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James P. Denis

Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance Counsel at ENERPAC TOOL GROUP
Since September 23, 2022
Age
50 years
Tenure
Joined EPAC in 2013 as Global Litigation Counsel and was subsequently promoted, serving as Regional General Counsel for the Americas and APAC in October 2018, Assistant General Counsel in March 2020, Acting General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in December 2021, and currently as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance Counsel as of September 2022.

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About

James P. Denis is a seasoned legal executive currently serving as the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance Counsel at EPAC, with his age recorded at 50 as of October 2024.

He began his tenure at EPAC in 2013 as Global Litigation Counsel and advanced through several key roles, including Regional General Counsel for the Americas and APAC, Assistant General Counsel, and Acting General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, before assuming his current position in September 2022.

Prior to his roles at EPAC, he gained valuable experience as a shareholder at a prominent law firm, contributing to products liability and insurance risk management, which underpins his expertise in global litigation and legal risks management. This career progression underscores his long-term commitment to excellence and leadership in the legal field.

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
EPACActing General Counsel and Corporate SecretaryDecember 2021 – Promotion to current roleEnded when promoted to Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance Counsel
EPACAssistant General CounselMarch 2020 – December 2021Ended when appointed Acting General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
EPACRegional General Counsel for the Americas and APACOctober 2018 – March 2020Previous EPAC role
EPACGlobal Litigation Counsel2013 – October 2018First role at EPAC
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.Shareholder and member of the Products Liability and Insurance Risk Management TeamsN/APrevious law firm experience before joining EPAC

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$357,415 Fiscal 2024Base cash salary for fiscal 2024
Stock Awards$354,136 Fiscal 2024Equity-based awards granted in fiscal 2024
All Other Compensation$63,680 Fiscal 2024Comprises 401(k) Core and Match ($9,880), SERP Contributions ($30,686), Automobile Allowance ($16,823), Supplemental Disability Insurance ($3,011), Personal Use of Company Plane ($3,280)
SERP Contributions$30,686 Fiscal 2024Registrant contributions component as detailed
Equity Awards Vested$324,990; 11,304 shares Fiscal 2024Value realized on vesting and number of shares acquired in fiscal 2024

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Performance Shares

MetricValueAdditional Details
Threshold2,826 shares 50% weight on ROIC and Relative TSR
Target5,652 shares
Maximum11,304 shares Payout can range from 0% to 200% of target; TSR component capped at 100% if absolute TSR is negative
Grant DateOctober 19, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$191,641 Calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model
Vesting SchedulePerformance period ending August 31, 2026 Vesting contingent on achieving performance metrics over a three-year period

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

MetricValueAdditional Details
Grant DateOctober 19, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$162,495
Vesting ScheduleThree equal annual installments starting October 19, 2024 Vesting contingent on continued employment

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards (Cash Bonus)

MetricValueAdditional Details
ThresholdN/A Not specified
Target$179,200 Annual cash bonus target
Maximum$358,400 Maximum annual cash bonus payout
Payment ConditionAnnualBased on company performance metrics as applicable