Company: JACK
Filing Date: 2025-01-27
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0000807882-25-000004
Chunk: 45

Company: JACK IN THE BOX INC
Filing Date: 2025-01-27
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 45
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-related disclosures in our proxy statements;                                                                                                                                             |
| • |     | Offers recommendations, insights and perspectives on compensation related matters;                                                                                                                                               |
| • |     | Evaluates and advises the Committee regarding enterprise and related risks associated with executive compensation components, plans and structures; and                                                                          |
| • |     | Assists the Committee in designing executive compensation programs that are competitive and align the interests of our executives with those of our shareholders.                                                                |

In fiscal 2024, Meridian attended all Committee meetings in person or by video/telephone, including executive sessions as requested, and consulted frequently with the Committee Chair between meetings. 44 JACK IN THE BOX INC. | 2025 PROXY STATEMENT

| CD&A — VI. FISCAL 2024 COMPENSATION |

c. Role of the CEO in Compensation Decisions When making decisions on executive compensation, the Committee considers input from the Company’s CEO who reviews the performance of the other NEOs and executives, and provides his compensation recommendations to the Committee. The Company’s Chief People Officer, Compensation and Benefits Department, and the CFO and Finance Department provide information as requested and answer any questions from the Committee. The CEO meets privately with the Committee and the Consultant to discuss pay recommendations, and to provide his insight and perspectives on the reports and recommendations of the Consultant relating to plan design and strategies, goal setting, payout structure, stock grants and holding requirements, and related topics. The Committee reviews and discusses pay decisions related to the CEO in executive session without the CEO or any other members of Management present. VI. FISCAL 2024 COMPENSATION a. Base Salary The Committee approved the base salaries for our NEOs for fiscal 2024, as shown below, effective November 13, 2023. The Committee considered a number of factors, including the results of the annual market assessment provided by its Consultant, the need to retain experienced executives, individual performance, scope of responsibility, current compensation, and internal equity.

| Name                      |     | Salary FYE 2023 |     | Salary FYE 2024 |     | % Increase |
| Mr. Harris (CEO)          |     |        $905,000 |     |        $950,000 |     | 5.0%       |
| Mr. Scott (Former CFO)(1) |     |        $625,000 |     |        $625,000 |     | —%         |
| Mr. Ostrom (CCDO)(2)      |     |        $520