Company: WCC
Filing Date: 2025-04-10
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001193125-25-078098
Chunk: 31

Company: WESCO INTERNATIONAL INC
Filing Date: 2025-04-10
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 31
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 benefit programs, policies and practices. The Committee is composed entirely of individuals who are independent Directors under the independence standards of the NYSE and SEC, including the enhanced independence requirements for compensation committee members. The Committee may also delegate certain matters to a subcommittee in its discretion. The performance of the management team is reviewed relative to performance measures, and compensation levels for our NEOs are reviewed and approved on an annual basis.Our compensation setting process for NEOs consists of the following steps:•Supported by the independent compensation consultant, review competitive data and assess compensation program design;•Review external market data and confirm the reasonableness of total compensation levels as well as the reasonableness of each component of compensation when compared to peer companies;•Review the metrics and goals of the annual incentive plan as well as the performance share plan ensuring alignment with the Board-approved annual operating plan;
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| • |     | Assess the Company’s performance in relation to the Board-approved annual operating plan, competition and industry circumstances; |

| • |     | Assess individual performance, changes in duties and responsibilities, and strategic and operational accomplishments; |

| • |     | Make annual cash incentive award payments based on an evaluation of pre-established operating and financial performance factors; |

| • |     | Evaluate and determine annual and long-term incentive award opportunities for each NEO and make awards under our LTIP that reflect recent performance and an assessment of each NEO’s future impact on the long-term success of the Company; |

| • |     | Adjust base salaries, as appropriate, based on job performance, leadership, tenure, experience, and other factors, including market data relative to our peer companies; and |

| • |     | Consider stockholder feedback on say-on-pay and compensation topics. |

In addition, the Committee has sought the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer regarding the other NEOs relative to compensation adjustments and individual performance objectives he believes would be appropriate to achieve the Company’s strategic and operational goals. The Committee reviews, discusses, modifies and approves, as appropriate, these compensation recommendations. Role of Compensation Consultants To assist in the compensation setting process, the Committee engages Meridian, an independent executive compensation consultancy firm, to provide information and advice regarding compensation and benefit levels and incentive plan designs. Meridian is engaged by and reports directly to the Committee, which has the sole authority to hire or fire Meridian and to approve fee arrangements for work performed. The Committee has authorized Meridian to interact with management