Lincoln National CFO Departs; Interim Appointed

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Lincoln National's CFO, Christopher Neczypor, is departing for an external opportunity, with Adam M. Cohen appointed as interim CFO during the search for a permanent successor.

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• CFO Departure Announced

  Christopher Neczypor, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, notified Lincoln National Corporation of his intention to leave the company to pursue another employment opportunity outside of the industry. His departure is not related to the company's financial or operating results or any disagreements.

• Interim CFO Appointed

  Adam M. Cohen, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Treasurer, has been appointed interim CFO, effective immediately. He will receive an annual base salary of $550,000, a target annual incentive award of 300% of base salary, a target long-term incentive award of $1,600,000, and a retention grant of $1,000,000.

• Successor Search Underway

  The company will conduct a comprehensive search to identify Mr. Neczypor's permanent successor, considering both internal and external candidates. Mr. Neczypor will remain with the company through the end of August to assist with the transition.

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Lincoln National Corporation announced the departure of its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Christopher Neczypor, who is leaving to pursue an opportunity outside the industry. The company emphasized that his departure is not related to financial performance or disagreements. Adam M. Cohen, the current Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, has been appointed interim CFO while a comprehensive search for a permanent successor is conducted. This executive change introduces some uncertainty but is mitigated by the stated reasons for departure and the appointment of an experienced internal interim replacement.