Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-07-17
Adobe Approves Retention Letter for Chief Legal Officer
On July 14, 2026, Adobe Inc.'s Executive Compensation Committee approved a retention letter for Louise Pentland, the Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President, Legal and Government Relations.
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- Adobe Inc. ADBE · NASDAQ
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- 0000796343-26-000120
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- 0000796343
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- High impactTechnology
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- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
Details
The letter outlines severance benefits in the event of her termination without cause or for good reason, including a lump-sum cash payment, COBRA premium coverage, and accelerated vesting of certain equity awards. These benefits are temporary and will sunset 12 months after a new CEO is appointed.
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