Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain

Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On June 18, 2018, Qorvo, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Paul J. Fego, age 61, as Corporate Vice President, Global Operations of the Company, effective July 30, 2018.

From January 2005 through August 2017, Mr. Fego served as Vice President and Manager, Worldwide Manufacturing Technology & Manufacturing Group of Texas Instruments, a leading global semiconductor and technology company, where he managed all of its wafer fabrication, assembly and test operations in nine countries. Previously, Mr.Fego served in several positions of increasing responsibility at Photronics, Inc., a global leader in photomask solutions for companies that manufacture semiconductors, flat panel displays and other electronic components, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer from March 2002 to January 2005. Prior to joining Photronics to become its Chief Operating Officer in 1996, Mr. Fego served as Operations Director at ST Microelectronics Inc. from September 1989 to November 1996 with responsibility for operations at its Carrollton, Texas manufacturing facility. Prior to joining ST Microelectronics, Mr. Fego served in various positions with Texas Instruments from 1980 to 1989, most recently as Manufacturing Manager.

In connection with Mr. Fego’s appointment, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the following compensation elements: (i) an annual base salary of $445,000; (ii) a target short-term incentive opportunity of 75% of base salary under the Company’s Short-Term Incentive Plan; (iii) a performance-based restricted stock unit (“RSU”) award contingent upon the Company’s achievement of Company performance objectives approved by the Compensation Committee and service conditions, with a target award of 7,480 RSUs and a maximum award of 11,220 RSUs; and (iv) an up-front service-based RSU award with a grant date value of $1,300,000, vesting in increments of 25% per year over four years. The applicable performance criteria and other details regarding the performance-based RSU award are described in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 15, 2018. The Company and Mr. Fego also expect to enter into a Change in Control Agreement, the form of which was previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 10, 2015.

Item 5.02. Other Events.

On June 18, 2018, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Fego’s appointment as the Company’s Corporate Vice President, Global Operations. The press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 5.02. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

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About Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO)

Qorvo, Inc. is a provider of technologies and radio frequency (RF) solutions for mobile, infrastructure and defense and aerospace applications. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets its products to the United States and international original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs). Its segments include Mobile Products (MP) and Infrastructure and Defense Products (IDP). The MP segment is a supplier of radio frequency (RF) solutions that perform various functions in the cellular radio front end section of smartphones and other cellular devices. The IDP segment is a supplier of RF solutions that support various global applications, including ubiquitous high-speed network connectivity to the cloud, data center communications, Internet connectivity throughout the home and workplace, and upgraded military capabilities across the globe. It operates design, sales and manufacturing facilities located throughout Asia, Europe and North America.