Item 11. Executive Compensation

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Item 11. Executive Compensation

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Compensation Discussion and Analysis

This Compensation Discussion and Analysis (“CD&A”) describes the compensation of our Named Executive Officers (“NEOs”) for 2023, which continues to be closely linked to the Company’s performance objectives.

Executive Summary

We were pleased to have received 86% approval for our shareholder advisory vote regarding NEO compensation at our 2023 Annual Meeting, which we believe validates our performance-based compensation philosophy, the then-announced transition of our leadership structure and the phasing out of legacy compensation arrangements that we inherited from Pfizer and Mylan.

In our discussions with shareholders, they expressed strong support for our simplified and performance-based compensation program going forward.

Following the conclusion of legacy management transitions that took place this year, our compensation program no longer has any significant outstanding legacy arrangements. Although certain of these arrangements are reflected in our 2023 Summary Compensation Table, each matter was previously disclosed and, based on our discussions with shareholders, we believe was taken into account and reflected in prior shareholder advisory votes (including the 86% support last year). Importantly, our transitional arrangements with Messrs. Coury and Malik reflect the Company honoring past contractual and economic commitments without additional cash or equity compensation. Moreover, in response to our discussions with shareholders in recent years, we increased the percentage of performance-based equity awards from 60% to 65%; eliminated legacy excise tax gross-ups; eliminated modified single-trigger severance arrangements; committed to no new fixed-term NEO employment agreements; discontinued tax equalization benefits; and committed to no longer provide strictly time-based cash retention awards except in extraordinary situations and in connection with new hires or supplemental retirement benefit agreements.

Our Compensation Structure is Approximately Two-Thirds Performance Based and Includes No Special Incentives

Our Compensation Committee has implemented a simple and performance-focused compensation program which, excluding arrangements which may be necessary in connection with onboarding new hires, is limited to base salary, a performance-based short-term incentive award and long-term incentive awards consisting of performance-based restricted stock units (“PRSUs”) and restricted stock units (“RSUs”). For fiscal year 2023, 62% of NEO total target compensation was performance-based and 70% of NEO total target compensation was delivered as long-term equity.

In addition, our PRSUs are subject to a total shareholder return (“TSR”) performance modifier assessed over a three-year time frame relative to the S&P 500 Pharmaceutical Index. Our first long-term PRSUs (awarded in 2021) that vested in 2024 were automatically reduced by 30% consistent with the design of the TSR modifier.

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*Excludes Mr. Goettler

Leadership Transitions

Executive Chairman Transition

In light of the leadership and oversight of the Executive Chairman in developing our comprehensive strategies for growth while streamlining the Company, the substantial success and progress on and overall performance with respect to the Company’s Phase 1 objectives, and in preparation for the Company’s move into Phase 2 of our strategic plan, the independent members of the Board believed it was an appropriate time to consider a transition to a more conventional Board leadership structure, which we had previously informed shareholders we would do at the appropriate time for the Company. In 2023, the Board approached Robert J. Coury, and Mr. Coury agreed, to transition to a new role as Chairman Emeritus and Senior Strategic Advisor from the conclusion of the 2023 Annual Meeting through the end of 2025 (the same period that Mr. Coury previously committed to the Company under his Executive Employment Agreement when Viatris was created).

In connection with this transition, Mr. Coury was treated as separating from employment for Good Reason for severance benefit purposes (as defined in, and pursuant to, his Executive Employment Agreement). Importantly, our transitional arrangement with Mr. Coury involved the Company honoring past contractual and economic commitments without any additional grants of cash or equity compensation.

Other Executive Transitions

Rajiv Malik, President, retired from his executive role with the Company effective as of April 1, 2024. To support the transition of Mr. Malik’s substantial operating responsibilities given his significant tenure with the Company and primary responsibility for operation of the Company’s complex manufacturing and commercial platform for over 15 years, and to assist the Company’s senior management team, the Board requested and Mr. Malik agreed to consult with the Company on operational matters. Mr. Malik has also agreed to remain a member of the Board. Mr. Malik will receive a pro rata bonus for 2024 reflecting his period of executive service and his currently outstanding equity awards will continue vesting during his service (or earlier upon certain qualifying terminations of Board or consulting services). Mr. Malik was not granted any additional awards or other compensation for his consulting services.

Anthony Mauro, President, Developed Markets, departed from the Company effective as of April 1, 2024 as a result of an elimination of his position in connection with a realignment of the Company’s commercial

function. Mr. Mauro received severance benefits equal to two times his base salary and target bonus, subject to a release of claims and other customary conditions. Mr. Mauro will also receive a pro rata bonus for 2024 reflecting his period of executive service. Unvested equity awards that Mr. Mauro held as of his separation were forfeited, unless otherwise provided in the applicable award agreements.

Sanjeev Narula, Chief Financial Officer, departed from the Company effective March 5, 2024. Mr. Narula received severance benefits based on a termination without cause equal to two times his base salary and target bonus. Mr. Narula will also receive a pro rata bonus for 2024 reflecting his period of executive service and is eligible to receive a pro rata portion of his PRSUs granted in 2022 and 2023 based on actual performance at the end of the applicable performance period. Other unvested equity awards that Mr. Narula held as of his separation were forfeited.

Michael Goettler, Chief Executive Officer, departed from the Company effective April 1, 2023. Mr. Goettler received a pro rata bonus for 2023 reflecting his period of executive service and severance benefits based on a termination without cause equal to two and a half times his base salary and target bonus. Unvested equity awards that Mr. Goettler held as of his separation were forfeited.

Selected Highlights and Recent Developments

Viatris’ management continues to execute on the strategic priorities previously outlined to shareholders and again achieved several notable accomplishments in 2023, furthering its strategic plan.

Financial and Operational Performance

In 2023, Viatris delivered another four quarters of consistent, solid operational performance across all segments. The Company:

•Reported total revenues of $15.4 billion; U.S. GAAP net earnings of $54.7 million; adjusted EBITDA of $5.1 billion; U.S. GAAP net cash provided by operating activities of $2.8 billion and free cash flow of $2.4 billion.
•Paid down approximately $1.25 billion of debt.
•Generated new product revenues1 of ~$450 million.
•Maintained the quarterly dividend payment of $0.12 per share.
•Returned capital to shareholders in the form of $576 million in dividends and $250 million in share buybacks, totaling $826 million.
•Supplied high-quality medicines to ~1 billion patients around the world.
•Completed certain planned divestitures and is on track to complete all remaining divestitures by mid-year 2024, subject to final regulatory approvals, receipt of required consents and other closing conditions.

Science and Regulatory Achievements

Viatris has products across 10+ therapeutic areas, and has more than 250 medicines on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines list. The Company has industry-leading science, development, regulatory

1Refers to revenue from new products launched in 2023 and the carryover impact of new products, including business development, launched within the last 12 months.

and manufacturing capabilities complemented by a strong commitment to quality and an unparalleled geographic footprint to deliver high-quality medicines. In 2023, this included more than 3,000 scientists and medical professionals working across 11 development centers globally in multiple technology platforms and therapeutic areas, coupled with in-country regulatory expertise in 55 markets. During 2023, Viatris continued to advance key development programs across complex injectables, novel products, complex generics, as well as progressed its efforts to establish a Phase III-ready eye care pipeline. The Company:

•Launched Breyna™, the first U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)-approved generic version of Symbicort®.
•Positive top-line results for Yupelri® (revefenacin) Phase III trial in China.
•FDA approval of RYZUMVI™ 0.75% eye drops for the treatment of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis.
•Executed successful transition of global biosimilars business to Biocon Biologics Limited.
•Integrated Oyster Point and Famy Life Sciences acquisitions and successfully created the Viatris Eye Care Division.

Our 2023 Annual Incentive Plan Payouts Aligned with Strong Financial and Operational Results and PRSUs Earned in 2024 Were Reduced Based on Our Relative Total Shareholder Return, Further Aligning Pay with Shareholder Outcomes

Short-term incentive compensation. Comprised approximately 17% of 2023 NEO target total compensation (excluding Mr. Goettler). While we believe that Viatris stock continues to be significantly undervalued, our management team’s operational execution resulted in strong performance results and corresponding above-target payouts under the 2023 short-term incentive program. Drivers of our 2023 short-term incentive results included:

•Above-target adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow for short-term incentive compensation purposes, driven by the focus and efforts of the Company’s management and the success of the Company’s cash optimization efforts. For more information on and the differences between how adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are calculated for purposes of the Company’s 2023 short-term incentive compensation and public reporting purposes, see “Elements of 2023 Compensation – 2023 Annual Incentive Compensation Program – Annual Incentive Compensation Awards for 2023” on page 33.
•Above-target global product submissions, across broad and therapeutic-area agnostic product categories, driven by the strength of the Company’s development programs and successful acceleration of certain additional submissions.

The setting of the annual incentive performance metric targets was established to reflect higher expectations regarding incremental R&D expense, incremental cost inflation and expectations regarding foreign exchange rates.

Long-term incentive compensation. PRSUs that vested in 2024 were subject to a free cash flow metric, a leverage metric and relative market performance metric (i.e., relative TSR using the S&P 500 Pharmaceutical Index, which is used as a modifier to determine the final payout percentage) over a three-year time period. These awards were automatically reduced by 30% at vesting due to our stock price, which we believe is significantly undervalued. For more information on and the differences between how free cash flow and leverage ratio are calculated for purposes of long-term incentive compensation and public reporting purposes, see page 36 and Appendix A.

Executive Compensation Philosophy

The Compensation Committee and Board’s compensation philosophy for 2023 reflects the Company’s continued focus on a performance-based, shareholder-value-focused business model and is intended to help ensure that Viatris continues to attract and retain high-performing executives given the highly competitive market for executive talent. The compensation program has the following key objectives, among others:

•Attract, Motivate, and Retain Highly-Skilled Executives. To attract and retain the leaders needed to drive execution of our ambitious goals, we provided market competitive compensation with an emphasis on performance-based, long-term incentives. We designed our compensation program to help ensure that the Company, shareholders, and other stakeholders continue to benefit from the talents of our leadership team and global workforce, while also recruiting new talent on an on-going basis in a highly competitive market for talent.
•Align with Shareholder Interests. We aligned executive compensation with shareholder interests by linking pay to the Company’s stated strategic priorities, long-term performance, and share price appreciation, including through the use of a relative TSR modifier for PRSUs in our long-term incentive plan and robust share ownership requirements. We believe this linkage helps drive long-term performance and encourages decision making to foster share price appreciation.
•Drive Company Performance. As described in more detail on pages 27 to 28 and 31 to 37, our 2023 compensation program was designed with metrics carefully linked to our business strategies and financial goals. If the Company does not meet its short- and long-term objectives, executive pay is meaningfully impacted.

2023 Performance-Based Compensation Program

2023 Total Target Compensation

The chart below shows the target total direct compensation opportunity for each of our NEOs in 2023.

NEOBase SalaryTarget Annual IncentiveTarget Long-Term Incentive2023 Total Target Compensation(1)
Scott A. Smith(2)$1,400,000$2,100,000$11,200,000$14,700,000
Rajiv Malik$1,300,000$1,625,000$7,800,000$10,725,000
Sanjeev Narula$925,000$925,000$3,700,000$5,550,000
Anthony Mauro$860,000$989,000$3,440,000$5,289,000
Brian Roman$800,000$800,000$1,600,000$3,200,000
Michael Goettler(2)$1,300,000$1,950,000—$3,250,000
Robert J. Coury(2)$1,950,000$2,925,000$11,700,000$16,575,000
(1)2023 Total Target Compensation equals the sum of base salary, target annual incentive, and target long-term incentive.
(2)Scott A. Smith became CEO of the Company effective April 1, 2023. Mr. Goettler ceased to serve as CEO and on the Board, in each case, effective as of April 1, 2023. Mr. Coury ceased to serve as Executive Chairman and on the Board, in each case, effective as of December 15, 2023. The full year target annual incentive amounts listed above for Messrs. Smith, Goettler and Coury were prorated to reflect the number of days each respectively served as an active employee during 2023 in determination of the payout of the 2023 cash incentive and were based on actual Company performance levels. Mr. Goettler did not receive a 2023 long-term incentive award.

Considerations for Setting 2023 Incentive Performance Goals

In setting annual and long-term incentive performance goals, the Compensation Committee considered a broad variety of data, including potential divestitures, industry forecasts, internal projections, demographic data, advice from outside advisors, benchmarking data against the peer company medians, and the Company’s annual operating plan and strategies. The Compensation Committee also considered the variability and cyclicality of the business, noting that targets may increase or decrease from year to year due to factors impacting the business, such as market conditions, the regulatory environment, timing of product

approvals, and both immediate and long-term strategic priorities of the business. Although the targets may vary from year-to-year, the Compensation Committee is committed to maintaining high levels of rigor while motivating the executive team and aligning with long-term sustainable business development and shareholder value creation. Consistent with our philosophy of driving long-term company performance, the Compensation Committee, with the advice of its independent compensation consultant, will annually consider potential alternative performance metrics that link to our strategy and align with shareholder interests in long-term value creation.

2023 Peer Group

The peer group is used as one of several reference points for determining executive compensation and includes Viatris’ business competitors and companies that Viatris competes with for executive talent. Although the competitive market for our executives is one factor the Compensation Committee considers when making compensation decisions, the Compensation Committee does not target the compensation of NEOs within a specific percentile of any set of peer companies and considers peer group and industry data along with many other factors when determining compensation.

Below is the peer group selected by the Compensation Committee for 2023, with the advice of the Compensation Committee’s independent compensation consultant. The Committee takes a number of considerations into account when choosing the peer group, including those companies that compete with the Company for executive talent.

Abbott LaboratoriesBristol-Myers Squibb CompanyPfizer Inc.
Amgen Inc.Eli Lilly and CompanyRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Bausch Health Companies Inc.Gilead Sciences, Inc.Sanofi S.A.
Baxter International IncNovartis AGTeva Pharmaceutical Limited
Biogen Inc.Organon & Co.Zoetis Inc.

Elements of 2023 Compensation

Base Salaries

The Compensation Committee considers a variety of factors in deciding base salary, including, among others: individual performance, responsibilities, and expected future performance; Company performance; management structure; marketplace practices (including external benchmarks prepared by an independent compensation consultant); internal pay equity considerations; competitive recruitment for outstanding talent; and the executive’s experience, tenure, and leadership. The Compensation Committee also considers, among other factors, what the marketplace would require in terms of the costs to hire a similarly qualified and experienced individual externally.

As reflected in the table below, in 2023, there were adjustments made to base salaries to reflect changes in market data and expanded responsibilities.

NEO2022 Base Salary2023 Base Salary
Scott A. Smith(1)N/A$1,400,000
Rajiv Malik$1,200,000$1,300,000
Sanjeev Narula$850,000$925,000
Anthony Mauro$800,000$860,000
Brian Roman$750,000$800,000
Michael Goettler(1)$1,300,000$1,300,000
Robert J. Coury(1)$1,800,000$1,950,000
(1)Scott A. Smith became CEO of the Company effective April 1, 2023. Mr. Goettler ceased to serve as CEO and on the Board, in each case, effective as of April 1, 2023. Mr. Coury ceased to serve as Executive Chairman and on the Board, in each case, effective as of December 15, 2023. The base salary amounts listed above for Messrs. Smith, Goettler, and Coury reflect full year amounts but were only paid out on a prorated basis to reflect the number of days as an active employee during 2023.

2023 Annual Incentive Compensation Program

Annual Incentive Compensation Awards for 2023

Viatris’ annual incentive compensation consists of performance-based annual cash awards that are subject to achievement of metrics that were identified by the Board and Compensation Committee as critical to the successful execution of Viatris’ business strategy and aligned with the continued creation of shareholder value. The metrics are specifically related to the actions and leadership of our executive team and measure their ability to generate shareholder returns, both in the short- and long-term. The Compensation Committee approved annual incentive award grants and corresponding performance targets in the first quarter of 2023.

The Compensation Committee identified the following metrics as important measures of Company performance relating to its stated strategy:

•Adjusted EBITDA (40% Weighting): Measures the Company’s profitability and motivates the organization to focus on commercial execution and driving new product revenue, maintaining efficiency of our operations, capturing synergies, and disciplined expense management.
•Free Cash Flow (40% Weighting): Creates organizational emphasis and focus on cash through improved cash flow conversion, optimized working capital, and overall cash generation which can increase the return to shareholders.
•Global Regulatory Submissions (20% Weighting): Emphasizes the importance of developing a robust pipeline of molecules that Viatris could manufacture and sell over subsequent years. A robust product pipeline can help Viatris move its products up the value chain and also supports sustainability while serving Viatris’ mission of providing access to high quality, affordable medications.

Individual annual incentive payout targets were established for each NEO, expressed as a percentage of base salary, as noted in the table below. Actual payouts could range from 0% to 200% of each NEO’s annual incentive target based on achievement of performance goals.

NEOTarget (as % of Base Salary)Annual Incentive Target
Scott A. Smith(1)150%$2,100,000
Rajiv Malik125%$1,625,000
Sanjeev Narula100%$925,000
Anthony Mauro115%$989,000
Brian Roman100%$800,000
Michael Goettler(1)150%$1,950,000
Robert J. Coury(1)150%$2,925,000
(1)The annual incentive target amounts listed above for Messrs. Smith, Goettler, and Coury were prorated to reflect the number of days each respectively served as an active employee during 2023 in determination of the payout of the 2023 cash incentive and were based on actual Company performance.

Annual Incentive Compensation Payouts for 2023

In 2023, Viatris achieved the following performance against the Compensation Committee-approved performance goals:

MetricWeightingThresholdTargetMaximumResults
Adjusted EBITDA*40%$4,900 million$5,200 million$5,500 million$5,367 million
Free Cash Flow**40%$2,200 million$2,500 million$2,800 million$2,916 million
Global Regulatory Submissions20%100120140148
*Adjusted EBITDA is derived from Viatris’ financial statements in the same manner as Viatris’ publicly reported adjusted EBITDA for 2023, except that the calculation for the 2023 annual incentive program utilized 2023 budgeted foreign exchange rates and further adjusts for acquired in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) costs and the impact of divestitures. Viatris’ adjusted EBITDA as reported for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 is reconciled to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure in Appendix A.
**Free cash flow is derived from Viatris’ audited financial statements in the same manner as Viatris’ publicly reported free cash flow for 2023, except that the calculation for the 2023 annual incentive program utilized 2023 budgeted foreign exchange rates and further adjusts for transaction costs and taxes related to the acquisitions of Oyster Point and Famy Life Sciences as well as any incremental transaction costs and taxes related to other select assets sales or reshaping initiatives and other impacts of divestitures, acquired IPR&D costs, and proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment. Viatris’ free cash flow as reported for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 is reconciled to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure in Appendix A.

The following table shows the 2023 actual incentive payout for each NEO reflecting Company performance at 182.31% of target.

NEOActual Annual Incentive Award
Scott A. Smith(1)$2,884,494
Rajiv Malik$2,962,538
Sanjeev Narula$1,686,368
Anthony Mauro$1,803,046
Brian Roman$1,458,480
Michael Goettler(1)$886,326
Robert J. Coury(1)$5,098,811
(1)For Messrs. Smith, Goettler, and Coury, payouts represent a prorated amount to reflect the number of days each respectively served as an active employee during 2023 and were based on actual Company performance.

2023 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Programs

Long-Term Incentive Compensation Grants for 2023

The Compensation Committee believes that the value of long-term incentives should be directly related to the performance of Viatris’ common stock over several years, as well as other measures associated with the growth, success, and long-term sustainability of Viatris. The Compensation Committee approved annual long-term incentive (“LTI”) award grants in the first quarter of 2023.

In 2022, we increased the percentage of performance-based awards (which are subject to a TSR modifier) from 60% to 65%, with 65% of each NEO’s award in the form of PRSUs and 35% in the form of RSUs, and we continued this practice in 2023. This increase in the allocation to PRSUs reflects a further reinforcement of our pay-for-performance philosophy and our robust shareholder engagement. RSUs vest ratably over a three-year period following the grant date, and PRSUs vest as described below. This mix of LTI awards provides NEOs with a combination of incentives and aligns them with the interests of shareholders.

Each NEO’s 2023 LTI award had a targeted value at grant equal to a percentage of the NEO’s base salary. In setting each NEO’s LTI targeted value, the Compensation Committee considered a variety of factors, including, among others, peer group compensation and expectations regarding individual roles and responsibilities.

For 2023, the Compensation Committee approved the following annual LTI award values for our NEOs:

NEO(1)PRSUsRSUsTotal LTI Award
Scott A. Smith$7,280,000$3,920,000$11,200,000
Rajiv Malik$5,070,000$2,730,000$7,800,000
Sanjeev Narula$2,405,000$1,295,000$3,700,000
Anthony Mauro$2,236,000$1,204,000$3,440,000
Brian Roman$1,040,000$560,000$1,600,000
Robert J. Coury$7,605,000$4,095,000$11,700,000
(1)Mr. Goettler did not receive a long-term incentive award in 2023.

2023 Three-Year PRSU Performance Metrics

The 2023 grant of PRSUs is subject to free cash flow and relative market performance metrics (i.e., relative TSR using the S&P 500 Pharmaceutical Index), which is used as a modifier to determine the final payout percentage, as described below. The free cash flow metric incentivizes effective use of Viatris’ capital to drive cash flow generation, encouraging behavior that is closely aligned with our efforts to drive a durable and sustainable business. In addition, the relative TSR modifier impacts executive pay based on Viatris’ performance as compared to industry competitors.

As shown in the table below, payouts under the 2023 PRSUs will be determined in two steps. First, in the first quarter of 2026, the outcome of the free cash flow metric will be assessed, resulting in an initial payout percentage of 50% for threshold performance (with 0% payout for below threshold performance) up to 150% for maximum performance, with linear interpolation for achievement between threshold and maximum. Second, the relative TSR metric will be applied as a modifier to the initial payout percentage, decreasing it by 30%, leaving it unaffected, or increasing it by 30%, in order to calculate the final payout

percentage. The reduction in amounts in setting the free cash flow metric reflects the Company’s expectations regarding the negative impact on free cash flows resulting from previously announced divestitures.

MetricWeightingThresholdTargetMaximum
Free Cash Flow*100%$6,000 million$7,000 million$8,000 million
Relative TSR of Peer Group**MultiplierAt or Below 25th Percentile of Peer GroupBetween 25th and 75th Percentiles of Peer GroupAt or Above 75th Percentile of Peer Group
Payout Opportunity (as % of Target)35%100%195%
*Free cash flow is derived from Viatris’ audited financial statements in the same manner as the calculation for Viatris’ 2023 annual incentive program, except that the calculation for the 2023 PRSUs further adjusts for any of the following, as applicable: transaction costs and taxes related to certain acquisitions and divestitures as well as any incremental transaction costs and taxes related to other select asset sales or reshaping initiatives and other impacts of divestitures, unbudgeted restructuring costs, unbudgeted R&D expense, material unplanned litigation gains or losses equal to or greater than $25 million in the aggregate, changes in tax laws, and all impacts of material acquisition activities. Free cash flow for the 2023 PRSUs will be the sum of such free cash flow measure for each of the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and will utilize budgeted foreign exchange rates for the relevant year. Viatris’ free cash flow as reported for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 is reconciled to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure in Appendix A.
**Relative TSR is calculated by comparing the difference between Viatris’ 30-day trailing average closing ordinary share price at the day before the beginning of the performance period and day before the end of the performance period plus any dividends paid during the performance period against the same metric for each company in the S&P 500 Pharmaceutical Index.

Payouts with respect to PRSUs granted in 2023 will be determined in early 2026 following the conclusion of the three-year performance cycle.

2021-2023 Three-Year PRSU Performance Metric Results

During the three-year period of 2021 to 2023, Viatris achieved the following performance against the Compensation Committee-approved performance goals:

MetricWeightingThresholdTargetMaximumResults
Free Cash Flow*60%$6,500 million$7,500 million$8,500 million$9,500 million
Gross Leverage Ratio**40%3.14x2.99x2.84x2.84x
Relative TSR of Peer Group***MultiplierAt or Below 25th Percentile of Peer GroupBetween 25th and 75th Percentiles of Peer GroupAt or Above 75th Percentile of Peer Group21st Percentile
Payout Opportunity (as % of Target)35%100%195%
*Free cash flow is derived from Viatris’ audited financial statements in the same manner as Viatris’ free cash flow (as reported), except that the calculation for the 2021-2023 three-year PRSUs utilized budgeted foreign exchange rates for the relevant year and further adjusts for the following, as applicable: transaction costs and taxes related to the acquisitions of Oyster Point and Famy Life Sciences as well as any incremental transaction costs and taxes related to other select assets sales or reshaping initiatives and other impact of divestitures, acquired IPR&D costs, proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment, material unplanned litigation gains or losses equal to or greater than $25 million in the aggregate, all impacts of the Biocon Biologics Transaction following its consummation including results after closing and transaction-related costs, and sales of intellectual property up to $750 million annually in the aggregate. Free cash flow for the 2021-2023 three-year PRSUs is the sum of such free cash flow measure for each of the years ended December 31, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Viatris’ free cash flow as reported for each of the three years ended December 31, 2021, 2022, and 2023 is reconciled to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure in Appendix A.
**Gross leverage ratio for the 2021-2023 three-year PRSUs is derived from Viatris’ audited financial statements in the manner described in Appendix A.
***Relative TSR is calculated by comparing the difference between Viatris’ 30-day trailing average closing ordinary share price at the day before the beginning of the performance period and day before the end of the performance period plus any dividends paid during the performance period against the same metric for each company in the S&P 500 Pharmaceutical Index.

The following table shows the 2023 PRSU share award payout for each NEO reflecting Company performance at 105% of target.

NEO(1)Actual Award (# of Shares)
Scott A. SmithN/A
Rajiv Malik357,353
Sanjeev Narula138,971
Anthony Mauro158,824
Brian Roman69,486
(1)Mr. Goettler did not vest in any portion of the 2021 PRSU grant based on his termination of employment. Mr. Coury vested in his 2021 PRSUs at target performance levels at the time of his separation from employment based on the pre-existing contractual terms of his Executive Employment Agreement relating to a separation from employment for “good reason”.

Governance and Other Considerations Impacting Viatris Compensation Decisions

The Compensation Committee and Board proactively consider external governance-related developments and trends relating to executive compensation. In setting or approving executive compensation, the Compensation Committee and Board may consider, in addition to any corporate goals and objectives applicable to an individual executive, some or all of the following: recognition of individual performance and contributions; pay-for-performance; alignment with long-term shareholder interests; advancement of Company strategic goals; maintenance of an appropriate level of fixed and at-risk compensation; remaining competitive with companies within the Company’s peer group; competition for executive talent; internal pay equity; leadership and mentoring skills and contributions; talent management; contributions to establishment or execution of corporate strategy; retention; compliance with applicable law and the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Company policy; and/or any other factors determined by the Board or the Compensation Committee to be in the interests of the Company.

The Compensation Committee and Board believe that each company must independently assess which market practices and trends are appropriate for the company at any particular time in the company’s history and remain fully committed to maintaining a strong compensation governance philosophy that is aligned with shareholder interests and best practices. See also page 31.

Commitment to Responsible, Shareholder-Aligned Compensation Governance Practices

The following table summarizes certain specific compensation-related governance practices adopted by the Compensation Committee and Board with respect to 2023 compensation. We note that implementation of many of these practices was responsive to comments from shareholders or otherwise endorsed by shareholders during our robust shareholder engagement program or prior say-on-pay votes.

What We Do
✓ Maintain a significant portion of compensation aligned with shareholder interests and tied to share price or financial and operational business performance
✓ Employ metrics for annual and long-term incentives that support both short- and long-term strategies and align with shareholder interests, including a non-financial metric in the annual program tied to important product development initiatives
✓ Base long-term incentives heavily on performance-based metrics and short-term incentives entirely on performance-based metrics
✓ Set rigorous and measurable performance goals and periodically review and discuss our executives’ performance
✓ Use double-trigger vesting for annual long-term incentive awards upon a change in control
✓ Retain independent compensation consultants that report directly to the Compensation Committee
✓ Maintain strong share ownership guidelines
✓ Maintain a robust clawback policy
✓ Engage with shareholders on compensation and governance matters
✓ Consider peer groups and market data in determining compensation
✓ Annual Say-on-Pay Vote
What We Don’t Do
X New fixed-term NEO employment agreements
X Excise tax gross-ups
X Modified single-trigger severance arrangements
X Supplemental retirement agreements
X Exercise positive discretion in determining annual incentive compensation or LTI payouts
X Re-pricing of stock options without shareholder approval
X Hedging or pledging of shares
X New cash-based retention awards for NEOs without performance vesting conditions except in extraordinary situations or in connection with new hires

Limited Perquisites

We provide certain limited perquisites to our NEOs, including the following:

•Each NEO receives a car allowance or the use of a leased vehicle and payment of certain ancillary expenses. The NEOs are responsible for paying any taxes incurred relating to this perquisite.
•Our NEOs take an extraordinarily active approach to overseeing and managing Viatris’ global operations, which necessitates and will continue to necessitate a significant amount of U.S. domestic and international travel time due to our diverse business centers, manufacturing and other facilities, and many client and vendor locations around the world. Viatris provides management with access to corporate aircraft to assist in the management of Viatris’ global platform by providing a more efficient and secure traveling environment, including where sensitive business issues may be discussed or reviewed, as well as maximum flexibility to our executives in the conduct of business. For reasons of business efficiency and continued security-related concerns (including personal security, especially given the global nature of Viatris’ business, as well as privacy of business information and communications),
we also may from time to time require certain executives to use corporate aircraft for business and personal purposes.
•Because of continued security-related concerns, we may from time-to-time provide certain NEOs with personal security.

401(k) Restoration Plan

The 401(k) Restoration Plan (the “Restoration Plan”) permits employees (including NEOs) who earn compensation in excess of the limits imposed by Section 401(a)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) to (i) defer a portion of base salary and bonus compensation, (ii) be (for employees other than the NEOs with a Retirement Benefit Agreement) credited with a Company matching contribution in respect of deferrals under the Restoration Plan, and (iii) be credited with Company non-elective contributions (to the extent made by Viatris), in each case, to the extent that participants otherwise would be able to defer or be credited with such amounts, as applicable, under Viatris’ 401(k) plan if not for the limits on contributions and deferrals imposed by the Code. Company matching contributions immediately vest and Company non-elective contributions are subject to an initial three-year vesting period. Upon a change in control (as defined in the Restoration Plan), a participant will become 100% vested in any unvested portion of his or her non-elective contributions. Distributions of such participant’s vested account balance will be made in a lump sum within 60 days following a participant’s separation from service (or such later date as may be required by Section 409A of the Code).

2023 Share Ownership Requirements

Viatris maintains robust share ownership requirements for our NEOs. The requirement is expressed as a multiple of base salary and shown in the table below.

PositionOwnership Requirement
Executive Chairman6x
Chief Executive Officer6x
President4x
Other NEOs3x

In addition to the NEOs, the Viatris share ownership policy covers the most senior employees at Viatris to promote an ownership culture and further align the interests of those leaders with those of shareholders. Each covered employee has five years from the date they became subject to the policy to achieve the minimum ownership requirement. Common stock actually owned by the covered employee (including shares of common stock held by the covered employee in the Restoration Plan), as well as restricted shares and unvested RSUs and PRSUs (including corresponding dividend equivalent units (“DEUs”)) count toward compliance with these requirements. The Company believes that this approach is appropriate given the robust requirements set and the fact that the realized value of vested awards has been less than grant date values in the past. All NEOs meet these share ownership requirements or are expected to meet them by the applicable date.

Clawback Policy

The Board has approved a clawback policy relating to incentive compensation programs. The policy provides that Viatris may take action to recoup annual incentive compensation and equity-based incentive compensation gains resulting from specified misconduct.

The policy also provides that Viatris may take action to recoup some or all bonus and equity incentive compensation in the event of executive misconduct involving material violations of law or Viatris policy as well as failure to manage or monitor another individual who committed such misconduct, and that the Board or a designated Board committee will disclose the circumstances of any recoupment relating to such misconduct if required by law or regulation or if it determines that disclosure is in the best interests of Viatris and its shareholders.

In addition, Viatris has a number of other policies in effect that govern our executive team’s behavior and that set out clear ethical expectations. Those policies, including our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, empower Viatris to take a full range of disciplinary responses for any violations, and the Board and the Compensation Committee are not otherwise constrained from seeking to clawback from or deny compensation to any member of the executive team in response to any breach of duties or ethics. The Board considers additional updates to the clawback policy from time to time.

In the fourth quarter of 2023, we also timely adopted a clawback policy as required by the final Dodd-Frank rules and exchange listing standards. Our policy requires recoupment of excess compensation paid to our executive officers if amounts are based on material noncompliance with any financial reporting requirement that causes an accounting restatement, without regard to any fault or misconduct.

Anti-Hedging and Anti-Pledging Policy

Viatris has a securities trading policy that prohibits Directors and “officers” (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) (“Section 16 Officers”) and their respective designees from trading in hedging instruments or otherwise engaging in any transaction that limits or eliminates, or is designed to limit or eliminate, economic risks associated with the ownership of our securities. Hedging instruments are defined as any prepaid variable forward contracts, equity swaps, collars, exchange funds, insurance contracts, short sales, options, puts, calls or other instruments that hedge or offset, or are designed to hedge or offset, movements in the market value of our securities. For purposes of this policy, our securities include shares and options to purchase shares, and any other type of securities that we may issue, including but not limited to, preferred shares, notes, debentures, and warrants issued by Viatris or any parent, subsidiary, or subsidiary of any parent of Viatris, as well as any derivative financial instruments pertaining to such securities, whether or not issued by the Company, such as options and forward contracts.

The policy also prohibits Directors and Section 16 Officers and their respective designees from entering into any transaction that involves the holding of our securities in a margin account (other than the “cashless exercise” of stock options) or the pledging of our securities as collateral for loans. The Compensation Committee may approve exceptions to the prohibition on the use of margin accounts or pledging or securities if, among other factors, the Director or Section 16 Officer demonstrates, in advance, that he or she has the continuing financial capacity to repay any underlying loan or potential margin call without resorting to our securities held in such margin account or our pledged securities and is not in possession of any material information about the Company that has not been made widely available to the investing public.

Consideration of Risk in Company Compensation Policies

The Compensation Committee has considered risk management in determining compensation policies and believes that our programs are designed appropriately to encourage outstanding, consistent, sustainable business performance over extended periods of time. Management and the Compensation Committee have considered and discussed the risks inherent in our business and the design of our compensation plans, policies and programs that are intended to drive the achievement of our long-term business objectives while avoiding excessive short-term risk-taking. In addition, we utilize a mix of objective performance measures, so

that undue emphasis is not placed on one particular measure, and we employ different types of compensation to provide value over the short-, medium- and long-term. These performance measures are reevaluated annually in light of the evolving risk environment facing our business. When making compensation decisions, we also consider qualitative factors to avoid the consequences that an overly formulaic approach may have on excessive risk-taking by management. At least annually, the Compensation Committee also receives and discusses a report from Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC (“Meridian”), its independent compensation consultant, on risk management in connection with the Company’s compensation program.

The Compensation Committee believes that our compensation policies and practices do not encourage excessive risk and are not reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.

Role of the Compensation Committee

The Compensation Committee is comprised solely of independent Directors and oversees the design and implementation of our executive compensation programs. The Compensation Committee reviews and evaluates the performance of our NEOs and determines their compensation and objectives, or, in the case of our former Executive Chairman and our CEO, recommends compensation and objectives to the independent, non-executive members of the Board. The Compensation Committee monitors compensation trends and developments periodically and undertakes a comprehensive assessment of our compensation programs at least annually. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Compensation Committee utilizes the support of independent compensation consulting firms, independent outside counsel, and an internal executive compensation team.

The Compensation Committee has retained Meridian to provide advice and information regarding the design and implementation of Viatris’ executive compensation programs. Meridian also provided information to the Compensation Committee regarding regulatory and other technical developments that may be relevant to our executive compensation programs. In addition, Meridian provided the Compensation Committee with competitive market information, analyses and trends on executive base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, benefits and perquisites.

The Compensation Committee also receives advice from outside counsel including, but not limited to, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.

The Compensation Committee performs an annual review of the independence of its outside advisors, consistent with NASDAQ requirements and the Compensation Committee charter.

Tax Deduction Cap on Executive Compensation

Section 162(m) of the Code restricts the deductibility for U.S. federal income tax purposes of the compensation paid to the CEO, CFO, each of the other NEOs who was an executive officer at the end of the applicable fiscal year, and certain other executives to the extent that such compensation for such executive exceeds $1 million. As a result, except to the extent provided in limited transition relief, compensation over $1 million paid to any NEO is no longer deductible under Section 162(m) of the Code. The Board and the Compensation Committee reserve the right to provide compensation to our executives that is not deductible, including, but not limited to, when necessary to comply with contractual commitments, or to maintain the flexibility needed to attract talent, promote retention, or recognize and reward desired performance.

Compensation Committee Report

We have reviewed and discussed the CD&A with management. Based on such review and discussions, we recommended to the Board that the CD&A be included in this Amendment.

Respectfully submitted,

Harry Korman, Chair

JoEllen Lyons Dillon

James Kilts

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

None of the members of the Compensation Committee during 2023 was an officer or employee of Viatris, was formerly an officer of Viatris, or had any relationship requiring disclosure by Viatris under Item 404 of Regulation S-K. During 2023, no executive officer of Viatris served on the compensation committee or board of another entity, one of whose executive officers served on the Compensation Committee or the Board of Viatris.

Executive Compensation Tables

2023 Summary Compensation Table

The following summary compensation table sets forth the cash and non-cash compensation paid or granted to or earned by the NEOs for 2023, 2022, and 2021.

Name and Principal PositionFiscal YearSalary ($)(1)Bonus ($)(2)Stock Awards ($)(3)Option Awards ($)Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($)(4)Change in Pension Value and Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($)All Other Compensation ($)(5)Total ($)
Scott A. Smith Chief Executive Officer20231,023,077—11,200,008—2,884,494—822,83015,930,409
Sanjeev Narula Chief Financial Officer2023923,558—3,700,013—1,686,368—470,3036,780,242
2022840,385—3,400,006—1,586,355—281,6606,108,406
2021800,000—2,800,011—1,524,560—526,1145,650,685
Rajiv Malik President20231,298,077—7,800,015—2,962,538—423,04512,483,675
20221,200,00010,950,0007,200,007—2,799,450—405,43422,554,891
20211,200,000—7,200,017—2,858,550—363,68311,622,250
Anthony Mauro President, Developed Markets2023858,846—3,440,016—1,803,046—333,4966,435,404
2022800,0006,553,8003,200,005—1,716,996—317,96812,588,769
2021800,000—3,200,017—1,753,244—296,6546,049,915
Brian Roman Global General Counsel2023790,385—1,600,015—1,458,480—263,2534,112,133
Michael Goettler Former Chief Executive Officer2023350,000———886,326—8,607,3849,843,710
20221,300,000—9,100,001—3,639,285—731,98414,771,270
20211,300,000—9,100,015—3,716,115—663,44014,779,570
Robert J. Coury Former Executive Chairman20231,909,615—11,700,012—5,098,811—22,793,30841,501,746
20221,800,000—10,800,015—5,039,010—859,62018,498,645
20211,800,000—10,800,010—5,145,390—806,67818,552,078
(1)Represents the base salary actually paid to the NEO in 2023, 2022, and 2021. For Mr. Smith, the amount reflects salary received commencing with his April 1, 2023 hire date. For Messrs. Goettler and Coury, the amount reflects salary received up until their last day of employment, which was April 1, 2023 and December 15, 2023, respectively.
(2)In connection with the Combination in 2020, Messrs. Malik and Mauro were each granted a retention bonus (equal to $10,950,000 and $6,553,800, respectively), which became payable in 2022 upon the two-year anniversary of the Combination, subject to Messrs. Malik’s and Mauro’s continued employment through such date. Consistent with our engagement with shareholders, the Compensation Committee has determined that it does not intend to issue new cash-based retention awards for NEOs except in extraordinary situations or in connection with new hires.
(3)Represents the grant date fair value of the long-term incentive awards granted to the NEO in 2023, 2022 and 2021, as applicable. The grant date fair value of PRSUs for 2023 is based on the target value and is as follows: Messrs. Smith ($7,280,002), Narula ($2,405,004), Malik ($5,070,004), Mauro ($2,236,006), Roman ($1,040,009), and Coury ($7,605,007). If the maximum achievement of performance goals had been assumed, the grant date fair value of the PRSUs for 2023 would have been as follows: Messrs. Smith ($14,196,013), Narula ($4,689,759), Malik ($9,886,512), Mauro ($4,360,222), Roman ($2,028,020), and Coury ($14,829,768). For information regarding assumptions used in determining the expense of such awards, please refer to Note 14 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Original Filing.
(4)Represents amounts paid under the Company’s annual short-term incentive plan. For a discussion of this plan, see “2023 Annual Incentive Compensation Program” on page 33.
(5)Amounts shown in this column are detailed in the following chart. All separation benefits paid to Messrs. Goettler and Coury were required pursuant to the existing terms of their contractual agreements, which were previously disclosed and subject to prior Say-on-Pay resolutions.
NameFiscal YearUse of Company Provided Automobile ($)(a)Personal Use of Company Aircraft ($)(b)Expatriate Benefits ($)(c)401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan Matching and Profit Sharing Contribution ($)(d)Restoration Plan Contribution ($)(e)Transition Related Benefits ($)(f)Other ($)(g)Total ($)
Scott A. Smith202314,458163,853—37,177188,587—418,755822,830
Sanjeev Narula202319,200—175,94229,638243,768—1,755470,303
202219,262—4,75627,504228,450—1,688281,660
202119,200—336,44026,454139,419—4,601526,114
Rajiv Malik202332,89447,551—36,131263,727—42,742423,045
202230,99871,273—37,519262,749—2,895405,434
20216,84762,14126,03632,700228,787—7,172363,683
Anthony Mauro202319,200——37,369250,346—26,581333,496
202219,200——39,666244,857—14,245317,968
202119,2009,150—31,570230,711—6,023296,654
Brian Roman202316,800——36,515206,747—3,191263,253
Michael Goettler20234,89441,6483,38933,100273,9008,250,0004538,607,384
202221,16268,08195,55431,350514,149—1,688731,984
202119,45158,797227,48130,300325,762—1,649663,440
Robert J. Coury202321,3675,621—36,623550,31022,147,89431,49322,793,308
202222,6805,926—32,427726,188—72,399859,620
202124,56329,184—31,377680,312—41,242806,678
(a)In the case of Messrs. Smith, Narula, Mauro, Roman, Goettler, and Coury, these costs represent a vehicle allowance and ancillary expenses associated with such vehicle. In the case of Mr. Malik, this number represents the cost of a vehicle (based on lease value), insurance and ancillary expenses associated with such vehicle.
(b)Amounts disclosed represent the actual aggregate incremental costs associated with the personal use of corporate aircraft. Incremental costs include annual average hourly fuel and maintenance costs, landing and parking fees, customs and handling charges, passenger catering and ground transportation, crew travel expenses, away from home hanger fees, and other trip-related variable costs. Because the aircrafts are used primarily for business travel, incremental costs exclude fixed costs that do not change based on usage, such as pilots’ salaries, aircraft purchase or lease costs, home-base hangar costs, and certain maintenance fees. Aggregate incremental cost as so determined with respect to personal deadhead flights is allocable to the NEO. In certain instances where there are both business and personal passengers, the incremental costs per hour are pro-rated.
(c)For 2023, amount disclosed for Mr. Narula represents the tax equalization, gross up and tax preparation of $175,942 and for Mr. Goettler represents tax preparation and gross up of $3,389. For 2022, amounts disclosed for Messrs. Narula and Goettler include the value of certain one-time, non-recurring expatriate, repatriation and relocation benefits of $4,756 and $95,554, respectively. For 2021, amounts disclosed include for Messrs. Narula and Goettler the value of certain one-time, non-recurring expatriate, repatriation and relocation benefits of $336,440 and $227,481, respectively. For 2021, the amount disclosed for Mr. Malik represents one-time, non-recurring immigration expenses of $26,036.
(d)For 2023, amounts for each NEO include a matching contribution for Messrs. Smith ($14,077), Narula ($6,538), Malik ($13,031), Mauro ($14,269), Roman ($13,415), Goettler ($10,000), and Coury ($13,523) and a profit sharing contribution received in March 2024 in respect of fiscal year 2023 to each of Messrs. Smith, Narula, Malik, Mauro, Roman, Goettler and Coury ($23,100). For 2022, amounts for each NEO include a matching contribution for Messrs. Narula ($6,154), Malik ($16,169), Mauro ($18,316), Goettler ($10,000), and Coury ($11,077) and a profit sharing contribution received in March 2023 in respect of fiscal year 2022 to each of Messrs. Narula, Malik, Mauro, Goettler, and Coury ($21,350). For 2021, amounts for each NEO include a matching contribution for Messrs. Narula ($6,154), Malik ($12,400), Mauro ($11,270), Goettler ($10,000), and Coury ($11,077) and a profit sharing contribution received in March 2022 in respect of fiscal year 2021 to each of Messrs. Narula, Malik, Mauro, Goettler, and Coury ($20,300).
(e)For 2023, amounts disclosed include a matching contribution under the Restoration Plan for Messrs. Smith ($140,072), Narula ($91,174), Mauro ($93,137), Roman ($76,539), Goettler ($9,000), and Coury ($71,874), and a profit sharing contribution under the Restoration Plan received in March 2024 in respect of fiscal year 2023 for Messrs. Smith ($48,515), Narula ($152,594), Malik ($263,727), Mauro ($157,209), Roman ($130,208), Goettler ($264,900), and Coury ($478,463). For 2022, amounts disclosed include a matching contribution under the Restoration Plan for Messrs. Narula ($82,254), Mauro ($87,480), Goettler ($184,371), and Coury ($261,360), and a profit sharing contribution under the Restoration Plan received in March 2023 in respect of fiscal year 2022 for Messrs. Narula ($144,196), Malik ($262,749), Mauro ($157,377), Goettler ($329,778), and Coury ($464,827). For 2021, amounts disclosed include a matching contribution under the Restoration Plan for Messrs. Narula ($80,782), Mauro ($89,930), Goettler ($188,445), and Coury ($266,221), and a profit sharing contribution under the Restoration Plan received in March 2022 in respect of fiscal year 2021 for Messrs. Narula ($58,637), Malik ($228,787), Mauro ($140,781), Goettler ($137,315), and Coury ($414,091).
(f)For Mr. Goettler, the amount reflects a severance amount of $8,125,000 and payment in lieu of accrued vacation ($125,000) in connection with his separation as an executive of the Company. For Mr. Coury, the amount reflects a severance amount of $21,286,170 and payment in lieu of accrued vacation ($216,563) in connection with his separation from employment. For Mr. Coury, also reflects a pro rata number of days from December 15, 2023 for the advisory fee. All separation benefits paid to Messrs. Goettler and Coury were required pursuant to the existing terms of their contractual agreements, which were previously disclosed and subject to prior Say-on-Pay resolutions.
(g)For 2023, amounts disclosed represent non-employee board compensation fees for Mr. Smith in 2023 earned prior to becoming CEO on April 1, 2023 ($37,500); non-recurring relocation allowances for Mr. Smith ($379,952); legal fee reimbursement for Messrs. Malik ($35,392) and Mauro ($17,696); events for Messrs. Malik ($4,335), Mauro ($7,130), and Roman ($1,435); health insurance for Messrs. Malik ($1,260) and Coury ($22,134); certain personal security services for Mr. Coury ($7,651); and premiums for international travel assistance and long-term disability for each of the NEOs. For 2022, amounts disclosed represent health insurance for Messrs. Malik ($1,207) and Coury ($30,699); certain personal security services for Mr. Coury ($38,447); international travel assistance premiums for each of the NEOs; events for Mr. Mauro; tax preparation services related to U.K. tax returns for Messrs. Mauro and Coury; and long-term disability premiums for Messrs. Narula, Malik, Mauro, Goettler, and Coury. For 2021, amounts disclosed represent health insurance for Messrs. Malik and Coury ($11,601); certain personal security services for Mr. Coury ($29,233); international travel assistance premiums for each of the NEOs; events for Messrs. Narula, Malik, and Mauro; tax preparation services related to U.K. tax returns for Messrs. Malik and Mauro; and long-term disability premiums for Messrs. Narula, Malik, Mauro, and Goettler.

Grants of Plan-Based Awards for 2023

The following table summarizes grants of plan-based awards made to each NEO during 2023.

Estimated Future Payments Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(1)Estimated Future Payments Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2)
NameGrant DateApproval DateThreshold ($)Target ($)Maximum ($)Threshold (#)Target (#)Maximum (#)All Other Stock Awards: Number of Shares of Stock or Units (#)(3)All Other Option Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Options (#)Exercise or Base Price of Option Awards ($/Sh)Grant Date Fair Value of Stock and Option Awards ($)(4)
Scott A. Smith791,0961,582,1923,164,384———————
4/1/20232/24/2023———264,865756,7571,475,677———7,280,002
4/1/20232/24/2023——————407,485——3,920,006
Sanjeev Narula462,500925,0001,850,000———————
3/3/20233/3/2023———75,630216,083421,362———2,405,004
3/3/20233/3/2023——————116,353——1,295,009
Rajiv Malik812,5001,625,0003,250,000———————
3/3/20233/3/2023———159,435455,526888,276———5,070,004
3/3/20233/3/2023——————245,284——2,730,011
Anthony Mauro494,500989,0001,978,000———————
3/3/20233/3/2023———70,315200,899391,754———2,236,006
3/3/20233/3/2023——————108,177——1,204,010
Brian Roman400,000800,0001,600,000———————
3/3/20233/3/2023———32,70593,442182,212———1,040,009
3/3/20233/3/2023——————50,315——560,006
Michael Goettler243,082486,164972,329———————
3/3/20233/3/2023——————————
3/3/20233/3/2023——————————
Robert J. Coury1,398,3902,796,7815,593,562———————
3/3/20233/3/2023———239,152683,2891,332,414———7,605,007
3/3/20233/3/2023——————367,925——4,095,005
(1)The performance goals under the annual incentive compensation program applicable to the NEOs during 2023 are described above in the CD&A. For a discussion of these awards, see “2023 Annual Incentive Compensation Program” on pages 33 to 34 of this Form 10-K/A. The amounts for Messrs. Smith, Goettler, and Coury have been adjusted to reflect their partial year of service during 2023.
(2)Consists of PRSUs awarded under the Viatris 2020 Stock Plan. The vesting terms applicable to these awards are described above in the CD&A and below following the Outstanding Equity Awards at the End of 2023 table.
(3)Consists of RSUs awarded under the Viatris 2020 Stock Plan. The vesting terms applicable to these awards are described above in the CD&A and below following the Outstanding Equity Awards at the End of 2023 table.
(4)Represents the grant date fair value of the specific award granted to the NEO. For information regarding assumptions used in determining such value, please refer to Note 14 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Original Filing.

Outstanding Equity Awards at the End of 2023

The following table sets forth information concerning all of the outstanding LTI awards held by each NEO as of December 31, 2023.

Option AwardsStock Awards
NameNumber of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable(1)Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) UnexercisableOption Exercise Price ($)Option Expiration DateNumber of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#)Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($)(2)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested (#)Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested ($)(2)
Scott A. Smith————422,177(3)4,572,177784,041(6)8,491,164
Sanjeev Narula————29,581(4)320,362132,353(7)1,433,383
————84,542(5)915,590235,508(9)2,550,552
————122,082(3)1,322,148226,723(10)2,455,410
Rajiv Malik34,389—55.843/5/2024————
41,637—50.6611/17/2025————
50,168—46.272/17/2026————
65,574—45.183/3/2027————
71,600—40.973/2/2028————
60,053—27.453/1/2029————
84,871—17.483/2/2030————
————76,063(4)823,762340,336(7)3,685,839
————179,028(5)1,938,873498,721(8)5,401,148
————257,362(3)2,787,230477,956(6)5,176,263
Anthony Mauro12,009—55.843/5/2024————
16,265—50.6611/17/2025————
27,314—46.272/17/2026————
29,275—45.183/3/2027————
29,833—40.973/2/2028————
27,851—27.453/1/2029————
39,361—17.483/2/2030————
————33,806(4)366,119151,261(7)1,638,157
————79,569(5)861,732221,654(9)2,400,513
————113,504(3)1,229,248210,791(10)2,282,867
Brian Roman3,821—55.843/5/2024————
4,111—55.613/4/2025————
4,739—46.272/17/2026————
5,694—45.183/3/2027————
7,876—40.973/2/2028————
6,267—27.453/1/2029————
8,119—17.483/2/2030————
————14,791(4)160,18766,177(7)716,697
————37,299(5)403,948103,901(8)1,125,248
————52,793(3)571,74898,043(6)1,061,806
Michael Goettler————————
Robert J. Coury58,952—55.843/5/2024————
63,235—50.6611/17/2025————
82,776—46.272/17/2026————
(1)Subject to applicable employment agreement provisions, following termination of employment, vested stock options will generally remain exercisable for 30 days following termination, except that (i) in the case of termination because of disability, 100% of options will remain exercisable for two years following termination; (ii) in the case of a termination due to a reduction in force, vested options will remain exercisable for one year following termination; (iii) in the case of death, including within two years following termination because of disability, or, in the case of options granted prior to January 1, 2017, retirement, 100% of options vested will remain exercisable for the remainder of the original term; and (iv) in the case of an involuntary termination without cause or a voluntary resignation for good reason that occurs within two years following a change in control, 100% of options remain exercisable for the remainder of the original term.
(2)The market value of RSUs and PRSUs was calculated using the closing price of the Company’s shares as of December 31, 2023, $10.83.
(3)Of the 422,177 RSUs held by Mr. Smith, 140,727 vested on March 3, 2024 and 140,725 will vest each on March 3, 2025 and March 3, 2026; of the 122,082 RSUs held by Mr. Narula, 40,695 vested on March 3, 2024 and the remaining unvested RSUs were forfeited in connection with Mr. Narula’s separation from Viatris on March 5, 2024; of the 257,362 RSUs held by Mr. Malik, 85,788 vested on March 3, 2024 and 85,787 will vest each on March 3, 2025 and March 3, 2026; of the 113,504 RSUs held by Mr. Mauro, 37,835 vested on March 3, 2024 and the remaining unvested RSUs were forfeited in connection with Mr. Mauro’s separation from Viatris on April 1, 2024; of the 52,793 RSUs held by Mr. Roman, 17,598 vested on March 3, 2024 and 17,597 will vest on March 3, 2025 and 17,598 will vest on March 3, 2026. Amounts include all accrued and unvested whole share DEUs that vest only to the extent and at the same time the underlying award on which they are issued vest.
(4)The RSUs fully vested on March 2, 2024.
(5)Of the 84,542 RSUs held by Mr. Narula, 42,271 vested on March 4, 2024 and the remaining unvested RSUs were forfeited in connection with Mr. Narula’s separation from Viatris on March 5, 2024; of the 179,028 RSUs held by Mr. Malik, 89,514 vested on March 4, 2024 and 89,514 will vest on March 4, 2025; of the 79,569 RSUs held by Mr. Mauro, 39,784 vested on March 4, 2024 and the remaining unvested RSUs were forfeited in connection with Mr. Mauro’s separation from Viatris on April 1, 2024; of the 37,299 RSUs held by Mr. Roman, 18,650 vested on March 4, 2024 and 18,649 will vest on March 4, 2025. Amounts include all accrued and unvested whole share DEUs that vest only to the extent and at the same time the underlying award on which they are issued vest.
(6)The PRSUs will vest on March 3, 2026, subject to attainment of performance goals. Amounts include all accrued and unvested whole share DEUs that vest only to the extent and at the same time the underlying award on which they are issued vest.
(7)The PRSUs fully vested on March 2, 2024, subject to attainment of performance goals. Amounts include all accrued and unvested whole share DEUs that vest only to the extent and at the same time the underlying award on which they are issued vest.
(8)The PRSUs will vest on March 4, 2025, subject to attainment of performance goals. Amounts include all accrued and unvested whole share DEUs that vest only to the extent and at the same time the underlying award on which they are issued vest.
(9)Of the 235,508 PRSUs held by Mr. Narula, only 170,830 will continue to vest on March 4, 2025 in connection with his separation from Viatris on March 5, 2024 and the remaining portion were forfeited. Of the 221,654 PRSUs held by Mr. Mauro, all unvested PRSU were forfeited in connection with his separation from Viatris on April 1, 2024.
(10)Of the 226,723 PRSUs held by Mr. Narula, only 88,171 will continue to vest on March 3, 2026 in connection with his separation from Viatris on March 5, 2024 and the remaining portion were forfeited. Of the 210,791 PRSUs held by Mr. Mauro, only 87,830 will continue to vest on March 3, 2026 in connection with his separation from Viatris on April 1, 2024 and the remaining portion were forfeited.

Option Exercises and Stock Vested for 2023

The option awards and stock awards reflected in the table below were exercised or became vested for the NEOs during 2023.

Option AwardsStock Awards
NameNumber of Shares Acquired on Exercise (#)Value Realized on Exercise ($)Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting (#)Value Realized on Vesting ($)
Scott A. Smith————
Sanjeev Narula——91,2751,017,486
Rajiv Malik——407,8084,538,903
Anthony Mauro——186,0802,071,070
Brian Roman——55,783620,865
Michael Goettler——328,1783,661,632
Robert J. Coury——4,580,904(1)47,249,454
(1)All shares reflected as vesting in this table were paid pursuant to their pre-existing contractual terms, including those paid to Mr. Coury in connection with his separation from employment for “good reason”.

Pension Benefits for 2023

The following table summarizes Mr. Malik’s benefits as of December 31, 2023 under The Executive Plan for Rajiv Malik (“The Executive Plan”) and Mr. Malik’s Retirement Benefit Agreement (the “Malik RBA”). The Malik RBA was frozen in November 2020. Mr. Malik will not accrue any additional benefits pursuant to the agreement. The Executive Plan is a deferred compensation plan to which the Company no longer contributes, though the value of the benefit may change depending on the performance of investments. The Company does not sponsor any other defined benefit pension programs covering the NEOs.

NamePlan Name(1)Number of Years of Credited Service (#)Present Value of Accumulated Benefit ($)(2)Payments During Last Fiscal Year ($)
Scott A. SmithN/AN/A——
Sanjeev NarulaN/AN/A——
Rajiv MalikThe Executive Plan(3)N/A497,703—
Rajiv MalikRetirement Benefit Agreement(4)175,342,449—
Anthony MauroN/AN/A——
Brian RomanN/AN/A——
Michael GoettlerN/AN/A——
Robert J. CouryN/AN/A——
(1)Messrs. Smith, Narula, Mauro, Roman, Goettler, and Coury are not party to a defined benefit pension arrangement.
(2)See pages 39 and 43 of this Form 10-K/A for further information on the value of the accumulated pension benefit.
(3)This is a deferred compensation plan established for the benefit of Mr. Malik. The Company is no longer contributing to this plan.
(4)The Malik RBA has been frozen. Mr. Malik no longer accrues any additional benefits under the agreement.

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation for 2023

The following table sets forth information relating to the Restoration Plan for 2023.

NameAggregate Balance at Last FYE ($)Executive Contributions in Last FY ($)Company Profit Sharing and Match Contributions in Last FY ($)Aggregate Earnings (Loss) in Last FY ($)Aggregate Withdrawals/ Distributions ($)Aggregate Balance at FYE ($)
Scott A. Smith—27,72327,723358—55,805
Sanjeev Narula253,020132,802231,39368,499—685,714
Rajiv Malik1,036,644—262,749231,307—1,530,699
Anthony Mauro3,077,44089,834247,211151,298—3,565,782
Brian Roman3,403,430113,174198,261646,637—4,361,501
Michael Goettler611,509151,371481,14956,063(1,300,093)—
Robert J. Coury1,424,614273,408738,235291,737—2,727,993

Estimated Payments in Connection with a Termination of Employment or Change in Control

The following discussion summarizes the potential payments and benefits that would have been payable to each of the NEOs upon a termination of employment on December 31, 2023 by Viatris without “cause”, by the NEO for “good reason” (each as defined in the applicable agreement), due to the NEO’s death or disability or as a result of a CIC Termination (as defined below). A “CIC Termination” occurs if an NEO’s employment is terminated other than for cause or if he terminates employment for good reason, in each case, within two years following the occurrence of a change in control. The amounts discussed below exclude (i) 401(k) retirement plan contributions and distributions that are generally available to all salaried employees, (ii) payments pursuant to vested Restoration Plan balances and vested rights under Retirement Benefit Agreements, (iii) payments pursuant to awards scheduled to vest on or before December 31, 2023 by their terms, (iv) any amounts that may be due at the time of an event in respect of accrued and unpaid salary, bonuses, or vacation, and (v) the value of each NEO’s annual bonus for the 2023 completed fiscal year as the year was complete as of December 31, 2023. These are estimates only and actual amounts payable upon such terminations may be different and will only be determined upon the actual occurrence of any such event.

Scott A. Smith

Mr. Smith is entitled to severance payments and benefits upon certain terminations of employment pursuant to an agreement with Viatris and his equity award agreements with Viatris.

Termination Without Cause Absent a Change in Control. If Mr. Smith’s employment was terminated on December 31, 2023 by Viatris without cause, he would have been entitled to a payment equal to one times the sum of his base salary and his target annual bonus in effect at the time of such termination, payable in equal installments, and eligibility for continued vesting of a prorated number of his PRSUs granted in 2023 based on actual Company performance. The estimated values of such payments and benefits, assuming a December 31, 2023 termination of employment, would have been $3,500,000, in respect of cash severance and $2,830,388, in respect of the vesting of his PRSUs granted in 2023 (assuming target performance).

Termination due to Death or Disability Absent a Change in Control. If Mr. Smith’s employment was terminated on December 31, 2023 due to death or disability, he would have been entitled to full vesting of his unvested equity awards (with any PRSUs vesting based on target performance). The estimated value of such equity vesting, assuming a December 31, 2023 termination, would have been $13,063,341. Mr. Smith is not entitled to cash severance payments in connection with a termination of employment due to death or disability.

Termination in Connection with a Change in Control. If Mr. Smith incurred a CIC Termination on December 31, 2023, he would have been entitled to a payment equal to two and a half (2.5) times the sum of his base salary and his target annual bonus in effect at the time of such termination, payable in equal installments, and full vesting of his unvested equity awards (with any PRSUs vesting based on target performance). The estimated values of such payments and benefits, assuming a December 31, 2023 termination of employment, would have been $8,750,000, in respect of cash severance and $13,063,341, in respect of the vesting of his equity awards.

Sanjeev Narula

Mr. Narula was entitled to severance payments and benefits upon certain terminations of employment pursuant an agreement with Viatris, the Mylan N.V. Severance Plan and Global Guidelines (which was assumed by Viatris) (“Severance Plan”), and his equity award agreements with Viatris.

Termination Without Cause Absent a Change in Control. If Mr. Narula’s employment was terminated on December 31, 2023 by Viatris without cause, he would have been entitled to twelve (12) months of base salary continuation, twelve (12) months of continued health and other benefits, and eligibility for continued vesting of a prorated number of his PRSUs granted in 2023 based on actual Company performance. The estimated values of such payments and benefits, assuming a December 31, 2023 termination of employment, would have been $989,894, in respect of cash severance and other benefits and $818,470, in respect of the vesting of his PRSUs granted in 2023 (assuming target performance).

Termination due to Death or Disability Absent a Change in Control. If Mr. Narula’s employment was terminated on December 31, 2023 due to death or disability, he would have been entitled to full vesting of his unvested equity awards (with any PRSUs vesting based on target performance). The estimated value of such equity vesting, assuming a December 31, 2023 termination, would have been $8,997,445. Mr. Narula is not entitled to cash severance payments in connection with a termination of employment due to death or disability.

Termination in Connection with a Change in Control. If Mr. Narula incurred a CIC Termination on December 31, 2023, he would have been entitled to a payment equal to two times the sum of his base salary and his target annual bonus in effect at the time of such termination, payable in equal installments, twenty-four (24) months of continued health and other benefits, and full vesting of his unvested equity awards (with any PRSUs vesting based on target performance). The estimated values of such payments and benefits, assuming a December 31, 2023 CIC Termination, would have been $3,789,788, in respect of cash severance and other benefits and $8,997,445, in respect of the vesting of his equity awards.

As described above in “Leadership Transitions – Other Executive Transitions” on page 29, on December 15, 2023, Mr. Narula entered into a separation agreement with Viatris pursuant to which he departed from the Company effective as of March 5, 2024. Mr. Narula’s separation agreement provided for a cash payment equal to $3,700,000 payable in the form of installments over a period of two (2) years, a prorated annual bonus for 2024 based on actual Company performance, eligibility for continued vesting of a prorated

number of his PRSUs granted in each of 2022 and 2023 based on actual Company performance, and up to thirty-six (36) months of continued health and other benefits (the cost of which is approximately $2,300 per month), subject to a release of claims and other customary conditions. Mr. Narula is also eligible for reimbursement and allowances with respect to reasonable relocation-related expenses.

Rajiv Malik

Mr. Malik was entitled to severance payments and benefits upon certain terminations of employment pursuant to an agreement with Viatris, the Severance Plan, and his equity award agreements with Viatris.

Termination Without Cause Absent a Change in Control. If Mr. Malik’s employment was terminated on December 31, 2023 by Viatris without cause, he would have been entitled to full vesting of his unvested equity awards with any PRSUs vesting based on target performance. The estimated value of such equity vesting, assuming a December 31, 2023 termination, would have been $19,813,115. Mr. Malik is also entitled to participate in the Company’s Supplemental Health Insurance Plan for certain retired executives following a termination of employment.

Termination due to Death or Disability Absent a Change in Control. If Mr. Malik’s employment was terminated on December 31, 2023 due to death or disability, he would have been entitled to full vesting of his unvested equity awards with any PRSUs vesting based on target performance. The estimated value of such equity vesting, assuming a December 31, 2023 termination, would have been $19,813,115. Mr. Malik is not entitled to cash severance payments in connection with a termination of employment due to death or disability.

Termination in Connection with a Change in Control. If Mr. Malik incurred a CIC Termination on December 31, 2023, he would have been entitled to a payment equal to two times the sum of his base salary and his target annual bonus in effect at the time of such termination, payable in equal installments, twenty-four (24) months of continued health and other benefits, and full vesting of his unvested equity awards with any PRSUs vesting based on target performance. The estimated values of such payments and benefits, assuming a December 31, 2023 CIC Termination, would have been $5,939,788, in respect of cash severance and other benefits and $19,813,115, in respect of the vesting of his equity awards.

As described above in “Leadership Transitions – Other Executive Transitions” on page 28, on October 20, 2023, Mr. Malik entered into a retirement and operating consulting agreement with Viatris pursuant to which he retired from the Company effective as of April 1, 2024. Mr. Malik’s retirement and operating consulting agreement provided for a prorated annual bonus for 2024 based on actual Company performance, twenty-four (24) months of continued health and other benefits (the cost of which is approximately $2,100 per month) and that his currently outstanding equity awards will continue vesting during his service on the Board and as a consultant, subject to acceleration described above under “Termination Without Cause Absent a Change in Control” in the event that he is not nominated or re-elected to the Board, is involuntarily terminated as an operating consultant, or voluntarily resigns from the Board on or after the end of the term of office following the 2023 Annual General Meeting, subject to a release of claims and other customary conditions.

Anthony Mauro

Mr. Mauro is entitled to severance payments and benefits upon certain terminations of employment pursuant to an agreement with Viatris, the Severance Plan, and his equity award agreements with Viatris.

Termination Without Cause Absent a Change in Control. If Mr. Mauro’s employment was terminated on December 31, 2023 by Viatris without cause, he would have been entitled to a lump-sum cash payment equal of $3,698,000, twenty-four (24) months of continued health and other benefits, and eligibility for continued vesting of a prorated number of his PRSUs granted in 2023 based on actual Company performance. The estimated values of such payments and benefits, assuming a December 31, 2023 termination of employment, would have been $3,788,411, in respect of cash severance and other benefits and $760,956, in respect of the vesting of his PRSUs granted in 2023 (assuming target performance).

Termination due to Death or Disability Absent a Change in Control. If Mr. Mauro’s employment was terminated on December 31, 2023 due to death or disability, he would have been entitled to full vesting of his unvested equity awards (with any PRSUs vesting based on target performance). The estimated value of such equity vesting, assuming a December 31, 2023 termination, would have been $8,778,636. Mr. Mauro is not entitled to cash severance payments in connection with a termination of employment due to death or disability.

Termination in Connection with a Change in Control. If Mr. Mauro incurred a CIC Termination on December 31, 2023, he would have been entitled to a payment equal to two times the sum of his base salary and his target annual bonus in effect at the time of such termination, payable in equal installments, twenty-four (24) months of continued health and other benefits, and full vesting of his unvested equity awards (with any PRSUs vesting based on target performance). The estimated values of such payments and benefits, assuming a December 31, 2023 CIC Termination, would have been $3,788,411, in respect of cash severance and other benefits and $8,778,636, in respect of the vesting of his equity awards.

As described above in “Leadership Transitions – Other Executive Transitions” on page 28, on October 20, 2023, Mr. Mauro entered into a separation agreement with Viatris pursuant to which he departed from the Company effective as of April 1, 2024. Mr. Mauro’s separation agreement provided for the benefits described above under “Termination Without Cause Absent a Change in Control” in addition to a prorated annual bonus for 2024 based on actual Company performance, subject to a release of claims and other customary conditions.

Brian Roman

Mr. Roman is entitled to severance payments and benefits upon certain terminations of employment pursuant to the Severance Plan and his equity award agreements with Viatris.

Termination Without Cause Absent a Change in Control. If Mr. Roman’s employment was terminated on December 31, 2023 by Viatris without cause, he would have been entitled to twelve (12) months of base salary continuation, twelve (12) months of continued health and other benefits, and eligibility for continued vesting of a prorated number of his PRSUs granted in 2023 based on actual Company performance. The estimated values of such payments, assuming a December 31, 2023 termination of employment, would have been $865,206, in respect of cash severance and other benefits and $353,935, in respect of the vesting of his PRSUs granted in 2023 (assuming target performance).

Termination due to Death or Disability Absent a Change in Control. If Mr. Roman’s employment was terminated on December 31, 2023 due to death or disability, he would have been entitled to full vesting of his unvested equity awards (with any PRSUs vesting based on target performance). The estimated values of such equity vesting, assuming a December 31, 2023 termination, would have been $4,039,634. Mr. Roman is not entitled to cash severance payments in connection with a termination of employment due to death or disability.

Termination in Connection with a Change in Control. If Mr. Roman incurred a CIC Termination on December 31, 2023, he would have been entitled to a payment equal to two times the sum of his base salary and his target annual bonus in effect at the time of such termination, payable in equal installments, twenty-four (24) months of continued health and other benefits, and full vesting of his unvested equity awards with any PRSUs vesting based on target performance. The estimated values of such payments and benefits, assuming a December 31, 2023 CIC Termination, would have been $3,290,411, in respect of cash severance and other benefits and $4,039,634, in respect of the vesting of his equity awards.

Michael Goettler

As described above in “Leadership Transitions – Other Executive Transitions” on page 29, on February 24, 2023, Mr. Goettler entered into a separation agreement with Viatris pursuant to which he ceased to serve as CEO and on the Board, in each case, effective as of April 1, 2023. Mr. Goettler’s separation agreement provided for separation benefits payable in accordance with the terms of his previously disclosed letter agreement with Viatris, including a cash payment equal to $8,125,000 payable in the form of installments over a period of two and a half (2.5) years, a prorated annual bonus for 2023 in the amount of $886,326, and thirty-six (36) months of continued health and other benefits (the cost of which is approximately $1,150 per month). Mr. Goettler is also eligible for reimbursement of reasonable relocation-related expenses.

Robert J. Coury

As described above in “Leadership Transitions – Executive Chairman Transition” on page 28, in 2023, the Board approached Mr. Coury, and Mr. Coury agreed, to transition to a new role as Chairman Emeritus and Senior Strategic Advisor from the conclusion of the 2023 Annual Meeting through the end of 2025 (the same period that Mr. Coury previously committed to the Company under his Executive Employment Agreement when Viatris was created). In connection with this transition, Mr. Coury was treated as separating from employment for “good reason” for severance benefit purposes (as defined in, and pursuant to, his Executive Employment Agreement). Mr. Coury will receive a lump sum cash payment of $21,286,170 and has received, a prorated annual bonus for 2023 in the amount of $5,098,811, continued exercisability of all vested stock options through the full term of such stock option, full vesting of all other unvested equity-based awards, with any PRSUs vesting based on target performance, in the amount of $47,249,454, and thirty-six (36) months of continued health and other benefits (the cost of which is approximately $2,283 per month), after which Mr. Coury is entitled to participate in the Company’s Supplemental Health Insurance Plan for certain retired executives.

The Company will also honor the existing compensation rights set forth in Mr. Coury’s Executive Employment Agreement for 2024 and 2025 through an annual advisory fee of $15 million, paid in monthly installments. Amounts paid to Mr. Coury were required pursuant to his existing employment agreement upon a resignation for “good reason” and the consulting payments represent the Company honoring the economic entitlements of that agreement through its scheduled duration. The Board believes and anticipates that the value of the compensation is commensurate with the value and benefits to be received by the Company from Mr. Coury’s agreement. To the extent Mr. Coury’s agreement is terminated by Mr. Coury upon a resignation for good reason or by the Company without cause or due to Mr. Coury’s death or disability, any unpaid portion of the annual consulting fee for the remainder of the consulting period will become payable in full.

CEO Pay Ratio

Pursuant to Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K, we are providing the following information about the relationship of the annual total compensation of our global employee population and the annual total compensation of our CEO, Scott A. Smith, for 2023. The pay ratio included in this information is a reasonable estimate calculated in a manner consistent with Regulation S-K Item 402(u).

Further to this requirement, under Instruction 2 to Item 402(u), the median-paid employee may be identified once every three years if there is no impact to the pay ratio disclosure. As there were no changes in our employee population (other than the addition of 254 and 3 employees in connection with the completion of the acquisitions of Oyster Point and Famy Life Sciences, respectively, who have been excluded from the employee population for purposes of the pay ratio disclosure as permitted under Instruction 7 to Item 402(u)) or to the median-paid employee’s compensation arrangements in 2023 that would affect the pay ratio disclosure, the employee representing the median-paid employee is the same employee selected for the Company’s 2023 proxy statement. We collected the 2023 annual total compensation for the median employee using the same methodology we use for our NEOs as disclosed in the Summary Compensation Table on page 43.

Total annual compensation for the median employee was $36,903 and is calculated according to the disclosure requirements of Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act and includes base salary, annual incentive, equity awards, change in pension values and other compensation such as perquisites and medical benefits.

Given that Mr. Smith was appointed CEO, effective as of April 1, 2023, the total annual compensation solely for purposes of the pay ratio disclosure was $17,316,131, which consists of the “Total” column for the Summary Compensation Table, subject to the following adjustments: (i) annualizing “Salary”, “Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation” and recurring “All Other Compensation”; (ii) not annualizing “Stock Awards” or non-recurring “All Other Compensation”; and (iii) excluding compensation earned in respect of services prior to Mr. Smith’s appointment as CEO ($37,500). As a result, the ratio of median employee total annual compensation to CEO total annual compensation was 469 to 1.

Our median employee is located in India, which reflects the true global nature of our organization and the fact that we are a diversified company within our peer group whose employees participate in all aspects of bringing our products to market, from R&D to manufacturing. This diversification should be considered by readers who would compare our CEO Pay Ratio to those within our peer or industry group and reflects differences in pay demographics among those groups. Pay ratios may not be comparable because of different employee populations, geographic distribution of employees, and compensation practices and companies may utilize different methodologies, exclusions, estimates, and assumptions in calculating their own pay ratios.

Non-Employee Director Compensation for 2023

The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation earned by Viatris’ non-employee directors (each a “Non-Employee Director” and, together, the “Non-Employee Directors”) for 2023. Directors who are or were concurrently employees of Viatris (Messrs. Coury, Smith, Goettler and Malik) receive no compensation for their concurrent Board service. A discussion of the elements of Non-Employee Director compensation follows the table.

NameFees Earned or Paid in Cash ($)RSUs ($)(3)All Other Compensation ($)(4)Total ($)
W. Don Cornwell150,000200,00620,000370,006
JoEllen Lyons Dillon200,000200,006—400,006
Elisha Finney150,000200,00620,000370,006
Leo Groothuis(1)113,542200,001—313,543
Melina Higgins234,375200,00620,000454,381
James Kilts150,000200,00620,000370,006
Harry Korman175,000200,006—375,006
Richard Mark200,000200,00620,000420,006
Mark Parrish250,000200,006—450,006
Pauline van der Meer Mohr(1)(2)150,000200,006—350,006
(1)Fees earned by Mr. Groothuis and Ms. van der Meer Mohr were paid in Euros. Such amounts were converted into Euros using the monthly conversion rate in effect when each payment was made.
(2)Ms. van der Meer Mohr did not stand for re-election to the Board at the 2023 Annual Meeting.
(3)Represents the grant date fair value of the specific award granted to the Non-Employee Director. RSU awards granted in 2023 vested on March 3, 2024. For information regarding assumptions used in determining the amounts reflected in the table above, please refer to Note 13 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Original Filing. The number of unvested RSUs held by each of the Non-Employee Directors, as of December 31, 2023, were as follows: Mr. Cornwell, 18,855; Ms. Dillon, 18,855; Ms. Finney, 18,855; Mr. Groothuis, 22,484; Ms. Higgins, 18,855; Mr. Kilts, 18,855; Mr. Korman, 18,855; Mr. Mark, 18,855; and Mr. Parrish, 18,855. Amounts include all accrued and unvested whole share DEUs that vest only to the extent and at the same time the underlying award on which they are issued vest. The aggregate number of shares subject to stock options held by the Non-Employee Directors, as of December 31, 2023, were as follows: Ms. Dillon, 24,780; Ms. Higgins, 24,780; Mr. Korman, 24,714; Mr. Mark, 12,260; Mr. Parrish, 24,780; and Ms. van der Meer Mohr, 13,949.
(4)The amounts represent charitable contributions made in 2023 under our matching gift program.

Viatris’ compensation philosophy for Non-Employee Directors is designed to attract and retain Directors with the experience necessary to represent the Company and oversee executive management. On an annual basis, the Compensation Committee considers market data for our peer group and input received from the Compensation Committee’s independent compensation consultant regarding market practices for Director compensation. Any changes to Director compensation are approved by the Compensation Committee and the independent Directors.

Director Compensation Structure for 2023

In March 2023, the Compensation Committee and the independent Directors approved the following Non-Employee Director compensation structure effective as of January 2023, unchanged from 2022:

Element of CompensationAmount
Board Member Retainer$150,000
Committee Chair Fee$25,000
Executive Committee Member Fee$25,000
Lead Independent Director Compensation$50,000
Annual Equity Grant Value (RSUs)$200,000

In December 2023, the Compensation Committee and the independent Directors approved the following Non-Employee Director compensation effective as of December 15, 2023:

Element of CompensationAmount
Board Member Retainer$150,000
Chair of the Board of Directors Compensation$225,000
Vice Chair Compensation$50,000
Committee Chair Fee$25,000
Executive Committee Member Fee$25,000
Annual Equity Grant Value (RSUs)$225,000

Non-Employee Directors are also eligible to receive matching charitable contributions under the Company’s Director Matching Gift Program. Under this program, to the extent Non-Employee Directors choose to make charitable contributions to qualifying charitable organizations, the Company matches those contributions dollar-for-dollar up to an annual limit of $20,000 per person per calendar year.

Non-Employee Director Share Ownership Guidelines

Effective January 1, 2021, the Board adopted revised share ownership guidelines for Non-Employee Directors, requiring each to hold common stock valued at five times the amount of their annual cash retainer, excluding any cash retainer paid for committee service. Each Non-Employee Director has five years from his or her start date to attain compliance. These guidelines further demonstrate alignment of Viatris Directors’ interests with shareholders’ interests for the duration of their Board service. Common stock actually owned by the Non-Employee Director as well as restricted shares and unvested RSUs (including corresponding DEUs) count toward compliance with these requirements.

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