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Stock-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation
Note 12 – Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has various stockholder-approved programs which allow for the grant of share-based compensation to officers, employees, and non-employee directors.

The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense recognized:

   
Years ended December 31,
 
 
 
2022
   
2021
   
2020
 
 
                 
Restricted stock units
 
$
6,323
   
$
6,396
   
$
5,061
 
Phantom stock units
   
222
     
209
     
215
 
Total
 
$
6,545
   
$
6,605
   
$
5,276
 

The Company recognizes compensation cost for RSUs that are expected to vest and records cumulative adjustments in the period that the expectation changes.

The following table summarizes unrecognized compensation cost and the weighted average remaining amortization periods at December 31, 2022 (amortization periods in years):

   
Unrecognized
Compensation
Cost
   
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Amortization
Periods
 
 
           
Restricted stock units
 
$
3,241
     
0.7
 
Phantom stock units
   
-
     
0.0
 
Total
 
$
3,241
         

The Company currently expects all performance-based RSUs to vest and all of the associated unrecognized compensation cost for performance-based RSUs presented in the table above to be recognized.

2007 Stock Incentive Program

The Company's 2007 Stock Incentive Program (the "2007 Program"), as amended and restated, was approved by Vishay's stockholders at Vishay's Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 20, 2014.  The 2007 Program permits the grant of up to 6,500,000 shares of restricted stock, unrestricted stock, RSUs, stock options, and phantom stock units, to officers, employees, and non-employee directors of the Company.  Such instruments are available for grant until May 20, 2024.

At December 31, 2022, the Company has reserved 1,637,000 shares of common stock for future grants of equity awards pursuant to the 2007 Program.  If any outstanding awards are forfeited by the holder or cancelled by the Company, the underlying shares would be available for regrant to others. 

Restricted Stock Units

Each RSU entitles the recipient to receive a share of common stock when the RSU vests.

RSU activity is presented below (number of RSUs in thousands):

 
Years ended December 31,
 
 
2022
 
2021
 
2020
 
 
Number of
RSUs
 
Weighted
Average
Grant-date
Fair Value
 
Number of
RSUs
 
Weighted
Average
Grant-date
Fair Value
 
Number of
RSUs
 
Weighted
Average
Grant-date
Fair Value
 
 
                       
Outstanding:
                       
Beginning of year
   
877
   
$
20.08
     
793
   
$
18.90
     
842
   
$
17.93
 
Granted
   
336
     
19.13
     
319
     
22.07
     
272
     
18.30
 
Vested*
   
(306
)
   
20.04
     
(235
)
   
18.79
     
(308
)
   
15.70
 
Cancelled or forfeited
   
(13
)
   
20.50
     
-
      -      
(13
)
   
19.06
 
End of year
   
894
   
$
19.73
     
877
   
$
20.08
     
793
   
$
18.90
 
 
                                               
Expected to vest
   
894
             
877
             
793
         

* The number of RSUs vested includes shares that the Company withheld on behalf of employees to satisfy statutory tax withholding requirements.

The number of performance-based RSUs scheduled to vest increases ratably based on the achievement of defined performance criteria between the established target and maximum levels.  RSUs with performance-based vesting criteria are expected to vest as follows (number of RSUs in thousands):

Vesting Date
 
Expected to
Vest
   
Not Expected
to Vest
   
Total
 
January 1, 2023**
   
152
     
-
     
152
 
January 1, 2024
   
165
     
-
     
165
 
January 1, 2025
   
168
     
-
     
168
 

** The performance vesting criteria for the performance-based RSUs with a vesting date of January 1, 2023 were achieved.

In the event of (i) any termination (other than for cause) after attaining retirement age (as defined in the respective executive's employment arrangement), the executive's outstanding RSUs shall immediately vest and the outstanding performance-based RSUs shall vest on their normal vesting date to the extent applicable performance criteria are realized; and (ii) a change of control of Vishay, all of such executive’s outstanding RSUs and performance-based RSUs shall immediately vest.  In the event of voluntary termination by the executive prior to attaining retirement age or termination for cause, the executive’s outstanding RSUs and performance-based RSUs will be forfeited. 

Phantom Stock Units

The 2007 Program authorizes the grant of phantom stock units to the extent provided for in the Company's employment agreements with certain executives.  Each phantom stock unit entitles the recipient to receive a share of common stock at the individual's termination of employment or any other future date specified in the applicable employment agreement.  Phantom stock units participate in dividend distribution on the same basis as the Company's common stock and Class B common stock.  Dividend equivalents are issued in the form of additional units of phantom stock.  The phantom stock units are fully vested at all times.

The following table summarizes the Company’s phantom stock units activity (number of phantom stock units in thousands):

   
Years ended December 31,
 
 
 
2022
   
2021
   
2020
 
   
Number of
Phantom
Stock Units
   
Grant-date
Fair Value per
Unit
   
Number of
Phantom
Stock Units
   
Grant-date
Fair Value per
Unit
   
Number of
Phantom
Stock Units
   
Grant-date
Fair Value per
Unit
 
                                     
Outstanding:
                                   
Beginning of year
   
212
           
198
           
183
       
Granted
   
10
   
$
22.20
     
10
   
$
20.89
     
10
   
$
21.49
 
Dividend equivalents issued
   
4
             
4
             
5
         
End of year
   
226
             
212
             
198