Corporate Governance
NXP aims to be a responsible business partner, and to behave responsibly towards our customers and other business partners, our employees and in the communities where we operate. The application of the Code is of prime importance in making decisions about whether or not to enter into or continue relationships with business partners, such as contractors, suppliers and distributors, or to participate in joint ventures.
The Code is not an all-encompassing document, but formulates the minimum requirements for our behavior on behalf of NXP. Additional local rules of business conduct or ethical behavior may be made by BU, Operations, Corporate, and Country Management wherever necessary, as long as such rules are consistent with our values, our reputation, and the contents of the Code.
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Reporting Ethical Concerns
We encourage anyone (including employees, contractors, suppliers, distributors, and customers) to report in good faith any issues or concerns about potential ethical, legal, or regulatory violations, including improper, unethical or unlawful business practices such as fraud or bribery. NXP investigates all concerns raised and resolves each consistent with the law and the Code.
You can report your concern to NXP by e-mail, or letter; in English or your local language. You may choose to report to any one of the following:
The NXP Ethics Committee email account: code.compliance@nxp.com.
The NXP Legal & Compliance Counsel, NXP Semiconductors, High Tech Campus 60, 5656AG Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
The external SpeakUp: (click here for local toll-free telephone numbers or web reporting)
Although you may submit your concern anonymously, providing your name and contact information will enable us to contact you if we need additional information during the course of the investigation.
The NXP Code of Conduct
The NXP Code of Conduct (the “Code”) sets out the values that guide us as we work to fulfill our ambitions in the company. It applies equally to all our activities on behalf of NXP worldwide.
NXP Code of Conduct PDF
Insider Trading Code
Board of Directors
Powers, Composition and Function
Under our articles of association and Dutch corporate law, the members of the board of directors are collectively responsible for the management, general and financial affairs and policy and strategy of our company. Our executive director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the company and for the preparation and execution of board resolutions, to the extent these tasks are not delegated to a committee of the board of directors. Our chief executive officer or all directors acting jointly may represent our company with third parties. A conflict of interest between the company and one or more of our directors is not expected to have any impact on the authority of directors to represent the company. Under the rules governing the board of directors , a conflict needs to be reported to the board of directors and the board of directors shall resolve on the consequences, if any. Under current Dutch law, in case of a conflict, the general meeting of stockholders may at any time resolve to designate a person to represent the company. Although current Dutch law allows our directors to participate in deliberations and to vote on matters on which the respective director is conflicted, the Dutch corporate governance code and the rules governing the board do not allow directors to participate or vote on such matters. Our non-executive directors will supervise the executive director and our general affairs and to provide general advice to the executive director. Furthermore the non-executive directors will perform such acts that are delegated to them pursuant to our articles of association or by the rules governing the board. One of the non-executive directors is expected to be appointed as chairman of the board and another non-executive director is expected to be appointed as vice-chairman of the board of directors.
Each director will owe a duty to us to properly perform the duties assigned to him and to act in the corporate interest of our company. Under Dutch law, the corporate interest extends to the interests of all corporate stakeholders, such as stockholders, creditors, employees, customers and suppliers.
Our directors will be appointed for one year and will be re-electable each year at the general meeting of stockholders. The members of our board of directors may be suspended or dismissed at any time by the general meeting of stockholders. A resolution to suspend or dismiss a director will have to be adopted by at least a two thirds majority of the votes cast, provided such majority represents more than half of our issued share capital and unless the proposal to suspend or dismiss a member of the board of directors is made by the board of directors itself, in which case resolutions shall be adopted by a simple majority of votes cast.
The board of directors has adopted rules governing the board’s performance, its decision making, its composition, the tasks and working procedure of the committees and other matters relating to the board of directors, the chief executive officer, the non-executive directors and the committees established by the board of directors. In accordance with these rules of procedure, resolutions of our board of directors will be adopted by a simple majority of votes cast in a meeting at which at least the majority of its members is present or represented. Each member of the board of directors has the right to cast one vote. In a tie vote, the proposal will be rejected. The above principles are laid down in Dutch law, the above mentioned rules governing the board and in our Articles of Association.
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Articles of Association (English) PDF
Articles of Association (Dutch) PDF
Board Regulations PDF
Board Committees
While retaining overall responsibility, we expect that our board of directors will be able to assign certain of its tasks to permanent committees. Members of the permanent committees will be appointed by the board of directors. The board of directors will also determine the tasks of each committee. The board of directors has established an audit committee, a nominating and governance committee and a compensation committee, each of which having the responsibilities and composition described below and in the attached charters:
Audit Committee
Our audit committee consists of the following non-executive directors: Mses. Southern and Staiblin and Mr. Sundström. Ms. Southern is appointed as chair of the audit committee. Each of our audit committee members are independent directors under the Dutch corporate governance rules, SEC rules and NASDAQ listing standards for purposes of audit committee membership. The Board has determined that all audit committee members are able to read and understand fundamental financial statements in accordance with Nasdaq listing standards and that all current members of the audit committee meet the SEC’s definition of “audit committee financial expert” as that term is defined in Item 407(d) of Regulation S-K. Our audit committee assists the board of directors in supervising, monitoring and advising the board of directors on financial reporting, risk management, compliance with relevant legislation and regulations and our code of conduct. It oversees the preparation of our financial statements, our financial reporting process, our system of internal business controls and risk management, our internal and external audit process and our internal and external auditor’s qualifications, independence and performance. Our audit committee also reviews our annual and interim financial statements prior to publication. Our audit committee also recommends to our stockholders the appointment of external auditors. The external auditor attends most meetings of the audit committee. The findings of the external auditor, the audit approach and the risk analysis are also discussed at these meetings.
Nominating and Governance Committee
Our nominating and governance committee consists of the following non-executive directors: Sir Peter Bonfield, Messrs. Foxx, Goldman, Kaeser and Summe. All members are independent directors under the Dutch corporate governance rules, SEC rules and NASDAQ listing standards. Mr. Summe is appointed as chair of this committee. The nominating and governance committee determines selection criteria and appointment procedures for members of our board of directors, periodically assesses the scope and composition of our board of directors and its committees and evaluates the performance of its individual members. In addition, the nominating and governance committee considers and makes recommendations to the board of directors regarding shareholder proposals and nominations and the CEO succession plan.
Nominating and Governance Committee Charter PDF
Compensation Committee
Our compensation committee consists of the following non-executive directors: Sir Peter Bonfield, Mses. Olving and Clayton and Messrs. Smitham and Sundström. All members are independent directors under the Dutch corporate governance rules, SEC rules and NASDAQ listing standards for purposes of compensation committee membership. Mr. Smitham is appointed as chair of this committee. The compensation committee is responsible for determining the annual compensation of for the chief executive officer, pursuant to the remuneration policy adopted by the general meeting of shareholders, and other executives reporting to the chief executive officer, based on the performance of these individuals and taking into account the Company’s corporate goals and objectives., The Compensation Committee makes recommendations to our board of directors with respect to compensation programs and equity based plans and oversees compliance with our employment and compensation-related disclosure obligations under applicable laws.