DEF: V2X Seeks Shareholder Approval for Amended Incentive Plan, Elects Directors at 2025 Annual Meeting

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Proxy Statement 20 March 2025 8:00 AM

V2X is holding its 2025 Annual Meeting virtually on May 8, 2025, to elect directors, ratify the accounting firm appointment, approve executive compensation, and approve an amendment to the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Summary

V2X, Inc. will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders virtually on May 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Shareholders of record as of March 12, 2025, are eligible to vote.
The meeting will address the election of four Class II Directors, ratification of RSM US LLP as the independent accounting firm for fiscal year 2025, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and approval of the third amendment and restatement of the V2X, Inc. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
The Board of Directors recommends voting 'FOR' all proposals.
The third amendment and restatement of the V2X, Inc. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan requests approval for a new pool of 900,000 shares, plus shares remaining available under the existing plan.
As of March 12, 2025, there were 293,400 shares remaining available for issuance under the 2014 Plan and 1,008,627 shares subject to awards previously issued under the 2014 Plan.
The company's sustainability programs are overseen by standing committees of the Board, including the Nominating and Governance Committee, the Compensation and Human Capital Committee, and the Audit Committee.
In September 2024, V2X published its most recent Sustainability Report, providing an overview of its 2023 sustainability initiatives and accomplishments.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document is a standard proxy statement, presenting information in a neutral and informative tone. The outlook is stable, with a focus on maintaining governance standards and aligning executive compensation with performance.

Positives

The company is committed to strong corporate governance, as demonstrated by the Amended Plan features.
The Amended Plan generally requires a minimum vesting period of one year for awards to employees.
The maximum number of shares available for issuance under the Amended Plan is fixed and cannot be increased without shareholder approval.
Shareholder approval is generally required for any repricing, replacement or buyout of underwater awards.
Stock options and stock appreciation rights must have an exercise price no less than the fair market value of stock on the date the award is granted and a term no longer than ten years.
The Limit of $500,000 on the combined value of equity awards and cash compensation provided to any Non-Employee Director in any fiscal year.
The Amended Plan permits the grant of performance-based stock awards that are payable upon the attainment of specific performance goals.
Awards and related payments under the Amended Plan are subject to recoupment or clawback under certain circumstances.
The Amended Plan does not include any tax gross up provisions.

Negatives

If the Amended Plan is not approved by our shareholders, the terms of the 2014 Plan as currently in effect will continue in existence (without the proposed amendments noted above).
Moreover, we anticipate that we will not have enough shares to make our annual equity award grants in 2026 and will no longer have an equity compensation plan available for recruiting, retention and incentive purposes, which will severely limit our ability to attract and retain employees and directors.

Risks

If shareholders fail to ratify the appointment of RSM, the Audit Committee may reconsider its selection; however, it is under no obligation to engage a different independent registered public accounting firm.
The future benefits that will be received under the Amended Plan by particular individuals or groups are not determinable at this time, as the selection of participants who will receive awards under the Amended Plan and the size and types of awards will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its discretion.

Future Outlook

The Board believes that its classified structure provides important governance benefits, including stability and continuity in the leadership of the business and affairs of the Company. A classified board also allows the Company to focus on its long-term growth strategies and commitment to long-term shareholder value.

Management Comments

On behalf of the Company, we extend our appreciation of your continued support.
The Nominating and Governance Committee and the Board will continue to review future candidates based on a wide range of qualifications to ensure the highest caliber of directors continue to represent our Company.

Industry Context

The document mentions peer companies used for compensation benchmarking, indicating an awareness of industry standards in executive compensation. The company operates in the aerospace and defense industry.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The Compensation Committee compares components of our Director compensation with those of our compensation peer group described under V2X Competitive Compensation below.
The Compensation Peer Group companies we selected are similar to V2X in terms of industry, business model, revenue and/or market capitalization.
Within a reasonable range, the peer group contains some companies that are larger and some that are smaller than V2X in terms of market capitalization or revenue because they compete within the same market.
Fiscal 2024 Compensation Peer Group includes AAR Corp., Hexcel Corporation, Moog, Inc., Axon Enterprise, Inc., Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., Parsons Corporation, Booz Allen Hamilton, Jacobs Solutions, Inc., SAIC, Inc., BWX Technologies, Inc., KBR, Inc., Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., CACI International Inc., Leidos Holdings, Inc., Triumph Group, Inc., Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Leonardo DRS, Inc., and VSE Corporation.

Management Changes

Role	Previous Person	New Person	Effective Date	Reason
President and Chief Executive Officer	Charles L. Prow	Jeremy C. Wensinger	June 17, 2024	Mr. Prow was separated as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and resigned from his position as a Class I Director of the Board, each effective as of June 16, 2024.
Class III Director of the Board	Abbas O. Elegba	Jordan F. Ransom	March 17, 2025	Mr. Elegbas resignation as a Class III Director was not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Director Independence	The Board of Directors has determined that all of our Directors, other than Mr. Wensinger, are independent directors as that term is defined under NYSE rules.	N/A	Ensures compliance with NYSE rules and enhances board oversight.
Committee Composition	The Audit Committee remains composed entirely of members who are independent under these rules. The Compensation Committee remains composed entirely of members who are independent under these rules.	N/A	Ensures compliance with NYSE rules and enhances committee oversight.
Board Advisor	On March 18, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed David E. Farnsworth as a non-voting advisor and observer to the Board where he will attend Board and Committee meetings.	March 18, 2025	He will serve as advisor to the Board until the earlier of (i) the time the Board nominates directors for the 2026 annual meeting of the shareholders, at which time, he will be appointed as a member of the Board and as a member of the Audit Committee, (ii) his appointment as a member of the Board in the event of a board vacancy, or (iii) his resignation, death or disability, subject to applicable conditions as described in his Board Advisor Agreement with the Company.

Related Party Transactions

Concurrently with the closing of the Vertex Transaction (the Closing), the Company entered into the Shareholders Agreement that, among other things, (1) provides Vertex Holdco Parties with Director nomination and committee designation rights, (2) governs how each Former Vertex Stockholder will vote its shares of common stock with respect to certain matters, (3) requires certain actions of the Company to be approved by the Vertex Holdco Parties, (4) provides the Vertex Holdco Parties with certain information rights, (5) limits certain acquisitions of common stock by the Vertex Holdco Parties, and (6) restricts the ability of the Vertex Holdco Parties to solicit proxies in the election of Directors for such periods indicated therein.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders are encouraged to participate in the virtual annual meeting and vote on the proposals.
Employees are affected by the proposed changes to the Omnibus Incentive Plan, which impacts equity compensation opportunities.
The company's sustainability programs reflect its understanding of the goals and requirements of its stakeholders.

Next Steps

Shareholders are encouraged to vote on the proposals before the May 8, 2025 meeting.
The company will announce preliminary voting results at the 2025 Annual Meeting and will publish final results in a Current Report on Form 8-K.

Key Dates

Date	Description
March 7, 2022	Date of the merger agreement
July 5, 2022	Vectrus, Inc. completed its merger with Vertex Aerospace Services Holding Corp., forming V2X.
September 1, 2022	The Company filed a resale shelf registration statement on Form S-3 registering all of the registrable securities held by the Former Vertex Stockholders.
October 27, 2022	Effective date of the Second Amendment and Restatement of the V2X, Inc. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
October 2, 2023	V2X and Shawn M. Mural entered into an employment letter.
July 2023	David E. Farnsworth has served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY) since July 2023.
September 2024	V2X published its most recent Sustainability Report providing an overview of its 2023 sustainability initiatives and accomplishments.
November 14, 2024	The Vertex Holdco Parties sold shares of the Company's common stock, reducing their ownership interest in the Company to approximately 45%.
February 27, 2025	The Board of Directors approved the third amendment and restatement of the V2X, Inc. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
March 12, 2025	Record date for the 2025 Annual Meeting.
March 20, 2025	Approximate date of mailing the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials.
March 17, 2025	Mr. Abbas O. Elegba resigned from his position as a Class III Director of the Board. Mr. Ransom was appointed as a Class III Director of the Board.
April 18, 2025	Deadline to request a paper or email copy of proxy materials.
May 8, 2025	Date of the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
May 8, 2035	The Amended Plan will remain in effect until this date.
November 20, 2025	Deadline for shareholder proposals to be included in next year's proxy statement.
November 20, 2025	Start date for submitting other matters for consideration at the 2026 annual meeting.
December 20, 2025	End date for submitting other matters for consideration at the 2026 annual meeting.
March 9, 2026	Deadline for shareholders to provide notice of intent to solicit proxies in support of Director nominees.

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