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    William J. Lansing

    Chief Executive Officer, Director at Fair Isaac Corp
    Board
    Since January 2012
    Age
    66 years
    Education
    Earned an undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University and a J.D. from Georgetown University.
    Tenure
    Joined FICO as a Director in 2006 and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in January 2012.

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    About

    Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and a board member at FICO, this leader has been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives and technological innovation within the organization. With a deep understanding of corporate strategy and risk management, his leadership has contributed to transformative growth and market-leading accomplishments.

    Before his tenure at FICO, he held several high-level positions in notable companies across the technology and media sectors, including roles as CEO and President at Infospace, Inc. and ValueVision Media, Inc., as well as executive positions at NBC Internet, Inc., Fingerhut Companies, Inc., General Electric, Prodigy, and McKinsey & Company. These roles provided him with extensive experience in managing operational complexities and executing business transformations.

    Beyond his contributions at FICO, he has also served as the Chairman of the Board at Shutterfly, demonstrating a broad commitment to corporate governance and strategic oversight across industries. His diverse executive background and significant achievements continue to influence his approach to leadership, innovation, and growth in both traditional and emerging market sectors.

    $FICO Performance Under William J. Lansing

    Past Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    Shutterfly, Inc. Chairman of the Board Feb 2017 - Sep 2019 Served as Chairman of the Board
    Infospace, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and President Feb 2009 - Nov 2010 Former executive leadership role
    ValueVision Media, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and President 2004 - 2007 Former executive leadership role
    General Atlantic LLC General Partner 2001 - 2003 Former partnership role
    NBC Internet, Inc. Chief Executive Officer 2000 - 2001 Former executive leadership role
    Fingerhut Companies, Inc. President/Chief Executive Officer 1998 - 2000 Former executive leadership role
    General Electric Company Vice President, Corporate Business Development 1996 - 1998 Former leadership role
    Prodigy, Inc. Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President 1996 Former executive leadership role
    McKinsey & Company, Inc. Various Positions 1986 - 1995 Held multiple roles in consultancy

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$750,000 Annual (Fiscal 2024)Remained unchanged from 2023 following the year-end performance review
    401(k) Match$13,800 Contributed during Fiscal 2024Aggregate cash contribution under the Fair Isaac Corporation 401(k) Plan
    Life Insurance Premium$370 Incurred during Fiscal 2024Incremental cost for basic life insurance provided to all employees
    Spousal Travel$22,162 Incurred during Fiscal 2024Expenses for commercial aircraft travel for spouse expected to attend key Company events
    Tax Gross-Up$17,967 Incurred during Fiscal 2024Gross-up payments to offset imputed income for spousal travel; policy limits gross-ups only for required travel
    Other (Tax Preparation Fees)$6,000 Incurred during Fiscal 2024Tax preparation fees as provided in the Letter Agreement
    Total Fixed Compensation$810,299 Annual TotalSum of Base Salary and All Other Compensation components

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Annual Incentive Award (Short-Term Cash Incentive)

    MetricThresholdMid-pointTargetUpsideMaximumActual PerformanceWeight
    Adjusted Revenue$1,514.0M $1,628.0M$1,675.0M$1,692.0M$1,712.0M$1,717.5M 50%
    Adjusted EBITDA$780.8M $837.0M$859.0M$869.8M$883.5M$904.1M 50%
    • Payout Details:
      • Target Payout: $750,000 (100% of base salary).
      • Company Performance Factor: Achieved 125% resulting in $937,500 attributable payout.
      • Participant Performance Factor: 128% leading to an Actual Payout of $1,200,000.
    • Vesting Schedule & Evaluation:
      • Payout is executed in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, based on fiscal 2024 performance.
      • Grant Date: December 9, 2023.

    Annual Performance Share Units (PSUs)

    MetricValueNotes
    Financial MetricsAdjusted Revenue & EBITDAEach with a 50% weighting; thresholds and targets align with the incentive award criteria
    Target PSUs8,455 Based on fiscal 2024 performance
    Earned PSUs16,910 Reflects 200% performance attainment
    Grant Date Fair Value$9,591,267 Valuation of the PSU grant
    Grant Date Stock Price$1,134.39 Weighted-average fair value
    Vesting Schedule3 equal annual installmentsVest on December 9, 2024, 2025, and 2026; contingent on continued employment
    Evaluation PeriodFiscal Year 2024Performance measured over the fiscal year

    Annual Market Share Units (MSUs)

    MetricValueNotes
    Performance MetricTSR relative to Russell 3000Based on FICO’s Total Shareholder Return vs. the Russell 3000 Index
    FICO TSR125.78%
    Russell 3000 TSR34.28%
    Relative Return Factor200% Exceeded maximum rTSR goal leading to full credit
    Target MSUs2,819
    Earned MSUs5,638 200% of the target granted
    Grant Date Fair Value$14,128,530 Valuation of the MSU grant
    Grant Date Stock Price$1,014.75 Weighted-average fair value
    Vesting Schedule3 equal annual installmentsVest on December 9, 2024, 2025, and 2026; contingent on continued employment
    Evaluation Period3-year period with interim assessmentsFirst performance period ending November 30, 2024

    Annual Restricted Share Units (RSUs)

    MetricValueNotes
    Award TypeTime-BasedNo performance metrics are attached
    Grant Date Fair Value$8,333,333 One-third of the total annual long-term incentive award value
    Vesting Schedule3 equal annual installmentsVest on December 9, 2024, 2025, and 2026; contingent on continued employment
    Evaluation PeriodTime-BasedVesting solely subject to continued employment; not tied to performance targets
    Grant DateDecember 9, 2023