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Posted 03 October, 2022

Rackspace Technology, Inc. appointed Amar Maletira as new CEO

Nasdaq:RXT appointed new Chief Executive Officer Amar Maletira in a 8-K filed on 03 October, 2022.


  On September 27, 2022, in connection with the previously announced appointment by Rackspace Technology, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rackspace") of Amar Maletira as the Company's Chief Executive Officer effective September 23, 2022, the Company entered into an amended and restated employment agreement with Mr. Maletira and a transition agreement and release with Kevin Jones, the Company's former Chief Executive Officer.  

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Overview of Rackspace Technology, Inc.
Technology • Internet/Online
Rackspace Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of end-to-end multi-cloud technology services. The firm designs, builds and operates its customers’ cloud environments across technology platforms. It operates through the following segments: Multicloud Services and Apps & Cross Platform. The Multicloud Services segment includes public and private cloud managed services offerings, as well as professional services related to designing and building multicloud solutions and cloud-native applications. The Apps & Cross Platform segment includes managed applications, managed security and data services, as well as professional services related to designing and implementing application, security and data services. The company was founded on July 21, 2016 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.
Market Cap
$548M
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Relevant filing section
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. 


On September 27, 2022, in connection with the previously announced appointment by Rackspace Technology, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rackspace") of Amar Maletira as the Company's Chief Executive Officer effective September 23, 2022, the Company entered into an amended and restated employment agreement with Mr. Maletira and a transition agreement and release with Kevin Jones, the Company's former Chief Executive Officer.


Employment Agreement. In connection with his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, the Company has modified Mr. Maletira's employment agreement to provide for a salary of $900,000 and an annual target bonus of 150% of salary. Upon approval by the board of directors (the "Board") of Rackspace, he will receive a one-time equity grant with a total approximate grant date value (based on a 30-day volume weighted average closing price) of $15,000,000, which will consist of 50% RSUs vesting over three years and 50% PSUs based on performance criteria approved by the Board. He will be eligible to receive annual equity awards starting in 2023 with a total approximate grant date value of $11,000,000.


Transition Agreement. The Company has entered into a transition agreement and release with Mr. Jones, pursuant to which he will remain an employee of the Company until October 30, 2022. Subject to the effectiveness of the release, Mr. Jones will be eligible to receive separation benefits including one year of salary, target bonus and health benefits as provided under his employment agreement. Mr. Jones will also be eligible to receive pro-rated vesting of the next vesting tranche of his time-based stock options granted in 2019 and vesting of 50% of his outstanding time-based restricted stock units granted in 2021. He will also receive a grant of RSUs with a total approximate grant date value (based on a 60-day volume weighted average price) of $1,162,500, which will become vested and settled if he complies with his restrictive covenants for 18 months following his termination. He will also be eligible to be reimbursed for certain relocation expenses, including lease breakage fees and out-of-pocket relocation costs.


The summary above is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by the employment agreement and transition agreement, copies of which will be attached as exhibits to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2022.