 17, 2021.April 18, 2022.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table provides information about the Company’s equity compensation plans under which the Company’s equity securities are authorized for issuance as of December 31, 2020.

   As of December 31, 2020 

Plan Category

  Number of Securities to
be Issued Upon
Exercise of
Outstanding Options,
Warrants and Rights

(a)
   Weighted Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding
Options, Warrants
and Rights

(b)
  Number of Securities
Remaining Available for
Future Issuance Under
Equity Compensation
Plans (Excluding
Securities Reflected in
Column (a))

(c)
 

Equity Compensation Plans Approved by Security Holders

     

2019 Plan (1)

   1,108,562    —     15,541,682 

Equity Compensation Plans Not Approved by Security Holders

     

Director Stock Options (2)

   162,500   $11.50   —   

Total

   1,271,062   $1.47(3)   15,541,682 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

(1)

Included in the total number of securities in column (a) is 1,108,562 restricted stock units, which have no exercise price.

(2)

Represents stock options previously issued in connection with its initial public offering to the Company’s then non-founder directors.

(3)

The weighted average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights (excluding restricted stock units) is $11.50.

Descriptions of our equity compensation plans can be found in Note 18 to our historical consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. See the sections of this Proxy Statement titled “Executive Compensation—Outstanding Equity Awards at 2020 Year End” and “Corporate Governance—Director Compensation” for a description of the terms of the equity awards. See the section of this Proxy Statement titled “Security Ownership” for information regarding the number of equity awards held by our directors and executive officers.

PROPOSAL 2—APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The Dodd-Frank Act requires us to provide our stockholders with the opportunity to approve, on a nonbinding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement in accordance with the compensation disclosure rules of the SEC, often referred to as “Say on Pay.“Say-on-Pay.

The core of our executive compensation philosophy is to assure that the Company’s compensation policies attract and retain the key employees necessary to support the Company’s growth and success, both operationally and strategically, and to motivate executives to achieve short- and long-term goals with the ultimate objective of creating sustainable improvements in stockholder value.

In deciding how to cast their vote on this proposal, stockholders should consider the significant work performed during 2020to complete the acquisition of the Chubb Business and to meet our stated strategic objectives in the midstface of thesupply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and ongoing COVID-19COVID-19-related pandemic to develop a new executive compensation program for application in 2021; the efforts of the management team during 2020 to meet the challenges of the pandemic; and the disciplined approach of the Compensation Committee in determining the final compensation outcomes for the named executive officers only after the final results of the Company’s financial, operational, and strategic performance had been determined.uncertainty. Embedded in the compensation decisions for 2020 and the 2021 executive compensation program is the core philosophy that our executive compensation should be linked to achievement of financial and operating performance metrics that drive stockholder value over both the short- and long-term. We have designed our compensation program to focus on the Company’s strategic objectives, value drivers and priorities. As such, through our executive compensation program we seek to ensure that:

 

executives are appropriately rewarded for their contributions to our successful performance;

 

a significant portion of each executive’s compensation is “at risk” and tied to overall Company performance and, where applicable, business unit performance;

 

there is a balance of shortshort- and long-term compensation elements to motivate and reward superior performance without encouraging excessive or unnecessary risk taking; and

 

there is alignment between the interests of executives and those of our stockholders.

Stockholders’ vote on this proposal is advisory, and therefore not binding on the Company, the Compensation Committee or the Board. The vote will not be construed to create or imply any change to the fiduciary duties of the Company or the Board, or to create or imply any additional fiduciary duties for the Company or the Board. However, we value the opinions of our stockholders and, accordingly, the Board and the Compensation Committee will consider the outcome of this advisory vote in connection with future executive compensation decisions.

For reasons set forth above, the Board recommends that you vote for the compensation paid to the named executive officers in 2020.2021.

Accordingly, we will ask our stockholders to vote on the following resolution at the 20212022 Annual Meeting:

“RESOLVED, that, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers in 2020,2021, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement for our 20212022 Annual Meeting pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the SEC, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables and related narrative disclosure, is hereby approved.”

RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR”

THE COMPENSATION PAID TO OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN 2020.2021.

PROPOSAL 3—RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 20212022 FISCAL YEAR

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has appointed KPMG to continue to serve as our independent registered public accounting firm for the 20212022 fiscal year. We engaged KPMG ashas been our new independent registered public accounting firm as ofsince November 14, 2019.

In the event our stockholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG, such appointment may be reconsidered by the Audit Committee. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG to serve as our independent registered public accounting firm for the 20212022 fiscal year will in no way limit the Audit Committee’s authority to terminate or otherwise change the engagement of KPMG for the 20212022 fiscal year. We expect representatives of KPMG to attend the 20212022 Annual Meeting virtually.

Change in Our Certifying Accountant

(a)

Previous Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

(i)

In conjunction with the APi Acquisition, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United Kingdom) resigned as our independent registered public accounting firm. Neither our Board of Directors nor our Audit Committee recommended or approved that we change accountants prior to this decision by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United Kingdom). Such resignation became effective on November 8, 2019.

(ii)

The report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United Kingdom) on the financial statements for the period from September 18, 2017 (date of our inception) to August 31, 2018 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principle.

(iii)

During the period from September 18, 2017 (date of our inception) to August 31, 2018 and the subsequent interim period through November 8, 2019, there have been no disagreements with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United Kingdom) on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United Kingdom), would have caused them to make reference thereto in their reports on the financial statements for such periods.

(iv)

During the period from September 18, 2017 (date of our inception) to August 31, 2018 and the subsequent interim period through November 8, 2019, there have been no reportable events (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K).

(v)

We requested that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United Kingdom) furnish us with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether or not it agrees with the above statements. A copy of such letter, dated December 20, 2019, was filed as Exhibit 16.1 to our Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC on April 24, 2020.

(b)

New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

(i)

We engaged KPMG as our new independent registered public accounting firm as of November 14, 2019. Prior to such engagement, we had not consulted with KPMG regarding either (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed; or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on our financial statements, and neither a written report was provided to us or oral advice was provided that KPMG concluded was an important factor considered by us in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or (ii) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement, as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions to Item 304 of Regulation S-K, or a reportable event, as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

Fees Billed to the Company by its Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms

The following table presents fees billed for audit and other services rendered by KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United Kingdom) (“PWC”) in 20202021 and 2019:2020:

 

Services Provided

  2020 (KPMG)
($)
   2019 (KPMG)
($)
   2019 (PWC)
($)
 

Audit Fees(1)

   6,002,800    11,400,000    —   

Audit-Related Fees(2)

   —      2,018,603    2,508,184 

Tax Fees(3)

   3,404,367    1,544,919    —   

All Other Fees

   —      —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   9,407,167    14,963,522    2,508,184 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Services Provided  2021 (KPMG)
($)
   2020 (KPMG)
($)
 

Audit Fees(1)

   6,150,275    6,002,800 

Audit-Related Fees(2)

   1,873,000    —   

Tax Fees(3)

   2,533,253    3,404,367 

All Other Fees

   —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   10,556,253    9,407,167 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Audit fees for 2021 were for professional services rendered in connection with the audit of our consolidated financial statements, including quarterly reviews, consents related to registration statements and other filings and comfort letters related to debt and equity offerings. Audit fees for 2020 were for professional services rendered in connection with the audit of our consolidated financial statements, including quarterly reviews and consents related to Form S-8 filings in connection with the registration of securities related to our Equity Incentive Plan and ESPP. Audit fees for 2019 were for professional services associated with the filing of our Registration Statement on Form S-4 in connection with our domestication and registration in the U.S., including the audit of the financial statements included in our Registration Statement on Form S-4. With respect to PWC, the audit fees were paid for by us prior to the APi Acquisition in connection with the audit of our financial statements.

(2)

With respect to KPMG, the 2019The 2021 audit-related fees were for professional services associated with financial due diligence related to the Company’s transition to public company GAAP, includingacquisition of the adoption of ASC 606 and ASC 842, and other related public company readiness services. With respect to PWC, audit-related fees were for professional services provided in connection with acquisition related activities and the transition to KPMG as our independent registered public accounting firm.Chubb Business.

(3)

Tax fees for 20202021 and 20192020 were for professional services associated with tax compliance and tax advice.

Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures for Audit and Permitted Non-Audit Services

The Audit Committee requires that it preapprove all auditing services and permitted non-audit services to be performed by its independent auditor, subject to the de minimis exceptions for non-audit services described in Section 10A(i)(1)(B) of the Exchange Act, which are approved by the Audit Committee prior to the completion of the audit. Either the Chair of the Audit Committee acting alone or the other two members acting jointly may grant preapprovals of audit and permitted non-audit services, provided that decisions of such subcommittee to grant preapprovals shall be presented to the full Audit Committee or the Board of Directors at its next scheduled meeting.

Consistent with these policies and procedures, the Audit Committee has approved all of the services rendered by KPMG during fiscal year 2020,2021, as described above.

Audit Committee Report

The Audit Committee oversees the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Company on behalf of the Board of Directors. Management has primary responsibility for the Company’s financial statements,

financial reporting process and internal controls over financial reporting. The independent auditors are responsible for performing an independent audit of the Company’s financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls and issuing reports thereon. The Audit Committee’s responsibility is to select the independent auditors and monitor and oversee the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Company, including the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting and the audits of the financial statements of the Company.

During 20202021 and the first quarter of 2021,2022, the Audit Committee regularly met and held discussions with management and the independent auditors. In the discussions related to the Company’s financial statements for

fiscal year 2020,2021, management represented to the Audit Committee that such financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Audit Committee reviewed and discussed with management and the independent auditors the audited financial statements for fiscal year 20202021 and management’s evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of disclosure controls and procedures.

In fulfilling its responsibilities, the Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors those matters required to be discussed by the auditors with the Audit Committee under the applicable rules adopted by the PCAOB and the SEC. In addition, the Audit Committee received from the independent auditors the written disclosures and letter required by applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding the independent auditor’s communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and the Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors that firm’s independence. In connection with this discussion, the Audit Committee also considered whether the provision of services by the independent auditors not related to the audit of the Company’s financial statements for fiscal year 20202021 is compatible with maintaining the independent auditors’ independence. The Audit Committee’s policy requires that the Audit Committee approve any audit or permitted non-audit service proposed to be performed by its independent auditors in advance of the performance of such service.

Based upon the Audit Committee’s discussions with management and the independent auditors and the Audit Committee’s review of the representations of management and the written disclosures and letter of the independent auditors provided to the Audit Committee, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20202021 be included in the Company’s Annual Report.

See the portion of this Proxy Statement titled “Corporate Governance—Board Committees” for information on the Audit Committee’s meetings in 2020.2021.

The Audit Committee

Ian G.H. Ashken, Chair

Thomas V. Milroy

Carrie A. Wheeler

RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR”

THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021.2022.

OTHER MATTERS

Requirements, including Deadlines, for Submission of Proxy Proposals, Nomination of Directors and Other Business of Stockholders

In order to submit stockholder proposals to be considered for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement, notice of annual meeting and proxy for our 20222023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders pursuant to SEC Rule 14a-8, materials must be received by the Corporate Secretary at the Company’s principal office in New Brighton, MN, no later than February 4,December 30, 2022.

The proposals must comply with all of the requirements of SEC Rule 14a-8. Proposals should be addressed to: Corporate Secretary, APi Group Corporation, 1100 Old Highway 8 NW, New Brighton, Minnesota 55112, United States. As the rules of the SEC make clear, simply submitting a proposal does not guarantee its inclusion.

The Company’s bylaws also establish an advance notice procedure with regard to director nominations and stockholder proposals that are not submitted for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement, but that a stockholder instead wishes to present directly at an annual meeting. To be properly brought before our 20222023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a notice of the director nomination or the matter the stockholder wishes to present at the meeting complying with the Company’s bylaws must be delivered to the Corporate Secretary at the Company’s principal office in New Brighton, MN (see above), not less than 90 or more than 120 days prior to the first anniversary of the date of the 20212022 Annual Meeting, except that if the 20222023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is more than 30 days before or more than 70 days after such anniversary date, such notice must be delivered not earlier than 120 days prior to such anniversary date or the 10th day following our public announcement of the date of the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. As a result, and assuming that the 20222023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is not more than 30 days before or more than 70 days after the first anniversary of the date of the 20212022 Annual Meeting, any notice given by or on behalf of a stockholder pursuant to these provisions of the Company’s bylaws (and not pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 14a-8) must be delivered no earlier than February 14, 2022,15, 2023, and no later than March 16, 2022.17, 2023. All director nominations and stockholder proposals must comply with the requirements of the Company’s bylaws, a copy of which may be obtained at no cost from the Corporate Secretary of the Company.

Other than the items of business described in this Proxy Statement, the Company does not expect any matters to be presented for a vote at the 20212022 Annual Meeting. If you grant a proxy, the persons named as proxy holders on the Proxy Card will have the discretion to vote your shares on any additional matters properly presented for a vote at the 20212022 Annual Meeting. If, for any unforeseen reason, any one or more of the Company’s nominees is not available as a candidate for director, the persons named as proxy holders will vote your proxy for such other candidate or candidates as may be nominated by the Board of Directors.

Our Board of Directors or the chair of the Annual Meeting may refuse to allow the transaction of any business or the consideration of any director nomination not made in compliance with the Company’s bylaws.

List of Stockholders Entitled to Vote at the 20212022 Annual Meeting

The names of stockholders of record entitled to vote at the 20212022 Annual Meeting will be available at the Company’s principal office in New Brighton, MN, for a period of ten (10) days prior to the 20212022 Annual Meeting and continuing through the 20212022 Annual Meeting. The list will also be made available during the 2022 Annual Meeting by following the link on the meeting page.Meeting.

Expenses Relating to this Proxy Solicitation

This proxy solicitation is being made by the Company and we will pay all expenses relating to this proxy solicitation. In addition to this solicitation, our officers, directors and employees may solicit proxies by

telephone, personal call or electronic transmission without extra compensation for that activity. We also expect to

reimburse our transfer agent, banks, brokers and other persons for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in forwarding proxy materials to beneficial owners of our Common Stock and obtaining the proxies of those owners. We have engaged Georgeson LLC (“Georgeson”) as our proxy solicitor at an anticipated cost of approximately $11,000 plus reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and fees for optional services. This estimate is subject to the final solicitation campaign approved by us and Georgeson.

Communication with Our Board of Directors

Any stockholder or other interested party who desires to contact any member of the Board of Directors (or our Board of Directors as a group) may do so in writing to the following address:

Co-Chairs of the Board

APi Group Corporation

c/o Corporate Secretary

1100 Old Highway 8 NW

New Brighton, MN 55112

United States

Communications are distributed to the Board, or to any individual directors as appropriate, depending on the facts and circumstances outlined in the communication.

Householding

We have adopted aSome brokers, banks or other intermediaries may be participating in the practice of “householding” our proxy materials. Under this procedure, which has been approved by the SEC, called “householding.” Under this procedure, stockholders of record who have the same address and last name will receive only one copy of our Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”), or proxy statement and annual report, as applicable, unless one or more of these stockholders notifies Computershare (as indicated below) that they wish to continue receiving individual copies.contrary instructions have been received from the affected stockholders. This procedure will reduce our printing costs and postage fees. We do not household for our stockholders of record.

IfOnce you have received notice from your broker, bank or other intermediary that it will be householding materials to your address, householding will continue until you are eligible for householding, butnotified otherwise or until you and other stockholders of record with whomrevoke your consent. If, at any time, you share an address currently receive multiple copies of the Notice, or if you hold stock in more than one account, and in either case youno longer wish to receive only a single copy of the Notice for your household, please contact our transfer agent, Computershare in writing: P.O. Box 505000, Louisville, KY 40233-5000, or by telephone: in the U.S., (866) 595-6048; outside the U.S., (781) 575-2798.

If you participate in householding and wishwould prefer to receive a separate copy of theour Notice or proxy statement and annual report, as applicable, or if you do notare receiving multiple copies of any of these documents and wish to participate in householding and preferreceive only one, please notify your broker, bank or other intermediary.

We will deliver promptly upon written or oral request a separate copy of our Notice, proxy statement and/or annual report to receive separatea stockholder at a shared address to which a single copy was delivered. For copies of any of these documents, stockholders should contact us using the Notice in the future, please contact Computershare as indicated above. Beneficial stockholders can request information about householding from their nominee.set forth below under “Available Information.”

Available Information

We will furnishdeliver without charge to each person whose proxy is being solicited, upon request of any such person, a copy of the Notice, this Proxy Statement and our Annual Report. A request for a copy of this Proxy Statement or Annual Reportany of these documents should be directed to APi Group Corporation, 1100 Old Highway 8 NW, New Brighton, MN 55112, Attention: Investor Relations, Telephone: (651) 604-2773.

In addition, copies of the charters of each of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, together with certain other corporate governance materials, including our Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers, can be found under the Investor Relations—Corporate Governance section of our website at www.apigroupcorp.com and such information is also available in print to any stockholder who requests it through our Investor Relations department at APi Group Corporation, 1100 Old Highway 8 NW, New Brighton, MN 55112, Telephone: (651) 604-2773.the address and phone number listed above.

API GROUP CORPORATION

ATTN: ANDREA FIKE

1100 OLD HIGHWAY 8 NW

NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112-6447

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VOTING DEADLINES

For Participants in the APi Group, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan:

You must vote these shares no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on June 7, 2022.

For Participants in (1) the APi Group 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan and/or (2) the APi Group Safe Harbor 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan:

You must vote these shares no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on June 9, 2022.

For Participants in the Vipond Inc. Employees’ Profit Sharing Plan:

You must vote these shares no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on June 14, 2022.

VOTING OPTIONS

Vote By Internet

Before The Meeting - Go to www.proxyvote.com or scan the QR Barcode above

Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information. Have your proxy card in hand when you access the web site and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form.

During The Meeting - Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/APG2022

You may attend the meeting via the Internet and, except as noted in the proxy statement for the meeting, vote during the meeting. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow available and follow the instructions.

Vote By Phone - 1-800-690-6903

Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions. Have your proxy card in hand when you call and then follow the instructions.

Vote By Mail

Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope we have provided or return it to Vote Processing, c/o Broadridge, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717.

Your vote must be received by the voting deadlines above.

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DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOMTHIS PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. A Proposals — The Board of Directors recommend a vote FOR all the nominees listed and FOR Proposals 2 and 3. 1. To elect nine directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2022 Annual meeting of Stockholders: + For Against Abstain For Against Abstain For Against Abstain 01 - Sir Martin E. Franklin 02 - James E. Lillie 03 - Ian G. H. Ashken 04 - Russell A. Becker 05 - Anthony E. Malkin 06 - Thomas V. Milroy 07 - Lord Paul Myners 08 - Cyrus D. Walker 09 - Carrie A. Wheeler For Against Abstain For Against Abstain 2. To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our 3. To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as our named executive officers. independent registered public accounting firm for the 2021 fiscal year. B Authorized Signatures — This section must be completed for your vote to count. Please date and sign below. Please sign exactly as name(s) appears hereon. Joint owners should each sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, corporate officer, trustee, guardian, or custodian, please give full title. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) — Please print date below. Signature 1 — Please keep signature within the box. Signature 2 — Please keep signature within the box. C 1234567890 J N T MR A SAMPLE (THIS AREAONLY

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API GROUP CORPORATION

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:

1.To elect ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders:
Nominees:  For  AgainstAbstain
1a.   Sir Martin E. Franklin  For  AgainstAbstain
1b.   James E. Lillie2.To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.
1c.   Ian G.H. Ashken3.To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the 2022 fiscal year.
1d.   Russell A. Becker
1e.   David S. Blitzer
1f.   Paula D. Loop
1g.   Anthony E. Malkin
1h.   Thomas V. Milroy
1i.   Cyrus D. Walker
1j.   Carrie A. Wheeler
Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, or other fiduciary, please give full title as such. Joint owners should each sign personally. All holders must sign. If a corporation or partnership, please sign in full corporate or partnership name by authorized officer.

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The 2021 Annual Meeting

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Stockholders of APi Group Corporation will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 9:30 A.M. Eastern Time, virtually via the internet at www.meetingcenter.io/263306708 To access the virtual meeting, you must have the information that is printed in the shaded bar located on the reverse side of this form. The password for this meeting is — APG2021 Important notice regarding the Internet availability of proxy materialsProxy Materials for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Meeting:

The material isNotice and Proxy Statement and Annual Report are available at: www.envisionreports.com/APG Small steps make an impact. Help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery, sign up at www.investorvote.com/APG IF VOTING BY MAIL, SIGN, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. APi Group Corporation + Notice of 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Proxy Solicited by Board of Directors for Annual Meeting www.proxyvote.com

— July 14, 2021 Russell A. Becker, Thomas A. Lydon and Andrea M. Fike, or any of them, each with the power of substitution, are hereby authorized to represent and vote the shares of the undersigned, with all the powers which the undersigned would possess if personally present, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of APi Group Corporation to be held on July 14, 2021 or at any postponement or adjournment thereof. Shares represented by this proxy will be voted as directed by the stockholder. If no such directions are indicated, the Proxies will have authority to vote “FOR” the director nominees in Proposal 1 and “FOR” Proposals 2 and 3. In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting. (Items to be voted appear on reverse side) C Non-Voting Items Change of Address — Please print new address below. Comments — Please print your comments below. +— — — — — — — —  — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —  — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

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Notice of 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Proxy Solicited by Board of Directors for Annual Meeting — June 15, 2022

Non-Plan Stockholders

Russell A. Becker, Kevin S. Krumm and Andrea M. Fike, or any of them, each with the power of substitution, are hereby authorized to represent and vote the shares of the undersigned, with all the powers which the undersigned would possess if personally present, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of APi Group Corporation to be held on June 15, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. ET or at any postponement or adjournment thereof.

Shares represented by this proxy will be voted as directed by the stockholder. If no such directions are indicated, the Proxies will have authority to vote “FOR” the director nominees in Proposal 1 and “FOR” Proposals 2 and 3.

In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Participants in Employee Benefit Plans

The undersigned participant in one or more of the Plans below hereby directs the Trustee for the applicable Plan(s) to vote all shares of Common Stock of APi Group Corporation allocated to the undersigned’s account under the Plan(s) at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 15, 2022 and at any adjournment thereof, upon such business as may properly come before the meeting, including the proposals described in the Proxy Statement, a copy of which has been received by the undersigned, and on matters incidental to the conduct of the meeting.

For Participants in the APi Group, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

You must vote these shares no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on June 7, 2022

For Participants in (1) the APi Group 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan and/or

(2) the APi Group Safe Harbor 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan

You must vote these shares no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on June 9, 2022

For Participants in the Vipond Inc. Employees’ Profit Sharing Plan

You must vote these shares no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on June 14, 2022

Continued and to be signed on reverse side