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AutoZone said the leadership transition will take effect on January 2, 2024, when William C. Rhodes, III steps down as President and Chief Executive Officer and becomes Executive Chairman, and Philip B. Daniele, III becomes President and Chief Executive Officer.

8-KDeparture or Appointment of Directors or Certain OfficersFiled Jan 3, 2024Period of report Jan 2, 2024Summary published (UTC) Oct 29, 2026

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AutoZone said the leadership transition will take effect on January 2, 2024, when William C. Rhodes, III steps down as President and Chief Executive Officer and becomes Executive Chairman, and Philip B. Daniele, III becomes President and Chief Executive Officer.
The company said its Board of Directors approved increasing the size of the board from ten to eleven directors and appointed Mr. Daniele to the newly created seat. Both actions take effect on the transition date.
AutoZone said that under its agreement with Mr. Daniele, if the company terminates his employment without cause, he will receive severance equal to 2.99 times his base salary at that time, paid in installments over a 36-month period, a prorated share of any unpaid annual bonus, and up to 18 months of COBRA premium reimbursement.
The company said Daniele will keep the Company's proprietary information confidential and will not compete with the Company or solicit, or seek to cause the resignation of, any current or former employees at or above the director level for a three-year period after his employment ends. The company also said it completed the Leadership Transition Plan announced on June 26, 2023, according to a press release.

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Leadership Transition Takes Effect; Board Expanded

AutoZone said the leadership transition will take effect on January 2, 2024, when William C. Rhodes, III steps down as President and Chief Executive Officer and becomes Executive Chairman, and Philip B. Daniele, III becomes President and Chief Executive Officer.

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Board Size Increased from 10 to 11 Directors

The company said its Board of Directors approved increasing the size of the board from ten to eleven directors and appointed Mr. Daniele to the newly created seat. Both actions take effect on the transition date.

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Severance Terms in Daniele Agreement Upon Termination

AutoZone said that under its agreement with Mr. Daniele, if the company terminates his employment without cause, he will receive severance equal to 2.99 times his base salary at that time, paid in installments over a 36-month period, a prorated share of any unpaid annual bonus, and up to 18 months of COBRA premium reimbursement.

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Confidentiality and Non-Compete Terms; Press Release Details

The company said Daniele will keep the Company's proprietary information confidential and will not compete with the Company or solicit, or seek to cause the resignation of, any current or former employees at or above the director level for a three-year period after his employment ends. The company also said it completed the Leadership Transition Plan announced on June 26, 2023, according to a press release.

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