DEF 2014 Proxy Statement
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Allegion plc
Registered in Ireland No. 527370
U.S. Mailing Address:
11819 N. Pennsylvania Street
Carmel, Indiana 46032
(317) 810-3700

NOTICE OF 2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Allegion plc (the “Company”) will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at 2:30 p.m., local time, at Druids Glen Resort, Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow, Ireland, to consider and vote upon the following proposals:
1.
By separate resolutions, to re-elect as directors for a period of one year expiring at the end of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of the Company in 2015, the following six individuals:
 
(a)
Michael J. Chesser
(d)
David D. Petratis
 
(b)
Carla Cico
(e)
Dean I. Schaffer
 
(c)
Kirk S. Hachigian
(f)
Martin E. Welch III
2.
To give advisory approval of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.
3.
To determine, by an advisory vote, whether an advisory shareholder vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers should occur every one, two or three years.
4.
To approve the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as independent auditors of the Company and authorize the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors to set the auditors’ remuneration.
5.
To conduct such other business properly brought before the meeting.
Only shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 14, 2014, are entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Annual General Meeting. Whether or not you plan to attend the meeting, please provide your proxy by either using the Internet or telephone as further explained in the accompanying proxy statement or filling in, signing, dating, and promptly mailing a proxy card.
Directions to the meeting can be found in Appendix A of the attached Proxy Statement.
Registered Office:
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Block D
Iveagh Court
Harcourt Road
Dublin 2, Ireland

BARBARA A. SANTORO
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
IF YOU ARE A SHAREHOLDER WHO IS ENTITLED TO ATTEND AND VOTE, THEN YOU ARE ENTITLED TO APPOINT A PROXY OR PROXIES TO ATTEND AND VOTE ON YOUR BEHALF. A PROXY IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE A SHAREHOLDER IN THE COMPANY. IF YOU WISH TO APPOINT AS PROXY ANY PERSON OTHER THAN THE INDIVIDUALS SPECIFIED ON THE PROXY CARD, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMPANY SECRETARY AT OUR REGISTERED OFFICE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS
FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 11, 2014
The Annual Report and Proxy Statement are available at www.proxyvote.com.
The Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, or this Notice of 2014 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, the Proxy Statement and the Annual Report are first being mailed to shareholders on or about April 25, 2014.  


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SUMMARY INFORMATION
This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. For more complete information about these topics, please review Allegion plc’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and the entire Proxy Statement.
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
 
   Date and Time:        
  
June 11, 2014 at 2:30 p.m., local time
 
 
 
   Place:
  
Druids Glen Resort
 
  
Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow
 
  
Ireland
 
 
 
   Record Date:        
  
April 14, 2014
 
 
 
   Voting:
  
Shareholders as of the record date are entitled to vote. Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote for each director nominee and each of the other proposals.
 
 
 
   Attendance:
  
All shareholders may attend the meeting.
Meeting Agenda and Voting Recommendations
The following items that will be submitted for shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting.
Agenda Item
 
Vote Required
 
Board Recommendation
 
Page
Election of 6 directors named in the proxy statement.
 
Majority of votes cast
 
For
 
1
Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers (“Say-on-Pay Vote”).
 
Majority of votes cast
 
For
 
4
Advisory vote on the frequency of a Say-on-Pay Vote.
 
Plurality of votes cast
 
For One Year
 
5
Approval of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent auditors and authorize the Audit and Finance Committee to set auditors’ remuneration.
 
Majority of votes cast
 
For
 
6

Corporate Governance Highlights
 
Ÿ Substantial majority of independent directors (5 of 6)
Ÿ Annual election of directors
Ÿ Majority vote for directors
Ÿ Independent Lead Director
Ÿ Term limits for non-employee directors
Ÿ Succession planning at all levels, including for Board and CEO
Ÿ Annual Board and committee self-assessments
Ÿ Executive sessions of non-management directors
Ÿ Continuing director education
Ÿ Executive and director stock ownership guidelines
Ÿ Board oversight of risk management
Ÿ Board oversight of sustainability program


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Director Nominees
Set forth below is summary information about each director nominee:
Nominee
 
Age
 
Director Since
 
Principal Occupation
 
Independent
 
Committee Memberships
Michael J. Chesser
 
65
 
2013
 
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Great Plains Energy Incorporated

 
ü
 
Ÿ Audit and Finance
Ÿ Compensation
Ÿ Corporate Governance and Nominating
Carla Cico
 
53
 
2013
 
Former Chief Executive Officer of Rivoli S.p.A.
 
ü
 
Ÿ Audit and Finance
Ÿ Compensation
Ÿ Corporate Governance and Nominating
Kirk S. Hachigian
 
54
 
2013
 
Chairman and CEO of JELD-WEN, Inc.
 
ü
 
Ÿ Audit and Finance
Ÿ Compensation
Ÿ Corporate Governance and Nominating
David D. Petratis
 
56
 
2013
 
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Allegion plc
 
 
 
 
Dean I. Schaffer
 
62
 
2014
 
Former Partner of Ernst & Young LLP
 
ü
 
Ÿ Audit and Finance
Ÿ Corporate Governance and Nominating
Martin E. Welch III
 
65
 
2013
 
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Visteon Corporation

 
ü
 
Ÿ Audit and Finance
Ÿ Compensation
Ÿ Corporate Governance and Nominating
Advisory Approval of Our Executive Compensation
We are asking for your advisory approval of the compensation of our named executive officers. While our Board of Directors intends to carefully consider the shareholder vote resulting from the proposal, the final vote will not be binding on us and is advisory in nature. Before considering this proposal, please read our Compensation Discussion and Analysis, which explains our executive compensation program and the Compensation Committee’s compensation decisions.
Executive Compensation
Pay-for Performance
On December 1, 2013, we became an independent public company following the spin-off of our commercial and residential security businesses from Ingersoll-Rand plc (“Ingersoll Rand”). Prior to the spin-off, our named executive officers were employees of Ingersoll Rand and their compensation was determined by the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee.
In connection with his hiring, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee established certain Allegion performance targets that were required to be achieved prior to Mr. Petratis receiving an annual incentive award for 2013. Based on our 2013 performance, Mr. Petratis achieved an overall score of 194% of target.
The 2013 compensation of our other named executive officers was based on achievement of financial performance metrics by Ingersoll Rand, which included Allegion’s performance for the full year. Ingersoll Rand achieved the following strong financial performance in 2013:
Adjusted annual revenue of $14.509 billion, an increase of 3% over 2012;
Adjusted operating income of $1.639 billion, an increase of 8% over 2012;
Adjusted operating income margin of 11.3 %, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from 10.8% in 2012;
Adjusted available cash flow of $1.153 billion, an increase of 14% over 2012;
Adjusted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $3.63 excluding one-time spin related expense, an increase of 10% over 2012; and
3-year EPS growth (2011 - 2013) of 68.1%, which ranks at approximately the 75th percentile of the companies in the S&P 500 Industrials Index.
Based on this performance, Ingersoll Rand achieved an annual incentive program financial score of 124.6 % of target for the enterprise, 138.1% of target for Security Technologies, 145.2% for Security Technologies - Commercial Americas and 99.8% for Security Technologies - Asia Pacific.

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Advisory Vote on Frequency of Approval of Our Executive Compensation
We are seeking your advisory vote on whether to hold an advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers every one, two or three years.
Approval of Appointment of Independent Auditors
We are asking you to approve the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as our independent auditors for 2014 and to authorize the Audit and Finance Committee to set PwC’s remuneration.
2015 Annual Meeting
Deadline for shareholder proposals for inclusion in the proxy statement:
  
December 26, 2014
Deadline for business proposals and nominations for director:
  
March 13, 2015




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Allegion plc
 
U.S. Mailing Address:
11819 N. Pennsylvania Street
Carmel, Indiana 46032
 
 
(317) 810-3700
 
 
 
 
 
PROXY STATEMENT
 
 
 
 
 
 
In this Proxy Statement, “Allegion,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Allegion plc, an Irish public limited company. This Proxy Statement and the enclosed proxy card, or the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, are first being mailed to shareholders of record on April 14, 2014 (the “Record Date”) on or about April 25, 2014.
PROPOSALS REQUIRING YOUR VOTE
Item 1. Election of Directors
We use a majority of votes cast standard for the election of directors. A majority of the votes cast means that the number of votes cast “for” a director nominee must exceed the number of votes cast “against” that director nominee. Each director of the Company is being nominated for election for a one-year term beginning at the 2014 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 11, 2014 (the “Annual General Meeting”) and expiring at the end of the 2015 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
Under our articles of association, if a director is not re-elected in a director election, the director shall retire at the close or adjournment of the Annual General Meeting.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the directors nominated for election listed under proposals 1(a) through (f) below.
(a)
Michael J. Chesser - age 65; Director since 2013
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Great Plains Energy Incorporated (an electric utilities holding company) from 2003 to 2013
Current Directorships:
Polypore International Inc.
Former Directorships:
Great Plains Energy Inc.
Itron Inc.
UMB Financial Corp.
Other activities:
Trustee, Midwest Research Institute
Trustee, Committee for Economic Development
Chairman, Partnership for Children
Senior Fellow, Brookings Institute
Mr. Chesser’s successful career in the energy sector offers us insight into the latest developments in industrial processes, innovation and process improvement. His expertise will provide guidance into new technologies for our operations, help progress our productivity initiatives and offer instructive process methodologies to accelerate our innovation efforts. Mr. Chesser is a recognized authority on energy technologies which brings unique perspectives both within our own operations and on behalf of our customers and communities. His extensive experience with compensation and talent development are of particular benefit to us. Finally, his leadership for a North American company will provide practical insight to help drive our growth plans for that geography.
(b)
Carla Cico - age 53; Director since 2013
Former Chief Executive Officer of Rivoli S.p.A. (prefabricated infrastructure company) from 2009 to 2011
Former Chief Executive Officer of Ambrosetti Consulting (a consulting company) from 2008 to 2009
Current Directorships:
Alcatel-Lucent
Ms. Cico’s experience leading a prefabricated infrastructure company offers a deep understanding of the building and construction industries. She brings a unique perspective to the Board with her direct knowledge of application expertise, regulatory requirements, complex configurations and working with architects, contractors and engineers to adhere to specific safety requirements, all of which influence the successful execution of our strategic plan. Ms. Cico was cited as one of the most powerful women in international business in Forbes (1994) and Fortune (1995). She offers extraordinary insight into regional and global economic, social and political issues.

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(c)
Kirk S. Hachigian - age 54; Director and lead director since 2013
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JELD-WEN, Inc. (global manufacturer of doors and windows) since February 2014
Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cooper Industries plc (global manufacturer of electrical components for the industrial, utility and construction markets) from 2006 to 2012
Current Directorships:
Paccar Inc.
NextEra Energy
Former Directorships:
Cooper Industries plc
Mr. Hachigian’s experience as chairman and chief executive officer of a $6 billion New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) global diversified manufacturing organization brings substantial expertise to all of our operational and financial matters, including global manufacturing, engineering, marketing, labor relations, channel management and investor relations. His prior work will benefit our Board of Directors and management team as we pursue future business opportunities globally. He has a successful track record of creating value to shareholders, recently completing the $13 billion merger of Cooper Industries with Eaton Corporation. In addition, his leadership of an organization incorporated in Ireland provides valuable oversight experience to our Irish financial reporting and accounting requirements. His executive leadership positions directly correspond to key elements of our growth and operational strategies.

(d)
David D. Petratis - age 56; Chairman and director since 2013
President and Chief Executive Officer of Allegion plc since October 2013
Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quanex Building Products Corporation (a manufacturer of engineered material and components for the building products markets) from 2008 to July 2013
Former President and Chief Executive Officer of the North American Operating Division of Schneider Electric (a global electrical and automation manufacturer) from 2004 to 2008
Current Directorships: None
Former Directorships:
Gardner Denver, Inc.
Quanex Building Products Corporation

Mr. Petratis’s successful leadership of global manufacturing companies brings significant experience and expertise to the Company’s management and governance. In particular, Mr. Petratis has an extensive background in the building products industry, as well as strong experience with operations and lean manufacturing, distribution and channel marketing and management, the merger and acquisition process, and strategy development.

(e)
Dean I. Schaffer - age 62; Director since 2014
Former Partner of Ernst & Young LLP (an international public accounting firm) from 1975 to March 2014
Current Directorships: None

Mr. Schaffer’s experience as a partner of an international accounting firm brings significant expertise to the Board of Directors in the areas of taxation, governance, strategy and acquisitions. During his career, Mr. Schaffer served on Ernst & Young’s Americas Executive Board, as the co-lead of the Americas Office of the Chairman Global Accounts Network and senior partner in the New York office and worked with many of the firm’s largest clients. Mr. Schaffer’s expertise will benefit the Board of Directors as it oversees our financial reporting and our governance and as it develops our tax and growth strategies.

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(f)
Martin E. Welch III - age 65; Director since 2013
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Visteon Corporation (a global automotive parts supplier) from 2011 to 2012
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Rentals, Inc. (an equipment rental company) from 2005 to 2009
Current Directorships:
Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc.
Former Directorships:
Delphi Corporation
Other Activities:
Trustee, University of Detroit Mercy

Mr. Welch’s experience as a chief financial officer brings substantial financial expertise to our Board. His senior leadership experience with global manufacturing companies will benefit our Board as it develops our growth strategy and will help drive our operational improvement. In addition, Mr. Welch’s experience as a business advisor to a private equity firm will benefit the Company’s long-term strategic planning.

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Item 2. Advisory Approval of the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers
We are presenting the following proposal, commonly known as a “Say-on-Pay” proposal, which gives you as a shareholder the opportunity to endorse or not endorse our compensation program for named executive officers (“NEOs”) by voting for or against the following resolution:
“RESOLVED, that the shareholders approve the compensation of the Company’s NEOs, as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables, and the related disclosure contained in the Company’s proxy statement.”
While our Board of Directors intends to carefully consider the shareholder vote resulting from the proposal, the final vote will not be binding on us and is advisory in nature.
On December 1, 2013, our commercial and residential security businesses spun-off from Ingersoll-Rand plc (“Ingersoll Rand”) and we became an independent public company (the “Spin-off”). Prior to the Spin-off, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee established the compensation for our NEOs in 2013. Mr. Petratis’s annual incentive compensation was based on certain financial metrics established for Allegion. For our other NEOs, their annual incentive compensation was based on Ingersoll Rand’s 2013 performance for the full year, including Allegion’s performance for the post-Spin-off period.
Going forward, our Compensation Committee has adopted the following design principles for our executive compensation program:
Create and reinforce our pay-for-performance culture;
Align the interests of management with our shareholders;
Attract, retain and motivate executive talent by providing competitive levels of salary and total targeted pay;
Provide incentive compensation that promotes desired behavior without encouraging unnecessary and excessive risk; and
Integrate with the our performance management process of goal setting and formal evaluation.
By following these design principles, we believe that our compensation program for NEOs is strongly aligned with the long-term interests of our shareholders.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR advisory approval of the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables, and the related disclosure contained in this proxy statement.


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Item 3. Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Holding a Say-on-Pay Vote
As part of its commitment to understanding shareholder sentiment on our executive compensation philosophy and practices, the Board of Directors is seeking shareholders’ views on how frequently we should submit executive compensation for consideration by shareholders.
Shareholders may vote to hold an advisory vote on executive compensation every one, two or three years or abstain. After careful consideration, the Board of Directors is recommending that shareholders approve holding the Say-on-Pay vote every year.
The Board of Directors believes holding an annual advisory vote on executive compensation is consistent with its policy of seeking regular input from shareholders on corporate governance matters and our executive compensation philosophy and practices. This vote is not binding but rather will provide the Compensation Committee with shareholders’ view on how frequently they desire to consider executive compensation. Although the vote is advisory, the Compensation Committee will take into account the outcome of the vote when considering how frequently we will submit executive compensation to a shareholder vote.
The Board of Directors will carefully consider and expects to be guided by the alternative that receives the most shareholder support in determining the frequency of future say-on-pay votes. Notwithstanding the outcome of the shareholder vote, the Board of Directors may in the future decide to conduct advisory votes on a more or less frequent basis and may vary its practice based on factors such as discussions with shareholders and the adoption of material changes to compensation programs.
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Item 4. Approval of Appointment of Independent Auditors
At the Annual General Meeting, shareholders will be asked to approve the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PwC”) as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014, and to authorize the Audit and Finance Committee of our Board of Directors to set the independent auditors’ remuneration. PwC acted as our independent auditor in 2013 and has familiarity with our affairs. Based on such familiarity and its ability, we believe PwC is best qualified to perform this important function.
Representatives of PwC will be present at the Annual General Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions. They will have an opportunity to make a statement if they so desire.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the proposal to approve the appointment of PwC as independent auditors of the Company and to authorize the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors to set the auditors’ remuneration.
Audit and Finance Committee Report
While management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the system of internal controls, the Audit and Finance Committee reviews the Company’s audited financial statements and financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. The independent auditors are responsible for performing an independent audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) and to issue a report thereon. The Audit and Finance Committee monitors those processes. In this context, the Audit and Finance Committee has met and held discussions with management and the independent auditors regarding the fair and complete presentation of the Company’s results. The Audit and Finance Committee has discussed significant accounting policies applied by the Company in its financial statements, as well as alternative treatments. Management has represented to the Audit and Finance Committee that the Company’s consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, and the Audit and Finance Committee has reviewed and discussed the consolidated financial statements with management and the independent auditors. The Audit and Finance Committee also discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by Auditing Standard No. 16, as amended (Communication with Audit Committees), as adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
In addition, the Audit and Finance Committee has received and reviewed the written disclosures and the letter from PwC required by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding PwC’s communications with the Audit and Finance Committee concerning independence and discussed with PwC the auditors’ independence from the Company and its management in connection with the matters stated therein. The Audit and Finance Committee also considered whether the independent auditors’ provision of non-audit services to the Company is compatible with the auditors’ independence. The Audit and Finance Committee has concluded that the independent auditors are independent from the Company and its management.
The Audit and Finance Committee discussed with the Company’s internal and independent auditors the overall scope and plans for their respective audits. The Audit and Finance Committee meets separately with the internal and independent auditors, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, the evaluations of the Company’s internal controls and the overall quality of the Company’s financial reporting.
In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit and Finance Committee recommended to the Board of Directors, and the Board has approved, that the audited financial statements be included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 (“2013 Form 10-K”), for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Audit and Finance Committee has selected PwC, subject to shareholder approval, as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014.
AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Martin E. Welch III (Chair)
Michael J. Chesser
Carla Cico
Kirk S. Hachigian


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Fees of the Independent Auditors
The following table shows the fees we paid or accrued for audit and other services provided by PwC for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
2013 (a)
 
2012 (a)
Audit Fees (b)
 
$
2,511,000

 
$

Audit-Related Fees (c)
 
4,800

 

Tax Fees
 

 

All Other Fees
 

 

Total
 
$
2,515,800

 
$

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(a)
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, we did not pay any fees for professional services to PwC. Prior to the Spin-off on December 1, 2013, Ingersoll Rand paid any audit, audit-related, tax and other fees of PwC. We will provide such disclosure of expenses on a standalone go forward basis.
(b)
Audit Fees for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 were for professional services rendered for the audits of our annual consolidated financial statements, including statutory audits.
(c)
Audit-Related Fees consists of certain assurance services related to specific transactions.
  
The Audit and Finance Committee has adopted policies and procedures which require that the Audit and Finance Committee pre-approve all non-audit services that may be provided to the Company by its independent auditors. The policy: (i) provides for pre-approval of an annual budget for each type of service; (ii) requires Audit and Finance Committee approval of specific projects over $50,000, even if included in the approved budget; and (iii) requires Audit and Finance Committee approval if the forecast of expenditures exceeds the approved budget on any type of service. The Audit and Finance Committee pre-approved all of the services described under “Audit-Related Fees.” The Audit and Finance Committee has determined that the provision of all such non-audit services is compatible with maintaining the independence of PwC.



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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Corporate Governance Guidelines
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines, together with the charters of the various Board committees, provide a framework for the corporate governance of the Company. The following is a summary of our Corporate Governance Guidelines. A copy of our Corporate Governance Guidelines, as well as the charters of each of our Board committees, are available on our website at www.allegion.com under the heading “About Allegion – Corporate Governance.”
Role of the Board of Directors
Our business is managed under the direction of the Board of Directors. The role of the Board of Directors is to oversee our management and governance and monitor senior management’s performance.
Board Responsibilities
The Board of Directors’ core responsibilities include, among other things:
selecting, monitoring, evaluating and compensating senior management;
assuring that management succession planning is ongoing;
overseeing the implementation of management’s strategic plans and capital allocation strategy;
reviewing our financial controls and reporting systems;
overseeing our management of enterprise risk;
reviewing our ethical standards and compliance procedures; and
evaluating the performance of the Board of Directors, Board committees and individual directors.
Board Leadership Structure
The positions of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company are held by the same person. It is the Board of Directors’ view that our corporate governance principles, the quality, stature and substantive business knowledge of the members of the Board, as well as the Board’s culture of open communication with the CEO and senior management are conducive to Board effectiveness with a combined Chairman and CEO position. The Board reserves the right to separate the roles of Chairman and CEO in the event that there are changes in circumstances or performance.
In addition, the Board of Directors has a strong, independent Lead Director and it believes this role adequately addresses the need for independent leadership and an organizational structure for the independent directors. The Chairman and CEO is responsible for working with the Lead Director so that together they achieve the Board governance objectives outlined by the Board.
The Board of Directors appoints a Lead Director for a three-year minimum term from among the Board’s independent directors. The Lead Director coordinates the activities of all of the Board’s independent directors. The Lead Director is the principal confidant to the CEO and ensures that the Board of Directors has an open, trustful relationship with the Company’s senior management team. In addition to the duties of all directors, as set forth in the Company’s Governance Guidelines, the specific responsibilities of the Lead Director are as follows:
Chair the meetings of the independent directors when the Chairman is not present;
Ensure the full participation and engagement of all Board members in deliberations;
Lead the Board of Directors in all deliberations involving the CEO’s employment, including hiring, contract negotiations, performance evaluations, and dismissal;
Counsel the Chairman on issues of interest/concern to directors and encourage all directors to engage the Chairman with their interests and concerns;
Work with the Chairman to develop an appropriate schedule of Board meetings and approve such schedule, to ensure that the directors have sufficient time for discussion of all agenda items, while not interfering with the flow of Company operations;
Work with the Chairman to develop the Board and Committee agendas and approve the final agendas;
Keep abreast of key Company activities and advise the Chairman as to the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information from Company management that is necessary for the directors to effectively and responsibly perform their duties; although Company management is responsible for the preparation of materials for the Board of Directors, the Lead Director will approve information provided to the Board and may specifically request the inclusion of certain material;

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Engage consultants who report directly to the Board of Directors and assist in recommending consultants that work directly for Board Committees;
Work in conjunction with the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee in compliance with Governance Committee processes to interview all Board candidates and make recommendations to the Board of Directors;
Assist the Board of Directors and Company officers in assuring compliance with and implementation of the Company’s Governance Guidelines; work in conjunction with the Corporate Governance Committee to recommend revisions to the Governance Guidelines;
Call, coordinate and develop the agenda for and chair executive sessions of the Board’s independent directors; act as principal liaison between the independent directors and the CEO;
Work in conjunction with the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee to identify for appointment the members of the various Board Committees, as well as selection of the Committee chairs;
Be available for consultation and direct communication with major shareholders in coordination with the CEO;
Make a commitment to serve in the role of Lead Director for a minimum of three years; and
Help set the tone for the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
Mr. Hachigian has been the Board’s Lead Director since December 2013.
Board Risk Oversight
The Board of Directors has oversight responsibility of the processes established to report and monitor systems for material risks applicable to us. The Board of Directors focuses on our general risk management strategy and the most significant risks we face and ensures that appropriate risk mitigation strategies are implemented by management. The full Board is responsible for considering strategic risks and succession planning and receives reports from each committee as to risk oversight within their areas of responsibility. The Board of Directors has delegated to its various committees the oversight of risk management practices for categories of risk relevant to their functions as follows:
The Audit and Finance Committee oversees risks associated with our systems of disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting, as well as our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Audit and Finance Committee also oversees risks associated with foreign exchange, insurance, credit and debt.
The Compensation Committee considers risks related to the attraction and retention of talent and risks related to the design of compensation programs and arrangements.
The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee oversees risks associated with sustainability.
We have appointed the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) as our Chief Risk Officer and, in that role, the Chief Risk Officer periodically reports on risk management policies and practices to the relevant Board Committee or to the full Board so that any decisions can be made as to any required changes in our risk management and mitigation strategies or in the Board’s oversight of these.
Finally, as part of its oversight of our executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considers the impact of the executive compensation program and the incentives created by the compensation awards that it administers on our risk profile. In addition, we review all of our compensation policies and procedures, including the incentives that they create and factors that may reduce the likelihood of excessive risk taking, to determine whether they present a significant risk to the Company. When establishing our executive compensation program prior to the Spin-off, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee concluded that the compensation policies and procedures are not reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Director Compensation and Stock Ownership
It is the policy of the Board of Directors that directors’ fees be the sole compensation received from us by any non-employee director, other than an initial grant of $50,000 of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) upon appointment to the Board of Directors. We have a director share ownership requirement of $210,000 of ordinary shares, which is equal to the directors’ annual retainer. Directors must purchase $50,000 of ordinary shares each year until the share ownership requirement is met. Directors are required to meet the share ownership requirement within five years of appointment to the Board of Directors.

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Board Size and Composition
The Board of Directors consists of a substantial majority of independent, non-employee directors. In addition, our Corporate Governance Guidelines require that all members of the committees of the Board must be independent directors. The Board of Directors has the following three standing committees: Audit and Finance Committee, Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. The Board of Directors has determined that each member of each of these committees is “independent” as defined in the NYSE listing standards and our Guidelines for Determining Independence of Directors. Each director, other than Mr. Schaffer, serves on each Board committee. We expect to rotate chairs of the committees periodically.
Board Diversity
Our policy on Board diversity relates to the selection of nominees for the Board of Directors. In selecting a nominee for the Board, the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee considers the skills, expertise and background that would complement the existing Board and ensure that its members are of sufficiently diverse and independent backgrounds, recognizing that our businesses and operations are diverse and global in nature. The Board of Directors has one female director.
Board Advisors
The Board of Directors and its committees may, under their respective charters, retain their own advisors to assist in carrying out their responsibilities.
Executive Sessions
Our independent directors meet privately in regularly scheduled executive sessions, without management present, to consider such matters as the independent directors deem appropriate. These executive sessions are required to be held no less than twice each year.
Board Evaluation
The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee assists the Board in evaluating its performance and the performance of the Board committees. Each committee also conducts an annual self-evaluation. The effectiveness of individual directors is considered each year when the directors stand for re-nomination.
Director Orientation and Education
We have developed an orientation program for new directors and provide continuing education for all directors. In addition, the directors are given full access to management and corporate staff as a means of providing additional information.
Director Nomination Process
The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee reviews the composition of the full Board to identify the qualifications and areas of expertise needed to further enhance the composition of the Board, makes recommendations to the Board concerning the appropriate size and needs of the Board and, on its own or with the assistance of management, a search firm or others, identifies candidates with those qualifications. Each director, other than Mr. Schaffer, was identified by Ingersoll Rand, with the assistance of a search firm, and elected to the Board of Directors by our private shareholders prior to the Spin-off. Mr. Schaffer was nominated by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee following a review of candidates recommended by an unaffiliated third party that provides non-search services to us from time to time. In considering candidates, the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee will take into account all factors it considers appropriate, including breadth of experience, understanding of business and financial issues, ability to exercise sound judgment, diversity, leadership, and achievements and experience in matters affecting business and industry. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee considers the entirety of each candidate’s credentials and believes that at a minimum each nominee should satisfy the following criteria: highest character and integrity, experience and understanding of strategy and policy-setting, sufficient time to devote to Board matters, and no conflict of interest that would interfere with performance as a director. Shareholders may recommend candidates for consideration for Board membership by sending the recommendation to the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, in care of the Secretary of the Company. Candidates recommended by shareholders are evaluated in the same manner as director candidates identified by any other means.
Application of Non-U.S. Corporate Governance Codes
Our corporate governance guidelines and general approach to corporate governance as reflected in our Memorandum and Articles of Association and our internal policies and procedures are guided by U.S. practice and applicable federal securities laws and regulations and NYSE requirements. Although we are an Irish public limited company, we are not listed on the Irish Stock Exchange and therefore are not subject to the listing rules of the Irish Stock Exchange or any of its governance standards or guidelines.

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Director Independence
The Board of Directors has determined that all of our current directors, except Mr. Petratis, who is our CEO, are independent under the standards set forth in Exhibit I to our Corporate Governance Guidelines, which are consistent with the NYSE listing standards. In determining the independence of directors, the Board evaluated transactions between us and entities with which directors were affiliated that occurred in the ordinary course of business and that were provided on the same terms and conditions available to other customers. A copy of Exhibit I to our Corporate Governance Guidelines is available on our website, www.allegion.com, under the heading “About Allegion—Corporate Governance.”
Communications with Directors
Shareholders and other interested parties wishing to communicate with the Board of Directors, the non-employee directors or any individual director (including our Lead Director and Compensation Committee Chair) may do so either by sending a communication to the Board and/or a particular Board member, in care of the Secretary of the Company, or by e-mail at allegionboard@allegion.com. Depending upon the nature of the communication and to whom it is directed, the Secretary will: (a) forward the communication to the appropriate director or directors; (b) forward the communication to the relevant department within the Company; or (c) attempt to handle the matter directly (for example, a communication dealing with a share ownership matter).
Code of Conduct
We have adopted a worldwide Code of Conduct, applicable to all employees, directors and officers, including our CEO, our CFO and our Controller. The Code of Conduct meets the requirements of a “code of ethics” as defined by Item 406 of Regulation S-K, as well as the requirements of a “code of business conduct and ethics” under the NYSE listing standards. The Code of Conduct covers topics including, but not limited to, conflicts of interest, confidentiality of information, and compliance with laws and regulations. A copy of the Code of Conduct is available on our website located at www.allegion.com under the heading “About Allegion—Corporate Governance.” Amendments to, or waivers of the provisions of, the Code of Conduct, if any, made with respect to any of our directors and executive officers will be posted on our website.
Anti-Hedging Policy and Other Restrictions
We prohibit our directors and executive officers from (i) purchasing any financial instruments designed to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of Company securities and (ii) engaging in any form of short-term speculative trading in Company securities. Directors and executive officers are also prohibited from holding Company securities in a margin account or pledging Company securities as collateral for a loan unless the Senior Vice President and General Counsel provides pre-clearance after the director or executive officer clearly demonstrates the financial capability to repay the loan without resort to the pledged securities.
Committees of the Board
Audit and Finance Committee
Members:
Martin E. Welch, III (Chair)
 
Michael J. Chesser
 
Carla Cico
 
Kirk S. Hachigian
 
Dean I. Schaffer
Key Functions:
Review annual audited and quarterly financial statements, as well as disclosures under our “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations,” with management and the independent auditors.
Obtain and review periodic reports, at least annually, from management assessing the effectiveness of our internal controls and procedures for financial reporting.
Review our processes to assure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and corporate policy.
Oversee risk related to our financial reporting and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Recommend the accounting firm to be proposed for appointment by the shareholders as our independent auditors and review the performance of the independent auditors, including receipt of their annual independence statement.
Review the scope of the audit and the findings and approve the fees of the independent auditors.
Approve in advance permitted audit and non-audit services to be performed by the independent auditors.
Review proposed borrowings and issuances of securities and cash management policies.
Recommend to the Board of Directors the dividends to be paid on our ordinary shares.
Review periodic reports of the investment performance of our employee benefit plans.

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The Board of Directors has determined that each member of the Audit and Finance Committee is “independent” for purposes of the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC, as defined in the NYSE listing standards and our Corporate Governance Guidelines and has determined that each member of the Audit and Finance Committee meets, or will meet within one year, the qualifications of a financial expert. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Welch meets the qualifications of an “audit committee financial expert” as that term is defined by rules of the SEC.
A copy of the charter of the Audit and Finance Committee is available on our website, www.allegion.com, under the heading “About Allegion—Corporate Governance.”
Compensation Committee
Members:
Michael J. Chesser (Chair)
 
Carla Cico
 
Kirk S. Hachigian
 
Martin E. Welch, III
Key Functions:
Establish executive compensation policies.
Approve the CEO’s compensation based on the evaluation by the Board of Directors of the CEO’s performance against the goals and objectives set by the Board of Directors.
Approve compensation of officers and key employees.
Review and approve executive compensation and benefit programs.
Administer our equity compensation plans.
Review and recommend significant changes in principal employee benefit programs.
Approve and oversee Compensation Committee consultants.
For a discussion concerning the processes and procedures for determining executive compensation and the role of executive officers and compensation consultants in determining or recommending the amount or form of compensation, see “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”
The Board of Directors has determined that each member of the Compensation Committee is “independent” as defined in the NYSE listing standards and our Corporate Governance Guidelines. In addition, the Board of Directors has determined that each member of the Compensation Committee qualifies as a “Non-Employee Director” within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and an “outside director” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code.
A copy of the charter of the Compensation Committee is available on our website, www.allegion.com, under the heading “About Allegion—Corporate Governance.”
Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
Members:
Kirk S. Hachigian (Chair)
 
Michael J. Chesser
 
Carla Cico
 
Dean I. Schaffer
 
Martin E. Welch, III
Key Functions:
Identify individuals qualified to become directors and recommend the candidates for all directorships.
Recommend individuals for election as officers.
Review our Corporate Governance Guidelines and make recommendations for changes.
Consider questions of independence and possible conflicts of interest of directors and executive officers.
Take a leadership role in shaping our corporate governance.
Oversee our sustainability efforts.
The Board of Directors has determined that each member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee is “independent” as defined in the NYSE listing standards and our Corporate Governance Guidelines.
A copy of the charter of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee is available on our website, www.allegion.com, under the heading “About Allegion—Corporate Governance.”

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Board, Committee and Annual Meeting Attendance
The Board of Directors and its committees held the following number of meetings during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013:  
Board
1

Audit and Finance Committee
1

Compensation Committee
1

Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
1

Each incumbent director attended 100% of the total number of meetings of the Board of Directors and the committees on which he or she served during the year. The non-employee directors held one independent director meeting without management present during 2013. It is the Board’s general practice to hold independent director meetings in connection with regularly scheduled Board meetings.
We expect all Board members to attend the annual general meeting, but from time to time other commitments prevent all directors from attending the meeting. We did not hold an annual general meeting in 2013 because we did not become an independent public company until December 1, 2013.



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Compensation of Directors
Director Compensation
Our director compensation program is designed to compensate non-employee directors fairly for work required for a company of our size and scope and align their interests with the long-term interests of our shareholders. The program reflects our desire to attract, retain and use the expertise of highly qualified people serving on our Board of Directors. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee periodically reviews the compensation level of our non-employee directors in consultation with the Committee’s independent compensation consultant and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. Employee directors do not receive any additional compensation for serving as a director.
Our director compensation program for non-employee directors consists of the following elements:
Compensation Element
 
Compensation Value
Annual Cash Retainer
 
$
210,000

Audit and Finance Committee Chair Cash Retainer
 
$
15,000

Compensation Committee Chair Cash Retainer
 
$
10,000

Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Chair Retainer
(unless also the Lead Director)
 
$
8,000

Lead Director Cash Retainer
(plus $5,000 if also the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Chair)
 
$
20,000

Additional Meetings or Unscheduled Planning Session Fees *
 
$ 1,500 (per meeting or session)

Initial Grant of RSUs
 
$
50,000

*
The Board has 5 regularly scheduled meetings each year. Each Committee, other than the Audit and Finance Committee, has at least 3 regularly scheduled meetings each year. The Audit and Finance Committee has 8 regularly scheduled meetings each year.
Share Ownership Requirement    
To align the interests of directors with shareholders, the Board of Directors has adopted a requirement that each director invest $50,000 annually to acquire Company shares until they own ordinary shares with a value equal to their annual retainer of $210,000, calculated as of the date of acquisition.
2013 Director Compensation
The compensation paid or credited to our non-employee directors for the year ended December 31, 2013, is summarized in the table below. Mr. Schaffer did not serve as a director in 2013.
Name
 
Fees earned
or paid
in cash
($)
 
All Other
Compensation
($)(a) 
 
Total 
($)
M. J. Chesser
 
 
50,034
 
50,034
C. Cico
 
 
50,034
 
50,034
K. S. Hachigian
 
 
50,034
 
50,034
M. E. Welch
 
 
50,034
 
50,034
____________________
(a)
The amounts in this column represent the one-time grant of RSUs to non-employee directors upon joining the Board.
For each non-employee director at December 31, 2013, the following table reflects unvested RSUs:
Name 
 
Number of RSUs
(#)
M. J. Chesser
 
1,193
C. Cico
 
1,193
K. S. Hachigian
 
1,193
M. E. Welch
 
1,193

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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
This Compensation Discussion and Analysis (“CD&A”) describes the compensation philosophy and program provided to our NEOs in 2013, both prior to and following the Spin-off.
Our NEOs for 2013 are:
Allegion NEO
 
Allegion Position
 
Pre-Spin-off
Ingersoll Rand Position
David D. Petratis
 
Chairman, President and CEO
 
N/A
Patrick S. Shannon
 
Senior Vice President and CFO
 
Vice President and Treasurer
Timothy P. Eckersley
 
Senior Vice President - Americas
 
President of Security Technologies - Commercial Americas
Barbara A. Santoro
 
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 
Vice President, Corporate Governance & Secretary
Feng (William) Yu
 
Senior Vice President - Asia Pacific
 
President of Security Technologies - Asia Pacific
Our residential and commercial security businesses were a part of Ingersoll Rand until the Spin-off on December 1, 2013. The strategic rationale for the Spin-off was to: (i) position Allegion and Ingersoll Rand to pursue a more focused strategy; (ii) allow the Board of Directors and management of each company to focus exclusively on the growth and expansion of their respective businesses; (iii) eliminate competition for capital between the companies while still allowing each company to preserve existing synergies; and (iv) provide investors with a more targeted investment opportunity.
Prior to the Spin-off, our NEOs were employees of Ingersoll Rand and their compensation was determined by the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee. As such, the CD&A discusses Ingersoll Rand’s historical compensation program, philosophy and design principles on which 2013 compensation decisions for the NEOs were made. Where compensation decisions have been made following the Spin-off in 2013 and with respect to 2014, we have included a description of those decisions in order to provide a clear picture of Allegion’s compensation philosophy following the Spin-off.
This discussion and analysis is divided into the following sections:
I.    Executive Summary
II.    Compensation Philosophy and Design Principles
III.    Elements of Executive Compensation and Compensation Paid to NEOs in 2013
IV.    Other Compensation and Tax Matters
I.
Executive Summary
In this section, we highlight 2013 performance and key actions that our Compensation Committee took to support our strategic priorities and to effectively align the interests of our NEOs with shareholders. We also include a summary of changes that our Compensation Committee made following the Spin-off to our executive compensation program.
2013 Performance
The incentive compensation targets for our NEOs for 2013 were established by the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee prior to the Spin-off and payout was based on achievement of financial performance metrics that included Allegion for the full-year. Ingersoll Rand achieved the following strong financial performance in 2013:
Adjusted annual revenue (“Revenue”) of $14.509 billion, an increase of 3% over 2012;
Adjusted operating income (“OI”) of $1.639 billion, an increase of 8% over 2012;
Adjusted OI margin (“OI Margin”) of 11.3 %, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from 10.8% in 2012;
Adjusted available cash flow (“Cash Flow”) of $1.153 billion, an increase of 14% over 2012;
Adjusted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $3.63 excluding one-time spin related expense, an increase of 10% over 2012; and
3-year EPS growth (2011 - 2013) of 68.1%, which ranks at approximately the 75th percentile of the companies in the S&P 500 Industrials Index.
The Spin-off was completed on December 1, 2013.  As a result, adjustments to Ingersoll Rand’s full year 2013 results were necessary to include Allegion’s December results in order to ensure that performance under Ingersoll Rand’s 2013 Annual Incentive Matrix (“AIM”) program and its 2011 - 2013 Performance Share Plan (“PSP”) program were measured on a basis consistent with how performance goals were established. 

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For Ingersoll Rand’s 2013 AIM, performance was measured using full year financial results adjusted to reflect the organizational structure in place at the time that performance objectives were approved by the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee in February 2013 and to exclude one-time costs associated with the Spin-off and Ingersoll Rand’s reorganization.  Based on adjusted 2013 results for Revenue, OI, Cash Flow and OI margin, Ingersoll Rand achieved an AIM financial score of 124.6 % of target for the enterprise, 138.1% of target for Security Technologies, 145.2% for Security Technologies - Commercial Americas and 99.8% for Security Technologies - Asia Pacific. 
In connection with the hiring of Mr. Petratis on August 5, 2013, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee established certain Allegion performance targets that were required to be achieved prior to Mr. Petratis receiving an incentive award for 2013. Based on 2013 performance, our Compensation Committee determined that Mr. Petratis achieved 194% of target.
2013 Allegion Compensation Committee Actions
Following the Spin-off, our Compensation Committee took the following actions to align the interests of our NEOs with shareholders:
Selected Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC as its independent compensation advisor;
Amended the Compensation Committee Charter to strengthen the Compensation Committee’s oversight of executive compensation;
Developed Allegion’s compensation and performance benchmarking peer groups;
Revised the stock ownership guidelines;
Amended the Company’s compensation program; and
Approved a Founder’s Grant for key employees.
Overview of 2013 NEO Target Compensation
The following charts summarize our NEO’s target compensation in 2013 both before and after the Spin-off:
Pre Spin-Off
NEO
 
Base Salary
($)
 
Annual Incentive Target Value
($)
 
Long-term Incentive Target Value
($)
 
Total Target Compensation
($)
D. D. Petratis (1)
 
900,000

 
990,000

 
3,000,000

 
4,890,000

P. S. Shannon
 
370,000

 
222,000

 
400,000

 
992,000

T. P. Eckersley
 
408,807

 
245,284

 
380,000

 
1,034,091

B. A. Santoro
 
318,300

 
175,065

 
270,000

 
763,365

F. W. Yu
 
344,630

 
172,315

 
100,000

 
616,945

(1)
Mr. Petratis’s target compensation is shown on an annualized basis.
Post Spin-Off
NEO
 
Base Salary
($)
 
Annual Incentive Target Value
($)
 
Long-term Incentive Target Value
($)
 
Total Target Compensation
($)
D. D. Petratis (1)
 
900,000

 
990,000

 
3,000,000

 
4,890,000

P. S. Shannon
 
425,000

 
297,500

 
650,000

 
1,372,500

T. P. Eckersley
 
408,807

 
245,284

 
380,000

 
1,034,091

B. A. Santoro
 
350,000

 
227,500

 
375,000

 
952,500

F. W. Yu
 
344,630

 
172,315

 
100,000

 
616,945

(1)
Mr. Petratis’s target compensation is shown on an annualized basis.

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Overall Pay Mix

As illustrated in the charts below, significant emphasis has been placed on variable compensation (short- and long-term) so that a substantial percentage of each NEO’s total direct compensation is contingent on the successful achievement of our short-term and long-term goals.
CEO Pay Mix
Other NEO Pay Mix
CEO
 
Other NEOs
Fixed
19
%
 
Fixed
38
%
Variable
81
%
 
Variable
62
%
II.     Compensation Philosophy and Design Principles
Compensation Philosophy and Executive Compensation Program Objectives
The objective of Ingersoll Rand’s executive compensation program is to enable the attraction, retention and to focus the talents and energies of executives who are capable of meeting Ingersoll Rand’s current and future goals, most notably the creation of sustainable shareholder value. The compensation program and decisions are driven by these objectives. As Ingersoll Rand operates in an ever-changing environment that is impacted by economic, technological, regulatory and competitive factors, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee considers these and other factors in its process of determining the type of compensation and benefit programs to offer, as well as setting specific performance targets for incentive awards.
The design principles that govern Ingersoll Rand’s executive compensation program are:
1.
Program competitiveness
2.
Pay for performance
3.
Mix of short and long-term incentives
4.
Internal parity
5.
Shareholder aligned
6.
Business strategy aligned
Going Forward
Our executive compensation program is designed to create a pay-for-performance culture by aligning the compensation program to the achievement of Allegion’s strategic objectives and with shareholder interests. Our strategic priorities are: (i) expand in core markets; (ii) opportunistic acquisitions; (iii) operational excellence; (iv) innovation in existing and new product categories; and (v) growth in emerging markets. We strive to provide our NEOs with a compensation package that is market competitive within our industry and recognizes and rewards superior individual and company performance.

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The following are the primary objectives of our executive compensation program and the guiding principles for setting and awarding executive compensation:
Create and reinforce our pay-for-performance culture: The compensation program should pay for performance. Exceptional performance should result in increased compensation; missing performance goals should result in reduced incentive pay.
Align the interests of management with our shareholders: To better align the interests of management with the interests of shareholders, a significant portion of executive compensation should be equity based, and stock ownership guidelines should be utilized to better ensure a focus on long-term, sustainable growth.
Attract, retain and motivate executive talent by providing competitive levels of salary and targeted total pay: Compensation should be competitive with those organizations with which we compete for top talent. That would include organizations in our industry sectors of similar size and scale to Allegion.
Provide incentive compensation that promotes desired behavior without encouraging unnecessary and excessive risk: Incentive compensation should help drive business strategy. The compensation program should encourage both the desired results and the right behaviors. It should help drive business strategy and strike a balance between short-term and long-term performance, while incorporating risk-mitigating design features to ensure that excessive risk is not encouraged.
Integrate with our performance management process of goal setting and formal evaluation: Target level goals should be aligned with the strategy and the operating budget, and be considered stretch yet achievable, as appropriately established, for each year.
Role of the Compensation Committee and Independent Adviser
For 2013, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee oversaw the compensation plans and policies, administered equity-based programs and reviewed and approved all forms of compensation relating to our officers, including our NEOs. The Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee exclusively decided the elements and the amounts of compensation to be awarded to the Ingersoll Rand CEO and considered recommendations from the CEO related to other Ingersoll Rand officers. In addition, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee was responsible for reviewing and approving amendments to executive compensation and benefit plans and for reviewing broad-based employee benefit plans and making recommendations to the Ingersoll Rand Board of Directors for significant amendments to, or termination of, such plans. The Ingersoll Rand CEO reviewed and approved all compensation decisions for the direct reports of his direct reports.
The Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee has the authority to retain an independent adviser for the purpose of reviewing and providing guidance related to our executive compensation and benefit programs and is directly responsible for the compensation and oversight of the independent adviser. For 2013, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee engaged Hay Group, Inc. (“Hay Group”) to serve as its independent adviser. Hay Group also provided the Ingersoll Rand Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee advice on director compensation matters. The Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee evaluated whether any work provided by Hay Group raised any conflict of interest and determined that it did not.
In anticipation of the Spin-off, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee played an active oversight role in the design of our executive compensation program, approving and recommending to our Compensation Committee and our Board of Directors certain actions with respect to our post-Spin-off executive officers. These recommendations, which were ratified by our Board of Directors, included the levels of compensation of our NEOs following the Spin-off, including base salary, target annual incentive award and target long-term incentive award values.
Going Forward
Our Compensation Committee has the authority to obtain advice and assistance from advisors and to determine their fees and terms of engagement. In 2013, the Compensation Committee engaged Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC (the “Consultant”) as its compensation consultant. In connection with this engagement, the Compensation Committee evaluated the Consultant’s independence and determined the Consultant was independent from management. The Compensation Committee did not engage any other advisor in 2013.
The Consultant provides advice to the Compensation Committee on our compensation program for executive officers and incentive programs for eligible employees. The Consultant may also provide our Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee advice on director compensation matters. The Consultant does not provide any services to the Company. The Compensation Committee evaluated whether any work provided by the Consultant raised any conflict of interest and determined that it did not.

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Maintaining Best Practices Regarding Executive Compensation
Going Forward
Our Compensation Committee intends to compensate our NEOs effectively and consistent with the objectives and guiding principles outlined above. We have adopted the following compensation practices, which are intended to promote strong governance and alignment with shareholder interests:
Compensation Committee Practices
Independence of Committee members
Committee members satisfy the NYSE independence standards, are “non-employee directors” under SEC rules and satisfy the requirements of an “outside director” for purposes the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”).
Independent Compensation Consultant
The Compensation Committee reviewed independence criteria and determined that its compensation consultant is independent.
Annual risk assessment
The Compensation Committee will annually assess the materiality and likelihood of our executive compensation program to ensure that its plans and awards are designed and working in a way to not encourage excessive risk taking.
Executive Compensation Practices
Compensation at Risk
We grant a high percentage of at-risk compensation. We believe this is essential to creating a culture of pay-for-performance.
Target Pay at the Median Level
We target all components of pay to be at or near the median level of the Compensation Benchmarking Group (as defined below) and allow performance (both operational and shareholder return) to determine actual or realized pay. Actual pay may be above or below the target median based on performance.
Mitigate Undue Risk
We mitigate undue risk in our compensation program by instituting governance policies such as capping potential payments, instituting clawback provisions, utilizing multiple performance metrics, striking a balance between short and long-term incentives and cash and stock ownership requirements.
Stock Ownership Guidelines
The Compensation Committee has adopted stock ownership guidelines for the CEO and his direct reports. The ownership guidelines are detailed in Section “IV. Other Compensation and Tax Matters.”
Clawback Policy
We have the right to seek to recoup all or part of annual cash incentives or performance share units (“PSUs”) that relate to a performance period beginning after January 1, 2014 if there is a: (1) significant or material restatement of our financial statements covering any of the three fiscal years preceding the grant or payment, or (2) a restatement of our financial statements for any such year which results from fraud or willful misconduct committed by an award holder.
Anti-Hedging and Pledging Policy
We prohibit our executive officers from hedging Allegion securities. Pledging is permitted in limited circumstances where the executive officer can demonstrate the financial ability to repay the loan without resort to the pledged securities.
“Double triggers” in change in control agreements
The NEOs and other executive officers do not receive change in control benefits unless their employment is terminated without cause (or by the executive for good reason) within a specified period following a change in control.
No tax gross ups on change in control benefits
The NEOs and other executive officers are not entitled to tax gross ups in the event that their change in control benefits are subject to the “golden parachute” excise tax under the Code.

Composition and Purpose of the Compensation Benchmarking Peer Group
Prior to the Spin-Off, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee annually compared its compensation program with the following companies (“Ingersoll Rand Compensation Survey Group”):
3M
Eaton Corp
Johnson Controls Inc.
Pentair
Cummins, Inc.
Emerson Electric
Paccar Inc.
Stanley Black & Decker
Danaher Corp
Honeywell International
Parker Hannifin Corp
Textron
Dover
Illinois Tool Works
PPG Industries
Tyco International

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In anticipation of the Spin-off, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee reviewed the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Survey Group and determined it would not accurately reflect our market competitors. Based on this evaluation, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee approved the new compensation benchmarking group for Allegion set forth below (the “Spin-off Compensation Benchmarking Group”), consisting of companies with the following attributes:
Similar business (products and markets);
Similar revenue size and market capitalization;
Executive positions similar in breadth, complexity and scope of responsibility; and
Competitors for executive talent.
ADT Corp
Diebold Inc.
Griffon Corp
Brady
Enersys
Quanex Building Products
Brinks Co
Enpro Industries, Inc.
ScanSource, Inc.
CACI International
Flir Systems
Steelcase Inc.
Checkpoint Systems
Fortune Brands Home & Security
 
Going Forward
Our Compensation Committee reviewed the Spin-off Compensation Benchmarking Group and determined, in consultation with its consultant, to increase the number of companies in our peer group to give the Compensation Committee a peer group that more broadly represents who we compete with for executive talent. Our Compensation Committee will use this peer group to review and evaluate executive compensation levels and practices and as the primary compensation benchmark peer group. This compensation peer group is comprised of the following 30 U.S. listed publicly-traded companies that have comparable revenue and/or industries that fit with our lines of business (the “Allegion Compensation Benchmarking Group”):
ADT Corp
Diebold Inc.
ITT Corp
Regal-Beloit Corp
Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
Donaldson Co.
Lennox International Inc.
Roper Industries Inc.
Armstrong World Industries
Enersys
Masco Corp
ScanSource, Inc.
Brady
Enpro Industries, Inc.
NCI Building Systems Inc.
A.O. Smith Corp
Brinks Co.
Esterline Technologies Corp
Nortek Inc.
Steelcase Inc.
Builder’s FirstSource
Flir Systems
Ply Gem Holdings Inc.
USG Corp
CACI International
Fortune Brands Home & Security
Quanex Building Products
Valmont Industries Inc.
Checkpoint Systems
Griffon Corp
 
 
Our Compensation Committee will review the Allegion Compensation Benchmarking Group on an annual basis and determine whether any changes are appropriate.
Composition and Purpose of the Performance Peer Group
The Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee uses a performance peer group to evaluate the linkage of pay and performance and for determining the relative Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) and relative EPS measures in the PSP. For awards granted prior to the Spin-off, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee utilized the S&P 500 Industrial Index to evaluate performance.
Going Forward
We will continue to utilize a performance peer group. Our Compensation Committee adopted a new performance peer group consisting of the companies in the S&P 400 Capital Goods Index (the “Allegion Performance Peer Group”). Our Allegion Performance Peer Group will be used for assessing relative TSR performance for post Spin-off periods.

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III.    Elements of Executive Compensation and Compensation Paid to NEOs in 2013
Summary of Elements of Executive Compensation
The following table summarizes the elements, objectives, and other key features of Ingersoll Rand’s total direct compensation program for officers.
Element
 

Objective of Element
 including Risk Mitigation Factors 
 
Key Features Relative to NEOs
Base Salary
 
To provide a sufficient and stable source of cash compensation.
 
Targeted, on average, at the 50th percentile of our peer group.
 
Future adjustments are determined based on an evaluation of the executive’s proficiency in fulfilling his or her responsibilities.
Annual Incentive Matrix Program
 
To serve as an annual cash award based on the achievement of pre-established performance objectives.
 
Structured to take into consideration the unique needs of the various businesses.
 
Amount of compensation earned cannot exceed a maximum payout of 200% of individual target levels and is also subject to a claw-back in the event of a financial restatement.
 
Officers have an AIM target expressed as a percentage of base salary. Targets are set based on the compensation levels of similar jobs in comparable companies, as well as on the officer’s experience and proficiency level in performing the duties of the role.
 
Actual AIM payouts are dependent on business and/or enterprise financial performance and individual performance. The financial metrics used to determine the awards for 2013 were Revenue, OI, and Cash Flow, modified up or down based on OI Margin performance.
 
Performance Share Program
 
To serve as a long-term incentive based on the achievement of pre-established performance objectives relative to companies in the S&P 500 Industrials Index.
 
To promote long-term strategic planning and discourage an overemphasis on attaining short-term goals.
 
Amount earned cannot exceed a maximum payout of 200% of individual target levels and is also subject to a claw-back in the event of a financial restatement.
 
Earned over a 3-year performance period.
 
Equity earned is based on our EPS growth (from continuing operations) relative to the companies in the S&P 500 Industrials Index for awards granted through 2011.

Beginning in 2012, equity earned is based on relative TSR and relative EPS growth compared to companies within the S&P 500 Industrials Index (with equal weight given to each metric).
 
Actual value of the PSP shares earned depends on our share price at the time of payment.
 
Stock Options/Restricted Stock Units
 
Aligns the interests of the NEOs and shareholders.
 
Awards provide a balanced approach between risk and retention.
 
Awards are subject to a claw-back in the event of a financial restatement.
 
Stock options and RSUs are granted annually, with stock options having an exercise price equal to the fair market value of ordinary shares on the date of grant.
 
Both stock options and RSUs typically vest ratably over three years, one third per year.
 
Stock options expire on the 10th anniversary (less one day) of the grant date (unless employment terminates sooner).
 

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Going Forward
The following table summarizes the key elements of our executive compensation program:
Category
 
Specific Award
 
Description
Cash Compensation
 
Base Salary
 
Targeted, on average, at the 50th percentile of our peer group.
Reviewed annually and adjusted depending on individual performance, market data, internal pay equity and Company and/or region performance.
 
 
Annual Incentive
 
Cash payment determined based upon achievement of pre-established performance goals.
Target payment for each NEO expressed as a percentage of base salary. Actual payouts of annual incentives can range from 0% to 200% of target, based upon the achievement of performance goals.
Performance goals for corporate officers were based upon total Company performance. Performance goals for region Presidents are based on a combination of Company performance and their region’s performance.
Equity Compensation
 
PSUs
 
Equity awards that pay out in Company ordinary shares if specified performance goals for cumulative EPS (weighted 50%) and relative TSR compared to companies within the S&P 400 Capital Goods Index (weighted 50%) for the period are met.
The PSUs are earned at the end of the applicable performance period, subject to achievement of performance goals.
 
 
RSUs
 
Time-vested awards paid in shares of Company ordinary shares.
The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments.
 
 
Stock Options
 
Options are granted with an exercise price equal to fair market value and become exercisable in three equal annual installments that expire ten years after the grant date.
Non-Cash Compensation
 
Minimal
 
Limited non-cash benefits provided to certain employees, including an auto allowance, executive health reimbursement, financial counseling reimbursement and executive long-term disability.
Compensation Provided to NEOs in 2013
Base Salary
During 2013, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee determined that two of our NEOs, Mr. Shannon and Ms. Santoro, should receive an increase in base salary following the Spin-off to reflect their new roles and increased responsibilities with Allegion. These salary increases were approved by our Board of Directors and became effective on December 1, 2013 as noted in the table below:
NEO
 
2012 Base Salary
($)
 
2013 Pre-Spin-off Base Salary
($)
 
Post-Spin-off Base Salary
($)
 
Increase
($)
D. D. Petratis (1)
 

 
900,000

 
900,000

 
%
P. S. Shannon (2)
 
370,000

 
381,500

 
425,000

 
15
%
T. P Eckersley (3)
 
396,900

 
408,807

 
408,807

 
3
%
B. A. Santoro (4)
 
309,000

 
318,300

 
350,000

 
13
%
F. W. Yu (5)
 
296,067

 
344,630

 
344,630

 
16
%
(1)
Mr. Petratis was hired on August 5, 2013.
(2)
Mr. Shannon received a lump sum merit payment of $11,500 in February 2013 and a promotional increase of 11% effective on December 1, 2013.
(3)
Mr. Eckersley received a merit increase of 3% in February 2013.
(4)
Ms. Santoro received a merit increase of 3% in February 2013 and a promotional increase of 10% effective on December 1, 2013.
(5)
Mr. Yu received an increase of 16% which reflects prior year’s performance and cost of living in China.

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Our Compensation Committee will review the base salaries of our NEOs annually to determine whether they adequately reward our NEOs for their services and remain competitive in the market for talent based on a comparison to executives in the Allegion Compensation Benchmarking Group who have similar roles and responsibilities. It is our Compensation Committee’s philosophy that NEOs will not receive automatic annual merit increases. The Compensation Committee will consider a NEO’s experience, proficiency, performance and potential to impact future business results, as well as behavior against competencies and key enterprise values, in making future base salary decisions.
Annual Cash Incentives
Annual Incentive Target Opportunities
In February 2013, Ingersoll Rand established the annual incentive opportunities for our NEOs, other than Mr. Petratis. Mr. Petratis’s target opportunity was established in connection with his hiring in August 2013. During 2013, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee determined that two of our NEOs, Mr. Shannon and Ms. Santoro, should receive an increase in target annual incentive opportunity following the Spin-off to reflect their new roles and increased responsibilities with Allegion. These increases were approved by our Board and are effective, proratably from December 1, 2013, as noted in the table below:
 
 
Annual Bonus Target Opportunity (As a % of Salary)
 
 
NEO
 
2012
 
2013 Pre-Spin-off
 
Post-Spin-off
 
Target % Increase
D. D. Petratis
 
—%
 
110%
 
110%
 
—%
P. S. Shannon
 
60%
 
60%
 
70%
 
17%
T. P. Eckersley
 
60%
 
60%
 
60%
 
—%
B. A. Santoro
 
55%
 
55%
 
65%
 
18%
F. W. Yu
 
50%
 
50%
 
50%
 
—%
Our Compensation Committee will review the target annual incentive opportunities of our NEOs annually to determine whether they adequately reward our executives for their services and remain competitive in the market for talent.
CEO 2013 Annual Cash Incentive Award
In connection with the hiring of Mr. Petratis, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee established an annual incentive plan to reward the achievement of the following financial metrics:
 
 
Performance Levels and Goals
($ millions)
Metric
 
Target
 
Maximum
Revenue
 
$2,109.1
 
$2,132.6
Operating Income
 
$397.3
 
$410.8
Operating Income %
 
18.8
%
 
19.3
%
Cash Flow
 
$378.0
 
$390.4
The Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee established Mr. Petratis’s target 2013 annual incentive at $412,500 for the period worked beginning in August 2013, which represents the prorated target bonus of $990,000. Payout of Mr. Petratis’s annual incentive award opportunity ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount. The Compensation Committee will also evaluate Mr. Petratis’s individual performance and assign him a score ranging from 0% to 150%.
Ingersoll Rand’s Annual Incentive Matrix Program
The NEOs annual cash incentives were determined based on their participation in the Ingersoll Rand AIM program for 2013 and approved by our Compensation Committee. Ingersoll Rand’s annual cash incentive program is designed to reward executives for profitable Revenue growth, the delivery of strong Cash Flow and individual contributions. Individual AIM payouts are calculated as the product of a financial performance score and an individual performance score, both of which are based on achievement relative to pre-established performance objectives adopted by the Compensation Committee.
For 2013, the AIM program was redesigned to better align growth and profitability as well as to improve the alignment of payouts with performance. This change replaced the 2012 “matrix” approach, which was based on the relationship between Revenue and OI percent modified by Cash Flow performance. The new design utilizes the same core performance metrics of Revenue, OI and Cash Flow, with each metric equally weighted. OI margin remains a focus, acting as a modifier to the funded portion of awards. We believe that the 2013 AIM design provides participants with greater clarity on how they can generate incentive opportunity based on strong performance relative to each metric. The Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee

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designed the 2013 AIM program to avoid excessive risk taking by limiting incentive opportunity if performance results are not balanced relative to the other two metrics.
Financial performance: The AIM incentive opportunity is tied to established goals for three performance metrics (“Core Financial Metrics”): Revenue, OI, and Cash Flow. Each of these Core Financial Metrics are equally weighted (33.33%) with incentives independently calculated, as a percent of target, for each metric based on performance results relative to pre-established threshold, target, and maximum performance levels. Threshold performance for each metric must be achieved in order for any incentive to be payable for that metric. The financial AIM payout is the sum of the calculated payout percentage for each metric, adjusted by an OI margin percentage multiplier (“Multiplier”), which can range from 85% to 115%.
The Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee retains the authority to adjust Ingersoll Rand’s reported financial results for the impact of changes in accounting principles, extraordinary items and unusual or non-recurring gains or losses, including significant differences from the assumptions contained in the financial plan upon which the incentive targets were established. Adjustments to reported financial results are intended to better reflect executives’ line of sight and ability to affect performance results, align award payments with decisions which support the Annual Operating Plan (“AOP”), avoid artificial inflation or deflation of awards due to unusual or non-recurring items in the applicable period and emphasize Ingersoll Rand’s preference for long-term and sustainable growth.
The 2013 AIM metrics, goals, and weightings are presented in the table below:
 
Pre-Established Financial Targets ($ million)
Payout
as % of Target
OI Margin
OI Margin Multiplier
 
Revenue
OI
Cash Flow
Ingersoll Rand Enterprise
Threshold
$13,680.0
$1,485.0
$990.0
30
%
10.9%
85%

Target
$14,400.0
$1,650.0
$1,100.0
100
%
11.5%
100%

Maximum
$14,760.0
$1,794.0
$1,200.0
200
%
12.2%
115%

Security Technologies
Threshold
$1,508.6
$292.5
$281.7
30%

19.4%
85%

Target
$1,588.0
$325.0
$313.0
100%

20.5%
100%

Maximum
$1,627.7
$354.0
$341.0
200%

21.7%
115%

Security Technologies - Commercial Americas
Threshold
$944.0
$273.6
$273.7
30%

19.4%
85
%
Target
$993.7
$304.4
$300.2
100%

20.5%
100
%
Maximum
$1,018.3
$329.8
$326.4
200%

21.7%
115
%
Security Technologies - Asia Pacific
Threshold
$158.4
$8.2
$(18.2)
30%

19.4%
85
%
Target
$166.6
$9.1
$(16.5)
100%

20.5%
100
%
Maximum
$170.8
$9.9
$(15.1)
200%

21.7%
115
%

AIM performance metrics are aligned with individuals’ line of sight and scope of impact. Executives serving in a corporate level role are measured based on the enterprise financial metrics. The business unit Presidents (Messrs. Eckersley and Yu) are measured based on a combination of enterprise financial objectives, sector financial objectives and applicable business unit financial objectives. We believe this combination focuses business unit Presidents on achieving the pre-established objectives for their sector and their business unit as well as aligning their interests with enterprise goals to help create sustainable shareholder value.
 
 
Sector Weighting
NEOs
 
Ingersoll Rand Enterprise
 
Security Technologies
 
Security Technologies - Commercial Americas
 
Security Technologies - Asia Pacific
P. S. Shannon
 
100%
 
 
 
 
 
 
T. P. Eckersley
 
35%
 
35%
 
30%
 
 
B. A. Santoro
 
100%
 
 
 
 
 
 
F. W. Yu
 
35%
 
35%
 
 
 
30%

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Individual performance: Individual objectives are established annually and include strategic initiatives with both financial and non-financial metrics. Participants are evaluated based upon non-financial metrics including core competencies. At the end of the fiscal year, the CEO evaluates performance against the pre-established individual objectives for officers other than himself and submits a recommendation to the Compensation Committee. The Board evaluates the CEO’s performance against his pre-established individual objectives. Based on the Board’s evaluation of the CEO and the CEO’s recommendation, the Compensation Committee determines the individual performance score for each officer, which can range from 0% to 150%. For 2013, the individual performance rating for each NEO was:
NEO
 
Individual Performance Ratings
P. S. Shannon
 
125%
T. P. Eckersley
 
115%
B. A. Santoro
 
105%
F. W. Yu
 
110%
Determination of Payout
CEO 2013 Annual Cash Incentive Award Payout
Our Compensation Committee evaluated Mr. Petratis’s individual performance and his performance against the financial metrics pre-established by the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee. Based on its review, our Compensation Committee determined Mr. Petratis achieved an individual performance rating of 115% and his bonus be awarded at the “maximum” level based on the actual performance of Allegion for 2013:
 
 
Performance Levels
($ millions)
Metric
 
Actual Performance
 
Resulting Rating
Revenue
 
$2,117.2

 
Maximum
Operating Income
 
$412.4

 
Maximum
Operating Income %
 
19.5
%
 
Maximum
Cash Flow
 
$466.7

 
Maximum
Annual Incentive Matrix Payout
The actual AIM payout is determined by multiplying the individual target award by the financial performance score and multiplying that result by the individual performance score. AIM payouts cannot exceed 200% of the target award. The NEO payouts were determined based on the achievement of the goals pre-established by the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee.
To ensure that performance under the 2013 AIM was measured on a full year basis consistent with how 2013 performance goals were established, 2013 performance for AIM payout determinations was calculated based on full year 2013 financial results to reflect the organizational structure in place at the time that performance objectives were approved by the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee in February 2013, prior to the Spin-off. Therefore, for purposes of measuring 2013 performance, the full year financial results for the Ingersoll Rand enterprise include full year financial results for Allegion. One-time expenses associated with the Spin-off were excluded from calculation of 2013 financial results.
In addition, in determining the achievement of the 2013 AIM financial goals for the Ingersoll Rand enterprise, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee made the following adjustments: (a) adjusted OI downward to reflect only the net after tax benefit excluding the non-controlling interest from the sale of the Fu Hsing facilities in China, (b) adjusted Revenue upward to reflect revenue not recognized for customer orders placed directly with the Taiwan Fu Hsing manufacturing entities following dissolution of the joint venture, (c) adjusted Revenue upward to offset the detrimental impact of a change in the accounting approach for jobs sold through independent offices, and (d) adjusted Revenue, OI and Cash Flow upward to offset the impact of flood damage to facilities in Shanghai, China. These adjustments were made to align 2013 AIM incentive awards and performance for the year taking into consideration the impact of certain events not contemplated when 2013 AIM performance objectives were established. Prior to the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee making these adjustments they were also reviewed with the Ingersoll Rand Audit Committee. Our Compensation Committee reviewed the adjusted results approved by the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee and approved them with one exception. Our Compensation Committee accepted our management’s proposal to cap the Taiwan Fu Hsing adjustments for Security Technologies, which decreased the financial score from 143.65% to 138.10%.

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The table below shows the actual adjusted performance for the Ingersoll Rand enterprise, Security Technologies, Security Technologies - Commercial Americas and the Security Technology - Asia Pacific for 2013 compared to the pre-established financial performance targets.
 
Financial Targets
Adjusted Financial Performance
Payout as a % of Target
Aggregate Payout as
% of Target
OI Margin Multiplier
AIM Financial Payout
Ingersoll Rand Enterprise 
Revenue
$14,400.0
$14,509.0
141.5
%
130.0%
95.9%
124.6%
OI
$1,650.0
$1,639.0
95.2
%
Cash Flow
$1,100.0
$1,153.0
153.2
%
OI Margin
11.5%
11.3%
N/A

Security Technologies 
Revenue
$1,588.0
$1,575.0
88.5
%
138.2%
99.9%
138.1%
OI
$325.0
$330.3
126.5
%
Cash Flow
$313.0
$358.8
200.0
%
OI Margin
20.5%
20.5%
N/A

Security Technologies - Commercial Americas
Revenue
$993.7
$996.2
113.7
%
145.3%
99.9%
145.2%
OI
$304.4
$307.9
122.7
%
Cash Flow
$300.2
$335.6
200.0
%
OI Margin
20.5%
20.5%
N/A

Security Technologies - Asia Pacific
Revenue
$166.6
$153.5
%
99.9%
99.9%
99.8%
OI
$9.1
$12.1
100.0
%
Cash Flow
$(16.5)
$(13.4)
200.0
%
OI Margin
20.5%
20.5%
N/A

2013 Payouts to NEOs
Our Compensation Committee approved the following annual cash incentive awards for our NEOs based on achieving both the 2013 financial and individual objectives:
NEO
 
Target Incentive as a % of Base Salary
(%)
 
Target Bonus Amount
($)
 
Actual Bonus Paid
($)
D. D. Petratis
 
110%
 
412,500 (1)

 
800,000

P. S. Shannon
 
70%
 
297,500

 
355,749

T. P. Eckersley
 
60%
 
245,284

 
382,228

B. A. Santoro
 
65%
 
227,500

 
234,862

F. W. Yu
 
50%
 
172,315

 
231,029

(1) Represents a pro-rated target amount based on an annual target of $990,000.
Transition Bonus
In recognition of the critical nature of the role and assistance required in implementing the Spin-off and to retain critical talent during the transition period, Ingersoll Rand granted certain of our NEOs a transition cash bonus to be paid 50% on the effective date of the Spin-off and 50% on the first anniversary of that date. To be eligible for a payment, individuals must be actively employed by us on each of the payment dates. This bonus was contingent on the Spin-off actually taking place, with no transition bonus paid if the Spin-off was not completed. The following transition awards were granted to our NEOs:
Name
 
Transition Bonus
($)
 
Paid in 2013
($)
P. S. Shannon
 
150,000

 
75,000

T. P. Eckersley
 
400,000

 
200,000

B. A. Santoro
 
150,000

 
75,000

F. W. Yu
 
300,000

 
150,000



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Long-Term Incentive Program
Long-term Incentive (“LTI”) Target Opportunities
During 2013, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee determined that two of our NEOs, Mr. Shannon and Ms. Santoro, should receive an increase in target LTI opportunity following the Spin-off to reflect their new roles and increased responsibilities with Allegion. These increases were approved by our Board and are effective as of December 1, 2013 as noted in the table below:
NEO
 
Pre-Spin Target LTI Opportunity
($)
 
Post-Spin 2013 Target LTI Opportunity
($)
 
Increase
(%)
D. D. Petratis
 
3,000,000

 
3,000,000

 
—%
P. S. Shannon
 
400,000

 
650,000

 
63%
T. P. Eckersley
 
380,000

 
380,000

 
—%
B. A. Santoro
 
270,000

 
375,000

 
39%
F. W. Yu
 
100,000

 
100,000

 
—%

Ingersoll Rand’s Long-Term Incentive Program
Ingersoll Rand’s long-term incentive program is comprised of stock options, RSUs and PSUs and is designed to align the executives’ interests with the interests of shareholders. This approach aligns long-term strategies with the best interest of shareholders.
Performance Share Program: The Ingersoll Rand PSP is an equity-based incentive compensation program that provides executives with an opportunity to earn PSUs based on Ingersoll Rand’s performance relative to other companies in the S&P 500 Industrials Index. For awards granted prior to 2012, PSUs are earned based on Ingersoll Rand’s relative EPS growth (from continuing operations) as compared to the companies within the S&P 500 Industrials Index over a three-year performance period. For awards granted in 2013, PSUs are earned based equally on Ingersoll Rand’s relative EPS growth (from continuing operations) and TSR as compared to the companies within the S&P 500 Industrials Index over a three-year performance period. The actual number of PSUs earned for grants made in 2013 (which can range from 0% to 200% of target) is based on the following criteria:
Ingersoll Rand’s Performance Relative to the Companies within the S&P 500 Industrials Index
 
% of Target PSUs Earned*
< 25th Percentile
 
No Awards Earned
25th Percentile
 
25
%
50th Percentile
 
50
%
≥ 75th Percentile
 
100
%
* Results are interpolated between percentiles achieved.
PSU target awards are set by assessing competitive market values for executives in the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Survey Group that have similar roles and responsibilities. Targets are expressed as a dollar amount and are converted to share equivalents (PSUs) based on the fair market value of the shares on the date that the award is granted. The Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee retains the authority and discretion to make downward adjustments to the calculated PSP award payouts, either as a percentage or a dollar amount, or not to grant any award payout regardless of actual performance against pre-established goals.
EPS is calculated in accordance with GAAP, subject to adjustments for extraordinary, unusual or infrequent items; the impact of any change in accounting principles; goodwill and other intangible asset impairments; and gains or charges associated with discontinued operations or with obtaining or losing control of a business.
Dividend equivalents are accrued on outstanding PSU awards at the same time and at the same rate as dividends are paid to shareholders. Dividend equivalents are not earned until the PSUs vest and are payable in cash at the time of distribution unless the NEO elected to defer the PSUs into our executive deferred compensation plan, in which case the dividends are also deferred.

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Stock Options/Restricted Stock Units: Ingersoll Rand grants executives an equal mix of stock options and RSUs in order to provide an effective balance between risk and retention. Stock options are considered “at risk” since there is no value unless the stock price appreciates during the term of the option period. RSUs, on the other hand, provide strong retentive value because they have value even if our stock price does not grow during the restricted period.
Stock option and RSU targets are expressed in dollar amounts which are converted to a number of shares based on the fair market value of Ingersoll Rand’s shares on the date that the award is granted. In order to determine the target stock option and RSU awards for our NEOs, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee considers factors such as market competitiveness with its peer group, demonstrated potential to drive future business results and sustained individual performance.
Both stock options and RSUs generally vest ratably, one third per year, over a three-year period following the grant. Stock options expire on the tenth anniversary (less one day) of the grant date. Dividend equivalents are accrued on outstanding RSU awards at the same time and at the same rate as dividends are paid to shareholders. Dividend equivalents on RSUs are only payable if the underlying RSU award vests. At the time of vesting, one ordinary share is issued for each RSU and any accrued dividend equivalents are paid in cash.
2013 Equity Awards
In 2013, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee approved stock option, RSU and PSU awards based on evaluation of market competitiveness and each of our NEO’s demonstrated potential to drive future business results and sustained individual performance. The values in the following table reflect equity-based award values approved in 2013. These values differ from the corresponding values reported in the Summary Compensation Table and the Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table due to different methodologies used in assigning the economic value of equity-based awards required for accounting and proxy statement reporting purposes. Equity award determinations are based on values as of January 1, while the accounting and proxy statement values are determined as of the grant date. The difference is most significant for the PSU awards which are earned, in part, based on TSR relative to the S&P 500 Industrials Index over a three-year performance period. The accounting and proxy report values are greater because Ingersoll Rand’s stock price increased by a greater percentage relative to other companies in the S&P 500 Industrials Index for the period from January 1, 2013 through February 22, 2013, the grant date.
NEO
 
Target 2013-15
PSU Award
($)
 
Target 2013-15 PSU Award
(#)
 
Stock Option Award
($)
 
Stock Option Award
(#)
 
RSU Award
($)
 
RSU Award
(#)
D. D. Petratis
 

 

 

 

 

 

P. S. Shannon
 
160,000

 
3,042

 
120,000

 
7,273

 
120,000

 
2,282

T. P. Eckersley
 
152,000

 
2,890

 
125,000

 
7,600

 
125,400

 
2,385

B. A. Santoro
 
108,000

 
2,054

 
81,000

 
4,910

 
81,000

 
1,540

F. W. Yu
 
40,000

 
761

 
33,000

 
2,000

 
33,000

 
628

2011 - 2013 Performance Cycle
As discussed above, PSUs for the 2011-2013 performance period were earned based on Ingersoll Rand’s EPS growth (from continuing operations) performance relative to all of the companies in the S&P 500 Industrials Index. Ingersoll Rand achieved an adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $3.63 in 2013 and achieved an adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $2.16 in 2010. This represents an EPS growth rate of 68.1%, which ranks at approximately the 75th percentile of the companies in the S&P 500 Industrials Index.  As a result of this level of performance, the payout was 199% of target. For purposes of measuring EPS growth, 2013 EPS was measured based on the combined 2013 EPS of both Ingersoll Rand and Allegion to ensure a consistent basis for determining EPS growth. In addition, consistent with the terms of the award agreements, one-time costs associated with the Spin-off as well as debt restructuring costs incurred in consideration of the Spin-off were excluded from the 2013 EPS calculations in determining the PSU payout level for the 2011-2013 performance period.
Our NEOs received the following based on 2011-2013 actual vs. performance goals:
 
 
2011-13 PSU award
 
 
Target
 
Earned
NEO
 
($)
 
(#)
 
($)
 
(#)
P. S. Shannon
 
200,000

 
5,160

 
614,343

 
10,269

T. P. Eckersley
 
190,000

 
4,901

 
583,473

 
9,753

B. A. Santoro
 
80,000

 
2,065

 
245,881

 
4,110

F. W. Yu
 

 

 

 


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Equity Conversion at Spin-off
In conjunction with the Spin-off, all outstanding equity awards were adjusted in the manner described in footnote (f) to the 2013 Grants of Plan-Based Awards table to preserve the economic value of the awards immediately following the Spin-off.
Hiring Grant
In August 2013, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee granted Mr. Petratis RSUs that cliff vest after three years with a value of $1,587,820. This grant of RSUs replaced the equity awards he forfeited at his former employer.
Founder’s Grant
In December 2013, the Compensation Committee approved a one-time equity grant to select employees, including our NEOs, in connection with the Spin-off (the “Founder’s Grant”). The Founder’s Grant was intended to ensure alignment with shareholders and provide a retention incentive to key employees. Our NEO’s received a combination of PSUs and stock options. The PSUs are earned based on our three-year TSR relative to the Performance Peer Group measured from December 2013 to December 2016. The PSUs and stock options vest after three years; and the NEO must be employed by Allegion on the vesting date.
For the NEOs, the Founder’s Grants had the following values:
NEO
 
Total Founder’s Grant
($)
 
PSU Award
(50%)
($)
 
PSU Award
(#)
 
Stock Option Award
(50%)
($)
 
Stock Option Award
(#)
D. D. Petratis
 
1,350,000

 
675,000

 
15,568

 
675,000

 
43,243

P. S. Shannon
 
637,500

 
318,750

 
7,352

 
318,750

 
20,421

T. P. Eckersley
 
613,210

 
306,605

 
7,072

 
306,605

 
19,643

B. A. Santoro
 
525,000

 
262,500

 
6,054

 
262,500

 
16,817

F. W. Yu
 
516,945

 
258,473

 
5,962

 
258,473

 
16,559

The number of stock options was determined based on the Black-Scholes ratio on December 31, 2013 and the fair market value of our ordinary shares on the date of the grant. The number of RSUs was determined using the fair market value of our ordinary shares on the date of grant. The PSU values in the above table reflect values approved by our Compensation Committee. These values differ from the corresponding values reported in the Summary Compensation Table and the Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table due to different methodologies used in assigning the economic value of equity-based awards required for accounting and proxy statement reporting purposes. For accounting and proxy purposes, the value of the PSUs are lower because the grant date fair value of the PSUs are based on a Monte Carlo simulation we use to value the awards that considers award performance metrics, maximum and target payouts among other factors.
IV.     Other Compensation and Tax Matters
2014 Compensation Decisions
Annual Incentive Program (“AIP”)
For 2014, our NEOs, including the CEO, will participate in a new annual incentive plan adopted by our Compensation Committee, the AIP. The AIP will pay annual incentive awards based on the following metrics:
Revenue;
Earnings Before Income, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) for corporate and OI for regions; and
Available Cash Flow for corporate and Operations Cash Flow for regions.
The Compensation Committee believes the metrics are equally important and will weigh them equally. In order to further emphasize the importance of meeting profitability goals, we must achieve an actual EBITDA for corporate or OI for the regions equal to a pre-established threshold performance level in order for any incentive award to be earned (the “Threshold Goal”). If the Threshold Goal is not attained, no incentive award will be earned under the AIP. The Compensation Committee will also evaluate each NEO’s individual performance during the year when determining the amount of any incentive to be paid.



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Long-term Incentive (“LTI”) Program
Our Compensation Committee reviewed the NEO target LTI opportunities in the first quarter of 2014 to determine whether they adequately reward our executives for their services and remain competitive in the market for talent. Based on comparison to the Allegion Compensation Benchmarking Group and, upon advice from its Consultant, our Compensation Committee approved the LTI target opportunities, RSUs, stock options, and target PSU awards for the 2014 - 2016 performance period set forth below to each of our NEOs. For the 2014 - 2016 performance period, the actual number of PSUs earned will be based the following metrics:
EPS performance over a three year time period compared to pre-established goals; and
TSR relative to the S&P 400 Capital Goods Index over the applicable performance period.
NEO
 
2014 Target LTI Opportunity
($)
 
Target 2014-16
PSU Award
(50%)
($)
 
Target 2014-16
PSU Award
(#)
 
Stock Option Award
(25%)
($)
 
Stock Option
Award
(#)
 
RSU
Award
(25%)
($)
 
RSU
Award
(#)
D. D. Petratis
 
3,000,000

 
1,500,000

 
27,714

 
750,000

 
38,344

 
750,000

 
13,857

P. S. Shannon
 
750,000

 
375,000

 
6,929

 
187,500

 
9,586

 
187,500

 
3,465

T. P. Eckersley
 
500,000

 
250,000

 
4,619

 
125,000

 
6,391

 
125,000

 
2,310

B. A. Santoro
 
375,000

 
187,500

 
3,465

 
93,750

 
4,793

 
93,750

 
1,733

F. W. Yu
 
150,000

 
75,000

 
1,386

 
37,500

 
1,918

 
37,500

 
693

The number of stock options was determined based on the Black-Scholes ratio on the grant date and the closing market value of our ordinary shares on the grant date. The number of RSUs and target PSUs was determined using the fair market value of our ordinary shares on the grant date.
Performance Share Units - Outstanding Performance Cycles
At the time of the Spin-off, we prorated and replaced outstanding target PSUs denominated in Ingersoll Rand equity into PSUs of Allegion. Our Compensation Committee established new metrics and goals for the outstanding performance cycles. Accordingly, in 2014 our NEOs received a prorated number of Allegion target PSUs that will be earned based on Allegion’s performance against pre-established cumulative EPS target and TSR performance relative to the S&P 400 Capital Goods Index.
2013 - 2015 Performance Cycle
NEO
 
Target 2013-15
PSU Award
($)
 
Target 2013-15
PSU Award
(#)
D. D. Petratis
 
1,000,000

 
18,476

P. S. Shannon
 
216,668

 
4,004

T. P. Eckersley
 
137,300

 
2,537

B. A. Santoro
 
125,000

 
2,310

F. W. Yu
 
36,200

 
669

2012 - 2014 Performance Cycle
NEO
 
Target 2012-14
PSU Award
($)
 
Target 2012-14
PSU Award
(#)
D. D. Petratis
 
500,000

 
9,238

P. S. Shannon
 
108,355

 
2,002

T. P. Eckersley
 
68,700

 
1,270

B. A. Santoro
 
62,500

 
1,155

F. W. Yu
 
18,100

 
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Stock Ownership Guidelines
The Compensation Committee believes NEOs and other senior executives should have a significant equity stake in Allegion in order to more closely align their interests with those of our shareholders. Therefore, the Board of Directors has established executive stock ownership guidelines on our NEOs. The requirements are as follows:
Position
 
Stock Ownership Level as a
Multiple of  Annual Base Salary
CEO
 
6
CFO
 
3
SVP
 
2
VP
 
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Under these guidelines executives must retain 25% of net after-tax shares until the target ownership level is met.
Retirement Programs and Other Benefits
We maintain qualified and nonqualified defined benefit pension plans intended to provide fixed benefits upon retirement based on the individual’s age and number of years of service. Refer to the Pension Benefits table below for additional details on these programs.
We maintain a qualified defined contribution 401(k) plan called the ESP for the salaried and hourly U.S. workforce. The ESP provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 6% of the employee’s eligible contributions to the ESP. The ESP has a number of investment options and is an important component of the retirement program. Employees who were actively employed by Ingersoll Rand prior to July 1, 2012 were given a one-time choice between continuing to participate in the defined benefit plan until December 31, 2022 or moving to an enhanced version of the ESP effective January 1, 2013 under which they would receive an employer core contribution of 2% of eligible pay in addition to the matching contribution and no longer accrue benefits under the defined benefit plan after December 31, 2012. Employees hired by Ingersoll Rand on or after July 1, 2012 were automatically covered under the enhanced version of the ESP and do not participate in the defined benefit plan. Employees hired after the Spin-off are not eligible for the 2% employer core contribution. Effective as of December 31, 2022, accruals in the qualified defined benefit plan will cease for all employees.
We also maintain a nonqualified, defined contribution plan called the Supplemental Employee Savings Plan (the “Supplemental ESP”). The Supplemental ESP is an unfunded plan that makes up matching and core contributions that cannot be made to the ESP due to Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) or plan limitations. The Supplemental ESP is deemed invested in funds selected by participants and includes the same funds available in the ESP except for a self-directed brokerage account, which is not available in the Supplemental ESP.
We maintain a nonqualified executive deferred compensation plan (“EDCP”) that allows eligible employees to defer receipt of a part of their annual salary, annual incentive award and/or PSP award in exchange for investments in ordinary shares or mutual fund investment equivalents. Refer to the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation table for additional details on the deferred compensation plans.
We also maintain the Huabao Service Retention Bonus Plan (the “Huabao Plan”) for Chinese employees that provides for an annual company contribution equal to a percentage of annual base salary after income tax deduction (excluding bonus, allowance and/or benefits). Participants in the Huabao Plan vest at the earlier of retirement, death, permanent disability or company initiated termination.
An enhanced, long-term disability plan is provided to certain executives in order to provide for a higher monthly maximum than the standard group plan and a more favorable definition of disability and has an underlying individual policy that is portable when the executive terminates.
We also provide certain other benefits believed to be consistent with prevailing market practice and to be competitive with peer company practices. These other benefits and their incremental costs to the Company are reported in “All Other Compensation” shown in the Summary Compensation Table.
Severance Arrangements
We have not adopted a formal severance policy for executives. In most cases, we would expect to provide for severance in the event of termination without cause.
We adopted a Spin-off Protection Plan and adopted equity award agreements to provide certain employees, including officers, with certain benefits in the event of a termination of employment without cause or for good reason between December 1, 2013 and December 1, 2014 (the first anniversary of the Spin-off). This is a continuation of the Major Restructuring Plan adopted by Ingersoll Rand prior to the Spin-off. The benefits available in the Spin-off Protection Plan are also described in the Post-Employment Benefits section.

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In connection with recruiting certain officers, we generally enter into employment arrangements that provide for severance payments upon certain termination events, other than in the event of a change in control (which is described in “Change-In-Control Provisions” below). In the event of an involuntary termination other than for cause following the expiration of the Spin-off Protection Plan, Mr. Petratis, Mr. Shannon and Ms. Santoro will be eligible to receive severance equal to two times (Mr. Petratis) or one times (Mr. Shannon and Ms. Santoro) base salary plus actual annual incentive award, not to exceed target and pro-rated for the number of days worked during the performance period.
Change-In-Control Provisions
In preparation for the Spin-off, the Ingersoll Rand Compensation Committee approved a change in control plan (“CIC Plan”) that covers our NEOs in order to focus them on the best interests of our shareholders and to assure continuity of management in circumstances that reduce or eliminate job security and might otherwise lead to accelerated departures in the event of a change in control. This CIC Plan provides cash severance benefits in the event that a change in control of Allegion occurs and an officer is terminated within two years of that change in control for reasons other than cause. Cash severance benefits in the event of a qualifying termination will be based on an individually defined Severance Multiple ranging from 1.5 for officers up to 2.0 for the CEO. Individual cash severance benefits will include (i) base salary in effect at termination times the Severance Multiple, (ii) current cash target incentive award times the Severance Multiple, and (iii) actual incentive award in the year of termination pro-rated for the portion of the performance cycle completed through the date of termination. In 2014, the Severance Multiple for the CEO was increased to 3.0 and the amount of the pro-rata payout of the annual incentive was changed to be based on target performance instead of actual performance. Cash severance benefits under the CIC Plan will be reduced by severance-related benefits provided through any other Allegion severance program, including the Spin-off Protection Plan. NEOs will also immediately vest in their Elected Officer Supplemental Program (“EOSP”) and Key Management Supplemental Pension Plan (“KMP”) benefits following a change in control. For purposes of calculating Mr. Shannon’s and Ms. Santoro’s EOSP benefits, two years would be added to both their age and service if their employment is terminated within two years after a change in control. In addition, participants in the CIC Plan will, in the event of a qualifying termination, receive continued health and welfare coverage for a term of years equal to the Severance Multiple and outplacement benefits of up to $25,000.
The CIC Plan does not provide for payment of, or reimbursement for, any tax payments or other tax gross ups related to the severance benefits. However, the CIC Plan does provide for cash severance benefits to be adjusted such that participants will receive the better after tax benefit treatment (“Best of Net” approach) between (i) cash severance payments paid in full, with the executive responsible for all taxes incurred, or (ii) cash severance payments reduced to avoid triggering excise taxes.
Senior Executive Performance Plan (“SEPP”)
The SEPP is a shareholder approved plan that funds the annual cash incentive awards that may be granted to each of the NEOs under the AIP. Under the SEPP, the maximum amount of cash incentive that can be paid to the CEO is 1.5% of Consolidated OI from Continuing Operations (as defined in the SEPP) and the maximum amount of cash incentive that can be paid to any other covered executive is 0.6% of Consolidated OI from Continuing Operations. Our Compensation Committee generally exercises its discretion to pay less than the maximum amount to the NEOs, after considering the factors described in the AIP.
Tax and Accounting Considerations
Section 162(m) of the Code imposes a limit of $1,000,000 on the amount that a publicly-traded company may deduct for federal income tax purposes in any taxable year for compensation paid to our CEO and the three other highest-paid NEOs, other than our CFO, who are employed as of the end of the year. To the extent that compensation is “performance-based” within the meaning of Section 162(m), the Section’s limitations will not apply. To qualify as performance based, compensation must, among other things, be paid pursuant to a shareholder approved plan upon the attainment of objective performance criteria.
Our Compensation Committee believes that the tax deductibility of compensation is an important factor, but not the sole factor, in setting executive compensation policies and in rewarding superior executive performance. Accordingly, our executive compensation program has been designed with the intent that most of the variable compensation (i.e., AIP, PSP and stock options) paid to NEOs would qualify as performance-based within the meaning of Section 162(m) so as to be tax deductible to avoid the loss of a tax deduction due to Section 162(m). However, the Compensation Committee reserves the right to approve the payment of compensation to our executive officers that does not qualify as “performance-based” within the meaning of Section 162(m) and therefore, may not be deductible for federal income tax purposes.
In determining variable compensation program designs, our Compensation Committee considers other tax and accounting implications of particular forms of compensation, such as the implications of Section 409A of the Code governing deferred compensation arrangements and favorable accounting treatment afforded certain equity based plans that are settled in shares. The forms of variable compensation utilized are determined primarily by their effectiveness in creating maximum alignment between key strategic objectives and the interests of shareholders.

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Timing of Awards
We intend to regularly grant annual equity grants on the business day after the filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The equity grant date is never selected or changed to increase the value of equity awards for executives.



COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
We have reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis contained in this Proxy Statement.
Based on our review and discussion, we recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this Proxy Statement as well as the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Michael J. Chesser (Chair)
Carla Cico
Kirk S. Hachigian
Martin E. Welch, III





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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table provides summary information concerning compensation paid to or accrued on behalf of our NEOs for services rendered during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. The services rendered by our NEOs in 2013 and 2012 were, in some instances, in capacities not equivalent to the positions in which they now serve Allegion. The information below is not necessarily indicative of the compensation these individuals will receive as executive officers of Allegion.
Summary Compensation Table
Name and
Principal
Position 
 
Year 
 
Salary
($)(a) 
 
Bonus
($)(b) 
 
Stock
Awards
($)(c) 
 
Option
Awards
($)(d) 
 
Non-
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
($)(e) 
 
Change in
Pension
Value  and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)(f)
 
All
Other
Compensation
($)(g) 
 
Total
($) 
D. D. Petratis
 
2013
 
363,461

 
1,330,000

 
2,039,921

 
675,023

 

 
73,858

 
54,116

 
4,536,379

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P. S. Shannon
 
2013
 
384,308

 
75,000

 
516,040

 
445,057

 
355,749

 

 
281,723

 
2,057,877

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
2012
 
355,757

 

 
319,554

 
113,147

 
167,588

 
395,851

 
56,593

 
1,408,490

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
T. P. Eckersley
 
2013
 
406,059

 
200,000

 
504,273

 
437,924

 
382,228

 
32,122

 
57,919

 
2,020,525

Senior Vice President - Americas
 
2012
 
394,666

 

 
314,970

 
118,236

 
265,455

 
187,116

 
45,868

 
1,326,311

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
B. A. Santoro

 
2013
 
316,373

 
75,000

 
380,078

 
350,548

 
234,862

 
17,776

 
79,783

 
1,454,420

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 
2012
 
306,750

 

 
206,187

 
67,415

 
132,459

 
423,923

 
58,469

 
1,195,203

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
F. W. Yu (h)

 
2013
 
331,529

 
150,000

 
251,891

 
307,155

 
231,029

 

 
84,164

 
1,355,768

Senior Vice President - Asia Pacific

 
2012
 
289,221

 

 
82,890

 
31,122

 
144,525

 

 
56,559

 
604,317

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
______________

(a)
A portion of a participant’s annual salary may be deferred into a number of investment options under our EDCP or Ingersoll Rand’s deferred compensation plans. In 2013, no NEO deferred any salary.
(b)
For Mr. Petratis, $800,000 represents an annual bonus and $530,000 represents a sign-on award to replace his lost annual incentive award from his prior employer. For our other NEOs, the amount represents 50% of a transition cash bonus awarded by Ingersoll Rand in recognition of the critical nature of the role and assistance required in implementing the Spin-off. The remaining 50% will be paid on December 1, 2014, the first anniversary of the Spin-off, assuming the executive is employed on that date.
(c)
The amounts shown in this column reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of PSU awards and any RSU awards granted for the year under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 718 and do not reflect amounts paid to or realized by the NEOs. Amounts also include the incremental fair value associated with the conversion of Ingersoll Rand RSU awards into Allegion RSU awards.
In determining the aggregate grant date fair value of the PSU awards, the awards are valued assuming target level performance achievement. The PSU awards granted in December 2013 only pay out at the target level if performance is achieved. If the maximum level performance achievement is assumed for the PSU awards granted in February 2013, the aggregate grant date fair value of the PSU awards would be as follows:
Name
 
Maximum Grant Date Value Of 
2013-15 PSU Awards 
($) 
D. D. Petratis
 

P. S. Shannon
 
364,918

T. P. Eckersley
 
346,684

B. A. Santoro
 
246,398

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The PSU awards granted in February 2013 pay out in Ingersoll Rand shares based on Ingersoll Rand performance for the performance period. The NEOs will receive that portion of the PSU awards for the period they were employed by Ingersoll Rand.
For a discussion of the assumptions made in determining the ASC 718 values, see Note 13, “Share-Based Compensation,” to our consolidated financial statements contained in the 2013 Form 10-K. The ASC 718 grant date fair value of the PSU award is spread over the number of months of service required for the grant to become non-forfeitable, disregarding any adjustments for potential forfeitures.
Please see also the Grants of Plan-Based Awards table for additional details of the 2013 grants included in this column.
(d)
The amounts in this column reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of stock option grants for financial reporting purposes for the year under ASC 718 and do not reflect amounts paid to or realized by the NEOs. Amounts also include the incremental fair value associated with the Ingersoll Rand equity awards adjusted in connection with the Spin-off. For a discussion of the assumptions made in determining the ASC 718 values, see Note 13, “Share-Based Compensation,” to our consolidated financial statements contained in the 2013 Form 10-K.
(e)
This column reflects the amounts earned as annual awards under Ingersoll Rand’s AIM program. Unless deferred into the EDCP, AIM program payments are made in cash. Mr. Eckersley elected to defer 50% of his AIM payment. Amounts shown in this column are not reduced to reflect deferrals of AIM awards into the EDCP.
(f)
Amounts reported in this column reflect the aggregate increase in the actuarial present value of the benefits under the qualified Pension Plan (the “Pension Plan”), Supplemental Pension Plan, KMP and EOSP, as applicable. The change in pension benefits value is attributable to the additional year of service and age, the annual AIM award and any annual salary increase and the interest rates used to value the benefits. The changes in pension benefit values during 2013 were less than 2012 due to the increase in interest rates used to value the benefits. The plans do not permit above-market or preferential earnings on any nonqualified deferred compensation. In 2013, the pension value for Mr. Shannon declined by $589.
(g)
The following table summarizes the components of this column for 2013:
Name
 
Company Matching Contributions
($)(1)
 
Company
Cost for
Life
Insurance
($)
 
Retiree
Medical
Plan
($)(2)
 
Tax
Assistance
($)(3) 
 
Other
Benefits 
($)(4)
 
Total
($)
D. D. Petratis
 
19,454

 
1,518

 

 
6,749

 
26,395

 
54,116

P. S. Shannon
 
33,114

 
866

 

 
85,933

 
161,811

 
281,723

T. P. Eckersley
 
40,291

 
958

 

 

 
16,671

 
57,919

B. A. Santoro
 
26,930

 
1,328

 
608

 
2,183

 
48,735

 
79,783

F. W. Yu
 
34,010

 

 

 

 
50,153

 
84,164

_____________
(1)
Represents matching contributions under Ingersoll Rand’s and Allegion’s ESP and Supplemental ESP plans for Messrs. Petratis, Shannon and Eckersley and Ms. Santoro and under the Huabao Plan for Mr. Yu.
(2)
Represents the estimated interest on the value of the retiree medical plan benefit, calculated based on the methods used for financial statement reporting purposes.
(3)
Represents tax assistance provided to the NEOs in connection with relocation costs incurred.
(4)
The other benefits the NEOs received in 2013 are:
Name
 
Car Usage
($)(i)
 
Executive
Long-term Disabilty
($)
 
Relocation
($)
 
Financial Counseling
($)
 
Executive Health Program
($) 
 
Total
($)
D. D. Petratis
 
7,500

 

 
15,520

 
3,375

 

 
26,395

P. S. Shannon
 
26,829

 
850

 
130,710

 
3,422

 

 
161,811

T. P. Eckersley
 
14,927

 
1,744

 

 

 

 
16,671

B. A. Santoro
 
16,389

 
1,815

 
20,055

 
7,791

 
2,685

 
48,735

F. W. Yu
 
49,826

 

 

 

 
327

 
50,153

(i)
Represents the incremental cost of the leased cars, calculated based on the lease, insurance, fuel and maintenance costs for all NEOs other than Mr. Yu. For Mr. Yu, the amount represents the value of the car and driver provided under the Chinese car policy.
(h)
Cash amounts for Mr. Yu were paid in Chinese Yuan. For reporting purposes, these amounts have been converted from Chinese Yuan to United States dollars in this table and throughout this Proxy Statement. Where amounts are reported as of a point in time, Chinese Yuan were converted to United States dollars using the closing currency exchange rate as of December 31, 2013. Where payments were made throughout the year, Chinese Yuan were converted to United States dollars using the closing currency exchange rate as of the last day of the month in which the cash compensation was received or deemed to have been received.

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2013 Grants of Plan-Based Awards
The following table shows all plan-based awards granted to the NEOs during 2013. The number of awards included in this table reflect the pre-Spin-off unadjusted numbers. This table is supplemental to the Summary Compensation Table and is intended to complement the disclosure of equity awards and grants made under non-equity incentive plans in the Summary Compensation Table.
Name
 
Grant Date
 
Estimated Future Payouts
Under Non-Equity
Plan Awards 
 
Estimated Future Payouts
Under Equity
Incentive Plan Awards
 
All Other Stock Awards: Number of Shares of Stock or Units
(#)(c) 
 
All Other Option Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Options
(#)(c) 
 
Exercise
or Base
Price of
Option
Awards
($/Sh)
(d) 
 
Closing Stock Price on Grant Date
($/Sh)
 
Grant
Date
Fair
Value of
Stock
and
Option
Awards
($)(e) 
Threshold
($)(a) 
 
Target
($)(a) 
 
Maximum
($)(a) 
 
Threshold
(#)(b) 
 
Target
(#)(b) 
 
Maximum
(#)(b) 
 
D. D. Petratis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RSUs
 
8/9/2013
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
26,000

 

 

 
 
1,587,820

PSUs (2013-16)
 
12/13/2013
 

 

 

 

 
15,568

 

 

 

 

 
 
452,095

Options
 
12/13/2013
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
43,243

 
43.360

 
43.25
 
675,023

RSUs (f)
 
8/9/2013
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
26,000

 

 

 
 
6

P. S. Shannon
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AIM
 
2/22/2013
 
114,205

 
228,410

 
456,820

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

PSUs (2013-15)
 
2/22/2013
 

 

 

 
761

 
3,042

 
6,084

 

 

 

 
 
182,459

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2/22/2013
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
7,273

 
52.600

 
52.61
 
120,005

RSUs
 
2/22/2013
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
2,282

 

 

 
 
120,033

PSUs (2013-16)
 
12/13/2013
 

 

 

 

 
7,352

 

 

 

 

 
 
213,502

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