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[8-K] Patterson-UTI Energy Inc Reports Material Event

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Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELYA/KELYB) filed an 8-K disclosing the appointment of Christopher Layden, 43, as President & CEO effective 2 Sep 2025. He will also join the Board, expanding it to nine directors. Outgoing CEO Peter Quigley will remain a strategic advisor and director until the May 2026 AGM to support transition.

Key compensation terms: $1 m base salary; STIP target 125 % of salary with a 2025 minimum of $450k; LTIP target 250 % of salary starting 2026 (0-200 % payout band); $450k sign-on bonus with two-year clawback; and $4 m restricted-stock grant vesting 15 / 35 / 50 % over three years, accelerated on certain terminations. Severance benefits equal 24 months of salary (without-cause) or 2× salary + target bonus in a change-of-control.

No financial metrics or guidance were provided. Exhibits include the offer letter (Ex.10.1) and related press release (Ex.99.1).

Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELYA/KELYB) ha depositato un modulo 8-K annunciando la nomina di Christopher Layden, 43 anni, come Presidente e CEO a partire dal 2 settembre 2025. Entrerà anche a far parte del Consiglio di Amministrazione, che passerà a nove membri. L'attuale CEO Peter Quigley resterà consulente strategico e direttore fino all'assemblea generale del maggio 2026 per supportare la transizione.

Termini chiave della retribuzione: stipendio base di 1 milione di dollari; obiettivo STIP del 125% dello stipendio con un minimo di 450.000 dollari per il 2025; obiettivo LTIP del 250% dello stipendio a partire dal 2026 (con una fascia di pagamento dal 0 al 200%); bonus di benvenuto di 450.000 dollari con clausola di recupero per due anni; e una concessione di azioni vincolate per 4 milioni di dollari che maturano rispettivamente al 15%, 35% e 50% in tre anni, con accelerazione in caso di determinate cessazioni. I benefici di liquidazione corrispondono a 24 mesi di stipendio (in assenza di giusta causa) o a 2 volte stipendio più bonus target in caso di cambio di controllo.

Non sono stati forniti metriche finanziarie o indicazioni. Gli allegati includono la lettera d'offerta (Ex.10.1) e il comunicato stampa correlato (Ex.99.1).

Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELYA/KELYB) presentó un formulario 8-K anunciando el nombramiento de Christopher Layden, 43 años, como Presidente y CEO con efecto a partir del 2 de septiembre de 2025. También se unirá a la Junta Directiva, ampliándola a nueve miembros. El CEO saliente, Peter Quigley, permanecerá como asesor estratégico y director hasta la junta general anual de mayo de 2026 para apoyar la transición.

Términos clave de la compensación: salario base de 1 millón de dólares; objetivo STIP del 125% del salario con un mínimo de 450,000 dólares para 2025; objetivo LTIP del 250% del salario a partir de 2026 (rango de pago del 0 al 200%); bono de incorporación de 450,000 dólares con recuperación durante dos años; y una concesión de acciones restringidas por 4 millones de dólares que se consolidan en 15%, 35% y 50% durante tres años, con aceleración en ciertos casos de terminación. Los beneficios por despido equivalen a 24 meses de salario (sin causa) o 2 veces el salario más el bono objetivo en caso de cambio de control.

No se proporcionaron métricas financieras ni guías. Los anexos incluyen la carta de oferta (Ex.10.1) y el comunicado de prensa relacionado (Ex.99.1).

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Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELYA/KELYB) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant la nomination de Christopher Layden, 43 ans, en tant que Président et CEO à compter du 2 septembre 2025. Il rejoindra également le conseil d'administration, qui passera à neuf membres. Le CEO sortant, Peter Quigley, restera conseiller stratégique et administrateur jusqu'à l'assemblée générale de mai 2026 pour faciliter la transition.

Principaux termes de rémunération : salaire de base de 1 million de dollars ; objectif STIP de 125% du salaire avec un minimum de 450 000 $ en 2025 ; objectif LTIP de 250% du salaire à partir de 2026 (plage de paiement de 0 à 200 %) ; prime de signature de 450 000 $ avec clause de récupération sur deux ans ; et attribution d’actions restreintes d’une valeur de 4 millions de dollars se dégageant à 15 %, 35 % et 50 % sur trois ans, accélérée en cas de certaines cessations. Les indemnités de départ correspondent à 24 mois de salaire (sans motif) ou à 2 fois le salaire plus la prime cible en cas de changement de contrôle.

Aucune métrique financière ou orientation n’a été fournie. Les annexes comprennent la lettre d’offre (Ex.10.1) et le communiqué de presse associé (Ex.99.1).

Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELYA/KELYB) hat einen 8-K-Bericht eingereicht, in dem die Ernennung von Christopher Layden, 43 Jahre, zum Präsidenten und CEO mit Wirkung zum 2. September 2025 bekannt gegeben wird. Er wird auch dem Vorstand beitreten, der damit auf neun Mitglieder erweitert wird. Der scheidende CEO Peter Quigley bleibt bis zur Hauptversammlung im Mai 2026 als strategischer Berater und Direktor tätig, um den Übergang zu unterstützen.

Wesentliche Vergütungsbedingungen: Grundgehalt von 1 Mio. USD; STIP-Ziel von 125% des Gehalts mit einem Mindestbetrag von 450.000 USD für 2025; LTIP-Ziel von 250% des Gehalts ab 2026 (Auszahlungsbandbreite 0-200%); 450.000 USD Unterzeichnungsbonus mit zweijähriger Rückforderungsklausel; und eine Restricted-Stock-Zuteilung im Wert von 4 Mio. USD, die über drei Jahre mit 15%, 35% und 50% vestet, mit Beschleunigung bei bestimmten Beendigungen. Abfindungsleistungen entsprechen 24 Monaten Gehalt (ohne Anlass) oder dem 2-fachen Gehalt plus Zielbonus bei Kontrollwechsel.

Es wurden keine finanziellen Kennzahlen oder Prognosen angegeben. Anlagen umfassen das Angebotsschreiben (Ex.10.1) und die zugehörige Pressemitteilung (Ex.99.1).

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Insights

TL;DR: Board secures seasoned workforce-solutions executive as CEO with structured transition.

Kelly’s orderly handover limits disruption risk: Quigley stays through May 2026, while Layden brings two decades at ManpowerGroup plus COO tenure at Prolink—skills aligned with Kelly’s staffing focus. Comp package is market-competitive for a $4 bn-rev company, and equity vesting promotes retention. Board expansion to nine seats maintains independence ratio and gives Layden a vote without incremental pay. Severance terms (2× cash in CoC) are mainstream but add cost if strategic alternatives emerge. Overall governance impact is neutral-to-positive; execution will hinge on Layden’s ability to arrest revenue declines seen in recent years.

TL;DR: Leadership change neutral for near-term valuation; watch strategy shift under new CEO.

The 8-K lacks earnings data, thus no immediate model adjustments. Layden’s industry pedigree could catalyze margin expansion, but investors will need evidence—likely at Q3 or Q4 calls. Compensation dilutes EPS by roughly $0.12 annually (pre-tax) and the $4 m RSU adds 0.2 % to shares outstanding, immaterial to valuation. Severance multiples could raise deal-cost if M&A surfaces, but not thesis-altering. Net effect: event is strategically important yet financially neutral until new guidance emerges.

Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELYA/KELYB) ha depositato un modulo 8-K annunciando la nomina di Christopher Layden, 43 anni, come Presidente e CEO a partire dal 2 settembre 2025. Entrerà anche a far parte del Consiglio di Amministrazione, che passerà a nove membri. L'attuale CEO Peter Quigley resterà consulente strategico e direttore fino all'assemblea generale del maggio 2026 per supportare la transizione.

Termini chiave della retribuzione: stipendio base di 1 milione di dollari; obiettivo STIP del 125% dello stipendio con un minimo di 450.000 dollari per il 2025; obiettivo LTIP del 250% dello stipendio a partire dal 2026 (con una fascia di pagamento dal 0 al 200%); bonus di benvenuto di 450.000 dollari con clausola di recupero per due anni; e una concessione di azioni vincolate per 4 milioni di dollari che maturano rispettivamente al 15%, 35% e 50% in tre anni, con accelerazione in caso di determinate cessazioni. I benefici di liquidazione corrispondono a 24 mesi di stipendio (in assenza di giusta causa) o a 2 volte stipendio più bonus target in caso di cambio di controllo.

Non sono stati forniti metriche finanziarie o indicazioni. Gli allegati includono la lettera d'offerta (Ex.10.1) e il comunicato stampa correlato (Ex.99.1).

Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELYA/KELYB) presentó un formulario 8-K anunciando el nombramiento de Christopher Layden, 43 años, como Presidente y CEO con efecto a partir del 2 de septiembre de 2025. También se unirá a la Junta Directiva, ampliándola a nueve miembros. El CEO saliente, Peter Quigley, permanecerá como asesor estratégico y director hasta la junta general anual de mayo de 2026 para apoyar la transición.

Términos clave de la compensación: salario base de 1 millón de dólares; objetivo STIP del 125% del salario con un mínimo de 450,000 dólares para 2025; objetivo LTIP del 250% del salario a partir de 2026 (rango de pago del 0 al 200%); bono de incorporación de 450,000 dólares con recuperación durante dos años; y una concesión de acciones restringidas por 4 millones de dólares que se consolidan en 15%, 35% y 50% durante tres años, con aceleración en ciertos casos de terminación. Los beneficios por despido equivalen a 24 meses de salario (sin causa) o 2 veces el salario más el bono objetivo en caso de cambio de control.

No se proporcionaron métricas financieras ni guías. Los anexos incluyen la carta de oferta (Ex.10.1) y el comunicado de prensa relacionado (Ex.99.1).

Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELYA/KELYB)ëŠ� 2025ë…� 9ì›� 2ì¼ë¶€ë¡� í¬ë¦¬ìŠ¤í† í� ë ˆì´ë“�(43ì„�)ì� 사장 ê²� CEOë¡� 임명한다ê³� 8-K 보고서를 제출했습니다. 그는 ì´ì‚¬íšŒì—ë� 합류하여 ì´ì‚¬íšŒëŠ” 9명으ë¡� 확대ë©ë‹ˆë‹�. 퇴임하는 CEO 피터 퀴글리는 2026ë…� 5ì›� 정기 주주ì´íšŒê¹Œì§€ ì „ëžµ 고문 ë°� ì´ì‚¬ë¡� 남아 전환ì� ì§€ì›í•  예정입니ë‹�.

주요 ë³´ìƒ ì¡°ê±´: 기본ê¸� 100ë§� 달러; 2025ë…� 최소 45ë§� 달러ì� ì—°ê°„ 단기 ì¸ì„¼í‹°ë¸Œ(STIP) 목표ëŠ� 급여ì� 125%; 2026ë…„ë¶€í„� 시작ë˜ëŠ” 장기 ì¸ì„¼í‹°ë¸Œ(LTIP) 목표ëŠ� 급여ì� 250% (0-200% ì§€ê¸� 범위); 2ë…„ê°„ 환수 ì¡°í•­ì� 있는 45ë§� 달러 서명 보너ìŠ�; 3ë…„ì— ê±¸ì³ ê°ê° 15%, 35%, 50%ê°€ 베스팅ë˜ëŠ� 400ë§� 달러 제한 ì£¼ì‹ ë¶€ì—�, 특정 í•´ê³  ì‹� ê°€ì†í™”. í•´ê³  ì‹� 퇴ì§ê¸ˆì€ 무단 í•´ê³  ì‹� 급여 24개월ë¶�, ê²½ì˜ê¶� ë³€ê²� ì‹� 급여 2ë°� ë°� 목표 ë³´ë„ˆìŠ¤ì— í•´ë‹¹í•©ë‹ˆë‹�.

재무 지표나 ê°€ì´ë˜ìŠ¤ëŠ” 제공ë˜ì§€ 않았습니ë‹�. 첨부 문서ì—는 제안ì„�(Ex.10.1)와 ê´€ë � ë³´ë„ìžë£Œ(Ex.99.1)ê°€ í¬í•¨ë˜ì–´ 있습니다.

Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELYA/KELYB) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant la nomination de Christopher Layden, 43 ans, en tant que Président et CEO à compter du 2 septembre 2025. Il rejoindra également le conseil d'administration, qui passera à neuf membres. Le CEO sortant, Peter Quigley, restera conseiller stratégique et administrateur jusqu'à l'assemblée générale de mai 2026 pour faciliter la transition.

Principaux termes de rémunération : salaire de base de 1 million de dollars ; objectif STIP de 125% du salaire avec un minimum de 450 000 $ en 2025 ; objectif LTIP de 250% du salaire à partir de 2026 (plage de paiement de 0 à 200 %) ; prime de signature de 450 000 $ avec clause de récupération sur deux ans ; et attribution d’actions restreintes d’une valeur de 4 millions de dollars se dégageant à 15 %, 35 % et 50 % sur trois ans, accélérée en cas de certaines cessations. Les indemnités de départ correspondent à 24 mois de salaire (sans motif) ou à 2 fois le salaire plus la prime cible en cas de changement de contrôle.

Aucune métrique financière ou orientation n’a été fournie. Les annexes comprennent la lettre d’offre (Ex.10.1) et le communiqué de presse associé (Ex.99.1).

Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELYA/KELYB) hat einen 8-K-Bericht eingereicht, in dem die Ernennung von Christopher Layden, 43 Jahre, zum Präsidenten und CEO mit Wirkung zum 2. September 2025 bekannt gegeben wird. Er wird auch dem Vorstand beitreten, der damit auf neun Mitglieder erweitert wird. Der scheidende CEO Peter Quigley bleibt bis zur Hauptversammlung im Mai 2026 als strategischer Berater und Direktor tätig, um den Übergang zu unterstützen.

Wesentliche Vergütungsbedingungen: Grundgehalt von 1 Mio. USD; STIP-Ziel von 125% des Gehalts mit einem Mindestbetrag von 450.000 USD für 2025; LTIP-Ziel von 250% des Gehalts ab 2026 (Auszahlungsbandbreite 0-200%); 450.000 USD Unterzeichnungsbonus mit zweijähriger Rückforderungsklausel; und eine Restricted-Stock-Zuteilung im Wert von 4 Mio. USD, die über drei Jahre mit 15%, 35% und 50% vestet, mit Beschleunigung bei bestimmten Beendigungen. Abfindungsleistungen entsprechen 24 Monaten Gehalt (ohne Anlass) oder dem 2-fachen Gehalt plus Zielbonus bei Kontrollwechsel.

Es wurden keine finanziellen Kennzahlen oder Prognosen angegeben. Anlagen umfassen das Angebotsschreiben (Ex.10.1) und die zugehörige Pressemitteilung (Ex.99.1).

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
_______________________________________________
FORM 8-K
_______________________________________________________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2025
______________________________________________________________________________
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
_______________________________________________
Delaware
1-3927075-2504748
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
10713 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N, Suite 800
Houston, Texas
 
77064
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 281-765-7100
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
_______________________________________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):
oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 Par ValuePTEN
The Nasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o



Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) promoted James M. Holcomb, the Company’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer to the role of Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective August 8, 2025.

Mr. Holcomb joined Patterson-UTI in February 1998 with the acquisition of Robertson Onshore Drilling Company, and since that time has served in numerous operational management roles, including as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer from September 2023 until August 2025, as Chief Operating Officer from January 2023 to September 2023, as President of Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Patterson-UTI, from January 2012 to December 2022, and as Senior Vice President of Operations of Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC from April 2006 to January 2012. Mr. Holcomb has over 35 years of experience in contract drilling operations. Mr. Holcomb holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from LeTourneau University.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.
Description
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
August 7, 2025By:/s/ C. Andrew Smith
Name: C. Andrew Smith
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

When does Christopher Layden start as CEO of KELYB?

September 2, 2025.

What is the base salary for the new Kelly Services CEO?

Layden will receive a $1,000,000 annual base salary.

How large is the sign-on equity grant for Christopher Layden?

He will receive $4 million in restricted stock vesting over three years.

Will outgoing CEO Peter Quigley remain with Kelly Services?

Yes, Quigley will act as a strategic advisor and board member through the May 2026 AGM.

What severance is payable if Layden is terminated in a change of control?

He would receive a lump sum equal to 2 × (salary + target bonus) plus a prorated incentive.
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