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Cash-Based Compensation Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Cash-Based Compensation Plans

Note 23 – Cash-Based Compensation Plans

 

Various incentive plans provide for cash incentives and bonuses to selected employees based upon accomplishment of corporate net income objectives, goals of the reporting segments and support functions, and individual performance. The provision for awards under these plans is charged to compensation expense and totaled $212.4 million in 2014, $192.4 million in 2013, and $186.8 million in 2012.