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Proxy Statement 2016
Letter from the Chairman
Letter from the Lead Independent Director
Table of Contents
Forward-Looking Statements
Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Xcel Energy Inc.
Proxy Summary
Proposal 1
Proposal No. 1 - Election of Directors
- Nominees
Director Qualifications and Experience
- Director Tenure
- New Director Nominee
- Shareholder Recommendation of Directors
- Proxy Access
Governance
Corporate Governance
- Leadership Structure and Roles
- Committees
- Risk Oversight
- Accountability
- Communications with the Board
Director Compensation
- Annual Equity Grant
- Director Compensation Table
- Director Stock Ownership Guidelines
- Stock Equivalent Program
Beneficial Ownership of Certain Shareholders
- Share Ownership of Directors and Officers
- Largest Owners of Xcel Energy's Shares
Proposal 2
Proposal No. 2 - Advisory Vote on Compensation
- Recommendation and Background
Compensation
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Report of the Compensation Committee
Tables Related to Executive Compensation
- Summary Compensation Table
- Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table
- Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table
- Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table
- Pension Benefits
- Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation
- Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
- Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
Proposals 3 & 4
Proposal No. 3 - Ratification of the Appointment Deloitte & Touche LLP as Xcel Energy Inc.'s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2016
Report of the Audit Committee
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Proposal No. 4 - Shareholder Proposal on the Separation of the Role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
- Shareholder Proposal
- Recommendation and Background
Additional Information
Related-Person Transactions
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Questions and Answers about the Proxy Materials and the Annual Meeting
Exhibit A
Driving Directions
Annual Meeting Guidelines
Meet the Board
(NEW!)
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2016 Proxy Statement
Xcel Energy Inc.
Annual Report 2015
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Proxy Statement 2016
Letter from the Chairman
Letter from the Lead Independent Director
Table of Contents
Forward-Looking Statements
Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Xcel Energy Inc.
Proxy Summary
Proposal 1
Proposal No. 1 - Election of Directors
- Nominees
Director Qualifications and Experience
- Director Tenure
- New Director Nominee
- Shareholder Recommendation of Directors
- Proxy Access
Governance
Corporate Governance
- Leadership Structure and Roles
- Committees
- Risk Oversight
- Accountability
- Communications with the Board
Director Compensation
- Annual Equity Grant
- Director Compensation Table
- Director Stock Ownership Guidelines
- Stock Equivalent Program
Beneficial Ownership of Certain Shareholders
- Share Ownership of Directors and Officers
- Largest Owners of Xcel Energy's Shares
Proposal 2
Proposal No. 2 - Advisory Vote on Compensation
- Recommendation and Background
Compensation
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Report of the Compensation Committee
Tables Related to Executive Compensation
- Summary Compensation Table
- Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table
- Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table
- Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table
- Pension Benefits
- Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation
- Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
- Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
Proposals 3 & 4
Proposal No. 3 - Ratification of the Appointment Deloitte & Touche LLP as Xcel Energy Inc.'s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2016
Report of the Audit Committee
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Proposal No. 4 - Shareholder Proposal on the Separation of the Role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
- Shareholder Proposal
- Recommendation and Background
Additional Information
Related-Person Transactions
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Questions and Answers about the Proxy Materials and the Annual Meeting
Exhibit A
Driving Directions
Annual Meeting Guidelines
Meet the Board
(NEW!)
Proxy Statement 2016
Proxy Statement 2016
Letter from the Chairman
Letter from the Lead Independent Director
Table of Contents
Forward-Looking Statements
Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Xcel Energy Inc.
Proxy Summary
Proposal 1
Proposal 1
Proposal No. 1 - Election of Directors
- Nominees
Director Qualifications and Experience
- Director Tenure
- New Director Nominee
- Shareholder Recommendation of Directors
- Proxy Access
Governance
Governance
Corporate Governance
- Leadership Structure and Roles
- Committees
- Risk Oversight
- Accountability
- Communications with the Board
Director Compensation
- Annual Equity Grant
- Director Compensation Table
- Director Stock Ownership Guidelines
- Stock Equivalent Program
Beneficial Ownership of Certain Shareholders
- Share Ownership of Directors and Officers
- Largest Owners of Xcel Energy's Shares
Proposal 2
Proposal 2
Proposal No. 2 - Advisory Vote on Compensation
- Recommendation and Background
Compensation
Compensation
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Report of the Compensation Committee
Tables Related to Executive Compensation
- Summary Compensation Table
- Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table
- Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table
- Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table
- Pension Benefits
- Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation
- Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
- Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
Proposals 3 & 4
Proposals 3 & 4
Proposal No. 3 - Ratification of the Appointment Deloitte & Touche LLP as Xcel Energy Inc.'s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2016
Report of the Audit Committee
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Proposal No. 4 - Shareholder Proposal on the Separation of the Role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
- Shareholder Proposal
- Recommendation and Background
Additional Information
Additional Information
Related-Person Transactions
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Questions and Answers about the Proxy Materials and the Annual Meeting
Exhibit A
Driving Directions
Annual Meeting Guidelines
Meet the Board
(NEW!)
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