Notice of 2022
Annual Meeting of
Shareowners and
Proxy Statement
&
2021 Annual Report
on Form 10-K
United Parcel Service, Inc.
55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30328
March 21, 2022
Dear Fellow Shareowners:
Our founder Jim Casey said, “Determined people working together can do anything.” While UPS has been in existence
for more than 114 years, Jim’s quote was never truer than in 2021. In the face of many challenges, UPSers in more
than 220 countries and territories around the world focused on executing our strategy, Customer First, People
Led, Innovation Driven. We delivered for our customers and, at the same time, took care of each other and our
communities. I’d like to begin by thanking our 534,000 UPSers for their hard work and dedication. Together we are
moving our world forward by delivering what matters.
Throughout 2021 we used our framework of better not bigger to focus on what matters most to our customers and
drive improvement in our financial performance. We made bold decisions along the way and delivered meaningful
results. Here are a few highlights:
• Generated record revenue and operating profit, and expanded margins in all three business segments, driven by
revenue-quality and productivity improvements. Consolidated revenue grew by 15% to $97.3 billion and adjusted*
operating profit grew by more than 50% to reach $13.1 billion.
• Strengthened our competitive position through our Fastest Ground Ever initiative and expanded weekend operations
to unlock additional capacity in the U.S. Globally, we delivered more than 6.4 billion packages.
• Improved U.S. customer mix by growing volume from small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) to 26.8% of total
volume, led by solutions like our Digital Access Program (DAP).
• Executed a successful peak globally, anchored by industry-leading service levels in the U.S.
• Sold UPS Freight and acquired Roadie, expanding our digital technology capabilities.
• Delivered more than 1.1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses in over 110 countries around the world, with 99.9%
on-time delivery.
• Strengthened our balance sheet by repaying $2.55 billion of long-term debt and reduced our pension liabilities by
$7.8 billion.
• Generated $10.9 billion in free cash flow*, more than doubling the amount generated in 2020.
• Announced target dividend payout ratio of approximately 50% of prior year adjusted earnings per share.
And we did a whole lot more.
EXECUTING OUR STRATEGY
Customer First is about providing a frictionless customer experience and we track our progress in this area through
improvements in our Net Promoter Score (NPS). We are attacking the biggest customer pain points first, and
throughout 2021, we rolled out improvements to the digital experience in pickup, claims and UPS.com. We generate
over $9 billion in gross revenue annually from transactions on our global website. We redesigned the U.S. site in 2021
and saw site visits grow a hundredfold, with an equally impressive growth in monthly page views, up from 10,000
in January to 600,000 in December 2021. We have more plans to improve the UPS.com experience globally, which
should lead to higher revenue, greater customer satisfaction and a better understanding of UPS’s purpose and how we
are delivering on it, particularly with our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Being Customer First
is also about being relevant. In 2021, we saw our Brand Relevance scores increase by nine points overall and 11 points
with respect to ESG, placing UPS at the high end of relevance scores compared to key competitors. We know it will
take time to move the needle on NPS, which stands at 30, but we set a target of 50 and have a clear path to get there.
People Led focuses on the employee experience and making UPS a great place to work. Our performance is measured
by how likely an employee is to recommend others to work at UPS. In early 2020, our likelihood to recommend metric
was 51% globally, and our goal is to surpass 80%. We finished 2021 at 61%, which we accomplished by investing
in our people and moving to a more inclusive work environment. We also reorganized our functional structures by
creating fewer but more impactful jobs and empowered our people with greater decision-making authority. From a
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) perspective, we launched our “You Belong at UPS” campaign and meaningfully
improved the diversity of our workforce. Our efforts have led to happier UPSers and a culture where our employees feel
more valued.
Innovation Driven is at the heart of what we do. During the year we leveraged the power of our global smart logistics
network and drove higher returns on our invested capital. In 2021, we reversed a multi-year downward trend of this
metric by delivering a return on invested capital of 30.8%*, which is 910 basis points above what we reported in 2020.
We remain disciplined in our capital allocation priorities, including a dividend payout target of 50% of adjusted earnings
per share that we announced at our June Investor & Analyst Day. In evidence of this, the UPS board recently approved a
49% increase in the quarterly dividend from $1.02 per share to $1.52 per share, the largest quarterly dividend increase
in our company’s history.
Though we have made progress in each area of our strategy, we have a lot more we can and will do.
OUR FOCUS IS ON THE FUTURE
As the world continues to adapt to the effects of COVID-19, we are seeing supply chains under continued pressure and
customer expectations changing. U.S. inflation is the highest it has been in decades and there is significant competition
for talent. In the midst of those challenges, we see opportunity. We expect global demand for our end-to-end delivery
services to remain high. Our strategic framework has built a solid foundation for our business and is enabling us to
move faster to capture the best opportunities in the market while continuously improving our financial performance.
Within our framework, we are laser focused on three areas:
• First, we will continue to improve revenue quality. We are making strong progress through our pricing strategies
and by investing in the solutions that matter the most to our customers, like fast, reliable service and easy-to-use
digital solutions. We are continuing to expand DAP by adding new partners and expanding the program
internationally. We are also on a path to be a $10 billion healthcare logistics company by 2023.
• Second, we are relentlessly focused on productivity improvements and cost take-out initiatives. We are
implementing new technology and using data to drive numerous improvements to increase pieces per hour,
improve asset utilization, and strengthen training and safety programs. As an example, we just started rolling out
what we call our “smart package, smart facility” technology, which will put RFID tags on all packages. These
special labels will eliminate almost 20 million manual scans per day, increasing productivity, reducing cost and
improving package visibility throughout our network.
• Third, we will continue to effectively allocate capital and generate higher returns on the capital we deploy.
Reinvesting in the business to support our strategy continues to be our top capital priority, followed by a stable and
growing dividend. Maintaining a strong balance sheet is next, and we’ve made significant progress by repaying
debt and strengthening our credit rating. And finally, as long as it’s value-creating, we are allocating cash to
share repurchases. In August of 2021, we announced a multi-year $5 billion share repurchase program, of which
$4.5 billion remains available for share repurchases.
Speed in execution defines UPS. Based on our 2021 results and the momentum we see in our business, we expect to
achieve the consolidated revenue and operating profit goals we established for 2023 by 2022, one year early.
We’ve also aligned our ESG efforts with our strategy. As a company guided by our strong purpose, we believe we
should give back to the communities we serve, and we have a responsibility to all stakeholders for good social
and environmental stewardship, founded in the integrity and good governance for which UPS is known. On the
environmental front, in particular, we are committed to our “rolling laboratory” approach to reducing emissions with
more than 13,300 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. These vehicles drive more than one million
“green” miles per day and are one of the many ways in which we will achieve carbon neutrality in our Scope 1, 2
and 3 emissions across our global operations by 2050. We’ve also set carbon elimination targets along the way so that
you can measure our progress. You can find more detail at investors.ups.com/esg.
CONCLUSION
I am incredibly proud of the efforts UPSers have made to support our customers and communities over the last year,
and their progress executing our strategy. As we look ahead, we know we are writing the next chapter of the UPS story
and we are excited about our future.
I want to encourage all shareowners to vote your shares at our Annual Meeting in May. This is your opportunity to
share your views with us. We listen and take your feedback into account as we seek to grow our business, improve
governance, and increase long-term shareowner value. As we approach the Annual Meeting, I encourage you to
contact us with any questions or feedback at 404-828-6059.
I will leave you with a final quote from Jim Casey, “Our Oneness gives definite, forceful meaning to the words
Our Company.” This is your company, and we are grateful for your support.
Carol B. Tomé
Chief Executive Officer
*See reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures on page A1.
EXECUTING OUR STRATEGY
Customer First is about providing a frictionless customer experience and we track our progress in this area through
improvements in our Net Promoter Score (NPS). We are attacking the biggest customer pain points first, and
throughout 2021, we rolled out improvements to the digital experience in pickup, claims and UPS.com. We generate
over $9 billion in gross revenue annually from transactions on our global website. We redesigned the U.S. site in 2021
and saw site visits grow a hundredfold, with an equally impressive growth in monthly page views, up from 10,000
in January to 600,000 in December 2021. We have more plans to improve the UPS.com experience globally, which
should lead to higher revenue, greater customer satisfaction and a better understanding of UPS’s purpose and how we
are delivering on it, particularly with our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Being Customer First
is also about being relevant. In 2021, we saw our Brand Relevance scores increase by nine points overall and 11 points
with respect to ESG, placing UPS at the high end of relevance scores compared to key competitors. We know it will
take time to move the needle on NPS, which stands at 30, but we set a target of 50 and have a clear path to get there.
People Led focuses on the employee experience and making UPS a great place to work. Our performance is measured
by how likely an employee is to recommend others to work at UPS. In early 2020, our likelihood to recommend metric
was 51% globally, and our goal is to surpass 80%. We finished 2021 at 61%, which we accomplished by investing
in our people and moving to a more inclusive work environment. We also reorganized our functional structures by
creating fewer but more impactful jobs and empowered our people with greater decision-making authority. From a
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) perspective, we launched our “You Belong at UPS” campaign and meaningfully
improved the diversity of our workforce. Our efforts have led to happier UPSers and a culture where our employees feel
more valued.
Innovation Driven is at the heart of what we do. During the year we leveraged the power of our global smart logistics
network and drove higher returns on our invested capital. In 2021, we reversed a multi-year downward trend of this
metric by delivering a return on invested capital of 30.8%*, which is 910 basis points above what we reported in 2020.
We remain disciplined in our capital allocation priorities, including a dividend payout target of 50% of adjusted earnings
per share that we announced at our June Investor & Analyst Day. In evidence of this, the UPS board recently approved a
49% increase in the quarterly dividend from $1.02 per share to $1.52 per share, the largest quarterly dividend increase
in our company’s history.
Though we have made progress in each area of our strategy, we have a lot more we can and will do.
OUR FOCUS IS ON THE FUTURE
As the world continues to adapt to the effects of COVID-19, we are seeing supply chains under continued pressure and
customer expectations changing. U.S. inflation is the highest it has been in decades and there is significant competition
for talent. In the midst of those challenges, we see opportunity. We expect global demand for our end-to-end delivery
services to remain high. Our strategic framework has built a solid foundation for our business and is enabling us to
move faster to capture the best opportunities in the market while continuously improving our financial performance.
Within our framework, we are laser focused on three areas:
• First, we will continue to improve revenue quality. We are making strong progress through our pricing strategies
and by investing in the solutions that matter the most to our customers, like fast, reliable service and easy-to-use
digital solutions. We are continuing to expand DAP by adding new partners and expanding the program
internationally. We are also on a path to be a $10 billion healthcare logistics company by 2023.
• Second, we are relentlessly focused on productivity improvements and cost take-out initiatives. We are
implementing new technology and using data to drive numerous improvements to increase pieces per hour,
improve asset utilization, and strengthen training and safety programs. As an example, we just started rolling out
what we call our “smart package, smart facility” technology, which will put RFID tags on all packages. These
special labels will eliminate almost 20 million manual scans per day, increasing productivity, reducing cost and
improving package visibility throughout our network.
• Third, we will continue to effectively allocate capital and generate higher returns on the capital we deploy.
Reinvesting in the business to support our strategy continues to be our top capital priority, followed by a stable and
growing dividend. Maintaining a strong balance sheet is next, and we’ve made significant progress by repaying
debt and strengthening our credit rating. And finally, as long as it’s value-creating, we are allocating cash to
share repurchases. In August of 2021, we announced a multi-year $5 billion share repurchase program, of which
$4.5 billion remains available for share repurchases.
Speed in execution defines UPS. Based on our 2021 results and the momentum we see in our business, we expect to
achieve the consolidated revenue and operating profit goals we established for 2023 by 2022, one year early.
We’ve also aligned our ESG efforts with our strategy. As a company guided by our strong purpose, we believe we
should give back to the communities we serve, and we have a responsibility to all stakeholders for good social
and environmental stewardship, founded in the integrity and good governance for which UPS is known. On the
environmental front, in particular, we are committed to our “rolling laboratory” approach to reducing emissions with
more than 13,300 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. These vehicles drive more than one million
“green” miles per day and are one of the many ways in which we will achieve carbon neutrality in our Scope 1, 2
and 3 emissions across our global operations by 2050. We’ve also set carbon elimination targets along the way so that
you can measure our progress. You can find more detail at investors.ups.com/esg.
CONCLUSION
I am incredibly proud of the efforts UPSers have made to support our customers and communities over the last year,
and their progress executing our strategy. As we look ahead, we know we are writing the next chapter of the UPS story
and we are excited about our future.
I want to encourage all shareowners to vote your shares at our Annual Meeting in May. This is your opportunity to
share your views with us. We listen and take your feedback into account as we seek to grow our business, improve
governance, and increase long-term shareowner value. As we approach the Annual Meeting, I encourage you to
contact us with any questions or feedback at 404-828-6059.
I will leave you with a final quote from Jim Casey, “Our Oneness gives definite, forceful meaning to the words
Our Company.” This is your company, and we are grateful for your support.
Carol B. Tomé
Chief Executive Officer
*See reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures on page A1.
Notice of 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareowners and Proxy StatementThursday, May 5, 2022 8:00 a.m. Eastern Timewww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/UPS2022 Table of Contents
Board Chair Letter
Notice of Annual Meeting
Proxy Statement Summary
Corporate Governance
Selecting Director Nominees
Board Diversity
Board Refreshment and Succession Planning
Director Independence
Board Leadership Structure
Executive Sessions of Independent Directors
Board and Committee Evaluations
Majority Voting and Director Resignation Policy
Risk Oversight
Strategic Planning and Oversight
Management Succession Planning and Development
Meetings and Attendance
Code of Business Conduct
Conflicts of Interest and Related Person Transactions
Transactions in Company Stock
Stakeholder Engagement
Communicating with the Board of Directors
Political Contributions and Lobbying
Sustainability
Human Capital Management
Corporate Governance Guidelines and Committee Charters
Our Board of Directors
Proposal 1 — Director Elections
Committees of the Board of Directors
2021 Director Compensation
Executive Compensation
Compensation Committee Report
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
2021 Summary Compensation Table
Supplemental 2021 Compensation Table
2021 Grants of Plan-Based Awards
2021 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
2021 Option Exercises and Stock Vested
2021 Pension Benefits
2021 Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation
Potential Payments on Termination or Change in Control
Equity Compensation Plans
Median Employee to CEO Pay Ratio
Proposal 2 — Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive
Officer Compensation
Ownership of Our Securities
Securities Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management
Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports
Audit Committee Matters
Proposal 3 — Ratification of Auditors
Audit Committee Report
Principal Accounting Firm Fees
Shareowner Proposals
Proposal 4 — Shareowner Proposal Requesting the Board
Prepare an Annual Report on Lobbying Activities
Proposal 5 — Shareowner Proposal Requesting the Board
Prepare a Report on the Alignment of Lobbying Activities with
the Paris Climate Agreement
Proposal 6 — Shareowner Proposal to Reduce the Voting
Power of Class A Stock from 10 Votes Per Share to One Vote
Per Share
Proposal 7 — Shareowner Proposal Requesting the Adoption
of Independently Verified Science-Based Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Reduction Targets
Proposal 8 — Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report on
Balancing Climate Measures and Financial Returns
Proposal 9 — Shareowner Proposal Requesting the Board
Prepare an Annual Report on Diversity and Inclusion
Important Information About Voting at the 2022 Annual
Meeting
Other Information for Shareowners
Solicitation of Proxies
Eliminating Duplicative Proxy Materials
Submission of Shareowner Proposals and Director Nominations
2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K
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United Parcel Service, Inc.
55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30328
March 21, 2022
Dear Fellow Shareowners:
It is my pleasure to invite you to the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareowners. This is your opportunity to share your views
with the Company and the Board of Directors. We take this feedback into account as we perform our board responsibilities.
The uncertainty resulting from the pandemic continued to challenge us during 2021. Despite this, the Company capitalized on
opportunities to create long-term value as it continued to execute its strategy – Customer First, People Led, Innovation Driven.
Carol completed a successful first full year as CEO, aligning UPS leadership and executing under her Better, Not Bigger
strategic framework. Carol’s leadership and the board’s oversight have strengthened the link between the Company’s
strategic framework and its financial commitments, connecting purpose to strategy.
We understand that delivering on our financial targets is critical to creating long-term shareholder value. In 2021, the
Company generated record results, including strong profit growth through increased margins in all segments, primarily
facilitated by management’s focus on executing strategic initiatives, including targeted international growth, healthcare,
and small and medium-sized businesses. All of this occurred with an increased emphasis on attracting, developing, and
retaining a motivated and valued workforce that embraces diversity and inclusion. The Company’s emphasis on taking
care of its customers and employees positions us well for sustainable success.
In 2021, the board oversaw the development of new sustainability and ESG goals, including the goal of becoming
carbon neutral by 2050, the goal of having 28% women in management and the goal of maintaining 35% ethnically
diverse company management. The board also facilitated the first publication of the Company’s EEO-1 report and
the formal delegation of human capital oversight responsibility to the board’s Compensation Committee. Our five
new directors have contributed significantly to boardroom discussions related to the advancement of these matters.
However, we understand there is still more work to do at this important time.
The board is also proud of the efforts of all UPSers who helped drive our purpose - moving our world forward by delivering
what matters. Since its founding almost 115 years ago, UPS has fostered an employee ownership culture, with employees
regularly answering the call to help one another and our communities. In 2021, the Company achieved a number of
significant milestones, including delivering over 1 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The board continues to believe
that this culture is significantly facilitated by the Company’s capital structure. UPS’s unique employee ownership model
has helped it grow and thrive by allowing management to run the Company with a sense of purpose by focusing
on sustainable long-term value creation benefiting all stakeholders. It is indicative of this culture that the board and
management have embraced the increased stakeholder focus on environmental, social and governance matters.
I want to encourage all my fellow shareowners to vote. We are grateful to those shareowners who have previously shared their
views. As we approach the Annual Meeting, I encourage you to contact us with any questions or feedback at 404-828-6059.
On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, thank you for your continued support.
William Johnson
UPS Board Chair
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Notice of Annual Meeting
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.
55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328
• Date and Time: May 5, 2022, 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time
• Place: The meeting will be held exclusively online via webcast at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/UPS2022.
• Record Date: March 9, 2022
• Distribution Date: A Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials or the proxy statement is first being sent to shareowners on
or about March 21, 2022.
• Voting: Holders of class A common stock are entitled to 10 votes per share; holders of class B common stock are entitled to one
vote per share. Your vote is important. Please vote as soon as possible through the Internet, by telephone or by signing and
returning your proxy card (if you received a paper copy of the proxy card). Your voting options are described on the Notice
of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, voting instruction form and/or proxy card.
• Attending the Meeting: You or your proxyholder can participate, vote, ask questions and examine our list of shareowners at the
meeting by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/UPS2022 and using your 16-digit control number found on your proxy
card, voting instruction form or Notice of Internet Availability. Shareowners who do not receive a 16-digit control number should
consult their voting instruction form or Notice of Internet Availability and may need to request a legal proxy from their bank, broker
or other nominee in advance of the meeting in order to participate. For more information, please see page 80.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareowner Meeting to be Held on May 5, 2022: The
Proxy Statement and our 2021 Annual Report are available at www.proxyvote.com. Questions? Call 404-828-6059 (option 2).
By order of the Board of Directors
Norman M. Brothers, Jr.
Secretary
Atlanta, Georgia
March 21, 2022
Items of Business
Company Proposals:
1.
Elect 13 director nominees named in the
Proxy Statement to serve until the 2023
Annual Meeting and until their respective
successors are elected and qualified
2.
Approve, on an advisory basis, named
executive compensation
3.
Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche
LLP as our independent registered public
accounting firm for 2022
Shareowner Proposals:
4. - 9.
Advisory votes on 6 shareowner
proposals, only if properly presented
Voting
Choices
Board Voting
Recommendations
• Vote for all nominees
• Vote against all nominees
• Vote for some nominees and against others
• Abstain from voting on one or more nominees
• Vote for the resolution
• Vote against the resolution
• Abstain from voting on the resolution
• Vote for ratification
• Vote against ratification
• Abstain from voting on ratification
• Vote for each proposal
• Vote against each proposal
• Abstain from voting on the proposals
FOR
EACH
NOMINEE
FOR
FOR
AGAINST
EACH
PROPOSAL
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Proxy Statement
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.
55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328
This Proxy Statement contains important information about the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareowners (the “Annual Meeting”). We are
providing these proxy materials to you because our Board of Directors is soliciting your proxy to vote your shares at the Annual Meeting.
The Annual Meeting will be held online only on May 5, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/
UPS2022. Shareowners can participate, ask questions, vote and examine our shareowner list during the meeting through this website.
All properly executed written proxies, and all properly completed proxies submitted through the Internet or by telephone, that are
delivered pursuant to this solicitation will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions given in the proxy, unless
the proxy is revoked prior to completion of voting at the meeting. Only owners of record of shares of the Company’s common stock
as of the close of business on March 9, 2022 (the “Record Date”) are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting (or any
adjournment or postponement of the Annual Meeting). We are first mailing this Proxy Statement on or about March 21, 2022.
Proxy Statement Summary
This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this Proxy Statement.
Corporate Governance
Following are some of our key governance policies and practices:
• We maintain a diverse and independent board; all our
directors are independent, other than our Chief Executive
Officer (“CEO”);
shareowners with an annual say on pay vote, and delegating
additional human capital oversight responsibilities to the
Compensation and Human Capital Committee;
• We have an independent Board Chair who is highly
engaged and experienced;
• Our independent directors meet in executive sessions
without management at each board meeting;
• We hold annual elections for all directors; and we provide
for majority voting in uncontested director elections;
• The board is fully engaged in the strategic planning
process, conducting an in-depth annual strategy review and
overseeing progress throughout the year;
• The board’s Risk Committee consists entirely of independent
board members and is responsible for overseeing the
identification and evaluation of enterprise risks;
• We regularly evaluate our governance policies and
practices, and make changes when appropriate; including
recently separating the Chair and CEO roles, providing our
• We regularly engage with stakeholders on environmental,
social and governance (“ESG”) matters, for example
during this proxy season management contacted holders
of over 47% of our class B common stock to discuss
sustainability initiatives, our commitments to social justice
and executive compensation matters;
• We maintain robust stock ownership guidelines, including
a target ownership of eight times annual salary for the
CEO, five times annual salary for other executive officers
and five times the annual retainer for directors; and
• We prohibit our executive officers and directors from hedging
or pledging their ownership in UPS stock.
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Our Board
Our independent Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic oversight of UPS. A summary of their relevant skills, experience and
diversity is below. For more information, see page 22.
Our directors’ broad professional skills and experiences contribute to a wide range of perspectives in
the boardroom
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Consumer / Retail
Digital Technology
Geopolitical Risk
Global / International
Healthcare
Human Capital Management
Operations
Risk / Compliance
Sales / Marketing
Small and Medium Sized Businesses
Supply Chain Management
Technology / Technology Strategy
4
2
6
5
2
7
3
3
8
4
6
3
5
5
92% Independent
Independent
Not Independent
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
regularly assesses the skills and experience necessary for our
board to function effectively and considers where additional
expertise may be needed.
Diversity in our boardroom supports UPS’s continued success
Gender
46% Female
Male
Female
Ethnicity
Age
31% Ethnically Diverse
White
Non-white
60.5 years average age
50s
60s
70s
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Proxy Statement Summary
Election of Directors
As a group, our 13 director nominees are appropriately skilled and experienced to effectively oversee
and constructively challenge the performance of management in the execution of our strategy.
The board recommends you vote FOR each director nominee listed below. For more information, see page 22.
Director
Age
Since Occupation
Committee(s)
Other Public
Company
Boards
3
0
0
2
0
0
1
3
1
1
0
1
1
Name
Independent Directors
Rodney Adkins
63
2013 Former Senior Vice President, International
Business Machines Corporation
– Risk (Chair)
– Compensation and Human Capital
Eva Boratto
Michael Burns
55
70
2020 Chief Financial Officer, Opentrons Labworks, Inc.
– Audit (Chair)
2005 Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive
– Audit
Officer, Dana Incorporated
Wayne Hewett
57
2020 Senior Advisor to Permira, and Chairman
– Audit
of Cambrex Corporation
Angela Hwang
56
2020 Group President, Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals
– Audit
Group, Pfizer, Inc.
Kate Johnson
54
2020 Former President, Microsoft U.S., Microsoft
Corporation
– Nominating and Corporate Governance
– Risk
William Johnson(1)
73
2009 Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive
– Nominating and Corporate Governance
Officer, H.J. Heinz Company
(Chair)
– Executive
Ann Livermore
63
1997 Former Executive Vice President, HP Inc.
– Compensation and Human Capital
(Chair)
– Risk
– Executive
Franck Moison
68
2017 Former Vice Chairman, Colgate-Palmolive
Company
Christiana Smith Shi
62
2018 Former President, Direct-to-Consumer,
Nike, Inc.
Russell Stokes
50
2020 President and Chief Executive Officer,
GE Aviation Services
Kevin Warsh
51
2012 Former Member of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System, Distinguished Visiting
Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Non-Independent Director
– Nominating and Corporate Governance
– Risk
– Compensation and Human Capital
– Risk
– Compensation and Human Capital
– Nominating and Corporate Governance
– Compensation and Human Capital
– Nominating and Corporate Governance
Carol Tomé
65
2003 Chief Executive Officer
– Executive (Chair)
(1) Independent Board Chair.
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Executive Compensation
Compensation Practices
A significant portion of executive compensation is at-risk and
tied to Company performance. This aligns executive decision-
making with the long-term interests of our shareowners. We also
have a longstanding owner-manager culture. Our compensation
practices that support these principles include:
• Payments with a balanced mix of cash and equity,
providing a degree of financial certainty and appropriate
incentives to retain and motivate executives;
• Annual and long-term performance incentive awards in
the form of equity grants containing vesting requirements
beyond the performance period, furthering both retention
and incentive goals;
• Annual and long-term performance incentive award payouts
that are dependent upon the achievement of multiple
distinct goals, avoiding overemphasis on any one metric
and mitigating excessive risk-taking;
• Long-term performance incentive awards with a three-year
performance period;
• Stock option awards that vest over a five-year period and
only provide value if our stock price increases;
• Incentive compensation plans that
include clawback
provisions that permit recovery of awards granted to
executive officers;
Annual Say on Pay Vote
• Incentive compensation plan awards require a “double
trigger” — both a change in control and a termination of
employment — to accelerate vesting; and
• No tax gross-ups on equity awards or golden parachute
excise taxes.
2021 Compensation Actions
Key 2021 compensation decisions affecting our executive
officers included:
• Most total direct compensation was performance-based and
considered “at risk” (90% for the CEO and 85% for all other
named executive officers (“NEOs”) as a group). See page 32;
• Base salary increases for the NEOs as a result of the annual
salary review process. See page 35;
• Bifurcating the performance period for the annual incentive
awards to account for the uncertainty attributable to the
COVID-19 pandemic. See page 35;
• Annual incentive awards for all NEOs were earned above
target. See page 37; and
• Previously granted 2019 Long-Term Incentive Performance
(“LTIP”) awards, which had three-year performance goals
ending in 2021, were earned above target. See page 39.
We maintain executive compensation programs that support the
long-term interests of our shareowners. We provide shareowners
the opportunity to vote annually, on an advisory basis, to approve
the compensation of our NEOs, as described in the Compensation
Discussion and Analysis section and in the compensation tables
and accompanying narrative disclosure in this proxy statement.
For more information, see page 56.
The board recommends you vote FOR the advisory vote to
approve named executive officer compensation.
Ratification of the Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm
The Board of Directors has appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending
December 31, 2022. The board recommends you vote FOR the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP. For more
information, see page 59.
Shareowner Proposals
The board recommends you vote AGAINST the shareowner proposals. More information about these proposals starts on page 62.
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Corporate Governance
We maintain robust governance policies and practices that benefit
the long-term interests of all stakeholders. We regularly review
and update our corporate governance practices in response
to the evolving needs of our business, shareowner and other
stakeholder feedback, regulatory changes, and other corporate
developments. Following is an overview of our corporate
governance structure and processes, including key aspects of our
board operations.
Selecting Director Nominees
Maintaining a board of individuals independent of management,
and of the highest personal character, integrity and ethical
standards, is critical to the proper functioning of the board. The
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee also seeks to
promote diversity in the boardroom with respect to gender, age,
ethnicity, skills, experience, perspectives, and other factors.
Our directors’ biographies highlight the factors that the board
considered when nominating these individuals.
Nomination Process
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Board Composition Review
The board’s annual self-evaluation helps the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee identify needs by assessing
areas where additional diversity, perspectives, expertise, skills or experience may be desired. The Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee also conducts regular in-depth board composition reviews.
Candidate Identification
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee uses a variety of sources to identify a diverse pool of potential
candidates. Sources include board members, members of management, independent consultants and shareowner
recommendations. Prospective candidates are evaluated after taking into account feedback from consultants, management
and board members, candidate background and qualification reviews, and open discussions between the Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee and the full board. This process allows for active and ongoing consideration of potential
directors with a focus on long-term Company strategy.
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Shortlisted Candidates
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee maintains a diverse list of potential director candidates
according to desired skills, experiences and backgrounds. The list is reviewed at each Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee meeting and updated as appropriate. Each candidate is evaluated to ensure that existing and planned
future commitments would not materially interfere with expected responsibilities to the Company.
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Recommendation, Nomination and Annual Election
Candidates recommended by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and approved by the board are nominated
for election. Directors are elected annually.
Result: 5 new independent directors added since 2020
Shareowner Recommendations, Nominations and Proxy Access
Shareowner recommended director candidates are considered
on the same basis as recommendations from other sources.
Shareowners can recommend a candidate by writing to the
following address: UPS Corporate Secretary, 55 Glenlake
Parkway, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328. Submissions must contain
the prospective candidate’s name and a detailed description of
the experience, qualifications, attributes and skills that make the
individual a suitable director candidate.
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We also provide proxy access for shareowner director nominees.
A single shareowner, or group of up to 20 shareowners, that has
owned at least 3 percent of UPS’s outstanding stock continuously
for at least three years, may include up to 20 percent of the board
seats or two directors (whichever is greater), as director nominees
in UPS’s proxy materials for an annual meeting of shareowners.
Our Bylaws set forth the requirements for the formal shareowner
nomination process for director candidates. These requirements
are summarized under “Other Information for Shareowners” on
page 82.
Board Diversity
A wide range of viewpoints is critical to effective board
deliberations, corporate governance and oversight. Diversity with
respect to gender, age, ethnicity, skills, experience, perspectives,
and other factors is a key consideration when identifying and
recommending director nominees. The Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee assesses board diversity through periodic
board composition evaluations. While the Company does not have
a formal policy on board diversity, our Corporate Governance
Guidelines emphasize diversity, and the Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee actively considers diversity in
recruitment and nominations of director candidates.
Gender
46% Female
Male
Female
Ethnicity
Age
31% Ethnically Diverse
White
Non-white
60.5 years average age
50s
60s
70s
Board Refreshment and Succession Planning
8.3 years average tenure
Newer directors (< 3 years)
Medium-tenured directors (3-10 years)
Longer-tenured directors (> 10 years)
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
regularly considers the long-term makeup of our Board of
Directors and how board composition changes over time.
They also consider the skills needed on our board as our
business evolves. The board seeks to balance the knowledge
and experience that comes from longer-term board service
with new ideas and perspectives that can come from new
directors.
Since 2020, we have added five new directors, and have had
four directors retire.
The average tenure of the director nominees reflects an
appropriate balance between different perspectives brought
by newer and long-serving directors.
Director Independence
Having a significant majority of non-management independent directors encourages robust debate and challenged opinions in the
boardroom.
92% Independent
Independent
Not Independent
standards consistent with
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines include director
independence
the New
York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”)
listing standards. Our
Corporate Governance Guidelines are available on the
governance section of our investor relations website at
www.investors.ups.com.
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The board has evaluated each director’s independence and
considered whether there were any relevant relationships
between UPS and each director, or any member of his or her
immediate family. The board also examined whether there
were any relationships between UPS and organizations where
a director is or was a partner, principal shareowner or executive
officer. Specifically, the board evaluated certain ordinary course
business transactions and relationships between UPS and the
organizations that currently or in the prior year employed Eva
Boratto, Mike Burns, Wayne Hewett, Angela Hwang, Kate Johnson,
Russell Stokes and Kevin Warsh, or their immediate family
members, as an executive officer. The board also evaluated the
ordinary course business transactions and relationships between
UPS and any organizations where Rod Adkins, Wayne Hewett,
Christiana Smith Shi and Kevin Warsh, or their immediate family
members, were a partner or principal shareowner. In each case,
no such transactions exceeded the thresholds in UPS’s Corporate
Governance Guidelines. The board determined that none of these
transactions or relationships were material to the Company, the
individuals or the organizations with which they were associated.
The board has determined that each of the director nominees (other
than our current CEO, Carol Tomé), is independent. With respect
to directors that served during 2021 but have retired, the board
has determined that each such individual was independent. All
members of the Audit Committee, Compensation and Human Capital
Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and
Risk Committee are independent.
Board Leadership Structure
Based on the periodic evaluation and recommendation of the
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, the board
determines the most appropriate board leadership structure,
including who should serve as Board Chair, and whether the roles
of Board Chair and CEO should be separated or combined.
In connection with Carol Tomé’s election as CEO, the board
determined that it was in the best interests of the Company to
enable Carol to focus on leading the Company, and separated
the roles of Chair and CEO. Bill Johnson, who had been serving
as our independent Lead Director, was appointed Board Chair on
October 1, 2020.
Bill has served on our board since 2009 and had served as
independent Lead Director since 2016. He has deep institutional
knowledge of the Company and provides strong continuity of
leadership. He devotes significant time to understanding our
business and communicating with the CEO, and other directors,
between meetings. He draws on his extensive knowledge
of our business, industry, strategic priorities and competitive
developments to set the board’s agendas in collaboration with the
CEO, and he seeks to ensure that board meetings are productive
and interactions with the directors facilitate a useful exchange of
viewpoints. Carol is available to all directors between meetings
and meets regularly with the Board Chair, and with the directors
individually and as a group, to receive feedback from the board.
Bill’s collaboration with Carol allows the board to focus attention
on the issues of greatest importance to the Company and its
shareowners and our CEO to focus primarily on leading the
Company.
Furthermore, all the members of each of the Audit Committee, the
Compensation and Human Capital Committee, the Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee and the Risk Committee
are independent. Each committee is led by a chairperson who
sets the meeting agendas and reports to the full board on the
committee’s work. Additionally, the independent directors meet
in executive session without management present at each board
meeting, as described below.
Executive Sessions of Independent Directors
Directors hold executive sessions without management present
at each regular board meeting. The Board Chair determines the
agenda and presides at each session. The Board Chair generally
invites the CEO to join a portion of the executive session to
receive feedback from the board and when deemed appropriate
otherwise. In addition, during the year the Board Chair meets
individually with each director to discuss issues that are important
to the board and to solicit and provide further feedback.
Board and Committee Evaluations
The board employs both an ongoing informal and a formal annual
process to evaluate its performance and the contributions of
individual directors to the successful execution of the board’s
obligations. The Board Chair frequently considers the performance
of the board and the board’s committees and has informal
discussions about individual director contributions to the board.
The Board Chair shares feedback from these discussions with the
full board and with individual board members. In addition, during
2021 the CEO met individually with each director to discuss how
best to utilize the director’s skills and experience. The feedback
from these meetings was reviewed with the Board Chair.
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Formal Evaluation Process
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2
Detailed Formal Annual Evaluation Process
The Board of Directors, Audit Committee, Compensation and Human Capital Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee and Risk Committee each conduct an annual self-assessment. The Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee oversees the annual board assessment process and the implementation of the annual committee self-assessments.
Questionnaires
All board and committee members complete a detailed confidential questionnaire each year. The questionnaire provides for
quantitative ratings in key areas, including overall board effectiveness, meeting effectiveness, access to information, information
format, board committee structure, access to management, succession planning, meeting dialogue, communication with the
CEO, operational reporting, financial oversight, capital structure and financing, capital spending, long-term strategic planning,
risk oversight, crisis management and time management. The questionnaire also allows directors to provide written feedback
and make detailed anonymous comments.
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Review
The results of the committee self-assessments are reviewed by each committee and discussed with the full board. The Chair
of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee reviews the results of committee self-assessments and discusses
the responses with the chairs of the other board committees as appropriate. The Chair of the Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee also reviews and discusses the board evaluation results with the full board.
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Follow-up
Matters requiring follow-up are addressed by the Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee or the chairs
of the other committees as appropriate.
Result
Feedback from the evaluations has driven several improvements in board operations over the last few years, including
the format and delivery of board meeting materials, board meeting agendas and recurring topics, strategic planning and
oversight, director recruitment practices and orientation, and succession planning.
Majority Voting and Director Resignation Policy
Our Bylaws provide for majority voting in uncontested director
elections. The number of votes cast for a nominee must exceed
the number of votes cast against that person. Any incumbent
director who does not receive a majority of the votes cast must
offer to resign from the board.
In such an event, the Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee will recommend to the board whether to accept or
reject the director’s offer to resign after considering all relevant
factors. The board will act on the recommendation within 90 days
following certification of the election results after considering all
relevant information.
Any director who offers to resign must recuse himself or herself
from the board vote, unless the number of independent directors
who were successful incumbents is fewer than three. The board
will promptly disclose its decision regarding any director’s offer
to resign, including its reasoning. If the board determines to
accept a director’s offer to resign, the Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee will recommend whether and when to
fill such vacancy or whether to reduce the size of the board.
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Risk Oversight
Board Oversight of Risk
Board of Directors
Risk management oversight is an essential board responsibility. The board regularly discusses our most significant risks and how
these risks are being managed. The Company’s enterprise risk management process is designed to identify potential events that
may affect the achievement of the Company’s objectives or have a material adverse effect on the Company. The board reviews
periodic assessments from this process and participates in the Company’s annual risk survey. The board has delegated to its standing
committees specific risk oversight responsibilities as set out below and receives regular reports from the committees on appropriate
areas of risk management.
Risk Committee
Oversees management’s identification
and evaluation of strategic enterprise
risks, including risks associated with
intellectual property, operations, privacy,
technology, information security,
cybersecurity and cyber incident
response, and business continuity.
Audit Committee
Oversees policies with respect
to financial risk assessment,
including guidelines to govern the
process by which major financial
and accounting risk assessment
and management is undertaken.
Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee
Considers risks related
to governance matters,
including succession
planning.
Compensation and Human
Capital Committee
Considers risks associated
with compensation
policies and practices,
with respect to both
executive compensation and
compensation generally,
and considers other human
capital risks.
The Company’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Chief
Information Officer, and the Vice President of Compliance and
Internal Audit each meet individually with the Risk Committee
on a regular basis.
risk management survey and
The Risk Committee updates the full board annually on the
risk
Company’s enterprise
assessment results. The board provides feedback to the Company
about significant enterprise risks and assesses the Company’s
identification of its most significant risk areas. The Risk Committee
also coordinates with the Audit Committee to enable the Audit
Committee to perform its risk related responsibilities.
The Audit Committee has additional risk assessment and risk
oversight responsibilities, specifically with respect to financial
risk assessment. The Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, CEO,
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Compliance and
Internal Audit each meet individually with the Audit Committee
on a regular basis.
In addition, the Company’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
reports directly to our CEO, providing visibility into the Company’s
risk profile. The board believes that the work undertaken by its
committees, together with the work of the full board and the
Company’s senior management, enables effective oversight of
the Company’s management of risk.
Strategic Planning and Oversight
Oversight of strategic planning requires a high level of constructive
engagement between management and the board. The Company
maintains a process that allows the board to leverage its
substantial experience and expertise to remain fully engaged in
the Company’s strategic planning process. Management develops
and prioritizes strategic plans on an annual basis. Management
then reviews these plans with the board on an annual basis,
along with the Company’s challenges, opportunities, industry
dynamics, and legal, regulatory and governance developments,
and other factors.
Management provides
the board comprehensive updates
throughout the year regarding progress on the Company’s
strategic plans. Management also provides regular updates
regarding the achievement of the Company’s financial goals.
In addition, the CEO communicates regularly with the board
on important business opportunities, financial and operational
performance matters, risks and other developments such as labor
and customer relations, both during and outside the regular board
meeting cycle.
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Management Succession Planning and Development
Succession planning and talent development are important at all
levels within our organization. The board oversees management’s
emergency and long-term succession plans at the executive
officer level, most importantly the CEO position. The board
annually reviews succession plans for senior management
including the CEO, all in the context of the Company’s overall
business strategy and with a focus on risk management. More
broadly, the board and the Compensation and Human Capital
Committee are regularly updated on key talent indicators
for the overall workforce, including diversity, recruiting and
development programs.
The board’s succession planning activities are ongoing
and strategic and are supported by board committees and
independent third-party consultants as needed. In addition, the
CEO annually provides an assessment to the board of senior
leaders and their potential to succeed at key senior management
positions. As a part of this process, potential leaders interact with
board members through formal presentations and during informal
events.
We also utilize a formal director engagement program in which
directors meet with individual executive officers, visit Company
operations, participate in employee events and receive in-depth
subject matter updates outside of the regular board meeting
process. These additional engagements encourage the ongoing
exchange of ideas and information between directors and
management, facilitate the board’s oversight responsibilities, and
support succession planning efforts.
Meetings and Attendance
The board held five meetings during 2021. Also, during 2021,
the Audit Committee met ten times, the Compensation and
Human Capital Committee met five times, the Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee met four times and the Risk
Committee met three times. The Executive Committee met one
time in 2021. Prior to board meetings, the Board Chair and the
board’s committee chairs work with management to determine
and prepare agendas for the meetings. Board meetings generally
occur over two days. Board committees generally meet on the
first day of the board meeting, followed by the board meeting.
The second day typically consists of reports from each committee
chair to the full board, additional presentations by internal
business leaders or others with expertise in various subject
matters, and an executive session consisting of only independent
board members. The executive sessions are chaired by our
Board Chair.
All directors attended 100% of the total number of board and
any committee meetings of which he or she was a member in
2021. Our directors are expected to attend each annual meeting,
and all directors who were then members of the board attended
the 2021 Annual Meeting. The independent directors met in
executive session at all the board meetings held in 2021.
Code of Business Conduct
We are committed to conducting our business in accordance
with the highest ethical principles. Our Code of Business Conduct
is applicable to anyone who represents UPS, including our
directors, executive officers and all other employees and agents
of UPS. A copy of our Code of Business Conduct is available on
our investor relations website at www.investors.ups.com.
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Conflicts of Interest and Related Person Transactions
Our Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing our Code of
Business Conduct, which includes policies regarding conflicts
of interest. The Code requires employees and directors to avoid
conflicts of interest, defined as situations where the person’s
private interests conflict, or may appear to conflict, with the
interests of UPS.
We maintain a related person transactions policy that applies to
any transaction or series of transactions in which: (1) the Company
or any of its subsidiaries is a participant; (2) any “related person”
(executive officer, director, greater than 5% beneficial owner of
the Company’s common stock, or an immediate family member
of any of the foregoing) has or will have a material direct or
indirect interest; and (3) the aggregate amount involved since
the beginning of the Company’s last completed fiscal year will
exceed or may reasonably be expected to exceed $100,000.
The policy provides that related person transactions that may
arise during the year are subject to the Audit Committee’s
reasonable prior approval. In determining whether to approve or
ratify a transaction, the Audit Committee will consider, among
other factors it deems appropriate, whether the transaction is
on terms no less favorable than terms generally available to an
unaffiliated third-party under the same or similar circumstance,
the extent of the related person’s interest in the transaction,
whether the transaction would impair independence of a non-
employee director and whether there is a business reason for
UPS to enter into the transaction. A copy of the policy is available
on our investor relations website at www.investors.ups.com. The
Company did not engage in any related person transactions since
January 1, 2021 that require disclosure in this Proxy Statement or
under the Company’s policy.
At least annually, each director and executive officer completes a
questionnaire in which they are required to disclose any business
relationships that may give rise to a conflict of interest, including
transactions where UPS is involved and where an executive
officer, a director or a related person has a direct or indirect
material interest. We also review the Company’s financial
systems and any related person transactions to identify potential
conflicts of interest. The Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee reviews a summary of this information and makes
recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding each
board member’s independence. We have immaterial ordinary
course of business transactions and relationships with companies
with which our directors are associated. The Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee reviewed the transactions and
relationships that occurred since January 1, 2021 and believes
they were entered into on terms that are both reasonable and
competitive and did not affect director independence. Additional
transactions and relationships of this nature may be expected to
take place in the ordinary course of business in the future.
Transactions in Company Stock
We prohibit our executive officers and directors from hedging
or pledging their ownership in UPS stock. Specifically, they
are prohibited from purchasing or selling derivative securities
relating to UPS stock and from purchasing financial instruments
that are designed to hedge or offset any decrease in the market
value of UPS securities. Furthermore, our employees, officers,
and directors are prohibited from engaging in short sales of
UPS stock.
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Stakeholder Engagement
Maintaining open and honest dialogs with our stakeholders is an
important component of our corporate culture. Our management
team participates in numerous investor meetings throughout the
year to discuss our business, strategy and financial results. This
includes in-person, telephone and webcast conferences, as well
as key site visits. Our Investor Relations team shares feedback
and provides regular updates to the board on investor sentiment.
In addition, each year we undertake an Environmental, Social
and Governance (“ESG”) stakeholder outreach program in which
we discuss progress on our ESG journey. This year we contacted
holders of over 47% of our class B common stock as a part of
this program.
We also proactively correspond with other key stakeholders
throughout the year. We share feedback from these engagements
with the board, the Compensation and Human Capital Committee,
and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee as
appropriate.
We consider the views of our shareowners and other
stakeholders when evaluating our ESG policies and practices;
for example, in recent years we have:
The Compensation and Human Capital Committee considers
shareowner feedback, along with the market information and
analysis provided by its independent compensation consultant,
when making decisions about our executive compensation
programs. We have:
• Announced a carbon neutral by 2050 goal, including
several shorter and medium term goals;
• Expanded our
sustainability disclosure,
including
publishing GRI, TCFD and SASB reports;
• Updated the peer group used by the Committee
for executive and director compensation market
comparisons;
• Enhanced the performance-based equity component in
• Increased our commitments to diversity, equity and
our compensation programs;
inclusion, volunteerism and charitable giving;
• Eliminated single-trigger equity vesting following a
• Separated the Board Chair and CEO roles;
• Appointed an independent Board Chair;
• Increased board diversity;
• Adopted policies providing for an annual say on pay vote;
• Adopted proxy access; and
• Revised
the Compensation and Human Capital
Committee charter to include oversight of performance
and talent management, diversity, equity and inclusion,
work culture and employee development and retention.
change in control;
• Added relative total shareowner return as a component
of our Long-Term Incentive Plan awards;
• Adopted
performance metrics
incentive
compensation plans better designed to tie payouts to
increases in shareholder value;
under
• Provided additional detail around the performance
long-term
for our annual and
measures used
incentive plans;
• Eliminated tax gross-ups;
• Entered into protective covenant agreements in favor of
UPS with certain executive officers; and
• Added an
individual payout cap
to our annual
incentive plan.
Communicating with the Board of Directors
Stakeholders may communicate directly with the board, with
the non-management directors as a group, or with any specific
director, by writing to the UPS Corporate Secretary, 55 Glenlake
Parkway, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328. Please specify to whom
your letter should be directed. After review by the Corporate
Secretary, appropriate communications will be forwarded to the
addressee. Advertisements, solicitations for business, requests
for employment, requests for contributions, matters that may
be better addressed by management or other inappropriate
materials will not be forwarded.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying
Overview
Responsible participation in the political process is important
to our success and the protection of shareowner value. We
participate in this process in accordance with good corporate
governance practices. Our Political Contributions and Lobbying
Policy (“policy”) is summarized below and is available at www.
investors.ups.com.
• The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
oversees the policy;
• Corporate political contributions are restricted;
Oversight and Processes
• We publish a semi-annual political contribution report on
our investor relations website; and
• Eligible employees can make political contributions through
a Company-sponsored political action committee (UPSPAC).
is organized and operated on a voluntary,
UPSPAC
nonpartisan basis and is registered with the Federal Election
Commission.
• Political contributions are made in a legal, ethical and
transparent manner that best represents the interests of
stakeholders.
• Senior management works with Public Affairs on furthering
our business objectives and protecting and enhancing
shareowner value.
• Political and lobbying activities require prior approval of the
UPS Public Affairs department and are subject to review
(and in some cases prior approval) by the Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee.
Lobbying and Trade Associations
• Public Affairs coordinates our lobbying activities, including
engagements with federal, state, and local governments.
UPS is also a member of a variety of trade associations and
other tax-exempt organizations that engage in lobbying.
• Lobbying activities require prior approval of Public Affairs.
• The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
regularly reviews UPS’s participation in trade associations
and other tax-exempt organizations that engage in lobbying
Political Activity Transparency
• The Chief Corporate Affairs Officer reviews political and
lobbying activities and regularly reports to the board and
the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
to determine if our involvement is consistent with UPS
business objectives and whether participation exposes the
Company to excessive risk.
• Lobbying activities are governed by comprehensive policies
and practices designed to facilitate compliance with laws
and regulations, including those relating to the lobbying of
government officials, the duty to track and report lobbying
activities, and the obligation to treat lobbying costs and
expenses as nondeductible for tax purposes.
• We are transparent in our political activities.
• The report is available on our investor relations website at
• We publish a semi-annual report, which is reviewed and
approved by the Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee.
• The report provides:
• Amounts and recipients of any federal and state political
contributions in the United States (if any such expenditures
are made); and
• Payments to trade associations that receive $50,000 or
more and that use a portion of the payment for political
contributions, as reported by the trade association to us.
www.investors.ups.com
• We also publicly file a federal Lobbying Disclosure Act Report
each quarter, providing information on activities associated
with influencing legislation through communications with
any member or employee of a legislative body, or with
any covered executive branch official. This report discloses
expenditures for the quarter, describes the specific pieces
of legislation that were the topic of communications, and
identifies the individuals who lobbied on behalf of UPS. UPS
files similar publicly available periodic reports with state
agencies reflecting state lobbying activities.
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Sustainability
We are the world’s premier package delivery company and a
leading provider of global supply chain management solutions.
We offer a broad range of industry-leading products and services
through our extensive presence in North America; Europe; the
Indian sub-continent, Middle East and Africa (“ISMEA”); Asia
Pacific and Latin America. Our services include transportation
and delivery, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, air
freight, customs brokerage and insurance.
By 2022:
By 2025:
We operate one of the largest airlines and one of the largest fleets
of alternative fuel vehicles under a global UPS brand that stands
for quality and reliability. We deliver packages each business day
for approximately 1.7 million shipping customers to 11.8 million
delivery customers in over 220 countries and territories. In
2021, we delivered an average of 25.2 million packages per
day, totaling 6.4 billion packages during the year. Our success
depends on economic stability, global trade and a society that
welcomes opportunity. We understand the importance of acting
responsibly as a business, an employer and a corporate citizen.
Economic, environmental and social sustainability risks and
opportunities are considered as part of our comprehensive
enterprise risk management program. The board regularly
reviews the effectiveness of our risk management and due
diligence processes related to material sustainability topics. In
addition, the board actively considers these factors in connection
with the board’s involvement in UPS’s strategic planning process.
The board delegates authority for day-to-day management of
sustainability topics to management. Our Chief Corporate Affairs
Officer reports directly to the Company’s CEO and regularly
reports to the board regarding sustainability strategies, priorities,
goals and performance. In addition, the board is regularly briefed
on issues of concern for customers, unions, employees, retirees,
investors and other stakeholders. Furthermore, the board oversees
management’s development of our values, strategies and policies
related to economic, environmental and social impacts.
Each year we publish a corporate sustainability report showcasing
the aspirations, achievements, and challenges of our commitment
to balancing the social, economic and environmental aspects
of our business. The report is reviewed by the board prior to
publication. Following is a list of key goals:
By 2030:
By 2035:
By 2050:
$
• 28% women in full-time management
globally
• 35%
ethnically
diverse
full-time
management in the U.S.
• 40% alternative fuel in ground operations
• 25% renewable electricity in facilities
• 30 million volunteer hours (2011 baseline)
• 50 million trees planted (2012 baseline)
• 30% sustainable aviation fuel
• 50% reduction in CO2 per global small
package (2020 baseline)
• 100% renewable electricity in facilities
• Achieve carbon neutrality
For more information, please visit www.about.ups.com. Our ESG
goals are aspirational and may change. Statements regarding our
goals are not guarantees or promises that they will be met.
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Corporate Governance
Human Capital Management
Our success is dependent upon our people, working together with
a common purpose. We have approximately 534,000 employees
(excluding temporary seasonal employees), of which 444,000
are in the U.S. and 90,000 are located internationally. Our
global workforce includes approximately 89,000 management
employees (44% of whom are part-time) and 445,000 hourly
employees (51% of whom are part-time). More than 70% of
our U.S. employees are represented by unions, primarily those
employees handling or transporting packages. In addition,
approximately 3,100 of our pilots are represented by the
Independent Pilots Association.
Oversight and management
We are creating an inclusive and equitable environment that
brings together a broad spectrum of backgrounds, cultures and
stakeholders. Leveraging diverse perspectives and creating
inclusive environments improves our organizational effectiveness,
cultivates innovation, and drives growth.
Our Board of Directors and its committees provide oversight
on human capital matters through a variety of methods and
processes. These include regular updates and discussion around
human capital transformation efforts, technology initiatives
impacting the workforce, health and safety matters, employee
survey results related to culture and other matters, hiring and
Total rewards
We believe that UPS employees are among the most motivated,
highest-performing people in the industry and provide us
with a meaningful competitive advantage. To assist with
employee recruitment and retention, we continue to review the
competitiveness of our employee value proposition, including
benefits and pay, the range of continuous training, talent
development and promotional opportunities.
retention, employee demographics, labor relations and contract
negotiations, compensation and benefits, succession planning
and employee training initiatives.
In addition, the Compensation and Human Capital Committee
charter was expanded last year to include oversight of performance
and talent management, diversity, equity and inclusion, work
culture and employee development and retention. We believe
the board’s oversight of these matters helps identify and mitigate
exposure to labor and human capital management risks, and
is part of the broader framework that guides how we attract,
retain and develop a workforce that aligns with our values and
strategies.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits. In addition, our
long history of employee stock ownership aligns the interests of
our management team with shareowners. In the U.S., benefits
provided to our non-union employees typically include:
• work-life balance programs;
• an employee assistance program; and
• a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
• comprehensive health insurance coverage;
• life insurance;
• short- and long-term disability coverage;
• child/elder care spending accounts;
Transformation and human capital
As we expand and enter new markets, and seek to capture new
opportunities and pursue growth, we need employees to grow
and innovate along with us. We believe that transforming the UPS
employee experience is foundational to our success. This requires
a thoughtful balance between the culture we have cultivated over
We invest in our people by offering a range of other benefits,
such as paid time off, retirement plans, and education assistance.
In the U.S., these other benefits are generally provided to non-
union employees without regard to full-time or part-time status.
the years and the new perspectives we need to take the business
into the future. This investment in capabilities to transform our
business includes investing in employee growth opportunities
such as professionalism, technical and other training.
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Employee health and safety
We are committed to industry-leading employee health, safety,
and wellness programs across our workforce. We develop a
culture of health and safety by:
• investing in safety training and audits;
• promoting wellness practices which mitigate risk; and
• offering benefits that keep employees safe in the workplace
and beyond.
Collective bargaining
Our local health and safety committees coach employees on
UPS’s safety processes and are able to share best practices
across work groups. Our safety methods and procedures are
increasingly focused on the variables associated with residential
delivery environments, which have become more common with
the growth in e-commerce. We monitor our performance in
this area through various measurable targets including lost time
injury frequency and the number of recorded auto accidents.
We bargain in good faith with the unions that represent our
employees. We frequently engage union leaders at the national
level and at local chapters throughout the United States. We
participate in works councils and associations outside the U.S.,
which allows us to respond to emerging regional issues abroad.
This work helps our operations to build and maintain productive
relationships with our employees.
Corporate Governance Guidelines and Committee Charters
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines and the charters for each
of the board’s committees are available on our investor relations
website at www.investors.ups.com. Each committee reviews
its charter annually. In addition, the Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee reviews our Corporate Governance
Guidelines annually and recommends any changes to the board
for approval. When amending our committee charters or Corporate
Governance Guidelines, we consider current governance trends
and best practices, changes in regulatory requirements, advice
from outside sources and input from stakeholders.
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Corporate Governance
Our Board of Directors
Proposal 1 — Director Elections
What am I voting on? Election of each of the 13 named director nominees to hold office until the 2023 Annual Meeting and until
their respective successors are elected and qualified.
Board’s Recommendation: Vote FOR the election of each nominee.
Vote Required: A director will be elected if the number of votes cast for that director exceeds the number of votes cast against that
director.
The board has nominated the persons named below for election
as directors at the Annual Meeting. If elected, all nominees will
serve until the next Annual Meeting and until their respective
successors are elected and qualified. All nominees were elected
by shareowners at our last Annual Meeting. If any nominee is
unable to serve as a director, which we do not anticipate, the
board may reduce the number of directors that serve on the board
or choose a substitute nominee. Any nominee who is currently a
director, and for whom more votes are cast against than are cast
for, must offer to resign from the board.
Carol Tomé
Career
Biographical information about the director nominees appears
below, including information about the experience, qualifications,
attributes, and skills considered by our Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee and board in determining that the
nominee should serve as a director. For additional information
about how we identify and evaluate nominees for director, see
“Corporate Governance — Selecting Director Nominees” on
page 10.
UPS Chief Executive Officer
Age: 65
Director since 2003
Skills and Experience
- CEO experience
- CFO experience
- Consumer retail
- Digital technology
- Risk and compliance
Other Public Company Boards
- Verizon Communications, Inc.
Board Committee
- Executive (Chair)
Carol was appointed UPS’s Chief Executive Officer effective June, 2020.
As CEO, Carol has primary responsibility for managing the Company’s
day-to-day operations, and for developing and communicating our
strategy. She was Chief Financial Officer of The Home Depot, Inc., one
of the world’s largest retailers, from 2001; and Executive Vice President
Corporate Services from 2007 until her retirement in 2019. At The Home
Depot, she provided leadership in the areas of real estate, financial
services and strategic business development. Her corporate finance
duties included financial reporting and operations, financial planning
and analysis, internal audit, investor relations, treasury and tax. She
previously served as Senior Vice President Finance and Accounting and
Treasurer from 2000 until 2001; and from 1995 until 2000 she served as
Vice President and Treasurer.
Carol serves on the Board of Directors for Verizon Communications, Inc.
and served on the Board of Directors of Cisco Systems, Inc. until 2020.
She also served as a Trustee of certain Fidelity funds in 2017.
Reasons for election to the UPS Board
Carol has a thorough understanding of our strategies and operations as
a result of serving as Chief Executive Officer, and from her extensive
experience gained from serving on the board and as Chair of the Audit
Committee prior to becoming Chief Executive Officer. She has an in-
depth knowledge of logistics and has broad experience in corporate
finance and risk and compliance gained throughout her career at The
Home Depot. She brings the experience of having served as Chief
Financial Officer of a complex, multi-national business with a large,
labor intensive workforce. Carol also has experience with strategic
business development, including e-commerce strategy.
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Rodney Adkins
Career
Former Senior Vice
President, International
Business Machines Corporation
Age: 63
Director since 2013
Skills and Experience
- Digital technology
- Risk and compliance
- Supply chain management
- Technology and technology strategy
Other Public Company Boards
- Avnet, Inc.
- PayPal Holdings, Inc.
- W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Board Committees
- Risk (Chair)
- Compensation and Human Capital
Rod is President of 3RAM Group LLC, a private company specializing
in capital investments, business consulting and property management
services. Prior to that role, Rod served as IBM’s Senior Vice President of
Corporate Strategy before retiring in 2014. Rod was previously Senior
Vice President, Systems and Technology Group, a position he held since
2009, and senior vice president of STG development and manufacturing,
a position he held since 2007. In his over 30-year career with IBM,
a multinational technology company, Rod held a number of other
development and management roles, including general management
positions for the PC Company, UNIX Systems and Pervasive Computing.
Rod currently serves as non-executive Chairman of Avnet, Inc., in
addition to serving on the Boards of Directors for PayPal Holdings, Inc.
and W.W. Grainger, Inc. He also served on the Board of Directors for PPL
Corporation until 2019.
Reasons for election to the UPS Board
As a senior executive of a public technology company, Rod gained
a broad range of experience, including experience in emerging
technologies and services, global business operations, and supply chain
management. He is a recognized leader in technology and technology
strategy. In addition, Rod has experience serving as a director of other
publicly traded companies.
Eva Boratto
Career
Chief Financial Officer, Opentrons
Labworks, Inc.
Age: 55
Director since 2020
Skills and Experience
- CFO experience
- Consumer retail
- Healthcare
- Risk and compliance
Board Committee
- Audit (Chair)
Eva is the Chief Financial Officer for Opentrons Labworks, Inc., a private
disruptive biotechnology company leveraging its integrated lab platform
to accelerate the pace of innovation in life sciences. She has served in
this role since February 2022. Eva will also serve on Opentrons’ Board
of Directors.
Eva served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for
CVS Health Corporation, a diversified health services company, from
2018 until her retirement in 2021. In this role, Eva was responsible
for all aspects of the company’s financial strategy and operations,
including accounting and financial reporting, investor relations,
mergers and acquisitions, treasury and capital planning, investments,
risk management, tax, budgeting and planning, and procurement.
Prior to this role, from 2017 to 2018, Eva was Executive Vice President,
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer for CVS Health. She served as
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of CVS Health from
2013 to 2017. Eva joined the company in 2010 and served as Senior
Vice President for pharmacy benefit management finance until 2013.
Reasons for election to the UPS Board
Eva has extensive experience in corporate finance gained throughout
her career at CVS Health. She also brings the experience of having
served as Chief Financial Officer of a complex healthcare business
with a large workforce and extensive retail presence, including deep
knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards. Eva also
has experience with strategic risk management and provides significant
expertise in healthcare matters.
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Michael Burns
Career
Former Chairman, Chief
Executive Officer and
President, Dana
Incorporated
Age: 70
Director since 2005
Skills and Experience
- CEO experience
- Global perspective, international
- Operations
- Technology and technology strategy
Board Committee
- Audit
Mike was the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dana
Incorporated, a global manufacturer of technology driveline, sealing
and thermal-management products, from 2004 until his retirement
in 2008. He joined Dana Incorporated in 2004 after 34 years with
General Motors Company. During his tenure at General Motors, Mike
held various positions of increasing responsibility, including serving as
President of General Motors Europe AG from 1998 to 2004.
Reasons for election to the UPS Board
Mike has years of senior leadership experience gained while managing
large, complex businesses and leading an international organization
that operated in a highly competitive industry. He also has experience
in design, engineering, manufacturing, and sales and distribution.
Mike also brings deep knowledge of technology and the supply of
components and services to major vehicle manufacturers.
Wayne Hewett
Career
Senior Advisor to Permira
and Non-Executive Chairman,
Cambrex Corporation
Age: 57
Director since 2020
Skills and Experience
- CEO experience
- Global perspective, international
- Healthcare
- Operations
- Supply chain management
Other Public Company Boards
- The Home Depot, Inc.
- Wells Fargo, Inc.
Board Committee
- Audit
Since 2018, Wayne has served as a senior advisor to Permira, a global
private equity firm, and since 2020, as Non-Executive Chairman of
Cambrex Corporation, a leading contract developer and manufacturer of
active pharmaceutical ingredients and a private portfolio company of
Permira Funds. In addition, since 2021, he has served as a director of
Lytx, a telematics solutions provider and a portfolio company of Permira
Funds. From 2018 to 2021, Wayne also served as Non-Executive
Chairman of DiversiTech Corporation, a manufacturer and supplier of
HVAC equipment.
Wayne served as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board
of Directors, of Klöckner Pentaplast Group, a leading supplier of plastic
films for pharmaceutical, medical devices, food and other specialty
applications, from 2015 to 2017. He also served as President and as
a member of the Board of Directors, of Platform Specialty Products
Corporation during 2015, and as President, Chief Executive Officer and
as a member of the Board of Directors of Arysta LifeScience Corporation
from 2010 to 2015. Arysta was acquired in 2015 by Platform Specialty
Products Corporation.
Prior to joining Arysta, he served as a senior consultant to GenNx360,
a private equity firm focused on sponsoring buyouts of middle market
companies. He also spent over two decades at General Electric
Company, serving in a variety of executive roles.
Wayne currently serves on the Boards of Directors of The Home Depot,
Inc. and Wells Fargo, Inc.
Reasons for election to the UPS Board
Wayne has extensive experience in general management, finance,
supply chain, operational and international matters gained through
serving in various executive roles. He has significant experience
executing company-wide
large organizations,
developing proprietary products, optimizing supply chains, and using
emerging technologies to provide new products and services. He brings
insights on business operations and risk management through his senior
management roles. In addition, Wayne has valuable experience serving
as a director of other publicly traded companies.
initiatives across
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Angela Hwang
Career
Group President,
Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals Group,
Pfizer, Inc.
Age: 56
Director since 2020
Skills and Experience
- Global perspective, international
- Healthcare
- Operations
- Supply chain management
Board Committee
- Audit
Angela has been a member of Pfizer, Inc.’s Executive Team since 2018
and currently is Group President of the Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals
Group, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, Angela leads
Pfizer’s entire commercial business which includes eight commercial
business units, reaching patients in more than 125 countries. Angela
has been with Pfizer since 1997, working across all geographies and
therapeutic areas.
Prior to her current role, during 2018 she served as Group President,
Pfizer Essential Health; and from 2016 to 2018 she was Global President
Pfizer Inflammation and Immunology. Angela has served in various roles
with increasing responsibility, including senior roles in Pfizer Vaccines,
Primary Care, and Emerging Markets.
Angela sits on the boards of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical
Industries and Associations, and the Pfizer Foundation, a charitable
organization that addresses global health challenges.
Reasons for election to the UPS Board
Angela has significant expertise in the healthcare sector and in managing
large complex businesses, including supply chain management and
logistics. She also has experience in emerging markets gained through
her work across many geographies. Angela is also a strong advocate for
women’s leadership and sustainable global health equity.
Kate Johnson
Career
Former President, Microsoft U.S.,
Microsoft Corporation
Age: 54
Director since 2020
Skills and Experience
- Consumer retail
- Digital technology
- Human capital management
- Operations
- Sales and marketing
- Small and medium sized businesses
- Technology and technology strategy
Board Committees
- Nominating and Corporate Governance
- Risk
Kate served as President of Microsoft U.S. a division of Microsoft
Corporation, a global technology company, from 2017 until her
retirement in 2021. She had responsibility for Microsoft’s U.S. activities,
including growing the company’s solutions, services, and support
revenues. She focused on driving transformation with Microsoft’s
largest sales subsidiary, leading a 9,500 + person field team.
Prior to Microsoft, she held various senior positions with GE, including
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer GE Digital, from
2016 to 2017; Chief Executive Officer GE Intelligent Platforms Software
from 2015 to 2016; and Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer,
from 2013 to 2015.
Prior to GE, she held various senior leadership roles at Oracle and various
roles with increasing responsibilities at Red Hat, UBS Investment Bank
and Deloitte Consulting.
Reasons for election to the UPS Board
Kate has significant experience leading businesses within large companies
undergoing transformation, large systems companies, and high growth
disruptors. She brings a strong commercial orientation, strategic experience
and technical acumen.
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William Johnson
Career
UPS Board Chair
Former Chairman,
President and Chief Executive
Officer, H.J. Heinz Company
Bill currently serves as UPS’s Board Chair, and previously served as
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of H.J. Heinz Company,
a global packaged foods manufacturer, from 2000 until his retirement
in 2013. He became President and Chief Operating Officer of H.J. Heinz
in 1996, and assumed the position of President and Chief Executive
Officer in 1998.
Age: 73
Director since 2009
- Board Chair since 2020
- Lead Director 2016 – 2020
Skills and Experience
- CEO experience
- Consumer retail
- Global perspective, international
- Human capital management
- Operations
- Sales and marketing
- Supply chain management
Other Public Company Boards
- Sovos Brands, Inc.
Board Committees
- Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chair)
- Executive
Bill currently serves on the Board of Directors of Sovos Brands, Inc.
He previously served on the Boards of Directors of Emerson Electric
Company until 2017 and PepsiCo, Inc. until 2020.
Reasons for election to the UPS Board
Bill has significant senior management experience gained through over
13 years of service as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of H.J. Heinz,
a corporation with significant international operations and a large, labor
intensive workforce. He also has deep experience in operations, marketing,
brand development and logistics. He served as our lead independent
director from 2016 to 2020, and he has served as our independent Board
Chair since 2020, during which time he has gained significant knowledge
and expertise about our board functions, operations, business and strategy.
Ann Livermore
Career
Former Executive Vice President,
Hewlett Packard Company
Age: 63
Director since 1997
Skills and Experience
- Digital technology
- Sales and marketing
- Small and medium sized businesses
- Technology and technology strategy
Other Public Company Boards
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
- Qualcomm Incorporated
- Samsara, Inc.
Board Committees
- Compensation and Human Capital (Chair)
- Risk
- Executive
Ann was Executive Vice President of the HP Enterprise Business at
Hewlett Packard Company, one of the world’s largest information
technology companies, until her retirement in 2011. Ann joined HP in
1982 and held a variety of management positions in marketing, sales,
research and development, and business management before being
appointed a corporate vice president in 1995.
Ann serves on the Boards of Directors of Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Company, Qualcomm Incorporated, and Samsara, Inc. She served on
the Board of Directors of Hewlett Packard Company until 2015.
Reasons for election to the UPS Board
Ann has extensive operational experience from her senior leadership
positions at HP. This includes leading a complex global business
organization with a large workforce. Through her 29 years at HP, she
gained knowledge and experience in technology, marketing, sales,
research and development and business management.
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Franck Moison
Career
Former Vice Chairman,
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Age: 68
Director since 2017
Skills and Experience
- Consumer retail
- Geopolitical risk
- Global perspective, international
- Operations
- Sales and marketing
- Supply chain management
Other Public Company Boards
- Hanes Brands, Inc.
Board Committees
- Nominating and Corporate Governance
- Risk
Franck was Vice Chairman for the Colgate-Palmolive Company, a
global consumer products company, a position he held from 2016
until his retirement in 2018. He led Colgate-Palmolive’s operations in
Asia, South Pacific and Latin America, and he also led Global Business
Development. Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer of Emerging
Markets from 2010 until 2016, and he was given additional responsibility
for Business Development in 2013. Beginning in 1978, Franck served
in various management positions with Colgate-Palmolive, including
President, Global Marketing, Global Supply Chain & R&D from 2007 to
2010; and President, Western Europe, Central Europe and South Pacific
from 2005 to 2007.
He serves on the Boards of Directors of Hanes Brands, Inc. and SES-
imagotag in France. He is the Chairman of the International Advisory
Board of the EDHEC Business School (Paris, London, Singapore) and
is a member of the International Board of the McDonough School of
Business at Georgetown University.
Reasons for election to the UPS Board
Franck has extensive experience as a senior executive at a large
organization engaged in international business. He is a leader in
consumer product innovation, strategic marketing, acquisitions, and
emerging market business development. He is a highly accomplished
marketing and operating executive in the global consumer products
industry. In addition, Franck has experience serving as a director of
other publicly traded companies.
Christiana Smith Shi
Career
Former President of
Direct-to-Consumer, Nike, Inc.
Age: 62
Director since 2018
Skills and Experience
- Consumer retail
- Digital technology
- Global perspective, international
- Operations
- Sales and marketing
- Supply chain management
Other Public Company Boards
- Mondelēz International, Inc.
Board Committees
- Compensation and Human Capital
- Risk
Christiana is the founder and currently principal at Lovejoy Advisors, LLC,
an advisory services firm that assists clients with digitally transforming
consumer and retail businesses. She was the President, Direct-to-
Consumer, for Nike, Inc., a global apparel company, from 2013 until
2016. From 2012 through 2013, she was Nike’s Vice President and
General Manager, Global Digital Commerce. She joined Nike in 2010 as
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Global Direct-to-Consumer.
Prior to joining Nike, Christiana spent 24 years at global management
consulting firm McKinsey & Company, the last 10 as a senior partner.
She began her career at Merrill Lynch & Company in 1981 and served
in various trading, institutional sales and investment banking roles.
Christiana also serves on the Board of Directors of Mondelēz
International, Inc. She served on the Boards of Directors of West Marine,
Inc. until 2017 and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. until 2019.
Reasons for election to the UPS Board
Christiana has substantial experience in digital commerce, global retail
operations and helping companies with transformative change. She also
has strong supply chain and cost management expertise in the global
consumer industry. She gained experience advising senior executives
at consumer companies across North America, Europe, Latin America
and Asia on leadership and strategy. Christiana also has extensive public
company board experience.
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Russell Stokes
Career
President and Chief Executive
Officer, GE Aviation Services
Age: 50
Director since 2020
Skills and Experience
- Human capital management
- Operations
- Risk and compliance
- Sales and marketing
- Small and medium sized businesses
- Technology and technology strategy
Board Committees
- Compensation and Human Capital
- Nominating and Corporate Governance
Russell has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of GE
Aviation Services since 2020. Russell leads GE’s Aviation Services
commercial growth, operating performance and customer experience
across its global Overhaul and Repair footprint. Prior to this role, Russell
was president and CEO of GE Power Portfolio from 2019 to 2020, GE
Power from 2017 to 2019, GE Energy Connections from 2015 to 2017,
and GE Transportation from 2013 to 2015. He has held other senior
roles at GE Transportation and GE Aviation. Russell joined GE in 1997 as
part of GE’s Financial Management Program.
He is active in several Atlanta community-based organizations and is
the former Chairman of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
Reasons for election to the UPS Board
During his more than 24-year career at GE, Russell has gained deep
finance and operating experience through navigating multiple industries,
business segments, and market cycles. He has extensive experience
in transforming businesses by moving complex business issues into
focused, targeted actions for improvement. He has experience in
developing solutions and technology required to ensure successful
implementation of the business strategy.
Kevin Warsh
Career
Former Member of the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve
System, Distinguished Visiting
Fellow, Hoover Institution,
Stanford University
Kevin currently serves as the Shepard Family Distinguished Visiting
Fellow in Economics at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, a public
policy think tank, and a Dean’s Visiting Scholar and lecturer at Stanford’s
Graduate School of Business. He serves as advisor to Duquesne Family
Office.
Age: 51
Director since 2012
Skills and Experience
- Geopolitical risk
- Global perspective, international
- Government and regulatory
Other Public Company Boards
- Coupang, Inc.
Board Committees
- Compensation and Human Capital
- Nominating and Corporate Governance
He was a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
from 2006 until 2011. From 2002 until 2006, Kevin served at the White
House as President George W. Bush’s special assistant for economic
policy and as executive secretary of the National Economic Council.
Kevin was previously employed by Morgan Stanley & Co., eventually
serving as vice president and executive director of the Mergers and
Acquisitions department.
He also serves on the Board of Directors of Coupang, Inc.
Reasons for election to the UPS Board
Kevin has extensive experience in understanding and analyzing the
economic environment, the financial marketplace and monetary policy.
He has a deep understanding of the global economic and business
environment. Kevin also brings the experience of working in the private
sector for a leading investment bank gained during his tenure at Morgan
Stanley & Co.
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Committees of the Board of Directors
The board has four committees composed entirely of independent
directors as defined by the NYSE and by our director independence
standards. Information about each of these committees is
provided below. The board also has an Executive Committee
that may exercise all powers of the Board of Directors in the
management of our business and affairs, except for those powers
expressly reserved to the board under Delaware law or otherwise
limited by the board. Carol Tomé is the Chair, and Ann Livermore
and Bill Johnson also serve on the Executive Committee. The
Executive Committee held one meeting during 2021.
Audit Committee(1)
Eva Boratto, Chair
Michael Burns
Wayne Hewett
Angela Hwang
Compensation and Human
Capital Committee(2)
Ann Livermore, Chair
Rodney Adkins
Christiana Smith Shi
Russell Stokes
Kevin Warsh
Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee
William Johnson, Chair
Kate Johnson
Franck Moison
Russell Stokes
Kevin Warsh
Risk Committee
Rodney Adkins, Chair
Kate Johnson
Ann Livermore
Franck Moison
Christiana Smith Shi
Meetings in 2021: 10
Meetings in 2021: 5
Meetings in 2021: 4
Meetings in 2021: 3
Primary Responsibilities
• Assisting the board in
Primary Responsibilities
• Assisting the board in
Primary Responsibilities
• Addressing succession planning
Primary Responsibilities
• Overseeing management’s
discharging its responsibilities
relating to our accounting,
reporting and financial
practices
• Overseeing our accounting and
financial reporting processes
• Overseeing the integrity of
our financial statements, our
systems of disclosure controls
and internal controls
• Overseeing the performance of
our internal audit function
• Overseeing the engagement
and performance of our
independent accountants
• Overseeing compliance
discharging its responsibilities
with respect to compensation
of our senior executive officers
• Reviewing and approving
corporate goals and objectives
relevant to the compensation
of our Chief Executive Officer
• Evaluating the Chief Executive
Officer’s performance
• Overseeing the evaluation
of risk associated with our
compensation strategy and
programs
• Overseeing any outside
consultants retained to advise
the Committee
with legal and regulatory
requirements as well as our
Code of Business Conduct
• Recommending to the board
the compensation for non-
management directors
• Discussing with management
policies with respect to
financial risk assessment
• Overseeing performance
and talent management,
diversity, equity and inclusion,
work culture and employee
development and retention
• Assisting the board in
identifying and screening
qualified director candidates,
including shareowner
submitted candidates
• Recommending candidates for
election or reelection, or to fill
vacancies, on the board
• Aiding in attracting qualified
candidates to serve on the
board
• Recommending corporate
governance principles,
including the structure,
composition and functioning
of the board and all board
committees, the delegation of
authority to subcommittees,
board oversight of management
actions and reporting duties of
management
identification and evaluation of
enterprise risks
• Overseeing and reviewing
with management our risk
governance framework
• Overseeing risk identification,
risk tolerance, risk assessment
and management practices for
strategic enterprise risks
• Reviewing approaches to risk
assessment and mitigation
strategies in coordination with
the board and other board
committees
• Communicating with the Audit
Committee to enable the Audit
Committee to perform its
statutory, regulatory, and other
responsibilities with respect to
oversight of risk assessment
and risk management
(1) All members of the Audit Committee have been designated by the Board of Directors as audit committee financial experts. Each member of our Audit Committee
meets the independence requirements of the NYSE and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations applicable to audit committee
members, and each is financially literate.
(2) Each member of our Compensation and Human Capital Committee meets the NYSE’s independence requirements applicable to compensation committee
members. In addition, each member is a non-employee director as required by Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. None of the members of
the Compensation and Human Capital Committee is or was during 2021 an employee or former employee of UPS, and none had any direct or indirect material
interest in or relationship with UPS outside of his or her position as a non-employee director. The Compensation and Human Capital Committee may delegate
its responsibilities to subcommittees of one or more directors as it may deem appropriate. For information regarding the role of our executive officers and the
committee’s independent compensation consultant in determining or recommending the amount or form of executive and director compensation (as applicable),
please see the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section and the Director Compensation section below in this proxy statement. Compensation Committee
Interlocks and Insider Participation: None of our executive officers serves or served during 2021 as a member of a board of directors or compensation
committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers who serve on our Board of Directors or Compensation and Human Capital Committee.
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Our Board of Directors
2021 Director Compensation
The Compensation and Human Capital Committee of the Board
of Directors evaluates director compensation with the assistance
of its independent compensation consultant, Frederic W. Cook &
Co., Inc. (“FW Cook”).
For service in 2021, our non-employee directors received an
annual cash retainer of $110,000 and an annual restricted stock
unit (“RSU”) award valued at $175,000. Equity compensation
links director pay to the value of Company stock and aligns the
interests of directors with long-term shareowners. Directors are
also reimbursed for any board related expenses.
Our independent Board Chair received an additional annual
cash retainer of $160,000 and an additional annual RSU award
valued at $70,000 to reflect the additional responsibilities and
time commitment associated with the position. Our CEO does not
receive any compensation for board service. The chairs of the
Compensation and Human Capital, Nominating and Corporate
Director Compensation
Governance and Risk Committees received an additional annual
cash retainer of $20,000, and the Chair of the Audit Committee
received an additional annual cash retainer of $25,000.
Cash retainers are paid on a quarterly basis. Non-employee
directors may defer retainer fees by participating in the
UPS Deferred Compensation Plan, but we do not make any
contributions to this plan. There are no preferential or above-
market earnings in the UPS Deferred Compensation Plan.
RSUs are fully vested on the date of grant and are required to be
held by the director until he or she separates from the board, at
which time the RSUs convert to shares of class A common stock.
Dividends earned on shares underlying director RSUs are deemed
reinvested in additional units at each dividend payable date and
are subject to the same terms as the original grant. This holding
period increases the strength of the alignment of directors’
interests with those of our long-term shareowners.
The following tables set forth the cash compensation paid to individuals who served as directors in 2021 (other than our CEO) and the aggregate
value of stock awards granted to those persons in 2021, as well as outstanding director equity awards held as of December 31, 2021.
2021 Director Compensation
Outstanding Director Stock Awards
(as of December 31, 2021)
Name
Rodney Adkins(2)
Eva Boratto(2)
Michael Burns
Wayne Hewett
Angela Hwang
Kate Johnson
William Johnson(2)(3)
Ann Livermore(2)
Rudy Markham(4)
Franck Moison
Clark Randt, Jr.
Christiana Smith Shi
Russell Stokes
Kevin Warsh
Fees
Earned or
Paid in
Cash($)
130,000
122,500
110,000
110,000
110,000
110,000
290,000
130,000
67,500
Stock
Awards($)(1)
Total($)
Name
174,908
304,908
Rodney Adkins
174,908
297,408
Eva Boratto
174,908
284,908
Michael Burns
174,908
284,908
Wayne Hewett
174,908
284,908
Angela Hwang
174,908
284,908
Kate Johnson
244,785
534,785
William Johnson
174,908
304,908
Ann Livermore
—
67,500
Rudy Markham(5)
110,000
174,908
284,908
Franck Moison
55,000
110,000
110,000
110,000
—
55,000
Clark Randt, Jr.(5)
174,908
284,908
Christiana Smith Shi
174,908
284,908
Russell Stokes
174,908
284,908
Kevin Warsh
Carol Tomé(6)
Stock Awards
Restricted
Stock
Units (#)
Phantom
Stock
Units (#)
16,543
1,677
28,059
1,677
2,017
1,373
29,757
28,059
—
8,664
—
6,804
1,373
18,576
25,244
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,740
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,295
(1) The values of stock awards in this column represent the grant date fair value of RSUs granted in 2021, computed in accordance with Financial Accounting
Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”) Topic 718. Information about the assumptions used to value these awards can be found in
Note 14 “Stock-Based Compensation” in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. RSUs are fully vested on the date of grant and are settled in shares of class A
common stock upon the director’s separation from service from UPS.
(2) Includes compensation for committee chair service.
(3) Includes compensation for independent board chair service.
(4) Includes compensation for Audit Committee chair service prior to retiring from the board in May 2021.
(5) All outstanding stock awards were paid out following retirement from the board in May 2021.
(6) Only includes outstanding stock awards that were granted while serving as an independent director.
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Executive Compensation
Compensation Committee Report
The Compensation and Human Capital Committee (as used in this
Executive Compensation section, the “Committee”) is responsible
for setting the principles that guide compensation decision-
making, establishing the performance goals under our executive
compensation plans and programs, and approving compensation
for the executive officers. The Committee is also responsible
for overseeing performance and talent management, diversity,
equity and inclusion, work culture and employee development
and retention.
We are focused on maintaining an executive compensation
program that supports the long-term interests of the Company’s
shareowners. We align the interests of our executives with
those of all shareowners by linking a significant portion of
compensation to Company performance and shareowner returns.
The Company’s programs are also designed to attract, retain,
and motivate executives who make substantial contributions to
the Company’s performance by allowing them to share in the
Company’s success.
Our significant efforts in the past year included developing and
implementing an appropriate executive compensation structure
and performance goals in the midst of a global pandemic
and analyzing and updating the Company’s peer group. The
Committee’s compensation framework, with the support of our
independent compensation consultant, enabled us to successfully
navigate these challenges consistent with our compensation
principles. Also, during 2021, the board delegated responsibility
for human capital oversight to the Committee.
We have reviewed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis
and discussed it with management. Based on our review and
discussions, we recommended to the Board of Directors that the
Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the 2022
Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference in the Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The following Compensation Discussion and Analysis describes
the Committee’s principles, strategy and programs regarding
2021 executive compensation.
The Compensation & Human Capital Committee
Ann Livermore, Chair
Rodney Adkins
Christiana Smith Shi
Russell Stokes
Kevin Warsh
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
UPS’s executive compensation principles, strategy and programs for 2021, and certain aspects of the 2022 programs, are described
below. This section explains how and why the Committee made its 2021 compensation decisions for our executive officers, including
additional detail with respect to the following Named Executive Officers (“NEOs”):
Named Executive Officer
Carol Tomé
Brian Newman
Scott Price
Nando Cesarone
Kate Gutmann
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
President, UPS International
President, U.S. Operations
Chief Sales and Solutions Officer
As discussed further below, on March 1, 2022, UPS announced that Scott Price is retiring from the Company on March 31, 2022.
Kate Gutmann will move into a newly created role of President International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions.
Executive Compensation Strategy
UPS’s executive compensation programs are designed to:
• encourage long-term stock ownership and careers with
• drive organizational performance by tying a significant
portion of pay to Company performance;
• attract, retain and motivate by competitively and fairly
compensating our executive officers;
UPS; and
• align the interests of our executives to long-term value
creation.
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Executive Compensation
Target Compensation
A substantial majority of NEO total target direct compensation (base salary and annual and long-term incentives, excluding any one-time
special awards) is “at risk” and subject to the achievement of annual or long-term performance goals and/or continued employment with
UPS. The charts below highlight the elements of our CEO and an average of other NEOs’ target direct compensation for 2021.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Committee is responsible for setting the principles that
guide compensation decision-making, establishing performance
goals under our executive compensation plans and programs,
and approving compensation for the executive officers. The
Committee may engage and terminate the services of outside
advisors and other consultants. In 2021, the Committee retained
FW Cook to act as its independent compensation advisor. FW Cook
reported directly to the Committee and provided no additional
services to UPS. The following table summarizes the key roles in
the executive compensation decision-making process.
Participant and Roles
The Committee
• develops principles underpinning executive compensation
• sets performance goals upon which incentive payouts are based
• evaluates the CEO’s performance
• reviews the CEO’s performance assessment of other executive officers
• reviews and approves incentive and other compensation of the executive officers
• reviews and approves the design of other benefit plans for executive officers
• oversees the risk evaluation associated with our compensation strategy and programs
• considers whether to engage any compensation consultant, and evaluates their independence
• reviews and discusses with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis
• recommends to the board the inclusion of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis in the Proxy Statement
• approves the inclusion of the Committee’s report on executive compensation in the Proxy Statement
Independent Members of the Board of Directors
• review the Committee’s assessment of the CEO’s performance
• complete a separate evaluation of the CEO’s performance
• approve the Compensation Discussion and Analysis for inclusion in the Proxy Statement
Independent Compensation Consultant
• serves as a resource for market data on pay practices and trends
• provides independent advice to the Committee
• provides competitive analysis and advice related to outside director compensation
• reviews the Compensation Discussion and Analysis
• conducts an annual risk assessment of the Company’s compensation programs
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90% “at Risk”85% “at Risk”18%1%9%1%14%18%Base SalaryOwnership IncentiveAnnual Performance-Based Incentives2021 Target Direct Compensation for CEO2021 Target Direct Compensation for Other NEOs72%67%Long-TermEquity Incentives Participant and Roles
Executive Officers
• the CEO makes compensation recommendations to the Committee for the other executive officers with respect to base salary,
annual and long-term incentive targets, and individual performance adjustments to annual incentive plan payouts
• the CEO and CFO recommend performance goals under incentive compensation plans and provide an assessment as to whether
performance goals were achieved
Compensation Consultant Independence
In November 2021, the Committee reviewed FW Cook’s
independence and the existence of any potential conflicts
of interest. The Committee evaluated all relevant factors,
including: (1) other services provided to UPS by FW Cook
(if any); (2) fees paid by UPS as a percentage of FW Cook’s total
revenue; (3) policies or procedures maintained by FW Cook that
are designed to prevent a conflict of interest; (4) any business
or personal relationships between the individual consultants
involved in the engagement and a member of the Committee;
Peer Group and Market Data Utilization
In determining compensation targets and payouts, the Committee
evaluates, among other things, pay practices and compensation
levels at a peer group of companies.
With assistance from its independent compensation consultant,
the Committee evaluates the peer group annually to determine
if the companies included in the group are the most appropriate
comparators for measuring the success of our executives in
delivering shareowner value. In 2021, in consideration of the
Company’s transformation efforts and evolving business strategy,
the Committee directed FW Cook to undertake a comprehensive
evaluation of the peer group. After a detailed analysis, including
meetings with each Committee member, FW Cook recommended
revising the peer group selection criteria to better align with
(5) any Company stock owned by the individual consultants
involved in the engagement; and (6) any business or personal
relationships between UPS executive officers and FW Cook or the
individual consultants involved in the engagement.
After evaluating these factors, the Committee concluded that FW
Cook was independent, and that the engagement of FW Cook did
not raise any conflict of interest.
the Company’s business strategy and focus. Quantitative
considerations consisted of historical revenue growth, operating
income growth, free cash flow growth, and total shareholder
return. Other more general considerations included market
capitalization, percentage of foreign sales, capital intensity,
operating margins, and size of employee population.
Following this evaluation, AT&T, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc.,
Comcast Corporation, Deere & Company, Intel Corporation and
Walmart, Inc. were added to the peer group, and The Coca-
Cola Company, Costco Wholesale Corporation, Delta Airlines,
Inc., Sysco Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation,
and Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. were removed. The updated
compensation peer group consisted of the following:
AT&T, Inc.
The Boeing Company
Caterpillar Inc.
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Comcast Corporation
Deere & Company
FedEx Corporation
The Home Depot, Inc.
Intel Corporation
Johnson & Johnson
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
McDonald’s Corp.
PepsiCo, Inc
The Procter & Gamble Company
Target Corp.
Walmart, Inc.
In addition to peer group analyses, the Committee considers other market data, including general compensation survey data from
comparably sized companies. For 2021, the Committee utilized the prior peer group and 2021 compensation was not targeted to a
particular percentile within that peer group or otherwise.
Internal Compensation Comparisons
The Committee also generally considers the compensation
differentials between executive officers and other UPS positions,
and generally considers the additional responsibilities of the CEO
compared to other executive officers. Internal comparisons help
ensure that executive officer compensation is reasonable when
compared to that of direct reports.
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Annual Performance Reviews
The CEO assesses the performance of all other executive officers
each year and provides feedback to the Committee. In addition,
the Committee evaluates the CEO’s performance on an annual
basis. The Committee Chair discusses the results of this evaluation
with the full board (other than the CEO) in an executive session.
As part of this evaluation, the board considers the CEO’s strategic
vision and leadership, execution of UPS’s business strategy, and
achievement of business goals. Other factors include the CEO’s
ability to make long-term decisions that create a competitive
advantage, and overall effectiveness as a leader.
Key Elements of
UPS Executive Compensation(1)
Base Salary 12%
• Fixed cash compensation
• Designed to provide an appropriate level of financial certainty
Annual Incentive Awards 18%
• Subject to achievement of key business objectives for the year
• Payout is “at risk” based on Company performance
• 2/3 of any payout is in the form of Restricted Performance Units (“RPUs”),
which vest one year after performance is achieved
Total Target
Direct
Compensation
Ownership Incentive Awards 1%
• Encourages executives to maintain substantial ownership of Company stock
• Value of award is based on equity ownership
Stock Option Awards 7%
• Further aligns shareowner and employee interests
• Motivates toward sustained stock price increase
• Multi-year vesting provides retention incentive
Long-term Incentive Performance Awards 62%
• Payout is subject to achievement of performance metrics over a three-year period
• Supports long-term strategy
• Motivates and rewards achievement of long-term goals
• Acts as a retention mechanism
Benefits
Perquisites
Retirement Programs
Other Elements of Compensation
9 NEOs generally participate in the same
9 Limited in nature; benefits outweigh
plans as other employees.
9 Includes medical, dental, and disability
plans that mitigate the financial impact
of illness, disability or death.
9 See further details on page 40.
financial planning
services
the costs.
9 Includes
and
executive
that
facilitate the NEOs’ ability to carry
out responsibilities, maximize working
time and minimize distractions.
health
9 NEOs and most non-union U.S.
employees participate in the same
qualified plans with the same formulas.
9 Includes qualified and nonqualified
savings and
retirement
pension,
deferred compensation plans.
9 See further details on page 49.
9 Considered necessary or appropriate
to attract and retain executive talent.
9 See further details on page 40.
(1) Excludes a special equity award granted to an NEO as recognition of extraordinary contributions and performance during 2020.
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Base Salary
Base salaries provide our NEOs with a fixed level of cash
compensation and are designed to provide an appropriate level
of financial certainty. The Committee considers several factors
in determining NEOs’ annual base salaries, including Company
and individual performance, scope of responsibility, leadership,
market data and internal compensation comparisons.
Taking all of those factors into account, in March 2021, the
Committee approved a 9.2% base salary increase for our CEO
and increases of between 2.5% and 12% for the other NEOs.
Management Incentive Program - Annual Awards Overview
The Management
(“MIP”) motivates
Incentive Program
management and aligns pay with annual Company performance.
This is accomplished by linking payouts to the achievement
of pre-established metrics, individual performance and stock
ownership.
When dividends are paid on UPS common stock, an equivalent
value is credited to the participant’s bookkeeping account in
additional RPUs. RPUs generally vest on the first anniversary of
the grant date, furthering the retention component of the award,
and are settled in shares of class A common stock.
Annual MIP performance incentive award opportunities are
provided as a percentage of base salary. Incentive award payouts
are determined by the Committee, taking into consideration:
To further our stock ownership philosophy, initial MIP awards earned
by newly hired employees are paid entirely in vested class A shares,
with no cash component.
• actual performance compared to MIP targets (described
2021 MIP Performance Incentive Awards
below);
• the MIP payout as a percent of target to non-executive
officer MIP participants;
• individual performance; and
• the overall business environment and economic trends.
In addition, we encourage employees to maintain a substantial
ownership interest in UPS stock through equity compensation
programs, including our MIP ownership incentive award. All MIP
participants are eligible for an ownership incentive award up to
the equivalent of one month’s salary by maintaining significant
ownership of UPS equity securities. The amount of the award
is equal to the value of the participant’s equity ownership as of
December 31 of each year, multiplied by an ownership incentive
award percentage set out below, up to a maximum award of one
month’s salary. The MIP ownership incentive award, to the extent
earned, is paid in the same proportion of cash and equity as the
MIP performance incentive award.
Ownership levels are determined by totaling the number of
UPS shares in the participant’s family group accounts and the
participant’s eligible unvested restricted units and deferred
compensation shares. The number of UPS shares determined for
purposes of an NEO’s ownership level is multiplied by the closing
price of a class B share on the NYSE on the last trading day of
the year.
MIP awards are considered fully at risk based on Company
performance and subject to a $5 million maximum for each NEO.
Following the Committee’s approval, the portion of the earned
award is paid two-thirds in restricted performance units (“RPUs”)
and one-third in cash. The number of RPUs granted is determined
by dividing the dollar value of the portion of the MIP award paid
in RPUs by the closing price of our class B common stock on the
NYSE on the grant date.
In February 2021, the Committee adopted financial
performance metrics for the NEOs’ MIP performance
incentive awards as follows:
• Adjusted Consolidated Revenue Growth, which is measured as
year-over-year growth in revenue from all products and services
worldwide. Revenue growth is calculated on a constant currency
basis and is important to generating profits and maintaining our
long-term competitive positioning and viability.
• Adjusted Consolidated Operating Profit Growth, which is
measured as year-over-year growth in operating profits
on a constant currency basis. For purposes of measuring
this growth, operating profit was determined by reference
to our publicly reported adjusted operating profit for each
of 2020 and 2021. This growth is directly impacted by
our effectiveness in achieving our targets in other key
performance elements, including volume and revenue
growth and operating leverage.
• Return on Invested Capital, which is calculated as the
trailing twelve months of adjusted operating income divided
by the average of current assets, current liabilities, goodwill,
intangible assets, net property, plant and equipment, other
assets, and right-of-use-assets-operating lease. We consider
ROIC to be a useful measure for evaluating the effectiveness
and efficiency of our long-term capital investments. ROIC
is calculated by reference to our publicly reported adjusted
operating profit.
After monitoring and considering the economic impact and continued
uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, including
the challenges around longer-term forecasting, the Committee
determined it was appropriate to bifurcate the performance period
for the 2021 MIP award into two six-month performance periods,
with each performance period accounting for 50% of the overall
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2021 MIP award. The Committee discussed with management
and its independent compensation consultant expected financial
performance, risks related to the potential severity and duration of
the coronavirus pandemic, and the other matters described above.
The performance goals for the first period were set in February 2021
and the performance goals for the second performance period were
set in August 2021. The financial performance goals approved by
the Committee and the performance results were as follows:
2021 MIP Financial Performance
Metrics(1)
Adjusted Consolidated Revenue
Growth
Adjusted Consolidated Operating
Profit Growth
Return on Invested Capital
First
Half
2021
Goal
First
Half
2021
Actual
Second
Half
2021
Goal
Second
Half
2021
Actual
7.4% 20.1% 5.4% 10.8%
22.1% 79.9% 10.1% 31.8%
23.2% 27.4% 28.0% 29.8%
(1) Non-GAAP financial measures. See footnote on page 38.
The Committee maintains discretion to adjust awards earned
under the MIP up (but not above the maximum amount for each
NEO) or down based on its qualitative assessment of each NEO’s
individual performance. With respect to the CEO’s MIP award, the
Committee considers the results of the board’s annual evaluation
of the CEO, which includes ratings on:
• leadership qualities;
• strategic planning and execution;
• managing for financial results;
by 2050. During a difficult business climate, the execution of
Carol’s strategy led to expanded margins, record financial results,
and total shareowner value growth of approximately thirty
percent in 2021.
Brian Newman
In 2021, Brian maintained a relentless focus on revenue
management and led a disciplined capital allocation approach
which resulted in record revenue and profitability across all three
business segments. Brian successfully oversaw the UPS Freight
divestiture and was instrumental in navigating the Roadie, Inc.
acquisition. Ending the year with more than $10.0 billion in cash,
Brian’s actions also secured a solid investment grade credit rating.
Brian’s leadership significantly contributed to the growth of total
shareowner value by approximately thirty percent in 2021.
Scott Price
Despite an uncertain global economy linked to the lingering
pandemic, Scott’s actions secured record profits, margin and
return on invested capital. Scott reset the International growth
strategy and instilled a customer first mindset, spearheading
a customer experience improvement plan. He led the team to
achieve total and premium committed service goals, deliver
an improved brokerage experience and enhance the claims
process. Under Scott’s leadership, U.S. exports were accelerated,
productivity targets were achieved, and a new partnership was
formed with a joint venture, setting the stage for future global
growth.
• retaining and developing a diverse top management group;
Nando Cesarone
• providing equal opportunity employment, and understanding
and addressing issues facing employees;
• ensuring the Company contributes to the well-being of the
communities in which it operates;
• promoting compliance and ethical behavior; and
• board relations.
For NEOs other than the CEO, the Committee takes into
consideration the recommendations of the CEO. Individual
accomplishments during 2021 that were considered by the
Committee when determining final awards are described below.
Carol Tomé
Carol continued the tremendous momentum of the previous
year, leading the team to deliver the highest revenue and profit
in the Company’s history for the second straight year. In keeping
with the “better, not bigger” theme, Carol executed the strategy
to improve revenue quality and productivity, and realigned the
portfolio by successfully directing the divestiture of UPS Freight
and the acquisition of Roadie, Inc. Carol’s tenacity to improve the
customer experience accelerated significant upgrades to digital
platforms, which simplified shipping solutions and resulted in
new growth. Carol commissioned the development of a new ESG
strategy, demonstrating renewed commitment to inclusion by
setting DEI goals and establishing the goal to be carbon neutral
Nando’s actions resulted in outstanding results in 2021,
delivering industry-leading service levels to customers while
facilitating a smooth peak season despite numerous obstacles.
As the pandemic continued to impact the global supply chain,
he led the team with agility by adjusting network operating
plans to align capacity with demand. Nando re-imagined U.S.
Operations by restructuring the organization and prioritizing
training investments, which resulted in significant service and
productivity improvements. In collaboration with his partners,
Nando drove positive operating leverage by growing revenue
in profitable segments while reducing expense. Nando was
instrumental in helping deliver the highest revenue and profits in
our Company’s history.
Kate Gutmann
In 2021, Kate implemented the customer contract renewal
strategy with laser focus on revenue management, while
maintaining positive customer
relationships. Under her
leadership, the small and medium-sized business segment
yielded double digit growth. Kate deftly coordinated activities
between customers and operations to manage network capacity
throughout peak season. Kate aggressively leaned into sales
transformation. She led impactful healthcare business growth
and profitability, better positioning UPS as an industry partner of
choice. Kate was instrumental in UPS achieving historic results
in growth and profitability.
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2021 MIP Payout
After assessing the above-described considerations, the Committee approved the following MIP award payouts for each NEO.
Name
Carol Tomé
Brian Newman
Scott Price
Nando Cesarone
Kate Gutmann
Incentive
Target (%
Base Salary)
Incentive
Target
Value ($)
200% 2,730,000
995,062
130%
894,941
130%
912,818
130%
981,224
130%
Actual
Incentive
Value ($)
4,095,000
1,492,592
1,342,411
1,369,228
1,471,837
Ownership
Award
Percentage (%
of ownership)
1.25%
1.50%
1.50%
1.50%
1.50%
Maximum
Ownership
Award
Value ($)
113,750
63,786
57,368
58,514
62,899
Actual
Ownership
Award
Value ($)
96,416
63,786
38,046
58,514
62,899
Total 2021
MIP Award
Payout ($)
4,191,416
1,556,378
1,380,457
1,427,742
1,534,736
Long-Term Incentive Awards
Our two long-term incentive programs, the Long-Term Incentive
Performance (“LTIP”) program and the Stock Option program,
provide participants with equity-based incentives that reward
performance over a multi-year period and serve as a retention
mechanism. Overlapping LTIP performance cycles incentivize
sustained financial performance. The Stock Option program
rewards stock price appreciation, which is directly linked to
shareowner returns. A summary of these two programs follows:
Program
LTIP
Performance Measures and/or Value
Proposition for 2021 Awards(1)
Adjusted Earnings Per Share Growth
Payment Form and Program Type
If earned, RPUs are settled in stock
If earned, RPUs generally vest at the end of the
three-year performance period
Program Objectives
Supports long-term operating
plan and business strategy
Significant link to
shareowner interests
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
Relative Total Shareowner Return as
a modifier
Value increases or decreases with
stock price
Value recognized only if stock price
appreciates
Stock Option
Stock options generally vest 20% per year over
five years and have a ten-year term
Significant link to
shareowner interests
Enhance stock ownership
and shareowner alignment
(1) As described below, prior to 2020, the LTIP performance measures were growth in adjusted consolidated revenue, adjusted return on invested capital and relative
total shareowner return. Each performance measure was equally weighted and accounted for one-third of the award payout.
Total Long-Term Equity Incentive Award
Target Values
LTIP target values are determined based on internal pay
comparison considerations and market data
regarding
total compensation
for comparable positions at similarly
situated companies. After considering these factors, in 2021 the
Committee increased Carol’s LTIP target RPU value from 735% of
base salary. Differences in the target award values are based on
varying levels of responsibility among the NEOs. The LTIP target
opportunity and Stock Option Award value granted to eligible
NEOs in 2021, expressed as a percentage of annualized base
salary, is shown below.
Name
Carol Tomé
Brian Newman
Scott Price
Nando Cesarone
Kate Gutmann
LTIP Target
RPU Value
(% Base Salary)
760
550
450
450
350
Option
Value
(% Base
Salary)
90
50
50
50
30
Total
Value
(% Base
Salary)
850
600
500
500
380
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LTIP Program
strengthens
LTIP program
The
the performance-based
component of executive compensation, promotes longer-term
focus, enhances retention of key talent, and aligns the interests
of shareowners with the incentive compensation opportunity
for executives. Approximately 500 members of our senior
management team, including the NEOs, participate in this
program. The program combines internal and external relative
business performance measures with the goal of motivating and
rewarding management for operational and financial success,
while helping to ensure rewards are aligned with shareowner
interests and returns.
Participants receive a target award of RPUs at the beginning of the
three-year performance period. The number of RPUs that NEOs
can earn is shown in the “Grants of Plan-Based Awards” table.
The actual number of RPUs that NEOs earn will be determined
following the completion of the performance period and is based
on achievement of the performance measures described in more
detail below.
Dividends payable on the number of shares underlying
participants’ RPUs are allocated in the form of dividend equivalent
units (“DEUs”). DEUs are subject to the same conditions as
the underlying award. Awards that vest are distributed in
shares of class A common stock. Special vesting rules apply to
terminations by reason of death, disability or retirement during
the performance period, as discussed under “Potential Payments
Upon Termination or Change in Control.”
The performance measures selected by the Committee for the
2021 LTIP awards were adjusted earnings per share growth
and adjusted free cash flow. Each measure will be evaluated
independently and applied equally in determining final payouts.
The final payout percentage for the award will be subject to
modification based on the Company’s total shareholder return
(“RTSR”) as a percentile rank relative to the total return on the
stocks of the companies listed on the Standard & Poor’s 500
Composite Index (the “Index”). The maximum LTIP award that can
be earned is 220% of target. A description of each performance
measure and the operation of the RTSR modifier follows:
• Adjusted Earnings Per Share Growth1
Adjusted earnings per share growth measures our success
in increasing profitability as compared with targets adopted
at the beginning of the performance period. Adjusted
earnings per share is determined by dividing the Company’s
adjusted net income available to common shareowners by
the diluted weighted average shares outstanding during the
performance period. For this purpose, adjusted net income
is determined by reference to our publicly reported adjusted
net income. The adjusted earnings per share growth target
is the projected average annual adjusted earnings per share
growth during each of the years within the applicable
performance period. The actual adjusted earnings per share
growth for each year of the applicable performance period
will be compared to the target and assigned a payout
percentage; the average of the three payout percentages
will be used to calculate the final payout percentage under
this metric. Following the completion of the applicable
performance period, the Committee will certify (i) the actual
adjusted earnings per share growth for the performance
period; (ii) the actual adjusted earnings per share growth for
the performance period as compared to the target; and (iii)
the final payout percentage for this metric.
• Adjusted Free Cash Flow1
Adjusted free cash flow measures our ability to generate
cash after accounting for capital expenditures. Adjusted
free cash flow is determined by reducing the Company’s
adjusted cash flow from operations by adjusted capital
expenditures and proceeds from disposals of fixed assets,
and adjusting for net changes in finance receivables, other
investing activities and discretionary pension contributions.
The adjusted free cash flow target is the projected aggregate
adjusted free cash flow generated during the applicable
performance period. Following the completion of the
applicable performance period, the Committee will certify
(i) the actual adjusted free cash flow for the performance
period; (ii) the actual adjusted free cash flow for the
performance period as compared to the target; and (iii) the
final payout percentage for this metric.
• Relative Total Shareowner Return
Total shareholder return is the total return on an investment
in UPS stock to an investor (stock price appreciation plus
dividends). This is compared with the total return on the
stock of the companies in the Index at the beginning of the
applicable performance period. The Committee will assign
a percentile rank relative to the companies listed in Index
based on RTSR. Following the completion of the Performance
Period, the Committee will certify the Company’s RTSR and
the payout modifier for that performance period, if any, as
follows:
RTSR Percentile Rank
Relative to Index
Above 75th percentile
Between 25th and 75th percentile
Below 25th percentile
Payout Modifier
+20%
None
-20%
(1) Non-GAAP financial measures. We believe that these non-GAAP measures are appropriate for the determination of our incentive compensation award results
because they exclude items that may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, our underlying operations and provide a useful baseline for analyzing trends in our
underlying business. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as an alternative for, our reported results prepared in accordance
with GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial information does not represent a comprehensive basis of accounting. Therefore, our non-GAAP financial information may not
be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
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2019 LTIP Award Payout
The performance metrics for 2019 LTIP awards were growth in adjusted consolidated revenue, adjusted operating return on invested
capital and RTSR (for the 2019 LTIP award RTSR was a separate performance metric and not a modifier), each as described in our
proxy statement for our 2020 annual meeting of shareowners. Each of the three metrics was evaluated independently and weighted
equally in determining award payouts. Performance targets and actual results for the completed performance period for the 2019 LTIP
awards (January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021) are set out below. RPUs awarded under the 2019 LTIP are considered earned
and vested.
Growth in Adjusted Consolidated Revenue*
Adjusted Operating Return on Invested Capital*
200%
e
g
n
a
R
t
u
o
y
a
P
100%
50%
157%
200%
e
g
n
a
R
t
u
o
y
a
P
100%
50%
165%
No
Payout
Min
1.5%
Target
5.9%
Max
8.9%
Final
Result**
No
Payout
Min
18.8%
Target
23.5%
Max
26.6%
Final Result
28.2%
Performance Range
Performance Range
Relative Total Shareowner Return
200%
e
g
n
a
R
t
u
o
y
a
P
100%
50%
No
Payout
200%
Actual Payout for 2019 LTIP Award
as a Percent of Target
174%
Min
25th
Target
50th
Performance Range
Max
75th
77th
Final Result
* Growth in adjusted consolidated revenue was calculated on a constant currency basis using 2019 levels as the baseline. Adjusted consolidated revenue and
adjusted operating return on invested capital were adjusted for the divestiture of UPS Ground Freight, Inc.
** Growth in adjusted consolidated revenue is measured annually, with payout maximized if growth of at least 8.9% is achieved in that year. The final result is an
average of the three outcomes within the performance period. This method may result in a higher or lower payout than a three-year compound growth calculation,
depending upon performance in each of the individual years.
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Executive Compensation
Stock Option Program and 2021 Stock
Option Awards
Stock options create a direct link between Company performance
and maximization of shareowner value and have retention value.
Our stock options generally vest 20% per year over five years
and expire ten years from the date of grant. We do not maintain
additional holding period requirements. The option holder will
not receive any value unless they remain employed during
the vesting period. Unvested stock options vest automatically
upon termination of employment because of death, disability or
retirement. Grants do not include dividend equivalents or reload
features. The number of stock options granted to the NEOs in
2021 is shown in the “Grants of Plan-Based Awards” table.
Employment Transition Awards, Retention Arrangements and Recognition Awards
Generally, we do not pay discretionary bonuses in cash or stock,
or make other discretionary payments, to our executives. In
recent periods, however, to attract and retain senior executive
talent to participate in the transformation of our business, the
Committee determined it was appropriate to approve certain
limited payments to external executives hired to the Company’s
Executive Leadership Team. A portion of the payments to the
external hires were made to compensate the executives for
compensation forfeited at their prior employers and transition
them into our incentive programs. In addition, in connection with
the hiring of Carol as CEO, the Committee determined it was
appropriate to provide certain incentives to various executive
officers in 2020 in order to provide for the retention of their
services through a transition period.
Further, in 2021, the Committee granted Kate Gutmann a
one-time award valued at $350,000 in recognition of her
extraordinary contributions and performance during 2020. This
award consisted of $175,000 of RSUs which vest as follows: 25
percent on March 25, 2022; 25 percent on March 25, 2023; and
50 percent on March 25, 2024; and a stock option award with a
grant date fair value of $175,000 which vests 20% per year over
five years beginning on March 25, 2022, provided she remains
an employee of UPS through the applicable vesting dates.
Under the terms of his 2019 employment offer letter, Brian
Newman was entitled to: (i) a grant of RSUs with a value of
$5,500,000, which vested in March 2020; (ii) a performance-
based cash award with a target value of $3,000,000, payable in
equal installments in March 2021 and March 2022, with the actual
payout equal to the Company’s LTIP payout percentage based on
the Company’s performance under the LTIP for periods ending
Benefits and Perquisites
December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2021, respectively; and
(iii) a cash transition payment of $600,000 paid in March 2020.
These amounts are subject to repayment on a prorated basis if he
resigns without “good reason” or is terminated for “cause” within
36 months following his September 2019 start date.
Under the terms of his 2017 employment offer letter, Scott Price
was entitled to: (i) a RSU grant valued at $4,000,000 vesting in
20% equal annual increments beginning January 2018, subject
to his continued employment through each applicable vesting
date or termination without cause; (ii) cash transition payments
of $2,000,000 in each of March 2019 and 2020.
In connection with our CEO transition, in May 2020, we entered
into retention arrangements with each of Nando Cesarone
and Kate Gutmann. The Committee initially intended that
these agreements contain both performance and time vesting
components, and that the performance components be different
than the metrics under our MIP and LTIP programs. Due to
the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the
importance of the retention agreements to the Company, the
Committee ultimately determined that the awards would be time
based. Nando and Kate each received $3.0 million in RSUs which
vest as follows: 25% on May 13, 2021, 25% on May 13, 2022
and 50% on May 13, 2023, provided they remain an employee of
UPS through the applicable vesting date. In accordance with the
rules and regulations of the SEC, the full value of these awards
is included in each individual’s 2020 compensation as reported
in the 2021 Summary Compensation Table. These agreements
contain customary non-competition, non-solicitation and non-
disclosure covenants in favor of the Company.
The benefits and perquisites provided to our NEOs are not a
material part of executive compensation and are largely limited
to those offered to our employees generally, or that we otherwise
believe are necessary or appropriate to attract and retain
executive talent. We believe certain perquisites help facilitate our
NEOs’ ability to carry out their responsibilities, maximize working
time and minimize distractions. Additional information on these
benefits can be found in the following program descriptions.
The UPS 401(k) Savings Plan
The UPS 401(k) Savings Plan is open to all U.S.-based employees
who are not subject to a collective bargaining agreement and who
are not eligible to participate in another savings plan sponsored
by UPS or one of its subsidiaries. We generally match 50% of
up to 5% of eligible pay contributed to the UPS 401(k) Savings
Plan for eligible employees hired on or before December 31,
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2007, 100% of up to 3.5% of eligible pay contributed to the
plan for eligible employees hired on or after January 1, 2008,
and 50% of up to 6% of eligible pay contributed to the plan for
employees hired on or after July 1, 2016. The match is paid in
shares of class A common stock. Effective for newly eligible plan
participants on or after July 1, 2016, we also generally provide a
Retirement Contribution based on years of service and expressed
as a percentage of eligible compensation (5% for 0-4 years, 6%
for 5-9 years, 7% for 10-14 years and 8% for 15 or more years).
Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
Certain executive officers are eligible to participate in our qualified
retirement program, the UPS Retirement Plan. Benefits payable
under the plan are subject to the maximum compensation limits
and the annual benefit limits for a tax-qualified defined benefit
plan as established by the Internal Revenue Service. Amounts
exceeding these limits are paid pursuant to the UPS Excess
Coordinating Benefit Plan, which is a non-qualified restoration
plan designed to replace the benefits limited under the tax-
qualified plan. Without the Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan, the
executive officers would receive a lower benefit as a percent
of final average earnings than the benefit received by other
participants in the UPS Retirement Plan. In accordance with
the terms of the Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan, following a
participant’s retirement, the Company pays an amount equal to
the Social Security and Medicare taxes due on the present value
of the benefits provided under the plan.
Financial Planning Services
Our executive officers are eligible for a financial services benefit.
The Company reimburses fees from financial and tax service
providers up to $15,000 per year, including the cost of personal
excess liability insurance coverage.
Executive Health Services
Our executive officers are eligible for certain executive
health services benefits, including comprehensive physical
examinations. UPS’s business continuity is best facilitated by
avoiding any prolonged or unexpected absences by members of
its senior management team.
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Our Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan provides
all U.S.-based employees, including the NEOs, and some
internationally based employees, the opportunity to purchase up
to $10,000 in our class A common stock annually at a discount
to the market price. Our class A common stock may be acquired
under the plan at a purchase price equal to 95% of the fair market
value of the shares on the last day of each calendar quarter. The
plan complies with Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Other Compensation and Governance Policies
Stock Ownership Guidelines
Hedging and Pledging Policies
CEO
= 8x annual salary
Other Executive Officers
= 5x annual salary
Directors
= 5x annual retainer
We maintain stock ownership guidelines that apply to executive
officers and members of the board. Shares of class A common
stock (excluding any pledged shares), deferred units and
vested and unvested RSUs and RPUs awarded under our equity
incentive plans are considered owned for purposes of calculating
ownership. Executive officers and directors are expected to reach
target ownership within five years of the date that the executive
officer or director became subject to the guideline.
As of December 31, 2021, all of the NEOs who have been
subject to the guidelines for at least five years exceeded their
target stock ownership. In addition, all non-employee directors
who have been subject to the stock ownership guidelines for at
least five years exceeded their target stock ownership. RSUs are
required to be held by non-employee directors until separation
from the board.
We prohibit our executive officers and directors from hedging
their ownership in UPS stock. Specifically, they are prohibited
from purchasing or selling derivative securities relating to UPS
stock and from purchasing financial instruments that are designed
to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of UPS
securities. Additionally, we have adopted a policy prohibiting our
directors and executive officers from entering into pledges of UPS
securities, including using UPS securities as collateral for a loan
and holding UPS securities in margin accounts. Furthermore, our
employees, officers and directors are prohibited from engaging in
short sales of UPS stock.
Clawback Policy
Our incentive compensation plans contain clawback provisions
applicable to all outstanding awards. If the Committee determines
that financial results used to determine the amount of any award
are materially restated, and that an executive officer engaged
in fraud or intentional misconduct, the Committee is entitled to
seek repayment or recovery of the award from that executive
officer.
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Employment and Severance Arrangements;
Change in Control Payments
UPS has created a culture where long tenure for executives is the
norm. Consequently, we do not enter into agreements providing
for the continuation of employment, or separate change in
control agreements with any of our executive officers, including
our NEOs, or other U.S.-based non-union employees.
However, in recent periods, to attract and retain senior
executive talent to participate in the transformation of our
business and in furtherance of the board’s succession planning
efforts, we have entered into various employment offer letters,
transition agreements, retention arrangements and noncompete
agreements in favor of UPS. These arrangements may provide
for compensation to an executive, but do not guarantee an
employment term; employment is on an at-will basis. Some of
the agreements were designed to compensate the individuals
for compensation forfeited at their prior employers, to transition
them into our incentive programs or to provide consideration
for their agreement not to compete with UPS following their
separation.
In addition, potential compensation provided
by retention arrangements is intended to incentivize those
individuals to maintain their employment with UPS.
In connection with her appointment as Chief Executive Officer, on
March 11, 2020, the Company entered into an employment offer
letter with Carol Tomé providing for: (i) an annual base salary
of $1,250,000 (subject to future increase); (ii) a MIP award
target of 165% of base salary; (iii) a LTIP program award target
of 735% of base salary; and (iv) a stock option grant target of
90% of base salary.
Carol also entered into a protective covenant agreement,
which protects UPS’s confidential information and includes
non-competition and non-solicitation covenants in favor of UPS.
It also provides for continued payment of her base salary for up
to 24 months if her employment is terminated by UPS without
“cause” within two years following her start date. In the event
she is terminated without cause after the first two years of
employment, the Company is obligated to make such payments if
it elects to enforce the post-termination non-compete covenants.
In connection with his appointment as Chief Financial Officer,
on August 7, 2019, the Company entered into an employment
offer letter with Brian Newman providing for: (i) an annual base
salary of $725,000 (subject to future increase); (ii) a MIP award
target of 130% of base salary; (iii) a LTIP program award target
of 550% of base salary; (iv) a stock option grant target of 50% of
base salary; (v) a grant of UPS restricted stock units with a value
of $5,500,000, which vested in March 2020; (vi) a performance-
based cash award with a target value of $3,000,000, which was
paid in equal installments in March 2021 and March 2022, based
on the Company’s performance under the LTIP for periods ending
December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2021, respectively; and
(vii) a cash transition payment of $600,000 paid in March 2020.
These amounts are subject to repayment on a prorated basis if he
resigns without “good reason” or is terminated for “cause” within
36 months following his September 2019 start date.
Under the terms of his 2017 employment offer letter, Scott Price
was entitled to: (i) a RSU grant valued at $4,000,000 vesting in
20% equal annual increments beginning January 2018, subject to
his continued employment through each applicable vesting date
or termination without cause; and (ii) cash transition payments
of $2,000,000 in each of March 2019 and 2020.
Brian and Scott also entered into protective covenant agreements
with us, which protect UPS’s confidential information and include
non-competition and non-solicitation covenants in favor of
UPS. In the event either of them is terminated without cause,
the Company is obligated to make separation payments equal
to two years’ salary if it elects to enforce the post-termination
non-compete covenants.
On March 1, 2022, UPS announced that Scott Price is retiring
on March 31, 2022 (the “separation date”). We have entered
into a separation agreement with Scott (the “Price Separation
Agreement”), pursuant to which we will provide certain
severance compensation and benefits to Scott in lieu of any
benefits under Scott’s protective covenant agreement. The Price
Separation Agreement provides that Scott will receive, in addition
to certain accrued compensation and benefits, a lump sum
cash severance payment equal to $912,151.20, representing
(A) one-year of base salary and (B) a pro-rata portion of Scott’s
target award under the 2022 MIP. In addition, Scott’s equity
awards outstanding as of the separation date will be treated
as follows: (1) RPUs granted in 2022 with respect to the 2021
MIP will vest in full immediately following the separation date;
(2) each RPU award granted under the LTIP will remain eligible
to vest on a pro-rata basis, subject to actual performance for the
full applicable performance period; and (3) his outstanding stock
options (to the extent vested) will remain exercisable for 90 days
following the separation date. The Price Separation Agreement
includes certain customary protective covenants in favor of the
Company, including confidentiality, employee and customer non-
solicitation, non-competition, and non-disparagement provisions.
For more information regarding these benefits, see “Potential
Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control” below.
Under the terms of the retention arrangements with Nando
Cesarone and Kate Gutmann, each entered into customary
non-competition, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements
in favor of the Company. If any of them are terminated without
cause or resign for “good reason”, their RSU awards will continue
to vest on the schedule above.
All outstanding equity awards that are continued or assumed by
a successor entity in connection with a change in control require
a “double trigger” for vesting to accelerate; that is, they also
require a qualifying termination of employment prior to any
acceleration of vesting.
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Equity Grant Practices
Grants of awards to executive officers under our equity incentive programs are approved by the Committee. Stock options have an
exercise price equal to the NYSE closing market price on the date of grant.
Consideration of Previous “Say on Pay” Voting Results
Our shareowners vote annually, on an advisory basis, to approve the compensation of our NEOs as set out in the Compensation
Discussion and Analysis section and in the compensation tables and accompanying narrative disclosure in the Proxy Statement.
See “Proposal 2 – Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation.” In the most recent advisory vote to approve
named executive officer compensation, taken at the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareowners, over 90% of votes cast approved our NEO
compensation as described in our 2021 Proxy Statement. The Committee carefully considered the results of this vote as well as many
other factors in determining the structure and operation of our executive compensation programs. In addition, we regularly engage with
our stakeholders, including on executive compensation matters. We use the results of these engagements to inform board discussions
on our corporate governance policies and pay practices.
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2021 Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth the compensation of our NEOs. As previously disclosed, as a result of circumstances arising from the
COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 LTIP program awards were granted with two separate performance periods. In accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we are required to present in the “Stock Awards” column of the 2021 Summary Compensation
Table: (i) 100% of the target value of the 2021 LTIP program awards; and (ii) 80% of the target value of the 2020 LTIP program awards.
Consequently, we believe amounts in the 2021 Summary Compensation Table are not indicative of the compensation awarded to
our NEOs in 2021, and overstate the value awarded. Therefore, following the 2021 Summary Compensation Table, we present a
Supplemental 2021 Compensation Table including only the target value of the 2021 LTIP awards.
Change in
Pension
Value and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)(5)
All Other
Compensation
($)(6)
Total
($)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
92,054 27,620,893
84,919 3,772,910
56,690 15,253,878
96,784 5,347,444
27,139 5,740,121
79,143 9,537,807
74,901 4,252,068
85,103 7,133,906
98,089 8,789,095
60,728 4,886,876
Name and
Principal Position
Carol Tomé
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Newman
Chief Financial Officer
Scott Price
President,
UPS International
Nando Cesarone
President,
U.S. Operations
Kate Gutmann
Chief Sales and
Solutions Officer
Year
Salary
($)(1)
2021 1,336,251
2020
729,169
2021
2020
2019
2021
741,321
212,898
760,764
680,220
Stock
Awards
($)(2)
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)(4)
Option
Awards
($)(3)
Bonus
($)
— 23,670,426 1,125,023
1,397,139
—
1,833,812 1,125,010
—
— 10,934,230
373,401
3,128,793
600,000
991,596
362,505
2,555,238
—
—
5,500,084
—
—
7,990,464
327,828
460,152
2020
650,859 2,000,000
834,682
318,280
373,346
631,905 2,000,000
3,979,882
309,001
128,015
7,218,244
313,487
475,914
3,699,097
163,548
357,008
2019
2021
2020
2021
2020
683,361
606,495
745,803
688,896
—
—
—
—
6,659,398
390,681
511,579
48,547
19,690 8,375,698
3,664,545
179,714
409,344
354,807
19,322 5,316,628
(1) Represents the salary earned during the portion of the year that the executive was employed.
(2) Represents the aggregate grant date fair value for stock awards computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. These awards include LTIP RPUs, MIP RPUs,
and the special grants of RSUs made to Kate Gutmann. As described above, the grant date fair value of LTIP RPU awards for 2021 includes 100% of the target
value of the award granted in 2021 and 80% of the target value of the award granted in 2020. The grant date fair value of the 2020 LTIP RPU awards reported
for 2020 included only 20% of the target award value. Awards with performance conditions are valued based on the probable outcome of the performance
condition as of the grant date for the award. Information about the assumptions used to value these awards can be found in Note 14 “Stock-Based Compensation”
in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The amounts reported for these awards may not represent the amounts that the individuals will actually receive. The
amounts received, if any, ultimately will depend on Company performance and the change in our stock price over time. An overview of the features of these
awards can be found in the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”
In accordance with SEC rules, we also are required to disclose the grant date fair value for awards with performance conditions assuming maximum performance.
The grant date fair value for the 2021 LTIP RPU awards, plus the portion of the grant date fair value of the 2020 LTIP RPU awards reported for 2021,
assuming maximum performance, is as follows: Tomé — $48,626,464; Newman — $22,184,210; Price — $15,936,071; Cesarone — $14,308,983; and
Gutmann — $12,464,544.
(3) Represents the aggregate grant date fair value for option awards granted in the applicable year, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The
assumptions used to value these awards can be found in Note 14 “Stock-Based Compensation” in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The amounts reported
for these awards may not represent the amounts that the individuals will actually receive. The amounts received, if any, ultimately will depend on the change in
our stock price over time. An overview of the features of these awards can be found in the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section.
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(4) Represents the cash portion of the MIP performance incentive award and the MIP ownership incentive award. For a description of the MIP, see “Compensation
Discussion and Analysis.” The MIP ownership incentive award was paid at 100% of target (one month’s salary) for each eligible NEO who met or exceeded his
or her target ownership level in the same proportion that the MIP award is paid. Also, for Brian Newman, represents the portion of the performance-based cash
award granted under his employment offer letter.
(5) Represents an estimate of the annual increase in the actuarial present value of the NEOs’ accrued benefit under our retirement plans for the applicable
year, assuming retirement at age 60 (or current age, if later). See “Executive Compensation — 2021 Pension Benefits” for additional information, including
assumptions used in this calculation. The change in pension value can be impacted by a number of factors, including additional credited service, changes in
amounts of compensation covered by the benefit formula, plan amendments and assumption changes.
(6) All other compensation consisted of the following:
Name
Carol Tomé
Brian Newman
Scott Price
Nando Cesarone
Kate Gutmann
401(k) Plan
Retirement
Contributions(1)
($)
14,250
14,250
14,250
22,800
—
Restoration
Savings Plan
Contributions(2)
($)
401(k)
Plan
Match
($)
32,737 14,125
8,700
11,023
37,192
8,700
43,167 10,125
7,250
—
Life
Insurance
Premiums
($)
10,187
1,962
4,991
1,748
1,920
Financial
Planning
Services
($)
15,000
15,000
8,255
14,494
4,765
Healthcare
Benefits
($)
5,755
5,755
5,755
5,755
5,755
Total
($)
92,054
56,690
79,143
98,089
19,690
(1) For newly eligible plan participants hired after July 1, 2016, we generally provide a retirement contribution based on years of service.
(2) For eligible plan participants hired after July 1, 2016, benefits payable under the UPS 401(k) Savings Plan are subject to the maximum compensation limits and
the annual benefit limits for a tax-qualified defined contribution plan as established by the Internal Revenue Service. Amounts exceeding these limits are paid
pursuant to the UPS Restoration Savings Plan.
Supplemental 2021 Compensation Table
The table below includes the target value of the 2021 LTIP awards in the “Stock Awards” column but excludes the 80% of the target
value of the 2020 LTIP award required to be included in the 2021 Summary Compensation Table in accordance with GAAP. We believe
this table is more representative of our NEOs’ 2021 compensation than the 2021 Summary Compensation Table. For ease of reference,
we have highlighted the columns that differ from the 2021 amounts in the 2021 Summary Compensation Table. This table should not
be viewed as a substitute for the required 2021 Summary Compensation Table.
Stock
Stock
Option
Bonus
Awards
Awards
($)
($)
($)
— 11,257,953 1,125,023
373,401
— 5,039,975
327,828
— 3,756,311
313,487
— 3,591,959
390,681
— 3,560,102
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
1,397,139
3,128,793
460,152
475,914
511,579
Salary
($)
1,336,251
760,764
680,220
683,361
745,803
Change in
Pension
Value and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
—
—
—
—
48,547
All Other
Compensation
($)
Total
($)
92,054 15,208,420
56,690 9,359,623
79,143 5,303,654
98,089 5,162,810
19,690 5,276,402
Name
Carol Tomé
Brian Newman
Scott Price
Nando Cesarone
Kate Gutmann
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2021 Grants of Plan-Based Awards
The following table provides information about plan-based awards granted during 2021 to each of the NEOs. As discussed above, in
accordance with GAAP, amounts in the “Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards” column and the “Grant Date Fair
Value of Stock and Options Awards” column below reflect the full 2021 LTIP target value and a portion of the 2020 LTIP target value
granted to the NEOs. The performance targets for this portion of the 2020 LTIP were approved in 2021 and were not reported in 2021
Grants of Plan-Based Awards table.
Estimated Possible Payouts
Under Non-Equity Incentive
Plan Awards(1)
Estimated Future Payouts
Under Equity Incentive
Plan Awards(2)
Name
Carol Tomé
Brian Newman
Scott Price(6)
Nando Cesarone
Kate Gutmann
Grant
Date
—
6/1/2020
3/25/2021
2/10/2021
2/10/2021
—
5/13/2020
3/25/2021
2/10/2021
2/10/2021
—
5/13/2020
3/25/2021
2/10/2021
2/10/2021
—
5/13/2020
3/25/2021
2/10/2021
2/10/2021
—
5/13/2020
3/25/2021
2/10/2021
3/25/2021
2/10/2021
3/25/2021
Target
($)
Threshold
Maximum
($)
($)
— 910,000 1,666,667
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 331,687 1,666,667
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 298,314 1,666,667
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 304,273 1,666,667
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 327,075 1,666,667
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Target
Threshold
(#)
(#)
—
—
— 74,034
— 58,194
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 35,156
— 25,159
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 25,254
— 18,073
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 21,629
— 17,282
—
—
—
—
—
—
— 18,486
— 15,412
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
All Other
Stock
Awards:
Number
of Shares
of Stock
Maximum
or Units
(#)(3)
(#)
—
—
—
162,874
—
128,027
—
—
— 9,462
—
—
—
77,343
—
55,350
—
—
— 5,134
—
—
—
55,560
39,761
—
—
— 4,508
—
—
—
47,583
—
38,020
—
—
— 4,311
—
—
—
40,668
—
33,906
—
—
—
—
— 4,942
— 1,072
All Other
Option
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Options
(#)(4)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Grant
Date
Exercise
Fair Value
or Base
of Stock
Price of
and
Option
Option
Awards
Awards
($)(5)
($/Sh)
—
—
— 12,412,473
— 9,690,465
47,619 165.66 1,125,023
— 1,567,488
—
—
— 5,894,255
— 4,189,477
373,401
15,805 165.66
850,498
—
—
—
— 4,234,153
— 3,009,516
327,827
13,876 165.66
746,795
—
—
—
— 3,626,285
— 2,877,799
313,487
13,269 165.66
714,160
—
—
—
— 3,099,296
— 2,566,406
215,677
175,004
818,692
175,004
9,129 165.66
6,657 163.25
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1) Reflects, as applicable, the target and maximum values of the cash portion of the 2021 MIP performance incentive award for each NEO. A participant’s first MIP
performance incentive award is paid entirely in vested class A stock. The potential payments for the MIP performance incentive award are performance-based
and therefore at risk. The MIP is described in “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”
(2) Potential number of RPUs that could be earned under the 2021 LTIP if the target or maximum performance goals are attained.
(3) Represents the number of RPUs or shares of class A stock granted in 2021 pursuant to the 2020 MIP. For Kate Gutmann, also represents a special grant of RSUs
on March 25, 2021, which vest as follows: 25 percent on March 25, 2022; 25 percent on March 25, 2023; and 50 percent on March 25, 2024, provided she
remains an employee through the applicable vesting dates.
(4) Number of stock options granted under the Stock Option program in 2021. For Kate Gutmann, also represents a special grant of stock options on March 25, 2021,
which vests 20% per year over five years beginning on March 25, 2022, provided she remains an employee through the applicable vesting dates.
(5) Grant date fair value under FASB ASC Topic 718 of the LTIP RPUs, MIP RPUs, stock options and the special RSU award to Kate Gutmann, as applicable, granted
to each of the NEOs in 2021. Fair values are calculated using the NYSE closing price of UPS stock on the date of grant for RPUs and RSUs, and the Black-Scholes
option pricing model for stock options. The grant date fair value of the units granted under the 2021 LTIP, which have performance conditions, are computed
based on the probable outcome of the performance conditions for the 2021 LTIP performance period. Also includes the grant date fair value of the units based
on the probable outcome of the performance conditions under the 2020 LTIP for the 2021-2022 performance period. There can be no assurance that any value
will ever be realized.
(6) As discussed above, pursuant to the Price Separation Agreement, upon Scott’s retirement from the Company on March 31, 2022, his 2021 LTIP RPU award will
remain eligible to vest on a pro-rata basis, subject to actual performance for the full performance period, and his outstanding stock options (to the extent vested)
will remain exercisable for 90 days following the separation date.
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2021 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table shows the number of shares covered by exercisable options, unexercisable options, and unvested RSUs and RPUs
held by the NEOs on December 31, 2021.
Option Awards
Stock Awards
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Exercisable
(#)
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Unexercisable
(#)(1)
Option
Exercise
Price
($)
Number of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have
Not Vested
(#)(2)
Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have
Not Vested
($)(3)
Option
Grant
Date
Option
Expiration
Date
20,252
81,009
99.28
6/1/2020
6/1/2030
—
47,619
165.66 2/10/2021
2/10/2031
Name
Carol Tomé
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights
That
Have Not
Vested
(#)(4)
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Market or
Payout
Value of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested
($)(3)
Brian Newman
6,077
24,309
105.54 2/12/2020
2/12/2030
—
15,805
165.66 2/10/2021
2/10/2031
25,244 5,410,855
154,795
33,178,760
5,244 1,124,068
71,496
15,324,453
Scott Price(5)
Nando Cesarone
Kate Gutmann
11,811
7,541
5,335
7,875
106.43
3/1/2018
3/1/2028
11,312
111.80 2/14/2019
2/14/2029
21,344
105.54 2/12/2020
2/12/2030
—
13,876
165.66 2/10/2021
2/10/2031
573
735
757
632
1,691
2,741
—
98.77
3/2/2016
3/2/2026
735
106.87
3/1/2017
3/1/2027
1,513
106.43
3/1/2018
3/1/2028
1,266
104.45 3/22/2018
3/22/2028
5,075
111.80 2/14/2019
2/14/2029
10,968
105.54 2/12/2020
2/12/2030
—
13,269
165.66 2/10/2021
2/10/2031
2,726
6,974
7,603
8,158
6,049
3,881
3,012
—
—
—
96.98
3/4/2014
3/4/2024
— 101.93
3/2/2015
3/2/2025
—
98.77
3/2/2016
3/2/2026
2,040
106.87
3/1/2017
3/1/2027
4,034
106.43
3/1/2018
3/1/2028
5,823
111.80 2/14/2019
2/14/2029
12,052
105.54 2/12/2020
2/12/2030
9,129
165.66 2/10/2021
2/10/2031
6,657
163.25 3/25/2021
3/25/2031
11,681 2,503,647
51,359
11,008,288
30,289 6,492,117
45,817
9,820,416
(1) Stock options vest over a five-year period with 20% of the option vesting at each anniversary date of the grant. All options expire ten years from the date of
grant. Under the terms of our equity incentive plans, unvested stock options become fully vested on the retirement date for the NEOs if they meet certain service
requirements.
34,523 7,399,723
39,809
8,532,661
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(2) Unvested stock awards in this column include RPUs granted as part of the MIP in 2017 and 2018 that vest over a five-year period with approximately 20% of
the award vesting on January 15 of each year. The RPUs granted as part of the MIP in 2021 vest one year after the grant date. Also includes the special grants of
RSUs to Nando Cesarone and Kate Gutmann on May 13, 2020, which vest as follows: 25% on May 13, 2021, 25% on May 13, 2022 and 50% on May 13, 2023,
provided they remain an employee of UPS through the applicable vesting date; and the special grant of RSUs to Kate Gutmann on March 25, 2021 which vest
as follows: 25% on March 25, 2022; 25% on March 25, 2023; and 50% on March 25, 2024, provided she remains an employee through the applicable vesting
dates. Values are rounded to the closest unit.
(3) Market value based on NYSE closing price of the class B common stock on December 31, 2021 of $214.34.
(4) Represents the potential units to be earned under the 2020 and 2021 LTIP awards, and any dividend equivalent units allocated since the grants were made, at
target performance level. For the 2021 LTIP RPU award, which has a performance period ending December 31, 2023, the maximum number of RPUs that could
be earned is as follows: Tomé —129,963; Newman — 56,188; Price — 40,363; Cesarone — 38,597; and Gutmann — 34,419. For the 2020 LTIP RPU award,
which has a performance period ending December 31, 2022, the maximum number of RPUs that could be earned is as follows: Tomé —210,586; Newman —
101,103; Price — 72,626; Cesarone — 62,201; and Gutmann — 53,161.
(5) As discussed above, pursuant to the Price Separation Agreement, Scott’s equity awards are treated as follows in connection with his retirement on March 31,
2022: (a) RPUs granted in 2022 with respect to the 2021 MIP will vest in full immediately following March 31, 2022; (b) each RPU award granted under the
LTIP will remain eligible to vest on a pro-rata basis, subject to actual performance for the full applicable performance period; and (c) his outstanding stock options
(to the extent vested) will remain exercisable for 90 days following March 31, 2022.
2021 Option Exercises and Stock Vested
The following table sets forth the subject number of shares and corresponding value realized during 2021 regarding options that were
exercised, and restricted stock units and restricted performance units that vested, for each NEO.
Name
Carol Tomé
Brian Newman
Scott Price
Nando Cesarone
Kate Gutmann
Option Awards
Stock Awards
Number of
Shares
Acquired
on Exercise
(#)
—
—
—
—
—
Value
Realized
on Exercise
($)
—
—
—
—
—
Number of
Shares
Acquired
on Vesting
(#)(1)
—
—
Value
Realized
on Vesting
($)(2)
—
—
37,490 7,523,733
28,028 5,849,533
32,042 6,622,286
(1) Consists of: the 2020 MIP RPUs that vested on February 12, 2021; the 2019 LTIP RPUs that vested on December 31, 2021; approximately 20% of the 2017
and 2018 MIP RPUs that vested on January 15, 2021; and the portion of the RSUs awarded in prior years to Scott Price, Nando Cesarone and Kate Gutmann that
vested in 2021. Vested RPUs and RSUs are distributed to participants in an equivalent number of shares of class A common stock.
(2) Based on the NYSE closing price of the class B common stock on the applicable vesting date.
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2021 Pension Benefits
The following table quantifies the pension benefits expected to be paid to each NEO from the UPS Retirement Plan and the UPS Excess
Coordinating Benefit Plan as of December 31, 2021. The terms of each are described below.
Name
Carol Tomé(1)
Brian Newman(1)
Scott Price(1)
Nando Cesarone(1)
Kate Gutmann
Number of
Years
Credited
Service
(#)(2)
Present
Value of
Accumulated
Benefit
($)(3)
Payments
During
Last
Fiscal
Year
($)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
32.0
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,802,363
—
1,802,363
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Plan Name
UPS Retirement Plan
UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan
Total
UPS Retirement Plan
UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan
Total
UPS Retirement Plan
UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan
Total
UPS Retirement Plan
UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan
Total
UPS Retirement Plan
UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan
Total
(1) Not eligible to participate in the UPS Retirement Plan or the UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan.
(2) Represents years of service as of December 31, 2021 for all plans.
(3) Represents the total discounted value of the monthly lifetime benefit earned at December 31, 2021, assuming the individual continues in service and retires
at age 60 or at the executive’s actual age, if later. The present value is not the monthly or annual lifetime benefit that would be paid to the individual. The
present values are based on discount rates of 3.05% and 3.38% for the UPS Retirement Plan and UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan, respectively, at
December 31, 2021. The present values assume no pre-retirement mortality and utilize the Pri-2012 healthy mortality table with adjusted mortality improvement
after 2012 (no collar for the UPS Retirement Plan and white collar for the UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan), with mortality improvements after 2012 using
the MP-2021 projection scale adjusted to converge to 0.5% in 2026 on the SOA Retirement Plan’s Experience Committee (RPEC) model.
Pension Benefits
The UPS Retirement Plan is non-contributory and includes
substantially all eligible employees of participating domestic
subsidiaries who are not members of a collective bargaining unit,
as well as certain employees covered by a collective bargaining
agreement. The UPS Retirement Plan was closed to new entrants
as of July 1, 2016.
UPS also sponsors a non-qualified defined benefit plan, the UPS
Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan, for non-union employees
whose pay and benefits in the qualified plan are limited by the
Internal Revenue Service. An employee must be at least age 55
with 10 years of service to be eligible to participate in this plan.
In the year that an individual first becomes eligible to participate
in the UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan, there is an increase
for the participant for that year equal to the full present value of
the participant’s accrued benefit in the plan. In accordance with
the terms of the Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan, following a
participant’s retirement, the Company pays an amount equal to
the Social Security and Medicare taxes due on the present value
of the benefits provided under the plan.
The UPS Retirement Plan and UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit
Plan provide monthly lifetime benefits to participants and their
eligible beneficiaries based on final average compensation at
retirement, service with UPS and age at retirement. Participants
may choose to receive a reduced benefit payable in an optional
form of an annuity that is equivalent to the single lifetime benefit.
The plans provide monthly benefits based on the results from
up to four benefit formulas. Participants receive the largest
benefit from among the applicable benefit formulas. For Kate
Gutmann the formula that results in the largest benefit is
called the “grandfathered integrated formula.” This formula
provides retirement income equal to 58.33% of final average
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compensation, offset by a portion of the Social Security benefit.
A participant with less than 35 years of benefit service receives
a proportionately lesser amount.
Participants earn benefit service for the time they work as
an eligible UPS employee. For purposes of the formulas,
compensation includes salary and an eligible portion of the MIP
award. The average final compensation for each participant in
the plans is the average covered compensation of the participant
during the five highest consecutive years out of the last ten full
calendar years of service.
Benefits payable under the UPS Retirement Plan are subject to
the maximum compensation limits and the annual benefit limits
for a tax-qualified defined benefit plan as prescribed and adjusted
from time to time by the Internal Revenue Service. Eligible
amounts exceeding these limits will be paid from the UPS Excess
Coordinating Benefit Plan. Under this plan, participants receive
the benefit in the form of a life annuity.
The plans permit participants with 25 or more years of benefit
service to retire as early as age 55 with only a limited reduction
in the amount of their monthly benefits. NEOs eligible to retire at
age 60 receive unreduced benefits from the plans. In addition,
the plans allow participants with ten years or more of service
to retire at age 55 with a larger reduction in the amount of
their benefit.
2021 Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation
The following table shows the executive and Company contributions or credits, earnings and account balances for the NEOs in the UPS
Deferred Compensation Plan and UPS Restoration Savings Plan for 2021.
Name
Carol Tomé
Brian Newman
Scott Price
Nando Cesarone
Kate Gutmann
Plan Name
UPS Deferred Compensation Plan
UPS Restoration Savings Plan
UPS Restoration Savings Plan
UPS Restoration Savings Plan
UPS Restoration Savings Plan
UPS Deferred Compensation Plan
Executive
Contributions
in Last FY
($)(1)
467,688
—
—
—
—
—
Registrant
Contributions
in Last FY
($)(2)
—
32,738
11,024
37,193
43,167
—
Aggregate
Earnings
in Last FY
($)(3)
398,667
2,984
1,096
18,568
6,019
124,059
Aggregate
Withdrawals/
Distributions
($)
—
—
—
—
—
—
Aggregate
Balance at
Last FYE
($)(4)
4,439,559
35,721
12,120
111,805
49,187
561,890
(1) Amounts are also disclosed in the “Salary” column of the 2021 Summary Compensation Table.
(2) Company credits to the UPS Restoration Savings Plan, which amounts are also disclosed in the “All Other Compensation” column of the 2021 Summary
Compensation Table.
(3) No amounts in this column are reported in the 2021 Summary Compensation Table.
(4) Certain amounts in this column represent salary, bonus or stock options contributed by the NEO to the plans in prior years as follows: Tomé — $1,883,750;
Newman – $0; Price — $0 Cesarone — $0; and Gutmann — $118,149.
The deferred compensation vehicles in the UPS Deferred Compensation Plan and the UPS Restoration Savings Plan are described below.
Not all of the NEOs participate in each feature of the UPS Deferred Compensation Plan.
Salary Deferral Feature
• Prior to December 31, 2004, contributions could be deferred
from executive officers’ monthly salary and from their half-
month bonus.
• Prior to December 31, 2004, non-employee directors could
defer retainer and meeting fees quarterly. Assets from the
discontinued UPS Retirement Plan for Outside Directors
were transferred to the 2004 and Before Salary Deferral
Feature in 2003.
• No contributions were permitted after December 31, 2004,
except as described below.
• After December 31, 2004, executive officers may defer 1%
to 35% of their monthly salary and 1% to 100% of the cash
portion of the MIP award. They may also defer excess pre-
tax contributions if the UPS 401(k) Savings Plan fails the
annual average deferral percentage test.
• Non-employee directors may defer retainer fees quarterly.
• Elections are made annually for the following calendar year.
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Stock Option Deferral Feature
• Assets are invested solely in shares of UPS stock.
• No deferrals of stock options were permitted after
• Non-qualified or incentive stock options which vested
prior to December 31, 2004 were deferrable during
the annual enrollment period for the following calendar
year. Participants deferred receipt of UPS stock that would
otherwise be taxable upon the exercise of the stock option.
• The shares received upon exercise of these options are deferred
into a rabbi trust. The shares held in this trust are classified
as treasury stock, and the liability to participating employees
is classified as “deferred compensation obligations” in the
shareowners’ equity section of the balance sheet.
December 31, 2004.
• As a result of the requirements applicable to non-qualified
deferred compensation arrangements under Section
409A of the Internal Revenue Code and related guidance,
deferral of stock options is no longer offered under the UPS
Deferred Compensation Plan for options that vested after
December 31, 2004.
Withdrawals and Distributions under the UPS Deferred Compensation Plan
• For the 2004 and Before Salary Deferral Feature, participants
may elect to receive the funds in a lump sum or up to a
10-year installment (of 120 monthly payments), subject to
restrictions if the balance is less than $20,000.
• For the 2005 and Beyond Salary Deferral Feature,
participants may elect to receive funds in a lump sum or up
to a 10 year installment (120 monthly payments), subject
to restrictions if the balance, plus the total balance in any
other account which must be aggregated with the 2005 and
Beyond Salary Deferral Account under Section 409A of the
Internal Revenue Code, is less than the Internal Revenue
Code Section 402(g) annual limit in effect for qualified
401(k) plans on the date the participant becomes eligible
for a distribution.
• For the Stock Option Deferral Feature, participants may
elect to receive shares in a lump sum or up to 10 annual
installments, subject to restrictions if the balance is less than
$20,000. The distribution of shares will occur pro-rata based
on the type of stock options (non-qualified or incentive) that
were originally deferred.
• The distribution election under the 2005 and Beyond Salary
Deferral Feature may be changed one time only, but may be
changed more frequently under the 2004 and Before Salary
Deferral Feature and the Stock Option Deferral Feature.
UPS Restoration Savings Plan
Benefits payable under the UPS 401(k) Savings Plan are subject
to the maximum compensation limits and the annual benefit
limits for a tax-qualified defined contribution plan as established
by the Internal Revenue Service. Amounts exceeding these limits
are paid pursuant to the UPS Restoration Savings Plan, which is
a non-qualified restoration plan designed to replace the benefits
• Hardship distributions are permitted under all three features
of the UPS Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Withdrawals are not permitted under the 2005 and Beyond
Salary Deferral Feature, but withdrawals are permitted
for 100% of the account under the 2004 and Before
Salary Deferral Feature and Stock Option Deferral Feature.
However, withdrawals will result in a forfeiture of 10% of
the participant’s total account balances.
No Company contributions are made to any of the three features
of the UPS Deferred Compensation Plan. The aggregate balances
shown in the table above represent amounts that the NEOs
have earned but elected to defer, plus earnings (or less losses).
There are no above-market or preferential earnings in the UPS
Deferred Compensation Plan. The investment options mirror
those in the UPS 401(k) Savings Plan. Dividends earned on
shares of UPS stock in the UPS Deferred Compensation Plan are
earned at the same rate as all other class A and class B shares of
common stock. Dividends are added to the participant’s deferred
compensation balance. Deferral elections made under the UPS
Deferred Compensation Plan are irrevocable once made.
limited under the tax-qualified plan. Without the UPS Restoration
Savings Plan, executive officers would receive a lower benefit as
a percent of eligible compensation than the benefit received by
other participants in the UPS Savings Plan.
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Executive Compensation
Potential Payments on Termination or Change in Control
UPS has created a culture where long tenure for executives is the
norm. As a result, executive officers serve without employment
contracts, as do most of our other U.S.-based non-union
employees.
In connection with Carol Tomé’s hiring, we entered into a
protective covenant agreement with her which protects UPS’s
confidential information and includes non-competition and
non-solicitation covenants in favor of UPS. If she is terminated
without “cause” prior to June 1, 2022, then she is entitled to
continued payment of her base salary for up to 24 months. If her
employment is terminated without “cause” after June 1, 2022,
then the Company is obligated to make such payments only if it
elects to enforce the post-termination covenants.
In connection with the hiring of each of Brian Newman and Scott
Price, we entered into similar protective covenant agreements
with each of them. At December 31, 2021, these agreements
also provided for the payment of two years’ base salary if they are
terminated without cause, and the Company elects to enforce the
post-termination covenants. Subsequent to December 31, 2021,
we entered into a new agreement with Scott, described below.
We have also entered into retention arrangements and similar
protective covenant agreements with Nando Cesarone and Kate
Gutmann that provide for the continued vesting of their 2020
special RSU retention grants in the event they are terminated
without cause or resign for “good reason”.
Our equity incentive plans and related documents contain
provisions that affect outstanding awards to all plan participants,
including the NEOs, in the event of a participant’s death, disability
or retirement, or a change in control (as defined below) of the
Company.
Upon a participant’s death, disability or retirement:
• Options will immediately vest, and remain exercisable until
the tenth anniversary of the date of grant;
• Shares of restricted stock, RSUs or RPUs that are no longer
subject to performance conditions will immediately vest.
In the case of a participant’s death, shares (or cash, as
applicable) attributable to the number of restricted shares,
RSUs or RPUs will be transferred to the participant’s estate
within 90 days. In the case of a participant’s disability or
retirement, shares (or cash, as applicable) attributable
to the number of restricted shares, RSUs or RPUs will be
transferred to the participant on the same schedule as if
they had remained employed; and
• Shares of restricted stock, RSUs and RPUs that are still
subject to performance conditions shall be deemed earned
on a prorated basis for the number of months worked during
the performance period. In the case of a participant’s death,
shares (or cash, as applicable) attributable to the prorated
number of restricted shares, RSUs or RPUs calculated at target
performance level will be transferred to the participant’s
estate within 90 days. In the case of a participant’s disability
or retirement, shares (or cash, as applicable) attributable
to the prorated number of restricted shares, RSUs or RPUs
calculated based on actual performance results for the full
performance period will be transferred to the participant
following the end of the performance period.
Upon a change in control, if the successor company does not
continue, assume or substitute other grants for outstanding
awards, or upon a change in control followed by a termination
of the grantee’s employment by UPS without cause or by the
grantee for good reason:
• Options will immediately vest and become exercisable;
• Shares of restricted stock, RSUs or RPUs that are no longer
subject to performance conditions will immediately vest;
and
• Shares of restricted stock, RSUs and RPUs that are still
subject to performance conditions will be deemed earned
to the extent that actual achievement of the applicable
performance conditions can be determined, or on a prorated
basis for the portion of the performance period completed
prior to the change in control or qualifying termination,
based on target or actual performance.
Other Outstanding Awards; No Tax Gross-Ups
Any other awards which may be outstanding would vest and be paid generally as described above (except, where applicable, timing
of payment generally will be tied to such change in control, rather than termination or resignation). We do not provide for the payment
of tax gross-ups on outstanding awards.
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The following table shows the potential payments to the NEOs upon a termination of employment under various circumstances. In
preparing the table, we assumed the event occurred on December 31, 2021. The closing price per share of our class B common stock
on the NYSE on December 31, 2021 was $214.34. The actual amounts to be paid under any of the scenarios can only be determined
at the time of such NEO’s separation from the Company.
In accordance with applicable SEC requirements, we disclose in this table the potential payments and benefits that Scott Price would
have received in connection with the indicated events if they had occurred on December 31, 2021. However, we also disclose below
the table the actual payments and benefits to which Scott is or will be entitled under the Price Separation Agreement.
Name
Carol Tomé
Termination (voluntary or involuntary for cause)
Termination (involuntary without cause)
Change in Control (with qualifying termination)
Retirement
Death
Disability
Brian Newman
Termination (voluntary or involuntary for cause)
Termination (involuntary without cause)
Change in Control (with qualifying termination)
Retirement
Death
Disability
Scott Price
Termination (voluntary or involuntary for cause)
Termination (involuntary without cause)
Change in Control (with qualifying termination)
Retirement
Death
Disability
Nando Cesarone
Termination (voluntary or involuntary for cause)
Termination (involuntary without cause)
Change in Control (with qualifying termination)
Retirement
Death
Disability
Kate Gutmann
Termination (voluntary or involuntary for cause)
Termination (involuntary without cause)
Change in Control (with qualifying termination)
Retirement
Death
Disability
Separation
Pay(1)
($)
—
2,730,000
—
—
—
—
—
3,030,864
—
—
1,500,000
1,500,000
Accelerated
Vesting of Equity
Awards(2)
($)
Total
($)
—
—
—
2,730,000
50,228,603
50,228,603
50,228,603
50,228,603
50,228,603
50,228,603
50,228,603
50,228,603
—
—
—
3,030,864
19,862,728
19,862,728
19,862,728
19,862,728
19,862,728
21,362,728
19,862,728
21,362,728
—
—
—
1,376,832
1,516,639
2,893,471
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
18,519,370
18,519,370
17,002,731
17,002,731
18,519,370
18,519,370
17,002,731
17,002,731
—
—
5,548,241
5,548,241
19,053,555
19,053,555
13,505,315
13,505,315
19,053,555
19,053,555
13,505,315
13,505,315
—
—
5,781,494
5,781,494
19,279,786
19,279,786
13,498,292
13,498,292
19,279,786
19,279,786
13,498,292
13,498,292
(1) For Brian Newman, includes payment of his performance-based cash award (see “Employment Transition Awards, Retention Arrangements and Recognition
Awards” above). The final portion of this award was paid in March 2022. For Brian Newman and Scott Price, separation pay consisting of 24 month’s base salary,
would only be payable if the Company elects to enforce the post-termination non-compete covenants.
(2) Represents the value of accelerated vesting of stock options and RPUs in accordance with the terms of our equity incentive plans and the applicable
award certificates. Also includes the 2020 and 2021 LTIP awards calculated at target. The performance measurement period for the 2020 LTIP award
ends December 31, 2022, and performance measurement period for the 2021 LTIP award ends December 31, 2023. With respect to Scott Price, Nando
Cesarone, and Kate Gutmann, includes the continued vesting of the one-time RSU awards to each as described in “Employment Transition Awards, Retention
Arrangements and Recognition Awards” above.
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Separation Arrangement with Scott Price
The Company has entered into the Price Separation Agreement,
pursuant to which Scott Price is retiring from the Company on
March 31, 2022, and under which the Company will provide
certain severance compensation and benefits to Scott in lieu of
any benefits under Scott’s protective covenant agreement. The
Price Separation Agreement provides that Scott will receive,
in addition to certain accrued compensation and benefits, a
lump sum cash severance payment equal to $912,151.20,
representing (A) one-year of base salary and (B) a pro-rata
portion of Scott’s target award under the 2022 MIP. In addition,
Scott’s equity awards outstanding as of the separation date will
be treated as follows:
(1) 4,089 RPUs granted to Scott in 2022 with respect to
the 2021 MIP will vest in full immediately following the
retirement date;
(2) each RPU award granted under the LTIP will remain
eligible to vest on a pro-rata basis, subject to actual
performance for the full applicable performance period.
Other Amounts
Such pro-rata target opportunities consist of 24,759 RPUs
with respect to the 2020 LTIP award, and 7,645 RPUs
with respect to the 2021 LTIP award ; and
(3) Scott’s outstanding stock options (to the extent vested)
will remain exercisable for 90 days following the
separation date.
The estimated aggregate value of the accelerated or continued
vesting of equity awards described above is approximately
$7,502,231 based on the closing price of the class B common
stock on March 1, 2022 and assumes that the LTIP RPU awards
will be earned at the target level.
The Price Separation Agreement includes certain customary
protective covenants in favor of the Company, including
confidentiality, employee and customer non-solicitation, non-
competition, and non-disparagement provisions.
The previous table does not include payments and benefits to
the extent they are generally provided on a non-discriminatory
basis to salaried employees not subject to a collective bargaining
agreement upon termination of employment. These include:
The tables also do not include amounts to which the executives
would be entitled to receive that are already described in the
compensation tables that appear earlier in this Proxy Statement,
including:
• Life insurance upon death in the amount of 12 times the
employee’s monthly base salary, with a December 31, 2021
maximum benefit payable of $1 million;
• A death benefit in the amount of three times the employee’s
monthly salary;
• Disability benefits; and
• Accrued vacation amounts.
Definition of a Change in Control
A change in control as defined in our equity incentive
compensation plans is generally deemed to have occurred as of
the first day that any one or more of the following conditions
shall have been satisfied:
• The consummation of a reorganization, merger, share
exchange or consolidation, in each case, where persons
who were shareowners of UPS immediately prior to such
reorganization, merger, share exchange or consolidation do
not, immediately thereafter, own more than fifty percent
(50%) of the combined voting power of the reorganized,
merged, surviving or consolidated company’s then outstanding
securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors
in substantially the same proportions as immediately prior to
the transaction; or a liquidation or dissolution of UPS or the
sale of substantially all of UPS’s assets; or
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• The value of equity awards that are already vested;
• Amounts payable under defined benefit pension plans; and
• Amounts previously deferred into the deferred compensation
plan.
• Individuals who, as of any date (the “Beginning Date”),
constitute the Board of Directors (the “Incumbent Board”)
and who, as of the end of the two-year period beginning on
such Beginning Date, cease for any reason to constitute at
least a majority of the Board of Directors, provided that any
person becoming a director subsequent to the Beginning
Date whose election, or nomination for election by UPS’s
shareowners, was approved by a vote of at least a majority
of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board (other
than an election or nomination of an individual whose initial
assumption of office is in connection with an actual or
threatened election contest relating to the election of the
directors of UPS, as such terms are used under applicable
SEC rules and requirements) shall be considered as though
such person were a member of the Incumbent Board.
Equity Compensation Plans
The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2021 concerning shares of our common stock authorized for issuance
under our equity compensation plans.
Plan category
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders(1)
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
Total
Number of Securities
to be Issued
Upon Exercise of
Outstanding Options,
Warrants and Rights
(a)
10,644,164
—
10,644,164
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options,
Warrants and Rights
(b)
17.01
N/A
17.01
Number of Securities
Remaining Available for Future
Issuance
Under Equity Compensation
Plans (Excluding Securities
Reflected in Column (a))
(c)
29,926,374(2)
—
29,926,374
(1) Includes all equity incentive compensation plans and the Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan, each of which has been approved by our shareowners.
Effective with the approval of the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan in May 2021, no additional securities may be issued under prior equity incentive
compensation plans. Awards that do not entitle the holder to receive or purchase shares and awards that are settled in cash are not counted against the
aggregate number of shares available for awards under the 2021 Plan.
(2) In addition to grants of options, warrants or rights, this number includes up to 18,855,155 shares of common stock or other stock-based awards that may be
issued under the 2021 Plan, and up to 11,071,219 shares of common stock that may be issued under the Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This number
does not include shares under prior equity incentive compensation plans because no new awards may be made under those plans.
Median Employee to CEO Pay Ratio
As required by Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K, pursuant to
the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection
Act, we are providing the following ratio of the annual total
compensation of our CEO to the annual total compensation of our
median employee.
The 2021 annual total compensation of the median compensated
employee was $50,379; our CEO’s 2021 annual total compensation
as required to be determined by GAAP and included in the 2021
Summary Compensation Table was $27,632,142. As required by
GAAP, the CEO’s 2021 annual total compensation included in the
2021 Summary Compensation Table includes both 100% of the
target value of the 2021 LTIP award and 80% of the target value
of the 2020 LTIP award. We believe a more representative CEO
annual total compensation should exclude the 80% of the target
value of the 2020 LTIP award, in which case our CEO’s 2021
annual total compensation was $15,219,669, and the ratio of
CEO compensation to that of the median compensated employee
would be 302-to-one. Including all of the CEO’s annual total
compensation as required by GAAP results in a ratio of CEO
compensation to that of the median compensation employee of
548-to-one.
Our CEO’s 2021 annual total compensation was different from
the amount included in the 2021 Summary Compensation Table
total column. Amounts related to healthcare benefits, which are
available generally to all salaried employees of the Company, are
included in the annual total compensation amounts above. The
CEO’s and median employee’s Company-paid healthcare benefit
amounts were $11,249 and $5,449 respectively. For the CEO,
this amount is not included in the 2021 Summary Compensation
Table or the Supplemental 2021 Summary Compensation Table,
as permitted by SEC regulations.
The SEC’s rules for identifying the median compensated
employee and calculating the pay ratio based on that employee’s
annual total compensation allow companies to adopt a variety
of methodologies, to apply certain exclusions, and to make
reasonable estimates and assumptions that reflect their employee
populations and compensation practices. As a result, the pay
ratio reported by other companies may not be comparable to
the pay ratio reported above, as other companies have different
employee populations and compensation practices and may
utilize different methodologies, exclusions, estimates and
assumptions in calculating their own pay ratios.
The pay ratio reported above is a reasonable estimate calculated
in a manner consistent with SEC rules based on our payroll and
employment records and the methodology described below. As
permitted by SEC rules, for our 2021 pay ratio reported above, we
used the same median employee that we used for our 2020 pay
ratio, as we believe there has been no change in our employee
population or employee compensation arrangements that would
significantly impact our pay ratio disclosure. For these purposes,
we identified the median compensated employee from our
employee population as of October 1, 2020, using total taxable
wages (Form W-2 Box 1 or equivalent) paid to our employees in
fiscal year 2020. We determined our total workforce as of October
1, 2020 to consist of 547,857 employees. As permitted by SEC
rules, under the 5% “De Minimis Exemption,” we excluded
26,368 non-U.S. employees, or 4.8% of our total workforce. As
a result of these exclusions, our median employee was identified
from an employee population of 521,489 employees.
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(1,008
employees), Belgium
(453 employees), Denmark
The excluded countries and their employee populations were as
follows: Argentina (242 employees), Australia (486 employees),
Austria (185 employees), Bahrain (28 employees), Belarus
(23
employees), Brazil
employees), Colombia
(113
(692 employees), Chile
(1,064 employees), Costa Rica (343 employees), Czech
Republic
(531 employees),
Dominican Republic (116 employees), Ecuador (65 employees),
Egypt (29 employees), El Salvador (30 employees), Finland
(187 employees), Greece (143 employees), Guam (2 employees),
Guatemala
(39 employees),
Hong Kong (1,013 employees), Hungary (417 employees),
Indonesia (159 employees), Ireland (1,133 employees), Italy
(1,279 employees), Jamaica (4 employees), Japan (644 employees),
Kazakhstan (36 employees), Kuwait (54 employees), Luxembourg
(73 employees), Honduras
(11 employees), Macau (2 employees), Malaysia (302 employees),
Mexico (2,489 employees), Morocco (60 employees), New
Zealand (27 employees), Nicaragua (25 employees), Nigeria
(288 employees), Norway
(105 employees), Pakistan
(59 employees), Panama (32 employees), Peru (77 employees),
Philippines (1,470 employees), Portugal (195 employees),
Puerto Rico (442 employees), Romania (142 employees),
Russia
(1,219 employees),
Slovakia (18 employees), Slovenia (51 employees), South
Africa (277 employees), South Korea (558 employees), Spain
(1,314 employees), Sweden (938 employees), Switzerland
(970 employees),
(703 employees),
Thailand
(473 employees),
(1,992 employees), Ukraine
(89 employees), United Arab Emirates (532 employees), U.S.
Virgin Islands (10 employees), and Vietnam (336 employees).
(571 employees), Singapore
Taiwan
Turkey
Proposal 2 — Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive
Officer Compensation
What am I voting on? Whether you approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the NEOs as disclosed in this Proxy Statement.
Board’s Recommendation: Vote FOR this proposal.
Vote Required: Approval by a majority of the voting power of the shares present in person or by proxy.
In accordance with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and
Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) and Section
14A of the Exchange Act, shareowners may vote, on an advisory
basis, to approve the 2021 compensation paid to our NEOs as
disclosed in this proxy statement (“say on pay”). We currently
conduct say on pay votes annually. We expect that the next say on
pay vote will occur at our 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareowners.
Pay for performance and alignment with the long-term interests
of our shareowners are key principles of our compensation
programs. NEO compensation reflects the following:
• encouraging executive decision-making that is aligned with
the long-term interests of our shareowners;
• tying a significant portion of executive pay to Company
performance over a multi-year period;
• promoting UPS’s
management; and
long-standing culture of owner-
• balancing shorter- and longer-term performance metrics to
encourage the efficient management of our business and
minimizing excessive risk-taking.
Although this vote is non-binding, the Committee and the board
value your views and will consider the voting results. If there is a
significant negative vote, we expect that we will consult directly
with significant shareowners to better understand their concerns.
The Committee and the board would consider feedback obtained
through this process in making future compensation decisions.
In accordance with the Dodd-Frank Act, this vote does not
overrule any decisions by the board, will not create or imply any
change to or any additional fiduciary duties of the board and will
not restrict or limit the ability of shareowners generally to make
proposals for inclusion in proxy materials related to executive
compensation.
Shareowners are being asked to approve the following resolution:
“RESOLVED, that the shareowners approve, on an advisory
basis, the compensation of the NEOs, as described in the
Compensation Discussion and Analysis section and in the
compensation tables and accompanying narrative disclosure
in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2022 Annual
Meeting of Shareowners.”
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Ownership of Our Securities
Securities Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
and Management
The following table sets forth information as to each person known to us to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of either
our class A or class B common stock, based on SEC filings by such persons. Class A shares are entitled to ten votes per share and class
B shares are entitled to one vote per share on each matter acted upon at the Annual Meeting. Class A shares are held by current and
former employees and are not publicly traded. As of March 1, 2022 there were 137,653,301 outstanding shares of class A common
stock and 733,368,173 outstanding shares of class B common stock.
Name and address
BlackRock, Inc.(1)
55 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10055
The Vanguard Group(2)
100 Vanguard Blvd.
Malvern, PA 19355
Number of Shares
of Class B Stock
Beneficially Owned
Percent of
Class B Stock
52,091,461
7.1%
64,571,614
8.8%
(1) According to a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 3, 2022, BlackRock, Inc. has sole voting power with respect to 45,322,087 shares and sole
dispositive power with respect to 52,091,461 shares.
(2) According to a Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on February 10, 2022, The Vanguard Group has shared voting power with respect to 1,235,041 shares, sole
dispositive power with respect to 61,493,614 shares and shared dispositive power with respect to 3,078,000 shares.
The following table sets forth the beneficial ownership of our class A and class B common stock as of March 1, 2022, by each of our
NEOs, each of our directors, and all of our current executive officers and directors as a group. Ownership is calculated in accordance
with SEC rules and regulations.
Named Executive Officers
Carol Tomé
Brian Newman
Scott Price
Nando Cesarone
Kate Gutmann
Non-Employee Directors
Rodney Adkins
Eva Boratto
Michael Burns
Wayne Hewett
Angela Hwang
Kate Johnson
William Johnson
Ann Livermore
Franck Moison
Christiana Smith Shi
Russell Stokes
Kevin Warsh
Current Executive Officers and Directors as a Group (24 persons)
Number of Shares
Beneficially
Owned(1)(2)
Class A Shares(3)(4)
Class B Shares
184,968
44,974
70,204
39,082
147,144
16,543
1,677
32,907
1,677
2,017
1,373
29,757
55,663
8,664
6,804
1,373
18,576
1 ,023,059
13,036
—
38,305
1
—
—
—
—
873
—
—
160
—
—
—
400
—
60,444
Total Shares
Beneficially
Owned(5)
198,004
44,974
108,509
39,083
147,144
16,543
1,677
32,907
2,550
2,017
1,373
29,917
55,663
8,664
6,804
1,773
18,576
1,083,503(6)
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(1) Includes shares for which the named person or group has sole voting or investment power or has shared voting or investment power with his or her spouse.
(2) Includes 1,083 shares pledged by all current executive officers as a group, which were pledged prior to the 2014 adoption of a policy prohibiting pledges of
UPS stock. None of our directors have pledged any shares of UPS stock. Shares pledged are not counted for purposes of compliance with our stock ownership
guidelines. All executive officers that have pledged shares comply with our stock ownership guidelines after excluding the shares subject to pledge.
(3) Includes class A shares that may be acquired through April 30, 2022 upon the conversion of RSUs following separation from the UPS Board of Directors, including
25,244 RSUs held by Carol Tomé in connection with her service as a non-employee director.
(4) Includes class A shares that may be acquired through stock options exercisable through April 30, 2022 as follows: Tomé – 148,880; Newman – 15,315;
Price – 36,568; Cesarone – 7,087; Gutmann – 49,239; and all current directors and executive officers as a group — 435,196.
(5) All directors and executive officers individually and as a group held less than one percent of outstanding shares of each of class A and class B common stock
outstanding as of March 1, 2022. Assumes that all options exercisable through April 30, 2022 and owned by the named individual are exercised, and that shares
acquirable under RSUs through April 30, 2022 are so acquired. The total number of shares outstanding used in calculating this percentage for each individual
person also assumes that none of the options owned by other named individuals are exercised and that none of the shares acquirable under the RSUs held by
other named individual are so acquired.
(6) Includes 271 RSUs and RPUs for all current executive officers and directors as a group that vest and convert to class A common stock prior to April 30, 2022. Our
directors hold vested equity instruments that, in accordance with SEC reporting rules, are not reported in the table above because the individual does not have
the right to acquire beneficial ownership of the underlying shares within 60 days of March 1, 2022. These equity interests represent additional financial interests
in UPS that are subject to the same market risks as ownership of our common stock. For Carol Tomé and Ann Livermore, represents 1,295 and 2,740 phantom
stock units, respectively; and for Michael Burns, Wayne Hewett and Kevin Warsh, represents deferred non-employee director retainer fees allocated to 5,302,
704 and 8,434 shares of UPS common stock, respectively, within the UPS Deferred Compensation Plan. Phantom stock units were granted to non-employee
directors pursuant to a deferred compensation program previously provided to non-employee directors. Carol’s phantom stock units were awarded during her
service as a non-employee director. Dividends paid on UPS common stock are credited to the director’s phantom stock unit balance. Upon termination of the
individual’s service as a director, amounts represented by phantom stock units will be distributed in cash over a time period elected by the recipient.
DELINQUENT SECTION 16(a) REPORTS
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our
directors, executive officers and persons who own beneficially
more than 10% of either our class A or class B common stock
to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership of such
stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission. To our
knowledge, for 2021 each of our directors and executive officers
complied with all applicable Section 16(a) filing requirements,
except for one Form 4 to report two separate transactions for
Russell Stokes, which were filed late due to an administrative error.
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Audit Committee Matters
Proposal 3 — Ratification of Auditors
What am I voting on? Ratify the Audit Committee’s (as used in this Audit Committee Matters section, the “Committee”) appointment
of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) to serve as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2022.
Board’s Recommendation: Vote FOR the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte as our independent registered public accounting
firm for 2022.
Vote Required: Approval by a majority of the voting power of the shares present in person or by proxy.
Deloitte has been our independent auditor since we became a
publicly traded company in 1999. Prior to 1999, Deloitte served
as the independent auditor of our privately held parent company
since 1969. Deloitte audited our 2021 consolidated financial
statements and our internal control over financial reporting.
governance practice. If not ratified, the Committee will reconsider
Deloitte’s appointment. Even if ratified, the Committee, in its
discretion, may change the appointment at any time during the
year if it determines that such a change would be in the best
interests of UPS and its shareowners.
The Committee appointed Deloitte as our independent registered
public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2022.
The board recommends that shareholders ratify Deloitte’s
appointment. Although shareholder ratification is not required,
the board believes that seeking ratification is a good corporate
A Deloitte representative is expected to attend the Annual
Meeting and be available to respond to appropriate shareholder
questions. Additional information about the Committee, Deloitte’s
appointment and fees, and other related matters follows.
Audit Committee Report
Roles and Responsibilities. The Committee’s key responsibilities
are described in its charter. The charter is reviewed annually
and was approved by the board in 2021 and is available on the
governance section of the UPS Investor Relations website at
www.investors.ups.com. Pursuant to its charter, the Committee’s
purposes, duties and responsibilities include:
• assisting the board in discharging its responsibilities relating
to Company’s accounting, reporting and financial practices;
• overseeing
financial
the Company’s accounting and
reporting processes, including reviewing earnings or annual
report press releases, overseeing the integrity of financial
statements and evaluating major financial risks;
• having sole authority to appoint, oversee, determine the
compensation of and terminate the Company’s independent
registered public accounting firm; and
• overseeing the Company’s disclosure controls and internal
controls, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements,
and Code of Business Conduct.
Management has primary responsibility for preparing the
Company’s financial statements and establishing effective
internal control over financial reporting. Deloitte is responsible for
auditing those financial statements and the Company’s internal
control over financial reporting and expressing an opinion on
the conformity of the Company’s audited financial statements
with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and
on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
based on criteria established by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
The Committee appoints the independent registered public
accounting firm, approves the terms of the audit engagement,
and reviews and approves Deloitte’s fees. In this context,
the Committee discussed the terms of Deloitte’s 2022 audit
engagement, the audit’s overall scope and plan, and the other
matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements
of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”)
and the SEC. The Committee asked Deloitte questions relating to
such matters.
Financial Statement Oversight. The Committee met with
management and Deloitte to review and discuss the Company’s
audited financial statements and internal control over financial
reporting. The Committee discussed with management and
Deloitte the critical accounting policies applied by the Company
in the preparation of its financial statements, the quality, and
not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles utilized,
the reasonableness of significant accounting judgments, and the
clarity of disclosures in the financial statements. The Committee
also
the Company’s enhanced
assessment and oversight of the effects of COVID-19 on internal
controls and financial reporting.
reviewed and discussed
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considered external data and management’s perception of
Deloitte’s auditing qualification and experience, the quantity and
quality of Deloitte’s staff, Deloitte’s fees, the communication and
interaction with the Deloitte team over the course of the prior
year, PCAOB reports on Deloitte, and the potential impact of
changing independent registered public accounting firms.
The Committee determined that Deloitte can provide both
the necessary expertise and has a similar global footprint to
effectively audit UPS worldwide. The Committee also considered
the efficiencies resulting from Deloitte’s deep understanding of
our business, Deloitte’s focus on independence, their quality
control policies, the quality and efficiency of the work performed,
and the quality of discussions and feedback sessions. Additionally,
the Committee is involved in the selection of the new partner-in-
charge of the audit engagement when there is a rotation required
under applicable rules.
Based on the results of its review, the Committee concluded
that Deloitte is independent and that it is in the best interests
of UPS and its shareowners to appoint Deloitte to serve as the
Company’s independent registered accounting firm for 2022. The
board recommends that shareowners ratify this appointment.
Furthermore, the Committee recommended to the Board
of Directors
financial statements be
included in UPS’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2021 for filing with the SEC.
the audited
that
The Audit Committee
Eva Boratto, Chair
Michael Burns
Wayne Hewett
Angela Hwang
The Committee met with Deloitte and UPS’s internal auditors,
in each case with and without other members of management
present, to discuss the results of their respective examinations,
the evaluations of the Company’s internal control and the overall
quality and integrity of the Company’s financial reporting.
Internal Audit Oversight. The Committee reviewed UPS’s internal
audit plan and the performance, responsibilities, charter, budget
and staffing of UPS’s internal audit function.
Compliance and Ethics Oversight. The Committee met with
members of management to discuss the Company’s legal and
ethical compliance programs. The Committee also oversaw
compliance with procedures for the receipt, retention and
treatment of complaints
internal
accounting controls, auditing and other federal securities law
matters, including confidential and anonymous submissions of
these complaints.
regarding accounting,
Auditor Independence. Deloitte provided the Committee with
the written disclosures and the letter required by the PCAOB
regarding Deloitte’s communications with
the Committee
concerning independence. The Committee discussed Deloitte’s
independence with the firm and considered whether Deloitte’s
provision of non-audit services was compatible with their
independence.
Pre-approvals. The Committee requires the pre-approval of all
audit and non-audit services provided by Deloitte. The Committee
reviewed and pre-approved all fees paid to Deloitte.
Committee Assessment of Deloitte. The Committee, along with
management and the Company’s internal auditors, reviewed
Deloitte’s 2021 performance. The Committee considered the
continued independence, objectivity and professional skepticism
of Deloitte, the length of time that Deloitte has served as the
Company’s independent auditors, the breadth and complexity
of the business and its global footprint. The Committee also
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Principal Accounting Firm Fees
The Committee, with the ratification of the shareowners, engaged
Deloitte to perform the annual audits of the Company’s financial
statements for each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021
and 2020. The aggregate fees billed to us for the fiscal years
ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 by Deloitte, the member
firms of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, and their respective
affiliates are below:
Audit Fees(1)
Audit-Related Fees(2)
Total Audit and Audit-Related Fees
Tax Fees(3)
All Other Fees
Total Fees
2021
$20,246,000
$ 1,491,000
$21,737,000
$
128,000
$
$21,865,000
2020
$18,404,000
$ 1,130,000
$19,534,000
271,000
$
—
— $
$19,805,000
(1) Fees for professional services performed by Deloitte for the audit of our
annual financial statements and review of financial statements included
in our Form 10-Q filings, internal control attestation procedures, statutory
audits of foreign subsidiary financial statements and other services that
are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings
or engagements.
(2) Fees for assurance and related services performed by Deloitte that are
reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial
statements. This includes employee benefit plan and compensation plan
audits, independent service auditors’ reports, attestation procedures
related to securities offerings, and other attestations by Deloitte.
(3) Fees for professional services performed by Deloitte with respect to tax
compliance work and tax planning and advice services. This includes review
of original and amended tax returns for the Company and its consolidated
subsidiaries, refund claims, and payment planning and tax audit assistance.
Services Provided by Deloitte
All services provided by Deloitte are permissible under applicable
laws and regulations. The Committee has established a policy
requiring the pre-approval of all audit and non-audit services
performed by Deloitte in order to help assure that the provision
of such services does not impair Deloitte’s independence.
approval is twelve months from the date of pre-approval, unless
otherwise stated. The Committee annually reviews and pre-
approves the services that may be provided by Deloitte without
obtaining specific pre-approval and may revise the list from time
to time based on subsequent determinations.
Proposed services may be pre-approved through the application
of detailed policies and procedures (“general pre-approval”) or
by specific review of each service (“specific pre-approval”).
Unless a type of service to be provided by Deloitte has received
general pre-approval, it requires specific pre-approval by the
Committee. Any proposed services exceeding pre-approved cost
levels also requires specific approval by the Committee.
The Committee has delegated to its Chair the authority to pre-
approve certain permitted services between the Committee’s
regularly scheduled meetings, and the Chair must report any
pre-approval decisions to the Committee at its next scheduled
meeting for review by the Committee. The policy prohibits the
Committee from delegating its responsibilities to management
for pre-approving Deloitte’s permitted services.
The Audit, Audit-Related, Tax and All Other services that have
received general pre-approval of the Committee, and those
services that are prohibited, are described in the policy along
with the corresponding cost levels. The term of any general pre-
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Shareowner Proposals
In accordance with SEC rules, we have set forth below
shareowner proposals and the shareowner proponents’ supporting
statements. The board’s response to each proposal and voting
recommendation are also set forth below. Each shareowner
proposal will be voted on at our Annual Meeting only if properly
presented at the meeting. The Company is not responsible for any
inaccuracies contained in the proposals.
Proposal 4 — Shareowner Proposal Requesting the Board
Prepare an Annual Report on Lobbying Activities
What am I voting on? Whether you want to require the board to prepare an annual report on UPS lobbying activities.
Board’s Recommendation: Vote AGAINST this proposal because:
• UPS already provides significant disclosures and is transparent and accountable with respect to lobbying and political activities
• UPS has consistently been named a top company for political transparency and accountability
• UPS protects and promotes shareowner value by participating in the political process
• The board provides independent oversight of UPS’s lobbying and political activities
Vote Required: Approval by a majority of the voting power of the shares present in person or by proxy.
3. UPS’s membership in and payments to any tax-exempt
organization that writes and endorses model legislation.
4. Description of management’s and the Board’s decision-
making process and oversight for making payments
described in sections 2 and 3 above.
this proposal, a “grassroots
For purposes of
lobbying
communication” is a communication directed to the general
public that (a) refers to specific legislation or regulation, (b)
reflects a view on the legislation or regulation and (c) encourages
the recipient of the communication to take action with respect
to the legislation or regulation. “Indirect lobbying” is lobbying
engaged in by a trade association or other organization of which
UPS is a member.
indirect
“Direct and
lobbying
communications” include efforts at the local, state and federal
levels.
lobbying” and “grassroots
The report shall be presented to the Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee and posted on UPS’s website.
Shareowner Proposal
Boston Trust Walden Company, One Beacon Street, Boston, MA
02108, has advised us that they, along with co-proponents whose
names, addresses and share ownership will be promptly provided
upon oral or written request to the UPS Corporate Secretary,
intend to submit the proposal set forth below for consideration at
the Annual Meeting.
Whereas, we believe in full disclosure of UPS’s lobbying activities
and expenditures to assess whether its lobbying is consistent with
UPS’s expressed goals and in the best interests of shareowners.
Resolved: the shareowners of UPS request the Board prepare a
report, updated annually, disclosing:
1. Company policy and procedures governing lobbying,
lobbying
indirect, and grassroots
both direct and
communications.
2. Payments by UPS used for (a) direct or indirect lobbying
or (b) grassroots lobbying communications, in each case
including the amount of the payment and the recipient.
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Shareowner’s Supporting Statement
We encourage transparency in UPS’s use of funds to lobby. UPS
spent $68.1 million from 2010 – 2019 on federal lobbying. This
does not include state lobbying, where UPS also lobbies but
disclosure is uneven or absent. For example, UPS had at least
122 lobbyists in 29 states in 2019 (followthemoney.org) and
spent $1.7 million on lobbying in California from 2010 – 2019.
UPS sits on the board of the Chamber of Commerce, which
has spent over $1.6 billion lobbying since 1998, and belongs
to the Business Roundtable (BRT), which spent over $43
million on lobbying for 2018 and 2019. UPS does not disclose
its memberships in, or payments to trade associations, or the
amounts for lobbying.
And UPS does not disclose its membership in tax-exempt
organizations that write and endorse model legislation, such as
the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). UPS’s ALEC
membership continues to draw scrutiny (https://www.prwatch.
org/news/2020/05/13583/groups-call-alec%E2%80%99s-
Response of UPS’s Board
This requested report is unnecessary and would be an inefficient use
of Company resources. UPS already provides extensive disclosures
regarding lobbying and political activities and is transparent
and accountable. In addition, the board of directors provides
effective independent oversight of the Company’s lobbying and
political activities. Preparing an additional special report beyond
UPS’s current disclosures would not significantly alter the mix
of information already publicly available. Additionally, UPS’s
shareowners have rejected this proposal each year since 2012.
UPS already provides significant disclosures and is transparent
and accountable
UPS complies with all applicable laws with respect to disclosing
political and lobbying activities and, in some cases, goes beyond
what is required. The following examples demonstrate UPS’s
commitment to political transparency and accountability:
• UPS provides significant disclosures about political
spending: UPS publishes semi-annual reports disclosing the
amounts and recipients, if any, of federal and state political
contributions and expenditures made with corporate funds
in the United States. UPS also discloses payments, if any,
to trade associations that receive $50,000 or more from
the Company and that use a portion of the payment for
political expenditures pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §162(e)(1)
(B). These reports can be found at www.investors.ups.com.
UPS did not make any federal or state contributions or non-
deductible political payments to covered trade associations
during 2021.
• UPS provides detailed
information about
lobbying
activities: UPS files publicly available federal Lobbying
Disclosure Act Reports each quarter. Links to these reports
can be found at www.investors.ups.com. The reports provide
corporate-funders-cut-ties-over-its-coronavirus-lobbying). Over
110 companies have left ALEC, including ExxonMobil, Home
Depot and Pepsi.
We are concerned that UPS’s seeming contradictions in public
policy advocacy and limits in disclosure present reputational
risks. For example, UPS signed the BRT Statement on the Purpose
of the Corporation advocating socially responsible conduct, yet
also attended the ALEC annual conference. (https://readsludge.
com/2019/08/27/these-ceos-promised-to-be-socially-
responsible-but-their-companies-are-pushing-alecs-right-
wing-agenda/). And UPS strongly supports efforts to mitigate
the impact of climate change, yet the Chamber opposed the
Paris climate accord. UPS uses the Global Reporting Initiative
for sustainability reporting yet fails to report “any differences
between its lobbying positions and any stated policies, goals, or
other public positions” under Standard 415.
We urge UPS to expand its lobbying disclosure.
information about expenditures for the quarter, describe the
specific legislation that was the topic of communications,
and identify the employees who lobbied on UPS’s behalf.
UPS files similar periodic reports with state agencies
reflecting state lobbying activities as required.
UPS has consistently been named a top company for political
transparency and accountability
In 2021, for the eleventh straight year, the Center for Political
Accountability Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Accountability
and Disclosure ranked UPS among the top of S&P 500 companies
for political transparency and accountability. A copy of the
ranking can be found at https://www.politicalaccountability.
net/cpa-zicklin-index/.
UPS protects and promotes shareowner value by participating
in the political process
UPS is subject to extensive regulation at the federal, state and
local levels. While there are many regulatory issues that impact
our business, as a logistics company, we are focused on fair
taxation, commercially reasonable regulation, expansive trade,
and a level playing field with competitors. UPS also works to
advance the interests of our employees when they intersect with
our business operations.
We believe that we have a responsibility to our shareowners,
employees and other stakeholders to engage in the political
process, including through lobbying activities. We understand
that individual stakeholders may disagree with certain positions
expressed by various organizations. In fact, given the variety of
business issues in which many trade associations and other groups
are engaged, we do not necessarily agree with all positions taken
by every organization in which we are a member. However, we
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generally believe that our membership in various organizations
allows us to better advance UPS positions. In circumstances
where we disagree with a policy position, we weigh the utility
of continued membership against the consequences of differing
positions or opinions.
The board provides independent oversight of UPS’s lobbying
and political activities
UPS’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer regularly reports to the
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee regarding
UPS’s lobbying and political activities. In addition, the Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee, which is composed
entirely of independent directors, reviews and approves UPS’s
semi-annual political contribution report.
The board also monitors UPS’s memberships in trade associations
and other tax-exempt organizations that engage in lobbying. UPS
must often decide whether to participate in a variety of trade
associations and other tax-exempt organizations. The Company
may participate when involvement is consistent with specific
UPS business objectives. These decisions are subject to board
oversight and are regularly reviewed by the Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee.
for
lobbying
Furthermore, UPS’s decision-making process
activities is transparent. UPS’s Public Affairs department works on
furthering business objectives and on protecting and enhancing
long-term shareowner value. This is accomplished by focused
involvement at all levels of government. Moreover, the UPS
Public Affairs department must approve all lobbying activities
and any payments to trade associations or other tax-exempt
organizations that engage in lobbying activities.
Preparing an additional report is unnecessary
The board believes UPS’s lobbying activities are transparent,
and the approval of this proposal is unnecessary given the
information that is already publicly available. Therefore, approval
of this proposal would not result in an efficient use of resources
and will only serve to benefit the limited interests of a small
group of shareowners.
For these reasons, the board recommends that shareowners vote
AGAINST this proposal.
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Proposal 5 — Shareowner Proposal Requesting the Board
Prepare a Report on the Alignment of Lobbying Activities
with the Paris Climate Agreement
What am I voting on? Whether you want to require the board to prepare a report on the alignment of UPS lobbying activities with the
Paris Climate Agreement and how UPS plans to mitigate risks presented by any misalignment.
Board’s Recommendation: Vote AGAINST this proposal because:
• UPS has recently adopted and published ambitious goals to reduce GHG emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
• UPS already provides comprehensive and detailed annual sustainability disclosures
• UPS also already provides significant lobbying and political disclosures, and is transparent and accountable
• The board provides independent oversight of UPS’s lobbying
Vote Required: Approval by a majority of the voting power of the shares present in person or by proxy.
Shareowner Proposal
Mercy Investment Services, Inc., 2039 North Geyer Road, St.
Louis, Missouri 63131-3332, has advised us that, along with
co-proponents whose names, addresses and share ownership
will be promptly provided upon oral or written request to the
UPS Corporate Secretary, intends to submit the proposal set forth
below for consideration at the Annual Meeting.
Resolved: Shareholders of United Parcel Service (“UPS”)
request that the Board of Directors conduct an evaluation
Shareowner’s Supporting Statement
According to the annual “Emissions Gap Report” issued by the United
Nations Environment Programme (November 26, 2019), critical
gaps remain between the commitments national governments
have made and the actions required to prevent the worst effects
of climate change. Companies have an important and constructive
role to play in enabling policymakers to close these gaps.
Corporate lobbying activities that are inconsistent with meeting
the goals of the Paris Agreement present regulatory, reputational,
and legal risks to companies and investors and to the entire
economy. Delays in implementation of the Paris Agreement
increases the physical risks of climate change, poses a systemic
risk to economic stability, and introduces uncertainty and
volatility into our portfolios; Paris-aligned climate lobbying by
companies and trade associations help to mitigate these risks.
As investors, we view fulfillment of the Paris Agreement’s goal—
to hold the increase in the global average temperature to “well
below” 2°C above preindustrial levels, and to pursue efforts to
limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C — as an imperative. Of
particular concern are trade associations that speak for business
but, unfortunately, often present forceful obstacles to progress in
addressing the climate crisis.
In 2020 and 2021, seven companies received shareholder
resolutions urging their boards to publish evaluations of their
and issue a report within the next year (at reasonable cost,
omitting proprietary information) describing if, and how, UPS’s
lobbying activities (direct and through trade associations and
social welfare and nonprofit organizations) align with the Paris
Climate Agreement’s goal of limiting average global warming
to well below 2 degrees Celsius and how the company plans
to mitigate risks presented by any misalignment.
climate lobbying efforts; six of those resolutions received a
majority vote, demonstrating a tremendous show of investor
interest in this issue. Numerous companies in both the U.S. and
Europe have produced or agreed to issue reports evaluating their
lobbying programs in the past two years.
We commend UPS for recently setting a Paris-aligned Net
Zero emissions goal and a concrete plan to implement it. We
believe a company should carefully evaluate whether its public
policy advocacy advances or undercuts the goals of the Paris
Agreement.
UPS presently provides insufficient information to help investors
understand if or how UPS works to ensure that its lobbying activities,
directly, in the company’s name, and indirectly, through membership
organizations and trade associations, align with the Paris Agreement’s
goals, and what management and the board do to address any
misalignments found.
UPS is an active member of the American Legislative Exchange
Council (ALEC), which frequently takes negative positions on
climate change. UPS does not disclose what actions they take
when an organization like ALEC contradicts UPS’s own climate
positions. Similarly, UPS does not disclose how they engage
major trade associations, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,
on climate lobbying activities.
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• UPS provides significant disclosures about political
spending: UPS publishes semi-annual reports disclosing the
amounts and recipients, if any, of federal and state political
contributions and expenditures made with corporate funds
in the United States. UPS also discloses payments, if any,
to trade associations that receive $50,000 or more from
the Company and that use a portion of the payment for
political expenditures pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §162(e)(1)
(B). These reports can be found at www.investors.ups.com.
UPS did not make any federal or state contributions or non-
deductible political payments to covered trade associations
during 2021.
• UPS provides detailed
information about
lobbying
activities: UPS files publicly available federal Lobbying
Disclosure Act Reports each quarter. Links to these reports
can be found at www.investors.ups.com. The reports provide
information about expenditures for the quarter, describe the
specific legislation that was the topic of communications,
and identify the employees who lobbied on UPS’s behalf.
UPS files similar periodic reports with state agencies
reflecting state lobbying activities.
independent oversight of UPS’s
The board provides
sustainability efforts and lobbying activities
UPS’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer regularly reports to the
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee regarding
UPS’s sustainability efforts and lobbying activities. The board
monitors UPS’s memberships in trade associations and other
tax-exempt organizations that engage in lobbying, including on
climate related matters. Furthermore, UPS’s decision-making
process for lobbying activities, and its sustainability journey, is
transparent. UPS’s Public Affairs department works with senior
management on furthering business objectives and on protecting
and enhancing long-term shareowner value.
Preparing an additional report is unnecessary
The board believes UPS’s sustainability goals are robust, and its
policies and practices are transparent. Approval of this proposal
is unnecessary given the information that is already publicly
available. Therefore, approval of this proposal would not result
in an efficient use of resources and will only serve to benefit the
limited interests of a small group of shareowners.
For these reasons, the board recommends that shareowners vote
AGAINST this proposal.
Response of UPS’s Board
UPS has recently adopted and disclosed comprehensive GHG
reduction goals and already provides extensive sustainability and
lobbying related disclosures. In addition, the Board of Directors
provides effective oversight of the Company’s lobbying activities,
and its sustainability goals and practices. As a result, preparing
this requested report is unnecessary and would be an inefficient
use of Company resources.
UPS has recently adopted and published ambitious goals
to reduce GHG emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by
2050, including interim targets
UPS strives to be a good steward of the environment and is
highly motivated to meet the Company’s ambitious sustainability
goals. In 2021, we announced our new ESG strategy, including
a commitment to become carbon-neutral across our global
operations by 2050, including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. We
also developed and disclosed medium-term goals designed to
help us achieve carbon neutrality. As part of this strategy, UPS
intends to work with industry participants to accelerate the
shift to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Our robust sustainability
goals, and current progress towards achieving them, are further
detailed in our corporate sustainability disclosures.
UPS already provides comprehensive and detailed annual
sustainability disclosures
UPS already reports company-wide emissions and tracks
and discloses target progress annually. Each year, we publish
comprehensive sustainability related disclosures showcasing
our commitments to our customers, our employees and the
communities in which we operate. This includes disclosures
under the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Carbon Disclosure
Project (CDP), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board
(SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial
Disclosures (TCFD) frameworks. We believe these disclosures
provide shareowners the information they need to assess the
Company’s sustainability efforts and progress.
UPS already provides significant political and lobbying
disclosures, and is transparent and accountable
UPS complies with all applicable laws with respect to disclosing
political and lobbying activities and, in some cases, goes beyond
what is required. The following examples demonstrate UPS’s
commitment to political transparency and accountability:
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Proposal 6 — Shareowner Proposal to Reduce the Voting
Power of Class A Stock from 10 Votes Per Share to One
Vote Per Share
What am I voting on? Whether you want the board to take steps to reduce the voting power of the Company’s class A stock from 10
votes per share to one vote per share.
Board’s Recommendation: Vote AGAINST this proposal because:
• UPS’s capital structure has contributed to its long-term success
• UPS’s capital structure is unique and does not present the concerns inherent in typical dual-class structures
• UPS’s dual-class structure does not concentrate voting power or provide any level of control. Class A shares are held by more than
155,000 owners, and management, collectively, holds less than 1% of the voting power of our stock
• UPS’s dual-class structure does not entrench management or the board. There is no controlling founder or family, and we regularly
refresh management and the board
• UPS’s governance documents provide additional safeguards against traditional dual-class concerns. Transfers of Class A shares are
limited, resulting in conversions, and voting restrictions would apply upon the acquisition of a significant block of shares
• Eliminating this structure will not further improve UPS’s corporate governance or financial performance
Vote Required: Approval by a majority of the voting power of the shares present in person or by proxy.
Shareowner Proposal
John Chevedden, 2215 Nelson Avenue, No. 205, Redondo Beach,
CA 90278, has advised us that he intends to submit the proposal
set forth below for consideration at the Annual Meeting.
Proposal 6 — Equal Voting Rights for Each Shareholder
FOR
Shareholder
Rights
RESOLVED: Shareholders request that our Board of Directors take
steps to ensure that all of our company’s outstanding stock has an
equal one-vote per share in each shareholder voting situation. This
would encompass all practicable steps including encouragement
and negotiation with current and future shareholders, who have
more than one-vote per share, to request that they relinquish, for the
common good of all shareholders, any preexisting rights, if necessary.
This proposal is not intended to unnecessarily limit our Board’s
judgment in crafting the requested change in accordance with
applicable laws and existing contracts. This proposal is important
because certain shares have super-sized voting power with
10-votes per share compared to the weakling one-vote per share
for other shareholders. Corporate governance advocates have
suggested a 7-year transition to equal voting rights for each share.
In spite of lopsided shares having 10-times more voting power,
support for this proposal topic has steadily grown from 21% in
2013 to 29% in 2021.
With stock having 10-times more voting power UPS takes our
shareholder money but does not give us in return an equal voice
in our company’s management. Without a voice, shareholders
cannot hold management accountable. It is important to continue
to vote for this proposal to block UPS management from finding
creative ways to further reduce their money at risk at UPS while
maintaining the same control.
Plus, with the UPS shareholder-unfriendly brand of corporate
governance, we had no right to call a special meeting or act by
written consent. And we were restricted by provisions mandating
an undemocratic 80%-vote in order to make a certain improvements
to our corporate governance. This undemocratic 80% vote
requirement translates into a well over a 100% vote requirement
from the shares that typical vote at the annual meeting.
And to top bad things off our management recommended that they
get a 3-year holiday on a shareholder vote on management pay. The
vast majority of Fortune 500 companies have an annual shareholder
vote on management pay. Excellent corporate governance is a cost-
effective way to improve company stock performance.
As an example for UPS, social and mobile-game maker Zynga
announced moving to a single-class share structure in 2018.
Zynga said its old multi-class share system could negatively
impact its share price.
Corporate governance advocates as well as many investors and
index managers have pushed back on the UPS-type dual-class
structures. S&P Dow Jones Indices said that companies with
multiple classes of shares would be barred from entering its
flagship S&P 500 index.
Please vote yes: Equal Voting Rights for Each Shareholder —
Proposal 6
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Response of UPS’s Board
UPS has a unique employee ownership culture that has helped
it grow and thrive. Current and former employees have been
significant shareowners of the Company since its founding in
1907. UPS founder Jim Casey fostered this culture by urging his
partners to run their departments like their own small business.
The Company’s capital structure, which has been in place since
UPS became a public company in 1999, includes class A and
class B common stock. The class A shares are held by current
and former UPS employees and their families, many of whom
owned UPS shares before the Company’s initial public offering.
The Company’s class B shares are publicly traded. This structure
provides a significant incentive for our employees to take actions
and make decisions that help facilitate UPS’s long-term success,
resulting in aligned interests among all shareholders. The structure
also significantly enhances employee and retiree engagement.
UPS’s capital structure has contributed to its long-term success
The interests of employees, who hold class A shares, go beyond
UPS’s current stock price and include operating the Company with a
broader focus, which leads to long-term success. We owe our growth
and achievements, to a significant degree, to the commitment our
capital structure has inspired in our employees and retirees.
This capital structure allows management to pursue long-
term growth strategies and avoid the drawbacks associated
with excessive emphasis on short-term goals. Management is
able to run the Company with a sense of purpose by focusing
on sustainable value creation benefiting all the Company’s
stakeholders. In this regard, the interests of all UPS shareowners
are aligned.
UPS’s capital structure is unique and does not present
concerns inherent in typical dual-class structures
The board strongly disagrees with this proposal’s characterization
of UPS’s capital structure. Some companies maintain multiple
classes of stock to concentrate voting power with a limited
number of people (such as company founders) who have
interests that may not align with other shareowners. Others
embed the structure to promote managerial entrenchment or
provide for disparate financial returns. None of those concerns
are present at UPS.
UPS’s dual-class structure does not concentrate voting power
or provide any level of control
UPS’s dual-class structure is unique in that the class A shares
are widely held by approximately 155,000 current and former
employees, from hourly employees to executive officers. Our
executive officers and directors, collectively, hold less than 1%
of the total voting power of our class A and class B common
stock. As a result, UPS executive officers and directors are not
able to exercise control or any significant influence over voting
decisions, and do not have any level of control.
UPS’s dual-class structure does not entrench management or
the board
UPS’s maintains robust corporate governance practices, and its
capital structure is not used to entrench management or the
board. The board regularly reviews and considers succession
planning issues. Our CEO has served in that role only since June
2020 and, since 2020, we have added five new board members
and had four board members retire.
UPS’s governance documents provide additional safeguards
against traditional dual-class concerns
UPS’s certificate of incorporation (the “Certificate”) contains a
number of provisions intended to protect class B shareholders.
Generally, class A shares convert to class B shares upon sale or
transfer (unless transferred by an employee to a spouse or child),
which over time has resulted, and is expected to continue to
result, in a decline in outstanding shares of the class A stock,
with the average annual decline of 3.4% per year since the
Company went public. For example, as of March 1, 2021, class
A common stock represented 17.0% of all outstanding shares
of common stock, and as of March 1, 2022, represented 15.8%
of all outstanding shares of common stock. The Certificate also
contains provisions that would limit the voting power of any
shareholder, whether the holder of class A or class B common
stock, if that holder controlled over 25% of UPS’s outstanding
voting power. In addition, the Certificate generally requires equal
economic treatment of the class A and class B common stock,
ensuring that holders of one class would not receive disparate
treatment as a result of different voting rights.
Eliminating this structure will not further improve UPS’s
corporate governance or financial performance
UPS already maintains robust corporate governance practices.
We provide shareowners with an annual opportunity to vote on
management pay (say on pay vote). Other than our CEO, all UPS
director nominees are independent. All UPS directors are elected
annually by a majority of votes cast in uncontested director
elections, only independent directors serve on the board’s Audit,
Compensation and Human Capital, Nominating and Corporate
Governance and Risk Committees, and we have an independent
Board Chair. Our board consists of 46% female directors, 31%
ethnically diverse directors, and contains an appropriate mix of
newer and longer-tenured directors.
Changing the capital structure is unnecessary
The board believes that UPS’s current capital structure continues
to be in the best interests of the Company and its stakeholders.
Shareowners have agreed with this assessment when they
rejected similar proposals every year since 2013.
The board recommends that shareowners vote AGAINST this
proposal.
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Proposal 7 — Shareowner Proposal Requesting the
Adoption of Independently Verified Science-Based
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
What am I voting on? Whether you want to require the board to agree to alternative greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
Board’s Recommendation: Vote AGAINST this proposal because:
• UPS’s ESG goals include a plan to become carbon neutral across our global operations, including our airline, by 2050
• Our strategy includes addressing airline fuel emissions and the electrification of our delivery fleet
• UPS provides transparency, including comprehensive sustainability disclosures with regular updates on our progress
• UPS is committed to continuing to reduce our carbon footprint in a comprehensive and responsible manner
Vote Required: Approval by a majority of the voting power of the shares present in person or by proxy.
Shareowner Proposal
Green Century Capital Management, Inc., 114 State Street, Suite
200, Boston, MA 02109, Trillium Asset Management LLC, Two
Financial Center, 60 South Street, Suite 1100, Boston, MA 02111,
and Zevin Asset Management, LLC, 2 Oliver Street, Suite 806,
Boston, MA 02109, have advised us that they intend to submit
the proposal set forth below for consideration at the Annual
Meeting on behalf of the Green Century Balanced Fund, the James
T. Campen Trust, and the John Hancock ESG Large Cap Core Fund.
Whereas: In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change evaluated the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement and
advised that net carbon emissions must fall 45% by 2030 and
reach net zero by 2050 in order to limit warming below 1.5
degrees Celsius and prevent the worst consequences of climate
change. However, in 2020, the UN reported the world is “way
off-track” from achieving these goals.1
Exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius presents risks to the global
economy and investors: up to 10% of total global economic
value is projected to be lost by 2050 under current emissions
trajectories. A warming climate is associated with supply chain
disruptions, reduced resource availability,
lost production,
political instability, reduced worker efficiency, and adverse health
impacts that disproportionally affect low-income communities
and communities of color.2 Additionally, particulate matter
emissions from heavy-duty diesel vehicles pollute communities
of color at significantly higher rates than white communities.3
While UPS has announced a goal to achieve carbon neutrality
in its operations by 2050 and a 50% reduction in emissions per
small package delivered by 2035, shareholders do not know
1 https://library.wmo.int/doc_num.php?explnum_id=10211
if UPS plans on achieving net zero through actual emissions
reductions or through the purchase of carbon offsets. In order to
assure shareholders that its goals align with the Paris Agreement,
UPS should set a science-based target verified by the Science
Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), which requires annual disclosure
of emissions.
Whereas peers like FedEx and Amazon have set goals for
procurement of electric vehicles, UPS’ goals for its ground fleet
rely on alternative fuel, which unnecessarily prolongs potential
emissions and bolsters fossil fuel infrastructure.4 UPS’ current
emissions reduction goals do not include Scope 3 emissions, which,
according to UPS’ 2020 TCFD report, constitute 57% of its total.5
Given the impact of climate change on the economy, the
environment, and human systems, and UPS’s contribution to
it, proponents believe the UPS board and management have a
responsibility to its investors and stakeholders to adopt GHG goals
aligned with a 1.5 degree scenario and to outline a clear plan that
demonstrates accountability. Independently verified, science-
based goals covering Scopes 1-3 would provide shareholders
with objective assurance that UPS is doing its part to reduce
emissions in a comprehensive and timely manner.
Resolved: Shareholders request that UPS adopt independently
verified short, medium, and long-term science-based greenhouse
gas emissions reduction targets, inclusive of emissions from its
full value chain, in order to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
or sooner and to attain appropriate emissions reductions prior
to 2030, in line with the Paris Agreement’s goal of maintaining
global temperature rise at 1.5 degrees Celsius.
2 https://www.swissre.com/institute/research/topics-and-risk-dialogues/climate-and-natural-catastrophe-risk/expertise-publication-economics-of-climate-
change.html
3 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/climate/air-pollution-minorities.html
4 https://www.sightline.org/2021/03/09/the-four-fatal-flaws-of-renewable-natural-gas/
5 https://about.ups.com/content/dam/upsstories/assets/reporting/sustainability-2021/2020_UPS_TCFD_Report_081921.pdf
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Supporting Statement: In assessing targets, we recommend, at management’s discretion:
• Consideration of approaches used by advisory groups such
• Disclosing these targets to investors at least 180 days prior
as the Science Based Targets initiative;
to the next annual meeting.
Response of UPS’s Board
UPS supports global efforts to mitigate the impact of climate
change. Sustainability is an inherent part of UPS’s strategy and
business operations. We take a comprehensive, global approach
to reducing energy use and GHG emissions within our networks,
as well as major portions of our value chain. As a global leader
in logistics and supply chain solutions, we transport packages,
facilitate international trade, and apply advanced technology to
efficiently manage the world of business. In this role, we have
an opportunity to reduce GHG emissions throughout the supply
chains of many businesses, including by efficiently consolidating
multiple shipments and otherwise reducing carbon intensity.
UPS’s ESG goals include a plan to become carbon neutral
across our global operations, including our airline, by 2050
UPS effectively manages to meet the Company’s ambitious
sustainability goals. In 2021, we announced our new ESG
strategy, including a commitment to become carbon-neutral
across our global operations by 2050, including Scope 1, 2 and
3 emissions. We also developed medium-term goals designed
to help us achieve carbon neutrality, including adopting interim
targets to reduce carbon emissions per package within our
small package operations by 50% against a 2020 baseline; to
be fully powered by renewable electricity in our facilities; and
to fuel 30% of our global air fleet using sustainable sources
by 2035. Our robust sustainability goals, and current progress
towards achieving them, are further detailed in our corporate
sustainability disclosures.
Our strategy includes addressing airline fuel emissions, the
electrification of our delivery fleet, and includes Scope 3
emissions
UPS takes seriously the need to transform our delivery fleet and
has already made significant strides to this end. In developing
our strategy, we evaluated the adoption of science-based targets.
We determined that there are no scalable solutions for aircraft
or heavy-duty vehicles at this time to achieve a science-based
target by 2030 or 2035. The primary decarbonization path for the
aviation sector is SAF, and more innovation is needed. In order
to achieve our 30% SAF by 2035 goal, we are engaging with
airline industry and non-governmental organizations to evaluate
the availability and commercial feasibility of SAF.
In 2020, aircraft fuel made up 61% of our total Scope 1 and
Scope 2 GHG emissions. Our Fuel Analytics and Sustainability
Group continuously evaluates opportunities to further reduce our
emissions in this area, including accelerating efforts to reduce
the carbon intensity of our fleet. We currently have one of the
youngest, most fuel-efficient fleets in the industry. We take a
disciplined approach to emissions reductions. When appropriate,
we make capital investments in newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft.
We recently announced the purchase of 19 new freighter aircraft,
which will make our fleet more efficient and reliable. In addition,
we look for opportunities to retrofit older aircraft to further increase
efficiency with the goal of lowering our carbon footprint.
Additionally, UPS’s fleet of more than 13,300 alternative fuel
and advanced technology vehicles includes all-electric, hybrid
electric, hydraulic hybrid, ethanol, compressed natural gas
(CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) and propane vehicles. We
continue to expand this specialized fleet, having placed an order
for 125 Tesla all-electric semi-trucks, and having announced a
commitment to purchase up to 10,000 electric vehicles from
Arrival, which are expected to be delivered beginning in 2022.
Along with these commitments, and as part of UPS’s continued
efforts to build an integrated fleet of electric vehicles, our venture
capital arm, UPS Ventures, evaluates investments to allow us to
collaborate and support the development of EV technologies.
transparency,
UPS provides
including comprehensive
sustainability disclosures with regular updates on our progress
Each year, UPS reports company-wide emissions and tracks and
discloses progress towards our targets. We publish comprehensive
sustainability related disclosures showcasing our commitment to
our investors, our customers, our employees and the communities
in which we operate. These include disclosures under the Global
Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task
Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) frameworks.
UPS’s sustainability disclosures are extensive, targeted, and
inclusive of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 GHG emissions. We
believe these disclosures provide stakeholders the information
they need to assess our sustainability efforts and progress.
UPS is committed to continuing to reduce our carbon footprint
in a comprehensive and responsible manner
We believe everyone shares responsibility to improve energy
efficiency and reduce GHG emissions. UPS supports global efforts
to mitigate the impact of climate change. Our optimized global
smart logistics network, combined with our global GHG strategy,
helps improve our efficiency and reduce our environmental
impact. This technology and innovation driven strategy includes
the following:
• Maintaining a
leadership
role
in decarbonizing
the
transportation and logistics industries;
• Operational improvements through technology to create
overall network and delivery efficiencies beyond miles/fuel
that reduce our GHG footprint;
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• Expanding our fleet of alternative fuel and advanced
technology vehicles, known as our Rolling Laboratory, in
order to reduce the proportion of conventional fuels we use;
• Supporting the testing and development of alternative air
solutions, including drone delivery and the use of SAF;
• Reducing conventional and increasing renewable energy
use in our facilities;
• Providing customers with services that help them reduce
their environmental impact; and
• Helping increase supplier awareness about GHG emissions
and how to reduce them.
The board believes this proposal is unnecessary given the
information that is already publicly available. Therefore, approval
of this proposal would not result in an efficient use of resources
and will only serve to benefit the limited interests of a small
group of shareowners.
For these reasons, the board recommends that shareowners vote
AGAINST this proposal.
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Proposal 8 — Shareowner Proposal Requesting a Report
on Balancing Climate Measures and Financial Returns
What am I voting on? Whether you want to require the board to publish a report on UPS decisions regarding GHG emissions reductions
in light of financial performance and environmental costs and risks of climate change.
Board’s Recommendation: Vote AGAINST this proposal because:
• Commissioning this report is misguided and impracticable
• UPS already provides transparency, including comprehensive sustainability disclosures with regular updates on our progress
• UPS continues to demonstrate our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint for the benefit of all stakeholders
Vote Required: Approval by a majority of the voting power of the shares present in person or by proxy.
Shareowner Proposal
Myra K. Young, 9295 Yorkship Court Elk Grove, CA 95758, has
advised us that she intends to submit the proposal set forth below
for consideration at the Annual Meeting.
These goals do not appear consistent with the consensus on
measures necessary to keep global warming below disastrous
levels. More consistent measures could include:
ITEM 8: Report on balancing climate measures and financial
returns
RESOLVED, shareholders ask the board to commission and
publish a report on (1) the extent (if any) to which Company
decisions involving greenhouse-gas emissions reduction prioritize
Company financial performance over the environmental costs
and risks of climate change and (2) the manner in which any
consequent environmental costs and risks threaten returns of
diversified shareholders who rely on a stable and productive
economy.
Supporting Statement:
In 2020, the Company announced a roadmap to carbon neutrality
in 2050. The Company has established the following specific goals:
• Meeting a 1.5-degree Celsius Science-Based Target standard
• Achieving a 50 percent reduction in greenhouse-gas
emissions by 2030
• Committing to purchasing only electric light-duty vehicles
by 2025
The gap between the Company’s declared goals and “Paris
alignment” may be due to the Company’s decision only to address
the risk of climate change to the enterprise, rather than addressing
the risks the Company poses to the environment: while the
Company identifies climate change as having “inherently high
risk to the organization,” 2 the public documents that discuss the
Company’s climate stance disclose no consideration of climate
change’s broad environmental stakes such as:
• By 2025
• Halving GDP growth by the end of the century3
• 25 percent renewable electricity for facilities
• 40 percent alternative fuel purchases as a percent of total
ground fuel
• By 2035
• 30 percent sustainable aviation fuel
• 100 percent renewable electricity for facilities
• 50 percent reduction in carbon dioxide per package
delivered for global small packages.1
• Having
“broad
implications
for macroeconomic
performance, including inflation, interest rates, balance of
payments, productivity, wealth, and gross domestic product
(GDP) growth”4
• Shrinking the world economy by 3 percent by 2050.5
1 https://investors.ups.com/_assets/ups/files/pages/ups/db/1149/description/UPS+ESG+Strategy+June+2021.pdf
2 https://about.ups.com/content/dam/upsstories/assets/reporting/sustainability-2021/2020_UPS_TCFD_Report_081921.pdf
3 https://www.cftc.gov/sites/default/files/2020-09/9-9-20%20Report%20of%20the%20Subcommittee%20on%20Climate- Related%20Market%20Risk%
20%20Managing%20Climate%20Risk%20in%20the%20U.S.%20Financial%20System%20for%20posting.pdf
4 Id.
5 https://www.eiu.com/n/global-economy-will-be-3-percent-smaller-by-2050-due-to-lack-of-climate-resilience.
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Lowered GDP will directly reduce returns to diversified investors, 6
and a warming planet may create serious disruption costs that
further threaten financial markets.7 By adopting a slower pace
of mitigation, the Company is able to increase its margins and
financial performance. But
improved Company financial
performance that comes at the expense of the environment
and the economy is a bad trade for most Company
shareholders, who are diversified and rely on broad economic
growth to achieve their financial objectives.
This proposal asks for a report that analyzes the climate trade-
offs the Company makes between financial return and the
Response of UPS’s Board
UPS supports global efforts to mitigate the impact of climate
change. Sustainability is an inherent part of UPS’s strategy
and business operations. We believe that seeking to maximize
shareholder value necessarily takes into account the interests of
all stakeholders and our decarbonization efforts call for multi-
year capital deployment based on effective solutions.
We take a comprehensive, global approach to reducing energy use
and GHG emissions within our networks, as well as major portions
of our value chain. As a global leader in logistics and supply chain
solutions, we transport packages, facilitate international trade,
and apply advanced technology to efficiently manage the world
of business. In this role, we have an opportunity to reduce GHG
emissions throughout the supply chains of many businesses,
including by efficiently consolidating multiple shipments and
otherwise reducing carbon intensity.
Commissioning this report is misguided and impracticable
Commissioning a report to extrapolate the extent to which
Company decisions involving GHG emissions reductions prioritize
financial performance over environmental costs and climate
change risks and impact the global economy and overall market
returns of diversified investors is misguided and impracticable.
Among other things, it would require a variety of assumptions
and estimates, and would necessarily be limited in quantifying
the impact of one aspect of the Company’s operations on the
global economy or on shareowners worldwide who hold
diversified portfolios.
UPS already provides transparency, including comprehensive
sustainability disclosures with regular updates on our progress
We disagree with the proponent’s assertion that the Company’s
current sustainability reporting efforts are insufficient in this
regard, or that they “only [ ] address the risk of climate change
including
to
comprehensive sustainability disclosures with regular updates on
our progress.
the enterprise.” UPS provides
transparency,
global economy, and how those trade-offs affect diversified
shareholders. Such a report would not require precision:
identifying areas where the Company is choosing not to
accelerate decarbonization and analyzing how such choices
manifest as costs or risks to diversified portfolios would help
determine whether and when the Company should prioritize
Paris alignment over financial returns.
Please vote for: Report on balancing climate measures and
financial returns – Proposal 8
Each year, UPS reports company-wide emissions and tracks and
discloses progress towards our targets. We publish comprehensive
sustainability related disclosures showcasing our commitment to
our investors, our customers, our employees and the communities
in which we operate. These include disclosures under the Global
Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task
Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) frameworks.
UPS’s sustainability disclosures are extensive, targeted, and
inclusive of Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions.
In light of the wealth of macroeconomic information and
expertise presently available, we do not believe the requested
report would significantly alter the mix of information available.
Therefore, producing yet another report discussing the Company’s
sustainability practices is unnecessary, not an efficient use of
resources, and not in the best interests of the Company or its
shareowners.
UPS continues to demonstrate our commitment to reducing
our carbon footprint for the benefit of all stakeholders
We believe everyone shares responsibility to improve energy
efficiency and reduce GHG emissions. UPS supports global efforts
to mitigate the impact of climate change. Our optimized global
smart logistics network, combined with our global GHG strategy,
helps improve our efficiency and reduce our environmental
impact. This technology and innovation driven strategy includes
the following:
• Maintaining a
leadership
role
in decarbonizing
the
transportation and logistics industries;
• Operational improvements through technology to create
overall network and delivery efficiencies beyond miles/fuel
that reduce our GHG footprint;
6 Ibid n. 2.
7 Supra, n.3
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• Expanding our fleet of alternative fuel and advanced
technology vehicles, known as our Rolling Laboratory, in
order to reduce the proportion of conventional fuels we use;
• Supporting the testing and development of alternative air
solutions, including drone delivery and the use of SAF;
• Reducing conventional and increasing renewable energy
use in our facilities;
• Providing customers with services that help them reduce
their environmental impact; and
• Helping increase supplier awareness about GHG emissions
and how to reduce them.
Preparing an additional report is unnecessary
For all of the foregoing reasons, the board believes producing
this report is unnecessary, not an efficient use of resources and
will only serve to benefit the limited interests of a small group
of shareowners.
For these reasons, the board recommends that shareowners vote
AGAINST this proposal.
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Proposal 9 — Shareowner Proposal Requesting the Board
Prepare an Annual Report on Diversity and Inclusion
What am I voting on? Whether you want to require the board to prepare an additional report on diversity and inclusion.
Board’s Recommendation: Vote AGAINST this proposal because:
• UPS has taken significant steps to develop and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce
• UPS’s commitment to diversity is reflected in our workforce demographics
• UPS already provides investors with significant diversity and inclusion data
• UPS has consistently been named a top company for diversity, equity, and inclusion
• The board provides independent oversight of UPS’s human capital management
Vote Required: Approval by a majority of the voting power of the shares present in person or by proxy.
Shareowner Proposal
As You Sow, 2020 Milvia St. Suite 500, Berkeley, CA 94704, and
Booth Investments, LLC, has advised us that they intend to submit
the proposal set forth below for consideration at the Annual
Meeting on behalf of Booth Investments, LLC.
Whereas: Numerous studies by respected organizations such as
The Wall Street Journal, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, McKinsey,
and BCG have pointed to the material benefits of a diverse
workforce.
Companies should look to hire the best talent. However, Black
and Latino applicants face recruitment challenges. Results of a
meta-analysis study of 24 field experiments, dating back to 1990,
found that, with identical resumes, White applicants receive an
average of 36 percent more callbacks than Black applicants and
24 percent more callbacks than Latino applicants.”1
Promotion rates show how well diverse talent is nurtured at
a company. Women and non-White employees experience
“a broken rung” in their careers. For every 100 men who are
promoted, only 86 women are promoted. Non-White women are
particularly impacted, comprising 17 percent of the entry level
workforce and only 4 percent of executives.2 Employees with the
potential for advancement have a higher retention rate.3
Morgan Stanley has found that: “Employee retention that is above
industry peer averages can indicate the presence of competitive
advantage. This advantage may lead to higher levels of future
profitability than past financial performance would indicate.”4
Companies with high employee satisfaction have also been
linked to annualized outperformance of over two percent.5
The United Parcel Service Inc. (“UPS”) Board has stated, “UPS
views diversity, equity, and inclusion as a strategic imperative
that enables the company to attract and retain talented
employees, foster innovation to enhance customer service, and
bring strength and stability to businesses and communities.”6
However, UPS has released only retention and recruitment rates
by gender. It has not shared sufficient recruitment, retention,
or promotion data by race and ethnicity to allow investors to
determine the effectiveness of its human capital management
programs.
Between September 2020 and September 2021, the number of
S&P 100 companies releasing recruitment rate data by gender,
race and ethnicity increased by 234 percent, companies releasing
retention rate data increased by 79 percent, and companies
releasing promotion rate data increased by 379 percent.
Alaska Air Group, Boeing, Norfolk Southern Corp., and Uber
all release more inclusion-focused data than UPS does. UPS is
increasingly a laggard in its decision to continue to withhold
these data sets. UPS’ Investors may wish to be particularly
vigilant in their assessment of diversity programs at UPS, as the
company has faced a number of allegations of discrimination on
the basis of race and religion.
1 https://hbr.org/2017/10/hiring-discrimination-against-black-americans-hasnt-declined-in-25-years
2 https://wiw-report.s3.amazonaws.com/Women_in_the_Workplace_2021.pdf
3 https://www.benefitspro.com/2019/04/17/promotions-play-a-key-role-in-employee-turnover/?slreturn=20210926165506
4 https://www.morganstanley.com/im/publication/insights/articles/article_culturequantframework_us.pdf
5 https://www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/b1tx0zzdhhnf5x/Want-to-Pick-the-Best-Stocks-Pick-the-Happiest- Companies?utm_medium=email&utm_
campaign=The%20Essential%20II%20100721&utm_content=The%20Essential%20II%20100721%20CID_eb103a9e15359075f72a85f7ff534c79&utm_
source=CampaignMonitorEmail&utm_term=Want%20to%20Pick%20the%20Best%20Stocks%20Pick%20the%20Happiest%20Companies
6 https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1090727/000120677421000883/ups3861781-def14a.htm
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Resolved: Shareholders request that UPS report to shareholders
on the effectiveness of the Company’s diversity, equity, and
inclusion efforts. The reporting should be done at reasonable
expense, exclude proprietary information, and address outcomes
using quantitative metrics for recruitment, retention, and
promotion of employees, including data by gender, race, and
ethnicity.
Response of UPS’s Board
UPS is a global company - and is becoming even more so as
much of the world’s economic and population growth continues
to occur in emerging markets. With more than half a million
employees around the world, UPS has a unique opportunity to
effect positive change in the world through a commitment to
diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We work closely with our
customers, communities, suppliers and employees to advance a
culture that embraces diversity, cultivates equity and inclusion,
and fosters open participation from those with different ideas
and perspectives. UPS views DEI as an imperative that enables
the Company to attract and retain talented employees, foster
innovation, and bring strength and stability to businesses and
communities. Producing an additional special report on UPS’s
DEI efforts is unnecessary, not an efficient use of resources,
and therefore not in the best interests of the Company or its
shareowners.
UPS has taken significant steps to develop and maintain a
diverse and inclusive workforce
As one of the world’s largest employers, UPS employs people
across all cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.
We provide opportunities for employees to connect, network
and learn from others outside of normal work teams and with
different backgrounds and experiences. One of the ways we do
this is through providing unconscious bias and professionalism
training for employees. We also sponsor employee hubs known
as Business Resource Groups (BRGs).
The BRG program started as a pilot in 19 UPS locations in 2006
with Women’s Leadership Development (WLD) and has grown
into more than 200 chapters worldwide across 11 categories:
African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Focus on Abilities,
LGBT & Allies, Millennial, Multicultural, Veterans, Women in
Operations, Working Parents, and WLD. Each BRG is supported by
advisors and senior management sponsors.
We have also created the role of Chief Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Officer, a position on the company’s Executive
Leadership Team, reporting directly to our CEO. This role is
a significant step forward for UPS to build a more inclusive
and equitable environment by furthering UPS’s programs and
initiatives that infuse DEI into all aspects of the Company, and
tracking and communicating progress toward DEI goals. This role
also engages with UPS suppliers, customers and other external
partners to encourage the adoption of more proactive DEI efforts.
Supporting Statement: Quantitative data is sought so that
investors can assess, understand, and compare the effectiveness
of companies’ diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and apply
this analysis to investors’ portfolio management and securities’
selection process.
UPS’s commitment to diversity is reflected in our workforce
demographics
Our focus on diversity and inclusion is not “corporate puffery” as
suggested by this proposal. Starting from the most senior levels at
UPS, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident:
• Board of Directors - 46% of our directors are women; and
31% are non-white
• Executive Leadership – 40% of our Executive Leadership
Team members are women; and 30% are non-white, after
giving effect to announced retirements
• Management – as disclosed in our most recent Sustainability
Report, 37% of our entry level management positions,
and 26% of our senior and middle management positions,
are held by women; in addition, 50% of our entry level
management positions, and 34% of senior and middle
management positions, are held by non-white employees
In addition, our commitment
for
representation of women globally is shown through our newly
developed goal of 28% women representation in full-time
management positions, by 2022.
to continued progress
UPS already provides investors with significant diversity and
inclusion data
The workforce statistics described above are reported annually
in our Sustainability Report. In addition, we publicly disclose
our consolidated EEO-1 report that we file with the EEOC,
which contains prior year gender, racial and ethnic composition
of our US workforce by EEO-1 job category. We believe these
disclosures provide our investors with the information needed to
determine the effectiveness of our human capital management
policies related to workplace diversity.
UPS has consistently been named a top company for diversity,
equity, and inclusion
UPS has received numerous accolades recognizing our DEI
efforts, including:
• For the sixth year in a row, UPS has been named to Forbes
and JUST Capital’s annual JUST 100 corporate leadership
list. UPS earned a ranking of No. 45 overall and No. 2 in
Transportation
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• UPS was named to OMNIKAL’s Omni50 Award, which is
the top 50 U.S. corporations who are awarding the most
business to entrepreneurs from the growing culturally
diverse marketplace
• UPS was ranked #22 on the 2022 Break the ceiling touch the
sky® 101 Best Global Companies for Women in Leadership
Index
• UPS was named as one of the best places to work for LGBTQ
employees, scoring a 100% on the Human Rights Campaign
Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index
hiring and retention, employee demographics, labor relations and
contract negotiations, compensation and benefits, succession
planning and employee training initiatives.
In 2021, the board delegated responsibility for oversight of
performance and talent management, diversity, equity and
inclusion, work culture and employee development and
retention to the Compensation and Human Capital Committee.
The Committee provides regular updates to the board on these
matters. This oversight helps foster the Company’s continued
progress and focus on human capital matters.
The board provides independent oversight of UPS’s human
capital management
Our board is responsible for oversight of human capital matters,
which responsibility it executes through a variety of methods
and processes. The board’s oversight of these matters helps
identify and mitigate risks and is part of the broader framework
that guides how we attract, retain and develop a workforce that
aligns with our values and strategies.
Management provides regular updates and leads discussions with
the board and its committees around human capital, technology
initiatives impacting the workforce, health and safety matters,
employee survey results related to culture and other matters,
Producing another report is unnecessary
We believe our existing diversity and inclusion practices, and
significant disclosures, provide meaningful information that
allows investors to determine the effectiveness of our human
capital management policies related to workplace diversity.
Therefore, approval of this proposal would not result in an
efficient use of resources and will only serve to benefit the
limited interests of a small group of shareowners.
As a result, the board recommends that shareowners vote
AGAINST this proposal.
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Important Information About Voting at the
2022 Annual Meeting
What is included in the proxy materials, and why am I receiving them?
The proxy materials for our Annual Meeting include this Proxy
Statement and notice of the 2022 Annual Meeting, as well as
our 2021 Annual Report. If you received paper copies of these
materials, you also received a proxy card or voting instruction
form. We began distributing the Proxy Statement, Annual Meeting
notice and proxy card, and Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy
Materials (the “Notice”) on March 21, 2022.
When you vote, you appoint each of Carol Tomé and Norman
Brothers, Jr. to vote your shares at the Annual Meeting as you
have instructed them. If a matter that is not on the form of
proxy is voted on, then you appoint them to vote your shares in
accordance with their best judgment. This allows your shares to
be voted whether or not you attend the Annual Meeting.
Why did some shareowners receive a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy
Materials while others received a printed set of proxy materials?
We may furnish our proxy materials to requesting shareowners
over the Internet, rather than by mailing printed copies, so long
as we send them a Notice. The Notice explains how to access
and review the Proxy Statement and Annual Report and vote
over the Internet at www.proxyvote.com. If you received the
Notice and would like to receive printed proxy materials, follow
the instructions in the Notice.
If you received printed proxy materials, you won’t receive the
Notice, but you may still access our proxy materials and submit
your proxy over the Internet at www.proxyvote.com.
Can I receive future proxy materials and annual reports electronically?
Yes. This Proxy Statement and the 2021 Annual Report are
available on our investor relations website at www.investors.
ups.com. Instead of receiving a Notice or paper copies of the
proxy materials in the mail, shareowners can elect to receive
emails that provide links to our future annual reports and proxy
materials on the Internet. Opting to receive your proxy materials
electronically will reduce costs and the environmental impact of
our annual meetings and will give you an automatic link to the
proxy voting site.
Who is entitled to vote?
If you are a shareowner of record and wish to enroll in the
electronic proxy delivery service for future meetings, you may
do so by going to www.icsdelivery.com/ups and following the
prompts. If you hold class B shares through a bank or broker,
please refer to your voting instruction form, the Notice or other
information provided by your bank or broker for instructions on
how to elect this option.
Holders of our class A common stock and our class B common
stock at the close of business on March 9, 2022 are entitled to
vote. This is the “Record Date.”
You must use your 16-digit control number found on your proxy
card, voting instruction form or the Notice of Internet Availability
you previously received to participate in the meeting and vote. A
list of shareowners entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting will be
available in electronic form at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.
com/UPS2022 during the Annual Meeting on May 5, 2022. It will
also be accessible during regular business hours for ten days prior
to the meeting at our principal place of business, 55 Glenlake
Parkway, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328.
To how many votes is each share of common stock entitled?
Holders of class A common stock are entitled to 10 votes per
share. Holders of class B common stock are entitled to one vote
per share. On the Record Date, there were 137,663,128 shares
of our class A common stock and 733,439,141 shares of our
class B common stock outstanding and entitled to vote.
The voting rights of any shareowner or group of shareowners,
other than any of our employee benefit plans, that beneficially
owns shares representing more than 25% of our voting power
are limited so that the shareowner or group may cast only one
one-hundredth of a vote with respect to each vote in excess of
25% of the outstanding voting power.
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How do I vote before the Annual Meeting?
Shareowners of record may vote as described below:
• Online. You can vote in advance of the Annual Meeting
via the Internet at www.proxyvote.com. Internet voting
is available 24 hours a day and will be accessible until
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 4, 2022.
• By Telephone. If you received a proxy card by mail, the toll-
free telephone number is noted on your proxy card. Telephone
voting is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-690-6903 and will
be accessible until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 4, 2022.
• By Mail. If you received a proxy card by mail and choose to
vote in advance by mail, simply mark your proxy card, date
and sign it, and return it in the postage-paid envelope.
If you hold class A shares in the UPS Stock Fund in the UPS 401(k)
Savings Plan, you may vote your shares through the Internet, by
telephone, or by mail as if you were a registered shareowner.
To allow sufficient time for voting by the Plan trustee, your
voting instructions must be received by 11:59 Eastern Time on
May 2, 2022.
Can I revoke my proxy or change my vote?
Shareowners of record may revoke their proxy or change their
vote at any time before the polls close at the Annual Meeting by:
• submitting a subsequent proxy through the Internet, by
telephone or by mail with a later date;
• sending a written notice to our Corporate Secretary at 55
Glenlake Parkway, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328; or
• voting online during the Annual Meeting using the 16-digit
code.
Even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, we encourage
you to vote in advance. If you vote through the Internet or by
telephone, you do not need to return your proxy card.
The method you use to vote in advance will not limit your right to
vote online during the Annual Meeting.
BENEFICIAL SHAREOWNER VOTING OPTIONS
If you are a beneficial owner, you will receive instructions
from your bank, broker or other nominee that you must follow
in order for your shares to be voted. Many of these institutions
offer telephone and Internet voting. If your voting instruction
form or Notice indicates that you may vote these shares through
www.proxyvote.com, you will need the 16-digit control number
indicated on that form or Notice. If you did not receive a 16-digit
control number, please contact your bank, broker or other
nominee at least five days before the Annual Meeting and obtain
a legal proxy to be able to participate in or vote at the Annual
Meeting.
If you hold class B shares through a bank or broker, please refer
to your proxy card, the Notice or other information forwarded by
your bank or broker to see how you can revoke your proxy and
change your vote before the Annual Meeting.
Beneficial shareowners that attend the Annual Meeting using the
16-digit code they received as described below will also be able
to change their vote by voting online at any time before the polls
close at the Annual Meeting.
How many votes do you need to hold the Annual Meeting?
The presence, online or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the votes entitled to be cast at the Annual Meeting will constitute a
quorum. A quorum is necessary to hold the Annual Meeting and conduct business. If a quorum is not present online, the Annual Meeting
may be adjourned from time to time until a quorum is present.
What happens if I do not provide voting instructions or if a nominee is unable to
stand for election?
If you sign and return a proxy but do not provide voting instructions, your shares will be voted as recommended by the board.
If a director nominee is unable to stand for election, the board may either reduce the number of directors that serve on the board or
designate a substitute nominee. If the board designates a substitute nominee, shares represented by proxies voted for the nominee who
is unable to stand for election will be voted for the substitute nominee.
Will my shares be voted if I do not vote through the Internet, by telephone or by
signing and returning my proxy card?
If you are a shareowner of record and you do not vote, then
your shares will not count in deciding the matters presented for
shareowner consideration at the Annual Meeting.
If your class A shares are held in the UPS Stock Fund in the UPS
401(k) Savings Plan and you do not vote by 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Time on May 2, 2022, then the Plan trustee will vote your shares
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for each proposal in the same proportion as the shares held under
the Plan for which voting instructions were received.
If your class B shares are held in street name through a bank or
broker, your bank or broker may vote your class B shares under
certain limited circumstances if you do not provide voting
instructions before the Annual Meeting. These circumstances
include voting your shares on “routine matters” as defined by NYSE
rules related to voting by banks and brokers, such as the ratification
of the appointment of our independent registered public accounting
firm described in this Proxy Statement. With respect to this proposal,
therefore, if you do not vote your shares, your bank or broker may
vote your shares on your behalf or leave your shares unvoted.
The remaining proposals are not considered “routine matters”
under NYSE rules relating to voting by banks and brokers. When
a proposal is not a routine matter and the brokerage firm has not
received voting instructions, the brokerage firm cannot vote the
shares on that proposal. Shares that banks and brokerage firms are
not authorized to vote are called “broker non-votes.” Broker non-
votes that are represented at the Annual Meeting will be counted
for purposes of establishing a quorum but not for determining the
number of shares voted for or against a non-routine matter.
We encourage you to provide instructions to your bank or
brokerage firm by voting your proxy so that your shares will be
voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with your wishes.
What is the vote required for each proposal to pass, and what is the effect of
abstentions and uninstructed shares on each of the proposals?
Our Bylaws provide for majority voting in uncontested director
elections. Therefore, a nominee will only be elected if the
number of votes cast for the nominee’s election is greater than
the number of votes cast against that nominee. See “Corporate
Governance – Majority Voting and Director Resignation Policy”
for an explanation of what would happen if more votes are cast
against a nominee than for the nominee. Abstentions are not
considered votes cast for or against the nominee. For each other
proposal to pass, in accordance with our Bylaws, the proposal
must receive the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting
power of the shares present in person or by proxy at the Annual
Meeting and entitled to vote.
The following table summarizes the votes required for each
proposal to pass and the effect of abstentions and uninstructed
shares on each proposal.
Proposal
Number
1.
2.
3.
4. - 9.
Item
Election of 13 directors
Advisory vote on executive
compensation
Ratification of independent registered
public accounting firm
Shareowner proposals
Votes Required for
Approval
Majority of votes cast
Majority of the voting power of the
shares represented at the meeting
Majority of the voting power of the
shares represented at the meeting
Majority of the voting power of the
shares represented at the meeting
Abstentions
No effect
Same as
votes against
Same as
votes against
Same as
votes against
Uninstructed
shares
No effect
No effect
Discretionary voting
by broker permitted
No effect
How do I attend and vote at the Annual Meeting?
The Annual Meeting will take place on May 5, 2022, at 8:00
a.m. Eastern Time. There will not be a physical location for the
Annual Meeting and you will not be able to attend in person. You
or your proxyholder can participate, vote and examine our list of
shareowners entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting by visiting
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/UPS2022 and entering
the 16-digit control number included in your Notice, on your
proxy card, or on the instructions that accompanied your proxy
materials. If you are a beneficial shareowner, see the information
relating to beneficial shareowners above under “How do I vote
before the Annual Meeting” for obtaining your 16-digit control
number. You may begin to log into the meeting platform at
7:45 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
How can I submit a question at or prior to the Annual Meeting?
If you wish to submit a question prior to the Annual Meeting,
you may do so by visiting proxyvote.com and entering your
16-digit control number, then clicking “Submit a Question for
Management.”
We have designed the format of the Annual Meeting so that
shareowners have the same rights and opportunities as they
would have had at a physical meeting. To this end, shareowners
will be able to submit questions during the Annual Meeting. If
you wish to submit a question during the Annual Meeting, you
may do so by logging into www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/
UPS2022 with your 16-digit control number, as described above
under “How do I attend and vote at the Annual Meeting?” We
will answer questions and address comments relevant to meeting
matters that comply with the meeting rules of conduct during the
Annual Meeting, subject to time constraints. We will summarize
multiple questions submitted on the same topic. We will make
every effort to respond to all appropriate questions during the
meeting, as time permits.
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If there are matters of individual concern to a shareowner and
not of general concern to all shareowners, or if a question posed
was not otherwise answered, we provide an opportunity for
shareowners to contact us separately after the Annual Meeting at
www.investors.ups.com.
What if I have technical difficulties or trouble accessing the virtual Annual Meeting?
For help with technical difficulties on the meeting day you can
call 1-800-586-1548 (toll free) or 303-562-9288 (international)
for assistance. Technical support will be available starting at
7:00 a.m. Eastern Time and until the meeting has finished.
What does it mean if I receive more than one Notice, proxy card or voting instruction
form?
This means that your shares are registered in different names
or are held in more than one account. To ensure that all shares
are voted, please vote each account by using one of the voting
methods as described above.
When and where will I be able to find the voting results?
You can find the official results of the voting at the Annual
Meeting in our Current Report on Form 8-K that we will file with
the SEC within four business days after the Annual Meeting. If
the official results are not available at that time, we will provide
preliminary voting results in the Form 8-K and will provide the
final results in an amendment as soon as they become available.
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Other Information for Shareowners
Solicitation of Proxies
We will pay our costs of soliciting proxies. Directors, officers and
other employees, acting without special compensation, may
solicit proxies by mail, email, in person or by telephone. We will
reimburse brokers, fiduciaries, custodians and other nominees for
out-of-pocket expenses incurred in sending our proxy materials
and Notice to, and obtaining voting instructions relating to the
proxy materials and Notice from, shareowners. In addition, we
have retained Georgeson, Inc. to assist in the solicitation of
proxies for the Annual Meeting at a fee of approximately $16,000
plus associated costs and expenses.
Eliminating Duplicative Proxy Materials
We have adopted a procedure approved by the SEC called
“householding” under which multiple shareowners who share the
same last name and address and do not participate in electronic
delivery will receive only one copy of the annual proxy materials
or Notice unless we receive contrary instructions from one or
more of the shareowners. If you wish to opt out of householding
and continue to receive multiple copies of the proxy materials
or Notice at the same address, or if you have previously opted
out and wish to participate in householding, you may do so by
notifying us in writing or by telephone at: UPS Investor Relations,
55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328, (404) 828-
6059, and we will promptly deliver the requested materials.
You also may request additional copies of the proxy materials
or Notice by notifying us in writing or by telephone at the same
address or telephone number.
Submission of Shareowner Proposals and
Director Nominations
Proposals for Inclusion in the Proxy Statement for the 2023 Annual Meeting
Shareowners who, in accordance with Rule 14a-8 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, wish to present proposals for
inclusion in the proxy materials to be distributed in connection
with the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareowners must submit their
proposals so that they are received by our Corporate Secretary at
55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328 no later than
6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 21, 2022. Any proposal
will need to comply with SEC regulations regarding the inclusion
of shareowner proposals in Company-sponsored proxy material.
As the rules of the SEC make clear, simply submitting a proposal
does not guarantee its inclusion.
Director Nominations for Inclusion in the Proxy Statement for the 2023
Annual Meeting
Shareowner notice of the intent to use proxy access must be
delivered to the Corporate Secretary at 55 Glenlake Parkway,
N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328 not later than the close of business
on the 120th day, nor earlier than the 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
on the 150th day, prior to the first anniversary of the date the
definitive proxy statement was first released to shareowners
in connection with the preceding year’s annual meeting of
shareowners; provided, however, that in the event the annual
meeting is more than 30 days before or after the anniversary
of the preceding year’s annual meeting, or if no annual meeting
was held in the preceding year, to be timely, the notice must
be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the
150th day prior to such annual meeting, and not later than the
close of business on the later of the 120th day prior to such
annual meeting, or the 10th day following the day on which
public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made
by the Company. Therefore, any notice of the intent to use proxy
access must be delivered to our Corporate Secretary no later than
6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 21, 2022 and no earlier
than 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 22, 2022. However, if
the date of our 2023 Annual Meeting occurs more than 30 days
before or 30 days after May 5, 2023, the anniversary of the
2022 Annual Meeting, a shareowner notice will be timely if it
is delivered to our Corporate Secretary by the later of (a) the
close of business on the 120th day prior to the date of the 2023
Annual Meeting and (b) the 10th day following the day on which
we first make a public announcement of the date of the 2023
Annual Meeting. As our Bylaws make clear, simply submitting a
nomination does not guarantee its inclusion.
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Other Proposals or Director Nominations for Presentation at the 2023
Annual Meeting
Shareowners who wish to propose business or nominate persons
for election to the Board of Directors at the 2023 Annual Meeting
of Shareowners, and the proposal or nomination is not intended
to be included in our 2023 proxy materials, must provide a
notice of shareowner business or nomination in accordance
with Article II, Section 10 of our Bylaws. In order to be properly
brought before the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareowners,
Article II, Section 10 of our Bylaws requires that a notice of a
matter the shareowner wishes to present (other than a matter
brought pursuant to Rule 14a-8), or the person or persons the
shareowner wishes to nominate as a director, must be received
by our Corporate Secretary not later than the close of business
on the 90th day, nor earlier than the close of business on the
150th day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s
annual meeting. Therefore, any notice intended to be given for a
proposal or nomination not intended to be included in our 2023
proxy materials must be received by our Corporate Secretary at
55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328 no later than
6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 4, 2023, and no earlier than
the close of business on December 6, 2022. However, if the date
of our 2023 Annual Meeting occurs more than 30 days before or
30 days after May 5, 2023, the anniversary of the 2022 Annual
Meeting, a shareowner notice will be timely if it is delivered to
our Corporate Secretary by the later of (a) the close of business
on the 90th day prior to the date of the 2023 Annual Meeting
and (b) the 10th day following the day on which we first make
a public announcement of the date of the 2023 Annual Meeting.
To be in proper form, a shareowner’s notice must be a proper
subject for shareowner action at the Annual Meeting and must
include the specified information concerning the proposal or
nominee as described in Section 10 of our Bylaws. Our Bylaws
are available on the governance page of our investor relations
website at www.investors.ups.com. In addition, a shareowner
who intends to solicit proxies pursuant to Rule 14a-19 in support
of nominees submitted under these advance notice provisions of
the Bylaws must provide notice to the Secretary of the Company
regarding such intent no later than March 6, 2023.
2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K
A copy of our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, including financial statements, as filed with the SEC may be obtained without
charge upon written request to: Corporate Secretary, 55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328. It is also available on
our investor relations website at www.investors.ups.com.
Other Business
Our Board of Directors is not aware of any business to be
conducted at the Annual Meeting other than the proposals
described in this Proxy Statement. Should any other matter
requiring a vote of the shareowners arise, the persons named in
the accompanying proxy card will vote in accordance with their
best judgment. A proxy granted by a shareowner in connection
with the Annual Meeting will give discretionary authority to
the named proxy holders to vote on any such matters that are
properly presented at the Annual Meeting, subject to SEC rules.
This proxy statement contains “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. Statements other than those of current or historical
fact, and all statements accompanied by terms such as “will,”
“believe,” “project,” “expect,” “estimate,” “assume,” “intend,”
“anticipate,” “target,” “plan” and similar terms, are intended
to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements
are made subject to the safe harbor provisions of the federal
securities laws pursuant to Section 27A of the Securities Act
of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. Such statements relate to our intent, belief and current
expectations about our strategic direction, prospects and future
results, and give our current expectations or forecasts of future
events; they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts.
Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from our historical experience and our present expectations or
anticipated results. These risks and uncertainties include, but are
not limited to, those described in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in
our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2021, filed with the SEC and being made available with this
proxy statement, and may also be described from time to time
in our future reports filed with the SEC. You should consider
the limitations on, and risks associated with, forward-looking
statements and not unduly rely on the accuracy of predictions
contained in such forward-looking statements. Management
believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as
and when made. However, caution should be taken not to place
undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements because
such statements speak only as of the date when made. We do not
undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements
to reflect events, circumstances, changes in expectations or
the occurrence of unanticipated events after the date of those
statements.
Website links included in this Proxy Statement are for convenience
only. The content of any website links is not incorporated herein
and does not constitute a part of this Proxy Statement.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREOWNERS
Thursday, May 5, 2022, 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/UPS2022
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
(Mark One)
☒
☐
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 001-15451
____________________________________
United Parcel Service, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
58-2480149
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30328
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(404) 828-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
_______________________________
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
Trading Symbol
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class B common stock, par value $.01 per share
0.375% Senior Notes due 2023
1.625% Senior Notes due 2025
1% Senior Notes due 2028
1.500% Senior Notes due 2032
UPS
UPS23A
UPS25
UPS28
UPS32
New York Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
_________________________________
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Class A common stock, par value $.01 per share
(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Yes ¨ No x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405
of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See
definitions of “ large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
x
Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller reporting company
☐
Emerging growth company
☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting
standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under
Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. x
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The aggregate market value of the class B common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $151,320,492,469 as of June 30, 2021. The registrant’s class A common stock is not
listed on a national securities exchange or traded in an organized over-the-counter market, but each share of the registrant’s class A common stock is convertible into one share of the
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As of February 6, 2022, there were 137,837,443 outstanding shares of class A common stock and 732,553,960 outstanding shares of class B common stock.
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1.
Business
Overview
Strategy
Competitive Strengths
Products and Services; Reporting Segments
Human Capital
Customers
Competition
Government Regulation
Where You Can Find More Information
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2.
Properties
Operating Facilities
Fleet
Item 3.
Item 4.
Legal Proceedings
Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Shareowner Return Performance Graph
Item 6.
Item 7.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
PART II
Overview
Supplemental Information - Items Affecting Comparability
U.S. Domestic Package Operations
International Package Operations
Supply Chain Solutions Operations
Consolidated Operating Expenses
Other Income and (Expense)
Income Tax Expense
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Collective Bargaining Agreements
New Accounting Pronouncements
Rate Adjustments
Critical Accounting Estimates
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 8.
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Item 9B. Other Information
Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
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Item 14.
Executive Compensation
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
PART IV
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Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Form 10-K Summary
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Cautionary Statement About Forward-Looking Statements
PART I
This report and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) contain and in the future may
contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements
other than those of current or historical fact, and all statements accompanied by terms such as “will,” “believe,” “project,”
“expect,” “estimate,” “assume,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “target,” “plan” and similar terms, are intended to be forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are made subject to the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws pursuant to
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
From time to time, we also include written or oral forward-looking statements in other publicly disclosed materials. Such
statements relate to our intent, belief and current expectations about our strategic direction, prospects and future results, and
give our current expectations or forecasts of future events; they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Management
believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, caution should be taken not to place
undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements because such statements speak only as of the date when made.
Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or anticipated results. These risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to, those described in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this report and may also be
described from time to time in our future reports filed with the SEC. You should consider the limitations on, and risks
associated with, forward-looking statements and not unduly rely on the accuracy of predictions contained in such forward-
looking statements. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances,
changes in expectations or the occurrence of unanticipated events after the date of those statements.
Item 1. Business
Overview
United Parcel Service, Inc. (“UPS”), founded in 1907, is the world’s premier package delivery company and a leading
provider of global supply chain management solutions. We offer a broad range of industry-leading products and services
through our extensive presence in North America; Europe; the Indian sub-continent, Middle East and Africa (“ISMEA”); Asia
Pacific and Latin America. Our services include transportation and delivery, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, air
freight, customs brokerage and insurance.
We operate one of the largest airlines and one of the largest fleets of alternative fuel vehicles under a global UPS brand.
We deliver packages each business day for approximately 1.7 million shipping customers to 11.8 million delivery customers in
over 220 countries and territories. In 2021, we delivered an average of 25.2 million packages per day, totaling 6.4 billion
packages during the year. Total revenue in 2021 was $97.3 billion.
Strategy
Our well-defined strategy focuses on growing in the parts of the market that value our end-to-end network, including
business-to-business ("B2B"), healthcare, small- and medium-sized businesses ("SMBs") and large enterprise accounts. We are
on a journey to execute our Customer First, People Led, Innovation Driven strategy as we transform our business.
Customer First is about reducing the friction of doing business. We help our customers seize new opportunities, compete,
and succeed by delivering the capabilities that they tell us matter the most: speed and ease.
People Led specifically focuses on how likely an employee is to recommend UPS employment to a friend or family
member. We know successful outcomes are built from a strong culture, so we are striving to make UPS a great place to work.
Through our transformation initiatives, we are creating fewer but more impactful jobs. We are also enhancing the employee
value proposition to align with evolving market practices.
Innovation Driven is designed to optimize the volume that flows through our network, to focus on increasing value share
and driving business growth from higher-yielding opportunities in our target markets. We are using technology and automation
to deliver sustainable improvements to our network. In our United States (" U.S.") Domestic Package segment, our aim is to
improve revenue mix and lower our cost to serve. Within the International Package segment and Supply Chain Solutions
businesses, we are focused on value share gains and growing operating profit.
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Competitive Strengths
Our competitive strengths include:
Global Smart Logistics Network. We believe that our integrated global air and ground network is the most extensive in
the industry. We provide all types of package services (air, ground, domestic, international, commercial and residential) through
a single pickup and delivery network. Our sophisticated engineering systems allow us to optimize network efficiency and asset
utilization.
Global Presence. We serve more than 220 countries and territories. We have a significant presence in all of the world’s
major economies, allowing us to effectively and efficiently operate around the world.
Cutting-Edge Technologies. We are a global leader in developing technologies that help our customers enhance their
shipping and logistics business processes to lower costs, improve service and increase efficiency. We offer a variety of online
tools that enable our customers to integrate UPS functionality into their own websites, deepening our customer relationships.
These tools allow customers to send, manage and track their shipments, and also to provide their customers with better
information services.
A Broad Portfolio of Services. Our portfolio of services helps customers choose their most appropriate delivery option.
Increasingly, our customers benefit from UPS business solutions that integrate our services beyond package delivery. For
example, supply chain services – such as freight forwarding, truckload brokerage, customs brokerage, order fulfillment and
returns management – help improve the efficiency of our customers’ entire supply chain management process.
Customer Relationships. We focus on building and maintaining long-term customer relationships. Providing value-added
services beyond package delivery, and cross-selling small package and supply chain services across our customer base, are
important retention tools and growth mechanisms for us.
Brand Equity. We have built a leading and trusted brand that stands for quality, reliability and service innovation. Our
vehicles and the professional courtesy of our drivers are major contributors to our brand equity.
Distinctive Culture. We believe that the dedication of our employees comes in large part from our distinctive “employee-
owner” culture. Our founders believed that employee stock ownership was a vital foundation for successful business, and the
employee stock ownership tradition dates back to our first stock ownership program in 1927. Our legacy of fairness and equity
is the bedrock of our culture and of our relationships with those we serve.
Financial Strength. Our financial strength allows us to generate value for our shareowners by investing in technology,
transportation equipment, facilities and employee development; pursuing strategic opportunities that facilitate our growth and
maintaining a strong credit rating that gives us flexibility in running the business.
Products and Services; Reporting Segments
We have two reporting segments: U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. Our remaining businesses are
reported as Supply Chain Solutions. U.S. Domestic Package and International Package are together referred to as our global
small package operations.
Global Small Package
Our global small package operations provide time-definite delivery services for express letters, documents, packages and
palletized freight via air and ground services. These services are supported by numerous shipping, visibility and billing
technologies. For example, our Digital Access Program makes it easier for SMBs to use our services by embedding our
shipping solutions directly into leading e-commerce platforms.
All services (air, ground, domestic, international, commercial and residential) are managed through a single, global smart
logistics network. We combine all packages within our network, unless dictated by specific service commitments. This enables
us to efficiently pick up customers’ shipments for any services at a scheduled time each day. Our integrated network provides
unique operational and capital efficiencies that have a lower environmental impact than single service network designs.
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We offer same-day pickup of air and ground packages seven days a week. Our global network offers approximately
188,000 entry points where customers can tender packages to us at locations and times convenient to them. This includes UPS
drivers who can accept packages, UPS drop boxes, UPS Access Point locations, The UPS Store locations, authorized shipping
outlets and commercial counters, alliance locations and customer centers attached to UPS facilities. Our UPS Access Point
network includes local small businesses and national retailers. This network allows consumers to ship or redirect packages to an
alternate delivery location or to drop off pre-labeled packages, including returns. The UPS Access Point network includes more
than 20,000 locations within the U.S. and 52,000 globally.
We offer a portfolio of returns services in more than 140 countries. These services are driven by the continued growth of
e-commerce that has increased our customers’ need for efficient and reliable returns, and are designed to promote efficiency
and a friction-free consumer experience. This portfolio provides a range of cost-effective label and digital returns options and a
broad network of consumer drop points. We also offer a selection of returns technologies, such as UPS Returns Manager, that
promote systems integration, increase customer ease of use and visibility of inbound merchandise. These technologies help
reduce costs and improve efficiency in our customers' reverse logistics processes.
Our global air operations are based in Louisville, Kentucky, and are supported by air hubs across the United States and
internationally. We operate international air hubs in Germany, China, Hong Kong, Canada and Florida (for Latin America and
the Caribbean). This network design enables cost-effective package processing in our most technology-enabled facilities, which
allows us to use fewer, larger and more fuel-efficient aircraft.
U.S. Domestic Package
We are a leader in time-definite, guaranteed small package delivery services in the United States. We offer a full
spectrum of U.S. domestic guaranteed air and ground package transportation services. Our U.S. ground fleet serves all business
and residential zip codes in the contiguous United States.
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Our air portfolio offers time-definite, same day, next day, two day and three day delivery alternatives.
Our ground network enables customers to ship using our day-definite guaranteed ground service. We deliver more
ground packages in the U.S. than any other carrier, with average daily package volume of more than 17 million, most
within one to three business days.
UPS SurePost provides residential ground service for customers with non-urgent, lightweight residential shipments. It
offers the consistency and reliability of the UPS ground network, with final delivery often provided by the U.S. Postal
Service.
International Package
International Package consists of our small package operations in Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada, Latin America and
ISMEA. International high-growth markets are one of our identified growth opportunities. We offer a wide selection of
guaranteed day- and time-definite international shipping services, including more guaranteed time-definite express options than
any other carrier.
For international package shipments that do not require express services, UPS Worldwide Expedited offers a reliable,
deferred, guaranteed day-definite service option. For cross-border ground package delivery, we offer UPS Standard delivery
services within Europe, between the U.S. and Canada, and between the U.S. and Mexico. UPS Worldwide Express Freight is a
premium international service for urgent, palletized shipments over 150 pounds.
Europe is our largest region outside of the U.S. and, in 2021, accounted for nearly half of our international package
segment revenue. We continue to make major European infrastructure investments to meet growing demand for our services
and to improve transit times across the region. Customers can reach more than 80% of Europe's population within two business
days using UPS Standard.
We serve more than 40 Asia Pacific countries and territories through more than two dozen alliances with local delivery
companies that supplement our owned operations.
The introduction of a direct flight from the U.S. to Dubai has improved time-in-transit to key destinations in ISMEA for
shippers throughout the U.S., Canada and Latin America. In India, we are investing in our network to improve transit times and
extend pickup times, allowing businesses to gain faster access to markets in Europe and the United States.
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Supply Chain Solutions
Supply Chain Solutions consists of our forwarding, truckload brokerage, logistics and distribution, Roadie, UPS Capital
and other businesses. Supply chain complexity creates demand for a global service offering that incorporates transportation,
distribution and international trade and brokerage services, with complementary financial and information services. Many
companies see value in outsourcing non-core logistics activity. With increased competition and growth opportunities in new
markets, businesses require flexible and responsive supply chains to support their strategies. We meet this demand by offering a
broad array of supply chain services in more than 200 countries and territories.
The divestiture of UPS Freight was completed on April 30, 2021. As a result of the divestiture, we renamed Supply Chain
& Freight as Supply Chain Solutions. For additional information on the divestiture, see note 4 to the audited, consolidated
financial statements.
Forwarding
We are one of the largest U.S. domestic air freight carriers and among the top air freight forwarders globally. We offer a
portfolio of guaranteed and non-guaranteed global air freight services. Additionally, as one of the world’s leading non-vessel
operating common carriers, we provide ocean freight full-container load, less-than-container load and multimodal transportation
services between most major ports around the world.
Truckload Brokerage
We provide truckload brokerage services in the U.S. and Europe through our Coyote-branded subsidiaries. Access to the
UPS fleet, combined with a broad third-party carrier network, creates customized capacity solutions for all markets and
customers. Coyote customers can also access UPS services such as air freight, customs brokerage and global freight forwarding.
Logistics & Distribution
Our Logistics & Distribution business provides value-added fulfillment and transportation management services. We
leverage a network of more than 1,000 facilities in over 120 countries to ensure products and parts are in the right place at the
right time. We operate both multi-client and dedicated facilities across our network, many of which are strategically located
near UPS air and ground transportation hubs to support rapid delivery to consumer and business markets.
Healthcare logistics is one of our targeted areas for growth. We offer world-class technology, deep expertise and the most
sophisticated suite of services in the industry. With a strategic focus on serving the unique, priority-handling needs of
healthcare and life sciences customers, we have increased our cold-chain logistics capabilities to support the rapid deployment
of COVID-19 vaccines both in the U.S. and internationally and we have delivered over one billion doses of COVID-19
vaccines.
Customs Brokerage
We are among the world’s largest customs brokers, as measured by both the number of shipments processed annually and
by the number of dedicated brokerage employees worldwide. In addition to customs clearance services, we provide product
classification, trade management, duty drawback and consulting services.
Roadie
On October 1, 2021, we acquired Roadie, a technology platform that enables local same-day delivery with operations
throughout the United States. The Roadie technology platform is purpose-built to connect merchants and consumers with
contract drivers to enable efficient and scalable same-day local delivery services, including items that are not compatible with
the UPS network.
UPS Capital
UPS Capital offers integrated supply chain insurance solutions for in-transit goods to both small and large businesses.
UPS Capital also offers insured transportation of high value goods.
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Human Capital
Our success is dependent upon our people, working together with a common purpose. We have approximately 534,000
employees (excluding temporary seasonal employees), of which 444,000 are in the U.S. and 90,000 are located internationally.
Our global workforce includes approximately 89,000 management employees (44% of whom are part-time) and 445,000 hourly
employees (51% of whom are part-time). More than 70% of our U.S. employees are represented by unions, primarily those
employees handling or transporting packages. In addition, approximately 3,100 of our pilots are represented by the Independent
Pilots Association.
We believe that UPS employees are among the most motivated, highest-performing people in the industry and provide us
with a meaningful competitive advantage. To assist with employee recruitment and retention, we continue to review the
competitiveness of our employee value proposition, including benefits and pay, the range of continuous training, talent
development and promotional opportunities. For additional information on the importance of our human capital efforts, see
"Risk Factors - Business and Operating Risks - Failure to attract or retain qualified employees could materially adversely affect
us".
Oversight and management
We believe in creating an inclusive and equitable environment that represents a broad spectrum of backgrounds, cultures
and stakeholders. By leveraging diversity with respect to gender, age, ethnicity, skills and other factors, and creating inclusive
environments, we believe we can improve organizational effectiveness, cultivate innovation and drive growth.
Our Board of Directors and Board committees provide oversight on human capital matters through a variety of methods
and processes. These include regular updates and discussion around human capital transformation efforts, technology initiatives
impacting the workforce, health and safety matters, employee survey results related to culture and other matters, hiring and
retention, employee demographics, labor relations and contract negotiations, compensation and benefits, succession planning
and employee training initiatives. We believe the Board’s oversight of these matters helps identify and mitigate exposure to
labor and human capital management risks, and is part of the broader framework that guides how we attract, retain and develop
a workforce that aligns with our values and strategies.
Transformation
As we expand and enter new markets, and seek to capture new opportunities and pursue growth, we need employees to
grow and innovate along with us. We believe that transforming the UPS employee experience is foundational to our success.
This requires a thoughtful balance between the culture we have cultivated over the years and new approaches to lead our
business into the future.
We are investing in capabilities that will transform our business, including investments in employee opportunities to
support growth. We provide training for management employees on professionalism and performance as well as unconscious
bias and diversity and inclusion to ensure our actions match our values.
Additional information on our human capital efforts is contained in our annual sustainability report, which describes our
activities that support our commitment to acting responsibly and contributing to society. This report is available under the
heading "Social Impact" at www.about.ups.com.
Collective bargaining
We bargain in good faith with the unions that represent our employees. We frequently engage union leaders at the
national level and at local chapters throughout the United States. We participate in works councils and associations outside the
U.S., which allows us to respond to emerging regional issues. This work helps our operations to build and maintain productive
relationships with our employees. For additional information regarding employees employed under collective bargaining
agreements, see note 7 to the audited, consolidated financial statements.
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Employee health and safety
We are committed to industry-leading employee health, safety and wellness programs across our growing workforce. We
develop a culture of health and safety by:
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offering benefits designed to keep employees safe in the workplace and beyond.
Our local health and safety committees coach employees on UPS’s safety processes and are able to share best practices
across work groups. Our safety methods and procedures are increasingly focused on the variables associated with residential
delivery environments, which have become more common with the growth in e-commerce. We monitor our performance in this
area through various measurable targets including lost time injury frequency and the number of recorded auto accidents.
Customers
Building and maintaining long-term customer relationships is a competitive strength of UPS. In 2021, we served 1.7
million shipping customers and more than 11.8 million delivery customers daily. For the year ended December 31, 2021, one
customer, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates, represented approximately 11.7% of our consolidated revenues, substantially all
of which was within our U.S. Domestic Package segment. For additional information on our customers, see “Risk Factors -
Business and Operating Risks - Changes in our relationships with any of our significant customers, including the loss or
reduction in business from one or more of them, could have a material adverse effect on us” and note 15 to the audited,
consolidated financial statements.
Competition
We offer a broad array of transportation and logistics services and compete with many local, regional, national and
international logistics providers as well as national postal services. We believe our strategy, network and competitive strengths
position us well to compete in the marketplace. For additional information on our competitive environment, see "Risk Factors -
Business and Operating Risks - Our industry is rapidly evolving. We expect to continue to face significant competition, which
could materially adversely affect us".
Government Regulation
We are subject to numerous laws and regulations in the countries in which we operate. Continued compliance with
increasingly stringent laws, regulations and policies in the U.S. and in the other countries in which we operate may result in
materially increased costs, or we could be subject to substantial fines or possible revocation of our authority to conduct our
operations.
Air Operations
The U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”), the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) and the U.S. Department
of Homeland Security, through the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”), have primary regulatory authority over our
air transportation services.
The DOT’s authority primarily relates to economic aspects of air transportation, such as operating authority, insurance
requirements, pricing, non-competitive practices, interlocking relations and cooperative agreements. The DOT also regulates
international routes, fares, rates and practices and is authorized to investigate and take action against discriminatory treatment of
U.S. air carriers abroad. International operating rights for U.S. airlines are usually subject to bilateral agreements between the
U.S. and foreign governments or, in the absence of such agreements, by principles of reciprocity. We are also subject to current
and potential aviation, health, customs and immigration regulations imposed by governments in other countries in which we
operate, including registration and license requirements and security regulations. We have international route operating rights
granted by the DOT and we may apply for additional authorities when those operating rights are available and are required for
the efficient operation of our international network. The efficiency and flexibility of our international air transportation network
is subject to DOT and foreign government regulations and operating restrictions.
The FAA’s authority primarily relates to operational, technical and safety aspects of air transportation, including
certification, aircraft operating procedures, transportation of hazardous materials, record keeping standards and maintenance
activities and personnel. In addition, we are subject to non-U.S. government regulation of aviation rights involving non-U.S.
jurisdictions and non-U.S. customs regulation.
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UPS's aircraft maintenance programs and procedures, including aircraft inspection and repair at periodic intervals, are
approved for all aircraft under FAA regulations. The future cost of repairs pursuant to these programs may fluctuate according
to aircraft condition, age and the enactment of additional FAA regulatory requirements.
The TSA regulates various security aspects of air cargo transportation. Our airport and off-airport locations, as well as
our personnel, facilities and procedures involved in air cargo transportation must comply with TSA regulations.
We participate in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (“CRAF”) program. Our participation in this program allows the U.S.
Department of Defense (“DOD”) to requisition specified UPS aircraft for military use during a national defense emergency.
The DOD is required to compensate us for any use of aircraft under the CRAF program. In addition, participation in the CRAF
program entitles us to bid for other U.S. Government opportunities including small package and air freight.
Ground Operations
Our ground transportation of packages in the U.S. is subject to regulation by the DOT and its agency, the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration (the “FMCSA”). Ground transportation also falls under state jurisdiction with respect to the
regulation of operations, safety and insurance. Our ground transportation of hazardous materials in the U.S. is subject to
regulation by the DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. We also must comply with safety and fitness
regulations promulgated by the FMCSA, including those relating to drug and alcohol testing and hours of service for drivers.
Ground transportation of packages outside of the U.S. is subject to similar regulatory schemes in the countries in which we
transport those packages.
The Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 created the U.S. Postal Service as an independent establishment of the executive
branch of the federal government, and created the Postal Rate Commission, an independent agency, to recommend postal rates.
The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 amended the 1970 Act to give the re-named Postal Regulatory
Commission revised oversight authority over many aspects of the U.S. Postal Service, including postal rates, product offerings
and service standards. We sometimes participate in proceedings before the Postal Regulatory Commission in an attempt to
secure fair postal rates for competitive services.
Our ground operations are also subject to compliance with various cargo-security and transportation regulations issued by
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including regulation by the TSA in the U.S., and similar regulations issued by
foreign governments in other countries.
Customs
We are subject to the customs laws regarding the import and export of shipments in the countries in which we operate,
including those related to the filing of documents on behalf of client importers and exporters. Our activities in the U.S.,
including customs brokerage and freight forwarding, are subject to regulation by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection,
the TSA, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission and the DOT. Our international operations are subject to similar regulatory
structures in their respective jurisdictions.
For additional information, see “Risk Factors – Business and Operating Risks – Increased security requirements impose
substantial costs on us and we could be the target of an attack or have a security breach, which could materially adversely affect
us”.
Environmental
We are subject to federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations across all of our operations. These laws and
regulations cover a variety of processes, including, but not limited to: properly storing, handling and disposing of waste
materials; appropriately managing waste water and storm water; monitoring and maintaining the integrity of underground
storage tanks; complying with laws regarding clean air, including those governing emissions; protecting against and
appropriately responding to spills and releases and communicating the presence of reportable quantities of hazardous materials
to local responders. We maintain site- and activity-specific environmental compliance and pollution prevention programs to
address our environmental responsibilities and remain compliant. In addition, we maintain numerous programs which seek to
minimize waste and prevent pollution within our operations.
Pursuant to the Federal Aviation Act, the FAA, with the assistance of the Environmental Protection Agency is authorized
to establish standards governing aircraft noise. Our aircraft fleet complies with current noise standards of the federal aviation
regulations. Our international operations are also subject to noise regulations in certain other countries in which we operate.
For additional information, see “Risk Factors – Regulatory and Legal Risks – Increasingly stringent regulations related to
climate change could materially increase our operating costs”.
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Communications and Data Protection
Because of our use of radio and other communication facilities in our operations, we are subject to the Federal
Communications Act of 1934, as amended. In addition, the Federal Communications Commission regulates and licenses our
activities pertaining to satellite communications. There has recently been increased regulatory and enforcement focus on data
protection in the U.S. (at both the state and federal level) and in other countries.
For additional information, see “Risk Factors – Business and Operating Risks – A significant data breach or information
technology system disruption could materially adversely affect us”.
Health and Safety
We are subject to numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations governing employee health and safety, both in
the U.S and in other countries. Compliance with changing laws and regulations from time to time, including those promulgated
by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration, could result in materially increased operating costs and
capital expenditures, and negatively impact our ability to attract and retain employees.
For additional information on governmental regulations and their potential impact on us generally, see “Risk Factors –
Regulatory and Legal Risks”.
Where You Can Find More Information
We maintain websites for business and customer matters at www.ups.com, and for investor relations matters at
www.investors.ups.com. Our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any
amendments to those reports filed with or furnished to the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 are made available free of charge through our investor relations website under the heading "SEC Filings" as soon as
reasonably practical after we electronically file or furnish the reports to the SEC. We have a written Code of Business Conduct
that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees, including our principal executive and financial officers. It is
available under the heading "ESG" on the Governance Documents page of our investor relations website. In the event that we
make changes in, or provide waivers from, the provisions of the Code of Business Conduct that the SEC requires us to disclose,
we intend to disclose these events within four business days following the date of the amendment or waiver under that heading
on our investor relations website.
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines and the Charters for our Audit, Compensation and Human Capital, Risk and
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees are also available under the heading "ESG" on the Governance Documents
page of our investor relations website.
Our sustainability report, which describes our activities that support our commitment to acting responsibly and
contributing to society, is available under the heading "Social Impact" at www.about.ups.com.
We provide the addresses to our websites solely for information. We do not intend for any addresses to be active links or
to otherwise incorporate the contents of any website into this or any other report we file with the SEC.
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Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Our business, financial condition and results of operations are and will remain subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties. You should carefully consider the following risk factors, which may have materially affected or could materially
affect us, including impacting our business, financial condition, results of operations, stock price, credit rating or reputation.
You should read these risk factors in conjunction with "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" in Item 7 and our "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" in Item 8. These are not the only risks
we face. We could also be affected by other unknown events, factors, uncertainties, or risks that we do not currently consider to
be material.
Business and Operating Risks
The outbreak and spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 has had a significant impact on us, as well as on the operations,
financial performance and liquidity of many of our customers. We are unable to predict the full extent to which the
COVID-19 pandemic, or variations thereof, will continue to impact us.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on business and consumer activity, including a curtailment of
business activities (including a decrease in demand for a broad variety of goods and services), and resulted in weakened
economic conditions, significant supply chain disruptions, ongoing economic uncertainty and volatility in global financial
markets. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly impacted, and may continue to significantly impact us, and
have had, and may continue to have, a material adverse impact on the operations, financial performance and liquidity of many
of our customers.
Because the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences remain uncertain, are changing and difficult to predict,
the future impact on our operations, financial condition and liquidity also remains uncertain and difficult to predict. The impact
of the pandemic will continue to depend on evolving factors, many of which are not within our control, and to which we may
not be able to effectively respond. These risks include, but are not limited to: a significant reduction in revenue due to renewed
or extended curtailment of business activities; a significant increase in our expenses or a reduction in our operating margins due
to long-term changes in the mix of our products and services; effects from governmental, business and individuals’ actions that
have been and continue to be taken in response to the pandemic (including restrictions on travel and transportation and
workforce pressures); reductions in operating effectiveness due to employees working remotely; unavailability of personnel; the
delay or cancellation of capital projects and related delays in, or loss of, expected benefits therefrom; limited access to liquidity;
increased volatility and pricing in the capital and commercial paper markets; further disruption of global supply chains;
impairments in the fair value of our assets; increases in pension funding obligations; and reductions in our customers’ credit-
worthiness. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the volatile regional and global economic conditions stemming from it,
could also precipitate or aggravate risk factors that we identify herein or affect our operations and financial performance in a
manner that is not presently known to us or that we currently do not consider material. The occurrence or continuation of any of
the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on us.
Changes in general economic conditions, in the U.S. and internationally, may adversely affect us.
We conduct operations in over 220 countries and territories. Our operations are subject to cyclicality affecting national
and international economies in general, as well as the local economic environments in which we operate. Changes in general
economic conditions are beyond our control, and it may be difficult for us to adjust our business model to mitigate the impact of
these factors. For example, we are affected by levels of industrial production, inflation, consumer spending and retail activity.
We could be materially affected by adverse developments in these aspects of the economy, including without limitation the
impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We have also been, and may in the future be adversely impacted by, changes in
economic conditions as a result of geopolitical uncertainty and/or conflicts in the countries and/or regions where we operate,
including the United Kingdom, the European Union, the Ukraine, the Russian Federation and the Trans-Pacific region. Changes
in general economic conditions, or our inability to accurately forecast these changes or mitigate the impact of these conditions
on our business, could materially adversely affect us.
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Our industry is rapidly evolving. We expect to continue to face significant competition, which could materially adversely
affect us.
Our industry is rapidly evolving, including demands for faster deliveries and increased visibility into shipments. We
expect to continue to face significant competition on a local, regional, national and international basis. Competitors include the
U. S. and other international postal services, various motor carriers, express companies, freight forwarders, air couriers, large
transportation and e-commerce companies that have made and continue to make significant investments in their own logistics
capabilities, some of whom are currently our customers. We also face competition from start ups and other smaller companies
that combine technologies with crowdsourcing to focus on local market needs. Competition may also come from other sources
in the future as new technologies are developed. Competitors have cost, operational and organizational structures that differ
from ours and may offer services or pricing terms that we are not willing or able to offer. Additionally, to sustain the level of
service and value that we deliver to our customers, from time to time we may raise prices and our customers may not be willing
to accept these higher prices. If we do not timely and appropriately respond to competitive pressures, including replacing any
lost volume or maintaining our profitability, we could be materially adversely affected.
Continued transportation market growth may further increase competition. As a result, competitors may improve their
financial capacity and strengthen their competitive positions. Business combinations could also result in competitors providing
a wider variety of services and products at competitive prices, which could materially adversely affect us.
Changes in our relationships with any of our significant customers, including the loss or reduction in business from one or
more of them, could have a material adverse effect on us.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, business from one customer, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates, accounted for
11.7% of our consolidated revenues. Some of our other significant customers can account for a relatively significant portion of
our revenues in a particular quarter or year. Customer impact on our revenue is based on factors such as: pricing terms; product
launches; e-commerce or other industry trends, including those related to the holiday season; business combinations and the
overall growth of a customer's underlying business; as well as any disruptions to their businesses. Customers could choose, and
have in the past chosen, to divert all or a portion of their business with us to one of our competitors, demand pricing
concessions for our services, require us to provide enhanced services that increase our costs, or develop their own logistics
capabilities. In addition, certain of our significant customer contracts include termination rights of either party upon the
occurrence of certain events or without cause upon advance notice to the other party. If all or a portion of our business
relationships with one or more significant customers were to terminate or significantly change, this could materially adversely
affect us.
Failure to attract or retain qualified employees could materially adversely affect us.
We maintain a large workforce. We necessarily depend on the skills and continued service of our employees, including
our executive leadership team. We also regularly hire a large number of part-time and seasonal workers. We must attract,
engage, develop and retain a large and diverse global workforce, while controlling labor costs and maintaining an environment
that supports our core values. Our ability to control labor costs is subject to numerous factors, including turnover, training costs,
regulatory changes, market pressures, inflation, unemployment levels and healthcare and other benefit costs. If we are unable to
hire, properly train and retain qualified employees, we could experience higher labor costs, reduced revenues, further increased
workers' compensation and automobile liability claims, regulatory noncompliance, customer losses and diminution of our brand
value or company culture, which could materially adversely affect us.
In addition, our strategic initiatives, including transformation, have led and are expected to continue to lead to the creation
of fewer, but more impactful, jobs as we strive to lower our cost to serve. Our inability to continue to retain experienced and
motivated employees may also materially adversely affect us.
Increased security requirements impose substantial costs on us and we could be the target of an attack or have a security
breach, which could materially adversely affect us.
As a result of concerns about global terrorism and homeland security, various governments have adopted and may
continue to adopt stricter security requirements resulting in increased operating costs in the transportation industry. Regulatory
and legislative requirements may change periodically in response to evolving threats. We cannot determine the effect that any
new requirements will have on our operations, cost structure or operating results, and new rules or other future security
requirements may increase our operating costs and reduce operating efficiencies. Regardless of our compliance with security
requirements or the steps we take to secure our facilities or fleet, we could also be the target of an attack or security breaches
could occur, which could materially adversely affect us.
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Strikes, work stoppages and slowdowns by our employees could materially adversely affect us.
Many of our U.S. employees are employed under a national master agreement and various supplemental agreements with
local unions affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters ("the Teamsters"). Our airline pilots, airline mechanics,
ground mechanics and certain other employees are employed under other collective bargaining agreements. In addition, some of
our international employees are employed under collective bargaining or similar agreements. Strikes, work stoppages or
slowdowns by our employees could adversely affect our ability to meet our customers' needs. As a result, customers may
reduce their business or stop doing business with us if they believe that such actions or threatened actions may adversely affect
our ability to provide services. We may permanently lose customers if we are unable to provide uninterrupted service, and this
could materially adversely affect us. The terms of future collective bargaining agreements also may affect our competitive
position and results of operations.
Failure to maintain our brand image and corporate reputation could materially adversely affect us.
Our success depends in part on our ability to maintain the image of the UPS brand and our reputation. Service quality
issues, actual or perceived, could tarnish the image of our brand and may cause customers not to use UPS services. Also,
adverse publicity or public sentiment surrounding labor relations, environmental and sustainability concerns, security matters,
political activities and similar matters, or attempts to connect our company to such issues, either in the U.S. or other countries in
which we operate, could negatively affect our overall reputation and demand for our services. Damage to our reputation and
loss of brand equity could have a material adverse effect on us, and could require additional resources to rebuild our reputation
and restore the value of our brand.
A significant data breach or information technology system disruption could materially adversely affect us.
We rely on information technology networks and systems, including the internet and a number of internally-developed
systems and applications. For example, we rely on information technology to receive package level information in advance of
the physical receipt of packages, to move and track packages through our operations, to efficiently plan deliveries, to execute
billing processes, and to track and report financial and operational data. Our franchise locations and subsidiaries also rely on
information technology systems to manage their business processes and activities.
In addition, our services, and the operation of our networks and systems involve the collection, storage and transmission
of significant amounts of proprietary information and sensitive or confidential data, including personal information of
customers, employees and others. We regularly move data across national borders, and are subject to a variety of evolving laws
and regulations in the U.S. and abroad regarding privacy, data protection and data security. The scope of the laws that may be
applicable to us is often uncertain and may be conflicting, particularly with respect to foreign laws. For example, the E.U.'s
General Data Protection Regulation greatly increases the jurisdictional reach of, and potential penalties under, E.U. law, and
adds a broad array of requirements for handling personal data, including the public disclosure of significant data breaches.
Other countries have also enacted or are enacting data localization laws that require data to stay within their borders. These
evolving requirements impose significant costs that are likely to increase over time.
Information technology systems (ours, as well as those of our franchisees, acquired businesses, and third-party service
providers) are susceptible to damage, disruptions or shutdowns due to programming errors, defects or other vulnerabilities,
power outages, hardware failures, computer viruses, cyber-attacks, ransomware attacks, malware attacks, theft, misconduct by
employees or other insiders, telecommunications failures, misuse, human errors or other catastrophic events. These events may,
from time to time, cause service outages, allow inappropriate or block legitimate access to systems or information, or result in
other interruptions in our business. In addition, breaches in security expose us, our customers and franchisees, or the individuals
affected, to a risk of loss, disclosure or misuse of proprietary information and sensitive or confidential data, including
personally identifiable information. The techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service or sabotage
systems change frequently, may be difficult to detect and often are not recognized until launched against a target. As a result,
we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate measures to prevent any of the events described
above.
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We also depend on and interact with the information technology networks and systems of third-parties for many aspects
of our business operations, including our customers, franchisees and service providers such as cloud service providers and
third-party delivery services. These third parties may have access to information we maintain about our company, operations,
customers, employees and vendors, or operating systems that are critical to or can significantly impact our business operations.
These third parties are subject to risks imposed by data breaches and information technology systems disruptions like those
described above, and other events or actions that could damage, disrupt or close down their networks or systems. Security
processes, protocols and standards that we implement and contractual provisions requiring security measures that we impose on
such third-parties may not be sufficient or effective at preventing such events. These events could result in unauthorized access
to, or disruptions or denials of access to, misuse or disclosure of, information or systems that are important to us, including
proprietary information, sensitive or confidential data, and other information about our operations, customers, employees and
suppliers, including personal information.
Any of these events that impact our information technology networks or systems, franchisees, customers, service
providers or other third-parties, could result in material disruptions in our business, the loss of existing or potential customers,
damage to our brand and reputation, regulatory scrutiny, litigation and other potential liability. In addition, our customers’
confidence in our ability to protect data and systems and to provide services consistent with their expectations could be
impacted, further disrupting our operations. Similarly, an actual or alleged failure to comply with applicable U.S. or foreign
data protection regulations or other data protection standards may expose us to litigation, fines, sanctions or other penalties.
We have invested and expect to continue to invest in technology security initiatives, information technology risk
management and disaster recovery plans. The cost and operational consequences of implementing, maintaining and enhancing
further data or system protection measures could increase significantly to overcome increasingly frequent, complex and
sophisticated cyber threats. Despite our best efforts, we are at risk from data breaches and system disruptions. Although to date
we are unaware of any material data breach or system disruption, including a cyber-attack, we cannot provide any assurances
that such events and impacts will not be material in the future. Our efforts to deter, identify, mitigate and/or eliminate future
breaches may require significant additional effort and expense and may not be successful.
Global climate change presents challenges to our business which could materially adversely affect us.
The effects of climate change create financial and operational risks to our business, both directly and indirectly. We have
made several public statements regarding our intended reduction of carbon emissions, including our most recent goal to achieve
net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and our other short- and mid-term environmental sustainability goals. We may be required to
expend significant additional resources to acquire assets or on remediation efforts to meet these goals, which could significantly
increase our operational costs. We could also be required to write down the carrying value of assets, which could result in
impairment charges.
Further, there can be no assurance of the extent to which any of our goals will be achieved, or that any future investments
we make will meet investor expectations or any legal standards regarding sustainability performance. In particular, our ability to
meet our goals depends in part on significant technological advancements with respect to the development and availability of
reliable, affordable and sustainable alternative solutions, including aviation fuel and alternative fuel vehicles. Moreover, we
may determine that it is in our best interests to prioritize other business, social, governance or sustainable investments over the
achievement of our current goals based on economic, regulatory or social factors, business strategy or other factors. If we do
not meet these goals, then, in addition to regulatory and legal risks related to compliance, we could incur adverse publicity and
reaction, which could adversely impact our reputation, and in turn adversely impact our results of operations. While we remain
committed to being responsive to climate change and reducing our carbon footprint, there can be no assurance that our goals
and strategic plans to achieve those goals will be successful, that the costs related to climate transition will not be higher than
expected, that the necessary technological advancements will occur in the timeframe we expect, or at all, or that proposed
regulation or deregulation related to climate change will not have a negative competitive impact, any one of which could have a
material adverse effect on our capital expenditures, operating margins and results of operations.
Severe weather or other natural or man-made disasters could materially adversely affect us.
Severe weather conditions or other natural or man-made disasters, including storms, floods, fires, earthquakes, epidemics,
pandemics, conflicts, unrest, or terrorist attacks, have in the past and may in the future disrupt our business. Customers may
reduce shipments, or our costs to operate our business may increase, either of which could have a material adverse effect on us.
Any such event affecting one of our major facilities could result in a significant interruption in or disruption of our business.
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Economic, political, or social developments and other risks associated with international operations could materially
adversely affect us.
We have significant international operations. We are exposed to changing economic, political and social developments
that are beyond our control. Emerging markets are typically more volatile than those in other countries, and any broad-based
downturn in these markets could reduce our revenues and materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and
results of operations. We are subject to many laws governing our international operations, including those that prohibit
improper payments to government officials and commercial customers, govern our environmental impact or labor matters, and
restrict where we can do business, our shipments to certain countries and the information that we can provide to non-U.S.
governments. Our failure to manage and anticipate these and other risks associated with our international operations could
materially adversely affect us.
Our inability to effectively integrate any acquired operations and realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisitions, joint
ventures, strategic alliances or dispositions could materially adversely affect us.
From time to time we acquire businesses, form joint ventures and strategic alliances, and dispose of operations. Whether
we realize the anticipated benefits from these transactions will depend, in part, upon the successful integration between the
businesses involved, the performance of the underlying operations, capabilities or technologies and the management of the
acquired operations. Accordingly, our financial results could be materially adversely affected by our failure to effectively
integrate acquired operations, unanticipated performance issues or transaction-related charges.
Financial Risks
We are exposed to the effects of changing fuel and energy prices, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, and interruptions in
supplies of these commodities.
Changing fuel and energy costs have a significant impact on our operations. We require significant quantities of fuel for
our aircraft and delivery vehicles and are exposed to the risks associated with variations in the market price for petroleum
products, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. We seek to mitigate our exposure to changing fuel prices through fuel
surcharges and utilizing hedging transactions from time to time. If we are unable to maintain or increase our fuel surcharges,
higher fuel costs could materially adversely impact our operating results. Even if we are able to offset changes in fuel costs with
surcharges, high fuel surcharges have in the past, and may in the future result in a shift from our higher-yielding products to
lower-yielding products or an overall reduction in volume, revenue and profitability. There can also be no assurance that our
hedging transactions will be effective. Moreover, we could experience a disruption in energy supplies as a result of war,
weather-related events or natural disasters, actions by producers (including as part of their own sustainability efforts) or other
factors beyond our control, which could have a material adverse effect on us.
Changes in exchange rates or interest rates may have a material adverse effect on us.
We conduct business in a number of countries, with a significant portion of our revenue derived from operations outside
the United States. Our international operations are affected by changes in the exchange rates for local currencies, in particular
the Euro, British Pound Sterling, Canadian Dollar, Chinese Renminbi and Hong Kong Dollar.
We are exposed to changes in interest rates, primarily on our short-term debt and that portion of our long-term debt that
carries floating interest rates. Additionally, changes in interest rates impact the valuation of our pension and postretirement
benefit obligations and the related benefit cost recognized in the statements of consolidated income. The impact of changes in
interest rates on our pension and postretirement benefit obligations and costs, and affecting our debt, is discussed further in Part
I, "Item 7 - Critical Accounting Estimates," and Part II, “Item 7A - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market
Risk,” respectively, of this report.
We monitor and manage currency exchange rates and interest rate exposure, and use derivative instruments to mitigate the
impact of changes in these rates on our financial condition and results of operations; however, changes in exchange rates and
interest rates cannot always be predicted or effectively hedged, and may have a material adverse effect on us.
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Our business requires significant capital and other investments; if we do not accurately forecast our future investment
needs, we could be materially adversely affected.
Our business requires significant capital investments, including in aircraft, vehicles, technology, facilities and sortation
and other equipment. In addition to forecasting our capital investment requirements, we adjust other elements of our operations
and cost structure in response to economic and regulatory conditions, and consistent with our long-term strategy and
commitments. These investments support both our existing business and anticipated growth. Forecasting projected volume
involves many factors which are subject to uncertainty, such as general economic trends, changes in governmental regulation
and competition. If we do not accurately forecast our future capital investment needs, we could have excess capacity or
insufficient capacity, either of which would negatively affect our revenues and profitability.
Employee health and retiree health and pension benefit costs represent a significant expense to us; further cost increases
could materially adversely affect us.
Our employee health, retiree health and pension benefit expenses are significant. In recent years, we have experienced
significant increases in some of these costs, in particular, ongoing increases in healthcare costs in excess of the rate of inflation
and historically low discount rates that we use to value our company-sponsored defined benefit plan obligations. Increasing
healthcare costs, volatility in investment returns and discount rates, as well as changes in laws, regulations and assumptions
used to calculate retiree health and pension benefit expenses, may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition,
or results of operations, and have required, and may in the future require significant contributions to our benefit plans. Our
national master agreement with the Teamsters includes provisions that are designed to mitigate certain healthcare expenses, but
there can be no assurance that our efforts will be successful or that these efforts will not materially adversely affect us.
We participate in various trustee-managed multiemployer pension and health and welfare plans for employees covered
under collective bargaining agreements. As part of the overall collective bargaining process for wage and benefit levels, we
have agreed to contribute certain amounts to the multiemployer benefit plans during the contract period. The multiemployer
benefit plans set benefit levels and are responsible for benefit delivery to participants. Future contribution amounts to
multiemployer benefit plans will be determined through collective bargaining. However, in future collective bargaining
negotiations, we could agree to make significantly higher future contributions to one or more of these plans. At this time, we are
unable to determine the amount of additional future contributions, if any, or whether any material adverse effect on us could
result from our participation in these plans.
In addition to our ongoing multiemployer pension plan obligations, we may have an obligation in the future to pay
significant coordinating benefits previously earned by UPS employees in the Central States Pension Fund (the "CSPF"). For
additional information on our potential liabilities related to the CSPF, see note 6 to the audited, consolidated financial
statements.
Insurance and claims expense could materially adversely affect us.
We have a combination of both self-insurance and high-deductible insurance programs for the risks arising out of the
services we provide and the nature of our global operations, including claims exposure resulting from cargo loss, personal
injury, property damage, aircraft and related liabilities, business interruption and workers' compensation. Self-insured workers'
compensation, automobile and general liabilities are determined using actuarial estimates of the aggregate liability for claims
incurred and an estimate of incurred but not reported claims, on an undiscounted basis. Our accruals for insurance reserves
reflect certain actuarial assumptions and management judgments, which are subject to a high degree of variability. If the
number or severity of claims for which we are retaining risk continues to increase, which has occurred in recent periods, our
financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. If we lose our ability to self-insure these
risks, our insurance cost could materially increase and we may find it difficult to obtain adequate levels of insurance coverage.
Changes in markets and our business plans have resulted, and may in the future result, in substantial write-downs of the
carrying value of our assets, thereby reducing our net income.
Our regular review of the carrying value of our assets, changes in business strategy, government regulations, including
related to climate change, and economic or market conditions have resulted from time to time, and may in the future result, in
substantial impairments of our intangible, fixed or other assets. In addition, we have been and may be required in the future to
recognize increased depreciation and amortization charges if we determine that the useful lives of our fixed assets or intangible
assets are shorter than we originally estimated. Such changes have in the past, and may in the future, reduce our net income.
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We may have significant additional tax liabilities that could materially adversely affect us.
We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and many foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining
our worldwide provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is
uncertain.
We are regularly under audit by tax authorities in many jurisdictions. Economic and political pressures to increase tax
revenue may make resolving tax disputes more difficult. The final determination of tax audits and any related litigation could be
materially different from our historical income tax provisions and accruals. In addition, changes in U.S. federal and state or
international tax laws, other fundamental law changes currently being considered by many countries, and changes in taxing
jurisdictions’ administrative interpretations, decisions, policies and positions may materially adversely impact our tax expense
and cash flows.
Regulatory and Legal Risks
Increasingly complex and stringent laws, regulations and policies could materially increase our operating costs.
We are subject to complex and stringent aviation, transportation, environmental, security, labor, employment, safety,
privacy and data protection and other governmental laws, regulations and policies, both in the U.S. and internationally. In
addition, we are impacted by laws, regulations and policies that affect global trade, including tariff and trade policies, export
requirements, taxes, monetary policies and other restrictions and charges. Trade discussions between the U.S. and various of its
trading partners are fluid, and existing and future trade agreements are, and are expected to continue to be, subject to a number
of uncertainties, including the imposition of new tariffs or adjustments and changes to the products covered by existing tariffs.
The impact of new laws, regulations and policies or decisions or interpretations by authorities applying those laws and
regulations, cannot be predicted. Compliance with any new laws, regulations or policies may increase our operating costs or
require significant capital expenditures. Any failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations or policies in the U.S. or other
countries could result in substantial fines or possible revocation of our authority to conduct our operations, which could
materially adversely affect us.
Increasingly stringent regulations related to climate change could materially increase our operating costs.
Regulation of greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions exposes us to potentially significant new taxes, fees and other costs.
Compliance with such regulation, and any increased or additional regulation, or the associated costs is further complicated by
the fact that various countries and regions may adopt different approaches to climate change regulation.
For example, in 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organization (“ICAO”) adopted the Carbon Offsetting and
Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (“CORSIA”), which is a global, market-based emissions offset program to
encourage carbon-neutral growth. A voluntary participation pilot phase began in 2021, and full mandatory participation is
scheduled to begin in 2027. ICAO continues to develop details regarding implementation, but compliance with CORSIA will
increase our operating costs.
In the U.S., Congress has considered but, to date, not passed various bills that would regulate GHG emissions.
Nevertheless, we believe some form of federal climate change legislation is possible in the future. Even in the absence of such
legislation, the Environmental Protection Agency could determine to regulate GHG emissions, especially aircraft or diesel
engine emissions, and this could impose substantial costs on us.
In addition, the impact that the recent re-entry into the Paris climate accord may have on future U.S. policy regarding
GHG emissions, on CORSIA and on other GHG regulation remains uncertain. The extent to which other countries implement
that accord could also have a material adverse effect on us.
Increased regulation relating to GHG emissions in the U.S. or abroad, especially aircraft or diesel engine emissions, could
increase the cost of fuel and other energy we purchase and the capital costs associated with updating or replacing our aircraft or
vehicles prematurely. We cannot predict the impact any future regulation would have on our cost structure or our operating
results. It is likely that such regulation could significantly increase our operating costs and that we may not be willing or able to
pass such costs along to our customers. Moreover, even without such regulation, increased awareness and any adverse publicity
in the global marketplace about the GHGs emitted by companies in the airline and transportation industries could harm our
reputation and reduce customer demand for our services, especially our air services.
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We may be subject to various claims and lawsuits that could result in significant expenditures which may materially
adversely affect us.
The nature of our business exposes us to the potential for various claims and litigation related to labor and employment,
personal injury, property damage, business practices, environmental liability and other matters. Any material litigation or a
catastrophic accident or series of accidents could result in significant expenditures and have a material adverse effect on us.
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Information About Our Executive Officers
For information about our executive officers, see Part III, "Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate
Governance".
Item 2. Properties
Operating Facilities
We own our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, our UPS Supply Chain Solutions headquarters, located in
Alpharetta, Georgia and our information technology headquarters, located in Parsippany, New Jersey. Our primary information
technology operations are consolidated in an owned facility in New Jersey and we own a backup facility in Georgia.
We own or lease over 1,000 package operating facilities in the U.S., with approximately 85 million square feet of floor
space. These facilities have vehicles and drivers stationed for the pickup and delivery of packages, and capacity to sort and
transfer packages. Our larger facilities also service our vehicles and equipment, and employ specialized mechanical equipment
for the sorting and handling of packages. We own or lease approximately 800 facilities that support our international package
operations, with approximately 23 million square feet of floor space.
Our aircraft are operated in a hub and spoke pattern in the U.S., with our principal air hub, Worldport, located in
Louisville, Kentucky. Our major air hub in Europe is located in Germany, and in Asia we operate two major air hubs in China
and one in Hong Kong.
We own or lease more than 500 facilities, with approximately 41 million square feet of floor space, which support our
freight forwarding and logistics operations. This includes approximately 11 million square feet of healthcare-compliant
warehousing. We own and operate a logistics campus consisting of approximately 4 million square feet in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Fleet
Aircraft
The following table shows information about our aircraft fleet as of December 31, 2021:
Description
Boeing 757-200
Boeing 767-300
Boeing 767-300BCF
Boeing 767-300BDSF
Airbus A300-600
Boeing MD-11
Boeing 747-400F
Boeing 747-400BCF
Boeing 747-8F
Other
Total
Vehicles
Owned & Finance Leases
Operating Leases &
Charters From Others
On Order
Under Option
75
72
4
4
52
42
11
2
26
—
288
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
307
307
—
19
—
—
—
—
—
—
2
—
21
—
8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
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We operate a global ground fleet of approximately 121,000 package cars, vans, tractors and motorcycles, including more
than 13,000 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. Our ground support fleet consists of 39,000 pieces of equipment
designed specifically to support our aircraft fleet. We also have 59,000 containers used to transport cargo in our aircraft.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
See note 11 to the audited, consolidated financial statements for a discussion of judicial proceedings and other matters
arising from the conduct of our business activities.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Our class A common stock is not listed on a national securities exchange or traded in an organized over-the-counter
market, but each share of our class A common stock is convertible into one share of our class B common stock. Our class B
common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “UPS”.
As of February 6, 2022, there were 160,542 and 19,737 shareowners of record of class A and class B common stock,
respectively.
Our practice has been to pay dividends on a quarterly basis. The declaration of dividends is subject to the discretion of the
Board of Directors and will depend on various factors, including our net income, financial condition, cash requirements, future
prospects and other relevant factors.
On January 31, 2022, our Board declared a dividend of $1.52 per share, which is payable on March 10, 2022 to
shareowners of record on February 22, 2022.
In May 2016, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase authorization for $8.0 billion of class A and class B
common stock. We did not repurchase any shares under this program during the year ended December 31, 2021.
In August 2021, the Board of Directors terminated this authorization and approved a new share repurchase authorization
of $5.0 billion. We repurchased 2.6 million shares of class B common stock for $500 million under an accelerated stock
repurchase transaction during the year ended December 31, 2021. We anticipate repurchasing approximately $1.0 billion in
shares in 2022. As of December 31, 2021, we had $4.5 billion available under our share repurchase authorization.
For additional information on our share repurchase activities, see note 13 to the audited, consolidated financial
statements.
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Shareowner Return Performance Graph
The following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with
the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates such
information by reference into such filing.
The following graph shows a five-year comparison of cumulative total shareowners’ returns for our class B common
stock, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and the Dow Jones Transportation Average. The comparison of the total cumulative
return on investment, which is the change in the stock price plus reinvested dividends for each of the quarterly periods, assumes
that $100 was invested on December 31, 2016 in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Dow Jones Transportation Average and
our class B common stock.
Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return
$250
$225
$200
$175
$150
$125
$100
$75
2016
2017
UPS
2018
2019
2020
2021
S&P 500
Dow Jones Transports
United Parcel Service, Inc.
Standard & Poor’s 500 Index
Dow Jones Transportation Average
12/31/2016
12/31/2017
12/31/2018
12/31/2019
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
$
$
$
100.00 $
107.14 $
90.56 $
113.64 $
168.99 $
219.71
100.00 $
121.82 $
116.47 $
154.46 $
182.86 $
235.31
100.00 $
119.02 $
104.35 $
126.93 $
147.91 $
197.02
For information regarding our equity compensation plans, see Item 12 of this report.
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Item 6. [Reserved]
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview
We are on a journey to execute our Customer First, People Led, Innovation Driven strategy within our Better not Bigger
framework. We are focused on improving revenue quality, reducing our cost to serve, growing operating profit and allocating
capital in a disciplined fashion. The Customer First component of our strategy focuses on, among other things, enhancing the
capabilities that we believe our customers value the most: speed and ease of access to our services. The People Led component
of our strategy aims to enhance the employee value proposition. Our Innovation Driven strategic approach utilizes technology
and automation to deliver sustainable improvements to our network and to enhance the customer experience.
We have two reportable segments: U.S. Domestic Package and International Package, which are together referred to as
our global small package operations. Our remaining businesses are reported as Supply Chain Solutions. For the year, we
increased average daily volume, revenue per piece and operating margin within global small package operations, with growth
led by small- and medium-sized businesses ("SMBs") as we executed on our strategy. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to
have, and is expected to continue to have, an impact on our business. We experienced a year-over-year increase in commercial
volume as business returned to pre-pandemic levels, while business-to-consumer volume declined, partly due to the surge in e-
commerce at the onset of the pandemic. In the second half of the year, COVID-19 resulted in a reduction in the number of
flights we operated in Asia relative to our expectations, which contributed to an overall decline in international volume in the
fourth quarter. Within Supply Chain Solutions, operating margin increased with demand for our services particularly strong in
Forwarding and healthcare logistics, including COVID-19 relief efforts.
The overall economic environment continues to be challenging. Global supply chain disruption continues, and resulted in
capacity constraints that drove higher transportation costs, particularly in our Supply Chain Solutions businesses. Rising
inflation and labor market challenges continue to cause wage pressures in certain markets. We continue to monitor the impacts
of these external conditions on our business; however, we anticipate that demand for our services will remain strong.
During the first quarter of 2021, following enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA"), we remeasured the
UPS/IBT Full Time Employee Pension Plan. This resulted in a $3.3 billion pre-tax mark-to-market gain in the first quarter. We
completed the divestiture of UPS Freight on April 30, 2021, and used the cash proceeds of $848 million to reduce outstanding
indebtedness. We recognized a pre-tax gain of $46 million for the year in respect of this transaction. The divestiture triggered a
remeasurement of certain of our U.S. defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans, which had only an immaterial
impact on results of operations for the year. For additional information on this divestiture, see note 4 to the audited,
consolidated financial statements. Following the divestiture, we renamed our Supply Chain & Freight businesses Supply Chain
Solutions.
In October 2021, we completed the acquisition of Roadie, a technology platform focused on same-day delivery services,
for $586 million. The results of Roadie are reported within Supply Chain Solutions. The acquisition did not have a material
impact on our results of operations for the year. See note 9 to the audited, consolidated financial statements for additional
information on this transaction.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Highlights of our results for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, which are discussed in more detail in the
sections that follow, include:
Year Ended December 31,
Change
2021
2020
$
%
Revenue (in millions)
Operating Expenses (in millions)
Operating Profit (in millions)
Operating Margin
Net Income (in millions)
Basic Earnings Per Share
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Operating Days
Average Daily Package Volume (in thousands)
$
$
$
$
$
97,287
$
84,628
$
84,477
76,944
12,810
$
7,684
$
13.2 %
9.1 %
12,890
14.75
14.68
254
25,250
$
$
$
1,343
1.55
1.54
$
$
$
255
24,676
12,659
7,533
5,126
11,547
13.20
13.14
Average Revenue Per Piece
$
12.32
$
10.94
$
1.38
15.0 %
9.8 %
66.7 %
859.8 %
851.6 %
853.2 %
2.3 %
12.6 %
•
•
•
•
Revenue increased in all segments, with double digit revenue per piece growth in both U.S. Domestic Package and
International Package.
Average daily package volume increases were driven by growth in SMB and business-to-business volume.
Operating expenses increased, primarily driven by fuel and third-party transportation costs.
Operating profit and operating margin increased in global small package and Supply Chain Solutions.
• We reported net income of $12.9 billion and diluted earnings per share of $14.68. Adjusted diluted earnings per share
was $12.13 after adjusting for the after-tax impacts of:
◦
◦
◦
a gain on the divestiture of UPS Freight of $35 million or $0.04 per diluted share;
transformation strategy costs of $285 million or $0.32 per diluted share; and
a pension mark-to-market gain recognized outside of a 10% corridor of $2.5 billion or $2.83 per share.
In the U.S. Domestic Package segment, volume increases were driven by strong growth from SMBs. Revenue and
revenue per piece increased through execution of our revenue quality initiatives, with favorable shifts in customer and product
mix and base rate increases, as well as increases in fuel and demand-related surcharges. Expenses increased primarily due to
higher fuel prices and increases in employee compensation and benefit costs, which were slightly offset by productivity
improvements.
The International Package segment also experienced volume growth for the year, driven by business-to-business volume.
Revenue and revenue per piece increased due to fuel and demand-related surcharges, base rate increases, shifts in customer and
product mix and favorable currency movements. Expense increases were primarily due to higher network costs, driven by
higher fuel prices, and volume growth, which resulted in additional third-party pickup and delivery expense.
In Supply Chain Solutions, the impact of divesting UPS Freight was more than offset by revenue growth from the
remaining businesses, primarily Forwarding and Logistics. Forwarding growth was driven by higher volumes in our air and
ocean freight businesses and market rate and base pricing increases. Within Logistics, we experienced strong growth in our
healthcare operations. Expense increases in Supply Chain Solutions were primarily due to higher third-party transportation
costs.
2020 compared to 2019
See Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
February 22, 2021.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Supplemental Information - Items Affecting Comparability
We supplement the reporting of our financial information determined under generally accepted accounting principles in
the United States ("GAAP") with certain non-GAAP financial measures. These include: "adjusted" compensation and benefits;
operating expenses; operating profit; operating margin; other income and (expense); income before income taxes; income tax
expense; effective tax rate; net income; and earnings per share. Adjusted financial measures may exclude the impact of period
over period exchange rate changes and hedging activities, amounts related to mark-to-market gains or losses, transformation
and other charges, goodwill and asset impairment charges and divestitures, as described below.
We believe that these non-GAAP measures provide additional meaningful information to assist users of our financial
statements in more fully understanding our financial results and assessing our ongoing performance, because they exclude items
that may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, our underlying operations, and may provide a useful baseline for analyzing
trends in our underlying businesses. These non-GAAP measures are used internally by management for business unit operating
performance analysis, business unit resource allocation and in connection with incentive compensation award determinations.
Adjusted financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as an alternative for, our reported results
prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our adjusted financial measures do not represent a comprehensive basis of accounting.
Therefore, our adjusted financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Adjusted amounts reflect the following (in millions):
Non-GAAP Adjustments
Operating Expenses:
Transformation Strategy Costs
Goodwill and Asset Impairment Charges, and Divestitures
Total Adjustments to Operating Expenses
Other Income and (Expense):
Defined Benefit Plans Mark-to-Market (Gain) Loss
Total Adjustments to Other Income and (Expense)
Total Adjustments to Income Before Income Taxes
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense from Defined Benefit Plans Mark-to-Market
Income Tax Benefit from Transformation Strategy Costs
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense from Goodwill and Asset Impairment Charges, and Divestitures
Total Adjustments to Income Tax Expense
Total Adjustments to Net Income
Year Ended December 31,
2021
2020
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
380 $
(46)
334 $
348
686
1,034
(3,272) $
(3,272) $
6,484
6,484
(2,938) $
7,518
784 $
(1,555)
(95)
11
(83)
(57)
700 $
(1,695)
(2,238) $
5,823
These items have been excluded from comparisons of "adjusted" compensation and benefits, operating expenses,
operating profit, operating margin, other income and (expense), income tax expense and effective tax rate in the discussion that
follows. The income tax impacts from transformation and other charges; mark-to-market gains and losses; goodwill and asset
impairment charges, and divestitures are calculated by multiplying the statutory tax rates applicable in each tax jurisdiction,
including the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various U.S. state and non-U.S. jurisdictions, by the tax-deductible adjustments. The
blended average effective tax rates in 2021 and 2020 were 23.8% and 22.5%, respectively.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Transformation and Other Charges, Goodwill and Asset Impairment Charges, and Divestitures
We supplement the presentation of our operating profit, operating margin, income before income taxes, net income and
earnings per share with non-GAAP measures that exclude the impact of charges related to transformation activities, goodwill
and asset impairment charges and divestitures. For more information regarding transformation activities, see note 19 to the
audited, consolidated financial statements. For more information regarding goodwill and asset impairment charges and
divestitures, see note 4 to the audited, consolidated financial statements.
Changes in Foreign Currency Exchange Rates and Hedging Activities
We also supplement the reporting of revenue, revenue per piece and operating profit with adjusted measures that exclude
the period over period impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes and hedging activities. We believe currency-neutral
revenue, revenue per piece and operating profit information allows users of our financial statements to understand growth
trends in our products and results. We evaluate the performance of International Package and Supply Chain Solutions on this
currency-neutral basis.
Currency-neutral revenue, revenue per piece and operating profit are calculated by dividing current period reported U.S.
dollar revenue, revenue per piece and operating profit by the current period average exchange rates to derive current period
local currency revenue, revenue per piece and operating profit. The derived amounts are then multiplied by the average foreign
currency exchange rates used to translate the comparable results for each month in the prior year period (including the period
over period impact of foreign currency hedging activities). The difference between the current period reported U.S. dollar
revenue, revenue per piece and operating profit and the derived current period U.S. dollar revenue, revenue per piece and
operating profit is the period over period impact of currency fluctuations.
Defined Benefit Plans Mark-to-Market Impacts
We recognize changes in the fair value of plan assets and net actuarial gains and losses in excess of a 10% corridor for
our pension and postretirement defined benefit plans immediately as part of Investment income (expense) and other within
Other Income and (Expense). We supplement the presentation of our income before income taxes, net income and earnings per
share with non-GAAP measures that exclude the impact of these gains and losses and the related income tax effects. We believe
excluding these mark-to-market impacts provides important supplemental information by removing the volatility associated
with short-term changes in market interest rates, equity values and similar factors.
Investment income (expense) and other reflects the actual return on plan assets (9.11% in 2021 and 12.54% in 2020) and
the discount rate used to measure the projected benefit obligation at the December 31st measurement date (3.11% in 2021 and
2.87% in 2020). Adjusted Investment income (expense) and other utilizes the expected return on plan assets (6.40% in 2021 and
7.70% in 2020) and the discount rate used to determine net periodic benefit cost (2.87% in 2021 and 3.55% in 2020).
The remeasurement of our pension and postretirement defined benefit plans' assets and liabilities resulted in a $3.3 billion
mark-to-market gain in 2021 and $6.5 billion loss in 2020.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The table below shows the amounts associated with each component of the pre-tax mark-to-market gain (loss), as well as
the weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine our net periodic benefit cost, for each year:
Components of mark-to-market gain (loss) (in millions):
Discount rates
Return on assets
Demographic and other assumption changes
Coordinating benefits attributable to the Central States Pension Fund
Total mark-to-market gain (loss)
Weighted-average actuarial assumptions:
Expected rate of return on plan assets
Actual rate of return on plan assets
Discount rate used for net periodic benefit cost
Discount rate at measurement date
Year Ended December 31,
2021
2020
1,871
$
(269)
(97)
1,767
3,272
$
(6,540)
2,390
(381)
(1,953)
(6,484)
$
$
Year Ended December 31,
2021
2020
6.40 %
9.11 %
2.87 %
3.11 %
7.70 %
12.54 %
3.55 %
2.87 %
The pre-tax mark-to-market gains and losses for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 consisted of the following:
2021 - $3.3 billion pre-tax mark-to-market gain:
•
•
•
•
Discount Rates ($1.9 billion pre-tax gain): This gain was driven by the interim remeasurement of the UPS/IBT Plan in
the first quarter of 2021. The weighted-average discount rate for our UPS/IBT Plan increased from 2.98% as of
December 31, 2020 to 3.70% as of March 31, 2021, primarily due to an increase in U.S. treasury yields.
Return on Assets ($0.3 billion pre-tax loss): This loss was primarily driven by the interim remeasurement of the UPS/
IBT Plan in the first quarter of 2021. As of March 2021, the actual rate of return on the plan assets was approximately
220 basis points lower than our expected rate of return, primarily due to weak global equity and U.S. bond market
performance.
Demographic and Other Assumption Changes ($0.1 billion pre-tax loss): This represents the difference between actual
and estimated participant data and demographic factors, including items such as healthcare cost trends, compensation
rate increases and rates of termination, retirement and mortality.
Coordinating benefits attributable to the Central States Pension Fund ($1.8 billion pre-tax gain): This represents the
reduction of the liability for potential coordinating benefits that may be required to be paid related to the Central States
Pension Fund.
2020 - $6.5 billion pre-tax mark-to-market loss:
•
•
•
•
Discount Rates ($6.5 billion pre-tax loss): The weighted-average discount rate for our pension and postretirement
medical plans decreased from 3.55% as of December 31, 2019 to 2.87% as of December 31, 2020, primarily due to a
decline in U.S. treasury yields that was slightly offset by an increase in credit spreads on AA-rated corporate bonds.
Return on Assets ($2.4 billion pre-tax gain): In 2020, the actual rate of return on plan assets was higher than our
expected rate of return, primarily due to strong global equity and U.S. bond market performance.
Demographic and Other Assumption Changes ($0.4 billion pre-tax loss): This represents the difference between actual
and estimated participant data and demographic factors, including items such as healthcare cost trends, compensation
rate increases and rates of termination, retirement and mortality.
Coordinating benefits attributable to the Central States Pension Fund ($2.0 billion pre-tax loss): This represents our
current best estimate of additional potential coordinating benefits that may be required to be paid related to the Central
States Pension Fund.
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Expense Allocations
Certain operating expenses are allocated between our operating segments using activity-based costing methods. These
activity-based costing methods require us to make estimates that impact the amount of each expense category that is attributed
to each segment. Changes in these estimates would directly impact the amount of expense allocated to each segment, and
therefore the operating profit of each reporting segment. Our allocation methodologies are refined periodically, as necessary, to
reflect changes in our businesses.
In the first quarter of 2021, we updated our cost allocation methodology for aircraft engine maintenance expense to better
align with aircraft utilization by segment. This change resulted in a reallocation of expense from our U.S. Domestic Package
segment to our International Package segment of approximately $73 million for the year.
Upon the divestiture of UPS Freight, revenue and costs associated with the Ground with Freight Pricing ("GFP") product
began to be reported in U.S. Domestic Package.
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U.S. Domestic Package
Year Ended December 31,
Change
2021
2020
$
%
Average Daily Package Volume (in thousands):
Next Day Air
Deferred
Ground
Total Average Daily Package Volume
Average Revenue Per Piece:
Next Day Air
Deferred
Ground
2,093
1,723
17,646
21,462
18.83
13.36
9.92
$
$
Total Average Revenue Per Piece
$
11.06
$
Operating Days in Period
Revenue (in millions):
Next Day Air
Deferred
Ground
Total Revenue
Operating Expenses (in millions):
Operating Expenses
Transformation and Other Charges
Adjusted Operating Expenses
Operating Profit (in millions) and Operating Margin:
Operating Profit
Adjusted Operating Profit
Operating Margin
Adjusted Operating Margin
Revenue
1,987
1,783
17,371
21,141
16.82
12.46
8.87
9.92
255
8,522
5,665
39,312
$
$
$
254
$
10,009
$
5,846
44,462
$
$
$
$
$
60,317
$
53,499
$
53,881
$
49,608
$
(281)
(237)
53,600
$
49,371
$
6,436
6,717
$
$
3,891
4,128
$
$
10.7 %
11.1 %
7.3 %
7.7 %
5.3 %
(3.4) %
1.6 %
1.5 %
12.0 %
7.2 %
11.8 %
11.5 %
17.4 %
3.2 %
13.1 %
12.7 %
8.6 %
18.6 %
8.6 %
65.4 %
62.7 %
2.01
0.90
1.05
1.14
1,487
181
5,150
6,818
4,273
(44)
4,229
2,545
2,589
The change in revenue was due to the following factors:
Revenue Change Drivers:
2021 vs. 2020
Volume
Volume
Rates /
Product Mix
Fuel
Surcharge
Total Revenue
Change
1.1 %
9.2 %
2.4 %
12.7 %
Average daily volume increased slightly, driven by SMB customer volume growth of 18% as a result of the continued
execution of the Customer First component of our strategy, which was partially offset by a decline in Ground residential
volume from our large customers. We anticipate this decline will moderate in 2022 and be offset by growth in Ground
residential volume from our SMB customers. We expect overall volume growth levels in 2022 will remain consistent with
2021.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Business-to-consumer shipments represented approximately 60.7% of average daily volume compared to 63.6% in 2020.
The decrease in 2021 was attributable to elevated e-commerce spending and a reduction in business-to-business activity in 2020
as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Business-to-business shipments increased 9.4%, primarily in our Ground commercial
product, as business activity largely recovered from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Average daily volume in our Next Day Air product increased as a result of the increase in business-to-business activity
from SMBs and large customers. Higher residential demand also contributed to the growth in Next Day Air. Deferred volume
decreased but remained slightly above pre-pandemic levels, with shifts in customer mix impacting product demand.
SurePost average daily volume decreased 10.7%, driven by declines in volume from large customers. Ground commercial
volume increased 7.0%, with growth in all customer segments.
Rates and Product Mix
Overall revenue per piece increased in all customer segments, driven by increases in base rates and the increase in
commercial volume discussed above. Revenue per piece was favorably impacted by the growth in SMB volume resulting from
continued execution of our strategy, and from demand-related and fuel surcharges. Rates for ground and air services increased
an average of 4.9% in December 2020, and our SurePost rates also increased at that time. We anticipate demand-related
surcharges will remain largely unchanged in 2022.
Revenue per piece for our Next Day Air and Deferred products increased as a result of the factors described above. The
increase was slightly offset by the impact of a reduction in average billable weight per piece. Revenue per piece for our Ground
product increased due to an increase in average billable weight per piece in addition to the factors described above.
We are focused on continuing to grow revenue per piece through execution of our strategy.
Fuel Surcharges
We apply a fuel surcharge on our domestic air and ground services that is adjusted weekly. The air fuel surcharge is
based on the U.S. Department of Energy’s (“DOE”) Gulf Coast spot price for a gallon of kerosene-type jet fuel, while the
ground fuel surcharge is based on the DOE’s On-Highway Diesel Fuel Price. Based on published rates, the average fuel
surcharge rates for domestic Air and Ground products were as follows:
Next Day Air / Deferred
Ground
Year Ended December 31,
% Point Change
2021
2020
2021 vs. 2020
8.1 %
8.6 %
3.9 %
6.6 %
4.2 %
2.0 %
While fluctuations in fuel surcharges can be significant from period to period, fuel surcharges are only one of the many
individual components of our market pricing strategy that impact our overall revenue and yield. Additional components include
the mix of services sold, the base price and additional charges for these services and the pricing discounts offered.
Total domestic fuel surcharge revenue increased by $1.3 billion, driven by a significant increase in fuel surcharge indices.
We expect the impact of these increases will continue in 2022.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses, and operating expenses excluding the year-over-year impact of transformation and other charges,
increased, driven by a $1.7 billion increase in the cost of operating our integrated air and ground network and a $1.7 billion
increase in pickup and delivery costs. In addition, the cost of package sorting increased $514 million and other indirect
operating costs increased by $245 million. The increase in expense was driven by:
• Higher fuel costs, primarily attributable to increases in the price of jet fuel, diesel and gasoline, which we expect to
persist.
• Higher employee benefit expense for our union workforce due to contractual contribution rate increases to
multiemployer plans and additional headcount becoming eligible for health, welfare and retirement benefits.
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• Additional compensation expense due to contractual rate increases for our union workforce. Cost of living and wage-rate
adjustments driven by inflation and other market factors also drove higher compensation costs. Volume growth also
contributed to the increase. These increases were partially offset by productivity improvements. Management payroll
increased, primarily due to incentive compensation and commission payments.
• Higher third-party transportation costs as a result of our investments to improve time-in-transit within our ground
network partially offset by lower third-party carrier costs for SurePost and rail due to lower volumes.
• The reallocation of expense for the GFP product following the divestiture of UPS Freight resulted in an increase of $281
million in segment operating expenses.
Total cost per piece, and adjusted cost per piece excluding the year-over-year impact of transformation and other charges,
increased 7.4%. We anticipate that overall costs and cost per piece may continue to increase during 2022 as a result of
contractual cost increases and market factors, including inflation and the availability and cost of labor. We expect this expense
growth to moderate in 2022 due to additional operational improvements.
Operating Profit and Margin
As a result of the factors described above, operating profit increased $2.5 billion, with operating margin increasing 340
basis points to 10.7%. Excluding the year-over-year impact of transformation and other charges, adjusted operating profit
increased $2.6 billion, with adjusting operating margin increasing 340 basis points to 11.1%.
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International Package
Year Ended December 31,
Change
2021
2020
$
%
Average Daily Package Volume (in thousands):
Domestic
Export
Total Average Daily Package Volume
Average Revenue Per Piece:
Domestic
Export
Total Average Revenue Per Piece
Operating Days in Period
Revenue (in millions):
Domestic
Export
Cargo & Other
Total Revenue
Operating Expenses (in millions):
Operating Expenses
Transformation and Other Charges
Adjusted Operating Expenses
Operating Profit (in millions) and Operating Margin:
Operating Profit
Adjusted Operating Profit
Operating Margin
Adjusted Operating Margin
Currency Translation Benefit / (Cost)—(in millions)*:
Revenue
Operating Expenses
Operating Profit
1,988
1,800
3,788
1,863
1,672
3,535
$
$
7.31
$
6.65
$
32.83
19.44
254
$
28.52
16.99
255
$
$
3,690
$
3,160
$
$
$
$
$
$
15,012
839
12,159
626
19,541
$
15,945
$
14,895
$
12,509
$
(74)
(96)
14,821
$
12,413
$
4,646
4,720
$
$
23.8 %
24.2 %
3,436
3,532
21.5 %
22.2 %
$
$
$
$
0.66
4.31
2.45
530
2,853
213
3,596
2,386
22
2,408
1,210
1,188
402
(300)
102
6.7 %
7.7 %
7.2 %
9.9 %
15.1 %
14.4 %
16.8 %
23.5 %
34.0 %
22.6 %
19.1 %
(22.9) %
19.4 %
35.2 %
33.6 %
*
Net of currency hedging; amount represents the change compared to the prior year.
Revenue
The change in revenue was due to the following:
Revenue Change Drivers:
2021 vs. 2020
Volume
Rates /
Product Mix
Fuel
Surcharges
Currency
Total
Revenue
Change
6.7 %
8.1 %
5.2 %
2.6 %
22.6 %
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Volume
Average daily volume increased for both domestic and export products, with growth primarily in the first half of the year.
Volume declined in the fourth quarter, largely due to the year-over-year impacts of COVID-19 on consumer behavior. For the
year, we experienced growth from both SMBs and large customers, primarily in the retail, manufacturing and technology
sectors. Business-to-business volume increased 10.8% as commercial activity largely returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Business-to-consumer volume increased 5.1%, with growth primarily in the first quarter when COVID-19 driven volume was
not present in the comparative period. We expect overall volume growth to accelerate in 2022.
Export volume increased for the year, led by Europe and the Americas, while Asia volume was largely unchanged.
Volume growth was strongest on intra-Europe trade lanes, as well as from Europe and the Americas to the United States. Trade
between Europe and the United Kingdom declined throughout the year as a result of Brexit, which became effective on January
1, 2021. Asia export volume grew significantly in the first quarter, but was then impacted in the second quarter by a reduction
in shipments of personal protective equipment relative to 2020. Additionally, COVID-19 impacts within the region reduced the
number of flights operated in the second half of the year.
Premium products saw volume growth of 14.9%, driven by Worldwide Express and Transborder Express products.
Volume for non-premium products increased 6.9%, driven by growth in our Transborder Standard product. Worldwide
Standard volume increased primarily as a result of Brexit, with shipments between the United Kingdom and the European
Union that are now subject to duties and taxes shifting from Transborder to Worldwide products.
Domestic volume increased for the year in many markets, with the strongest growth in the United Kingdom and Western
Europe, largely due to the impact of COVID-19 on business-to-consumer demand. During the fourth quarter, domestic volume
declined, driven by a reduction in e-commerce resulting in fewer residential deliveries, that was slightly offset by growth in
commercial volume.
Rates and Product Mix
In December 2020, we implemented an average 4.9% net increase in base and accessorial rates for international shipments
originating in the United States. Rate changes for shipments originating outside the U.S. are made throughout the year and vary
by geographic market. In response to capacity constraints resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we began to apply demand-
related surcharges on certain lanes in the second quarter of 2020. These surcharges are expected to remain elevated in 2022.
Total revenue per piece increased 14.4%, driven by changes in base pricing, fuel and demand-related surcharges and
favorable shifts in customer and product mix. Currency movements contributed to the increase in revenue per piece for the year,
but had a negative impact in the fourth quarter. Excluding the impact of currency, revenue per piece increased 12.0% for the
year.
Export revenue per piece increased 15.1% as a result of the factors described above. Excluding the impact of currency
movements, export revenue per piece increased 13.2%.
Domestic revenue per piece increased 9.9% due to changes in base pricing, fuel surcharges and customer and product
mix. Although currency movements negatively impacted revenue per piece in the fourth quarter, they contributed to the
increase in revenue per piece for the year. Excluding the impact of currency movements, revenue per piece increased 5.6%.
We expect revenue per piece growth to moderate in 2022.
Fuel Surcharges
The fuel surcharge for international air services originating inside or outside the U.S. is largely indexed to the DOE's Gulf
Coast spot price for a gallon of kerosene-type jet fuel. The fuel surcharges for ground services originating outside the U.S. are
indexed to fuel prices in the region or country where the shipment originates.
While fluctuations can be significant from period to period, fuel surcharges represent one of the many individual
components of our market pricing strategy that impact our overall revenue and yield. Additional components include the mix of
services sold, the base price and extra service charges and any pricing discounts offered. Total international fuel surcharge
revenue increased by $866 million, primarily due to increases in fuel surcharge indices, as well as overall volume growth and
changes in customer and product mix.
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Operating Expenses
Operating expenses, and operating expenses excluding the year-over-year impact of transformation and other charges,
increased. The costs of operating our integrated international air and ground network increased $1.2 billion driven by the impact
of higher fuel prices and volume growth. We expect these trends to continue in 2022.
In addition to variability in usage and market prices, the manner in which we purchase fuel also influences the net impact
of costs on our results. The majority of our contracts for fuel purchases utilize index-based pricing formulas plus or minus a
fixed locational/supplier differential. While many of the indices are aligned, each index may fluctuate at a different pace,
driving variability in the prices paid for fuel. Because of this, our operating results may be affected should the market price of
fuel suddenly change by a significant amount or change by amounts that do not result in an adjustment in our fuel surcharges,
which can significantly affect our earnings either positively or negatively in the short-term.
Pickup and delivery costs increased $718 million, primarily due to volume growth that drove additional third-party
transportation expense. Package sorting costs increased $198 million, also as a result of overall volume growth. We anticipate
that these operating expenses may continue to increase due to volume growth and external market factors, such as fuel prices
and inflation.
The remaining increase in operating expenses was due to increases in other indirect operating costs.
Operating Profit and Margin
As a result of the factors described above, operating profit increased $1.2 billion, with operating margin increasing 230
basis points to 23.8%. Excluding the year-over-year impact of transformation and other charges, adjusted operating profit also
increased $1.2 billion, with operating margin increasing 200 basis points to 24.2%.
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Supply Chain Solutions
Freight Less-Than-Truckload Statistics:
Revenue (in millions)
Revenue Per Hundredweight
Shipments (in thousands)
Shipments Per Day (in thousands)
Gross Weight Hauled (in millions of lbs)
Weight Per Shipment (in lbs)
Operating Days in Period
Revenue (in millions):
Forwarding
Logistics
Freight
Other
Total Revenue
Operating Expenses (in millions):
Operating Expenses
Transformation Strategy Costs
Goodwill, Asset Impairment Charges and Divestitures
Adjusted Operating Expenses
Operating Profit (in millions) and Operating Margins:
Operating Profit
Adjusted Operating Profit
Operating Margin
Adjusted Operating Margin
Currency Translation Benefit / (Cost)—(in millions)*:
Revenue
Operating Expenses
Operating Profit
*
Amount represents the change compared to the prior year.
Year Ended December 31,
Change
2021
2020
$
%
(65.7) %
9.0 %
(68.0) %
(4.3) %
(68.5) %
(1.4) %
41.5 %
17.0 %
(66.2) %
74.9 %
14.8 %
5.9 %
66.7 %
N/M
11.3 %
384.0 %
61.3 %
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
881
29.93
2,829
33.3
2,944
1,041
85
9,872
4,767
1,064
1,726
17,429
15,701
(25)
46
15,722
1,728
1,707
9.9 %
9.8 %
2,566
27.46
8,847
34.8
9,343
1,056
254
6,975
4,073
3,149
987
15,184
14,827
(15)
(686)
14,126
357
1,058
2.4 %
7.0 %
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1,685)
2.47
2,897
694
(2,085)
739
2,245
874
(10)
732
1,596
1,371
649
96
(132)
(36)
Transformation Strategy Costs (in millions):
Forwarding
Logistics
Freight
Other
Total Transformation Strategy Costs
Year Ended December 31,
Change
2021
2020
$
%
$
$
8 $
5
1
11
25 $
8 $
6
1
—
15 $
—
(1)
—
11
10
— %
(16.7) %
— %
N/A
66.7 %
On April 30, 2021, we completed the divestiture of UPS Freight. For the year ended December 31, 2021, we recognized a
pre-tax gain of $46 million related to this divestiture. See note 4 to the audited, consolidated financial statements for additional
information.
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Revenue
Total revenue for Supply Chain Solutions increased $2.2 billion.
Forwarding revenue increased for the year. In our international air freight business, revenue growth was driven by higher
volume as a result of strong outbound demand globally. Demand-related surcharges and rate increases also contributed to
revenue growth as demand continued to exceed capacity in the market. We expect the elevated level of demand to persist.
Ocean freight forwarding revenue increased, driven by Asia-export volume and higher market rates throughout the year. We
expect surcharges for ocean freight forwarding to be lower in 2022 relative to 2021 as supply and demand within the market
begins to normalize. Revenue in our truckload brokerage business increased due to market rate increases and the continued
execution of our strategy, slightly offset by a reduction in volume.
Within Logistics, our healthcare operations experienced strong revenue growth across a broad range of customers,
including COVID-19 relief efforts. Revenue in our mail services business increased as a result of rate increases and a favorable
shift in product characteristics, partially offset by lower volumes. Our other distribution operations experienced year-over-year
revenue increases, driven by new business growth.
As a result of the divestiture, UPS Freight revenue decreased $2.1 billion for the year.
Revenue from the other businesses within Supply Chain Solutions increased, driven by services provided to the acquirer
of UPS Freight under certain transition services agreements and by growth in our logistics consulting services, UPS Capital and
additional volume from service contracts with the U.S. Postal Service.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for Supply Chain Solutions, and operating expenses excluding the year-over-year impact of
transformation and other charges, increased in 2021.
Forwarding operating expenses increased $2.6 billion, driven by an increase in purchased transportation of $2.5 billion.
This increase was primarily due to higher market rates across all of our forwarding businesses that were driven by supply
constraints and demand-related surcharges, as well as volume growth in our international air freight and ocean freight
forwarding businesses. Capacity constraints are expected to persist, resulting in purchased transportation cost remaining
elevated.
Logistics operating expenses increased $538 million, due to higher purchased transportation expense and operational
expense growth in our healthcare operations as a result of COVID-19 relief efforts and strong demand for our healthcare
logistics services. Carrier rate increases drove higher expense within mail services and business growth in our other distribution
operations also resulted in additional purchased transportation expense.
UPS Freight operating expenses decreased $2.8 billion as a result of the divestiture.
Expense for the other businesses within Supply Chain Solutions increased, primarily due to higher third-party
transportation expense in logistics consulting and transportation and other costs incurred under transition services agreements
with the acquirer of UPS Freight.
Operating Profit and Margin
As a result of the factors described above, total operating profit increased $1.4 billion, with operating margin increasing
750 basis points to 9.9%. Excluding the year-over-year impact of transformation and other charges and other gains, adjusted
operating profit increased $649 million, with adjusted operating margin increasing 280 basis points to 9.8%.
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Consolidated Operating Expenses
Year Ended December 31,
Change
2021
2020
$
%
Operating Expenses (in millions):
Compensation and benefits
Transformation and Other Charges
Adjusted Compensation and benefits
Repairs and maintenance
Depreciation and amortization
Purchased transportation
Fuel
Other occupancy
Other expenses
Total Other expenses
Transformation and Other Charges
Goodwill, asset impairment charges and divestitures
Adjusted Total Other expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Adjusted Total Operating Expenses
$
46,707 $
44,529 $
(206)
46,501
2,443
2,953
19,058
3,847
1,698
7,771
37,770
(174)
46
(211)
44,318
2,365
2,698
15,631
2,582
1,539
7,600
32,415
(137)
(686)
2,178
5
2,183
78
255
3,427
1,265
159
171
5,355
(37)
732
$
$
$
37,642 $
31,592 $
6,050
84,477 $
84,143 $
76,944 $
75,910 $
7,533
8,233
Currency (Benefit) / Cost - (in millions)*
$
432
*Amount represents the change in currency translation compared to the prior year.
4.9 %
(2.4) %
4.9 %
3.3 %
9.5 %
21.9 %
49.0 %
10.3 %
2.3 %
16.5 %
27.0 %
N/M
19.2 %
9.8 %
10.8 %
Year Ended December 31,
Change
2021
2020
$
%
Adjustments to Operating Expenses (in millions):
Transformation Strategy Costs:
Compensation
Benefits
Other occupancy
Other expenses
Total Transformation Strategy Costs
Goodwill and asset impairment charges, and divestitures:
Other expenses
Total Adjustments to Operating Expenses
$
$
$
$
30 $
176
3
171
380 $
(46) $
334 $
34 $
177
8
129
348 $
686 $
1,034 $
(4)
(1)
(5)
42
32
(732)
(700)
(11.8) %
(0.6) %
(62.5) %
32.6 %
9.2 %
N/M
(67.7) %
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Compensation and Benefits
Total compensation and benefits, and total compensation and benefits excluding the year-over-year impact of
transformation and other charges, increased in 2021.
Total compensation costs, and total compensation costs excluding the year-over-year impact of transformation and other
charges, increased $1.0 billion or 3.8%, primarily as a result of:
•
•
U.S. Domestic compensation increased $704 million as a result of higher direct labor costs due to contractual rate
increases for our union workforce, as well as wage-rate and cost of living adjustments driven by inflation and other
market factors. Volume growth drove additional headcount and an increase in average daily union hours, which was
partially offset by productivity improvements.
International cost increased $380 million, primarily due to volume growth, as well as the impacts of operational
disruption last year that resulted from COVID-19 restrictions.
• Management compensation increased $416 million due to salary increases, higher incentive compensation and sales
commissions and workforce growth that was primarily from additional part-time positions.
•
These increases were partially offset by the impact of divesting UPS Freight, which decreased cost by $583 million.
Benefits costs increased $1.3 billion. Excluding the year-over-year impact of transformation and other charges, adjusted
benefits increased $1.2 billion as a result of:
•
•
•
Health and welfare costs increased $530 million, driven by increased contributions to multiemployer plans resulting
from growth in the eligible workforce and contractual rate increases.
Pension and postretirement benefits increased $374 million due to an increase in the overall size of the workforce,
increased contributions to multiemployer plans as a result of contractually-mandated rate increases and higher service
costs for company-sponsored plans.
Vacation, excused absence, payroll taxes and other expenses increased $212 million, primarily driven by salary
increases, increases in the overall size of the workforce and additional discretionary payments to certain employees.
• Workers' compensation expense increased $51 million due to an increase in total hours worked and higher claim
counts, partially offset by improved claims trends relative to the previous year and lower activity resulting from the
divestiture of UPS Freight.
Repairs and Maintenance
The increase in repairs and maintenance expense was driven by additional aircraft engine maintenance cost, primarily due
to the increase in operating activity. Routine repairs and maintenance for buildings and facilities, and maintenance costs for our
other transportation equipment, increased slightly.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased as a result of additional operating facilities coming into service and
investments in internally developed software, as well as growth in the size of our vehicle and aircraft fleets.
Purchased Transportation
The increase in purchased transportation expense charged to us by third-party air, ocean and truck carriers was primarily
driven by:
•
•
Supply Chain Solutions expense increased $2.2 billion, primarily due to market rate and volume increases in our
international air freight and ocean freight businesses and rate increases in our truckload brokerage business. These
increases were partially offset by the impact of the divestiture of UPS Freight, which reduced third-party transportation
costs by $596 million.
International Package expense increased $617 million, primarily due to additional volume being handled by third-party
pickup and delivery services in Asia and Europe. Currency movements also negatively impacted expense, primarily in
Europe.
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•
U.S. Domestic Package expense increased $310 million due to ongoing investments to improve time-in-transit in our
U.S. ground network and overall increases in per-shipment costs. These impacts were partially offset by decreases in
rail and SurePost volumes for the year.
Fuel
Higher fuel prices increased expense $1.2 billion. Increases in usage from additional aircraft block hours and miles driven
were partly offset by the impact of the divestiture of UPS Freight.
Other Occupancy
The increase in other occupancy expense, and other occupancy expense excluding the year-over-year impact of
transformation and other charges, was due to higher utilities costs, rent and property tax increases and ongoing facility
maintenance.
Other Expenses
Other expenses, and other expenses excluding the year-over-year impact of transformation strategy costs and goodwill,
asset impairment charges and divestitures, increased as a result of:
•
•
•
•
Other operational expenses, including vehicle and equipment rentals, increased $214 million, primarily driven by
business growth.
The cost of business services that support our operating segments increased $129 million, driven by business growth
and the expansion of services provided.
Customer claims increased $108 million, driven by changes to our claims policy, which resulted in higher claims for
lost packages.
Other increases included the cost of goods provided under transitional service agreements to the acquirer of UPS
Freight, information technology expenses, payment processing fees and the write down of certain construction in
progress activities.
These increases were partially offset by reductions in self-insured automobile liability claims due to improvements in
claims experience, a reduction in our allowance for credit losses and a reduction in purchases of COVID-related safety and
cleaning supplies.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Other Income and (Expense)
The following table sets forth investment income (expense) and other and interest expense for the years ended December
31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):
Investment Income (Expense) and Other
Defined Benefit Plans Mark-to-Market (Gain) Loss
Adjusted Investment Income (Expense) and Other
Interest Expense
Total Other Income and (Expense)
Adjusted Other Income and (Expense)
Investment Income (Expense) and Other
Year Ended December 31,
Change
2021
2020
$
%
$
$
$
$
4,479 $
(5,139) $
(3,272)
6,484
1,207 $
1,345 $
(694)
(701)
3,785 $
(5,840) $
513 $
644 $
9,618
(9,756)
(138)
7
9,625
(131)
N/M
N/M
(10.3) %
(1.0) %
N/M
(20.3) %
Investment and other income increased $9.6 billion, primarily due to a net $3.3 billion mark-to-market gain from
remeasurements of our defined benefit plans in 2021 compared to a $6.5 billion loss in 2020. Excluding the impact of these
mark-to-market gains and losses, adjusted investment and other income decreased $138 million, driven by a decrease in other
pension income which includes expected returns on pension assets, net of interest cost on projected benefit obligations and prior
service costs.
•
•
Expected returns on pension assets decreased due to a reduction in our expected rate of return assumption. This was
partially offset by a higher asset base due to discretionary contributions and positive asset returns in 2020.
Pension interest cost decreased, driven by a reduction in projected benefit obligations following interim plan
remeasurements. The interim plan remeasurements were triggered by the signing into law of the ARPA in March 2021
and by the divestiture of UPS Freight in April 2021. We also experienced a reduction in prior service cost.
The remaining items in other income decreased due to foreign currency losses, partially offset by net gains from certain
non-current investments.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the year decreased due to lower average outstanding debt balances and lower effective interest rates
on floating rate debt and commercial paper, partially offset by a reduction in capitalization of interest.
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Income Tax Expense
The following table sets forth income tax expense and our effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2021 and
2020 (in millions):
Income Tax Expense:
Income Tax Impact of:
Year Ended December 31,
Change
2021
2020
$
%
$
3,705
$
501
$
3,204
639.5 %
Defined Benefit Plans Mark-to-Market
Transformation Strategy Costs
Goodwill, Asset Impairment Charges and Divestitures
(784)
95
(11)
1,555
83
57
Adjusted Income Tax Expense
$
3,005
$
2,196
$
(2,339)
12
(68)
809
N/M
14.5 %
N/M
36.8 %
Effective Tax Rate
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate
22.3 %
22.0 %
27.2 %
23.5 %
For additional information on income tax expense and our effective tax rate, see note 16 to the audited, consolidated
financial statements.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2021, we had $10.6 billion in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. We believe that these
positions, expected cash from operations, access to commercial paper programs and capital markets and other available
liquidity options will be adequate to fund our material short- and long-term cash requirements, including our business
operations, planned capital expenditures and pension contributions, transformation strategy costs, debt obligations and planned
shareowner returns. We regularly evaluate opportunities to optimize our capital structure, including through issuances of debt to
refinance existing debt and to fund operations. We deploy a disciplined and balanced approach to capital allocation, including
returns to shareowners through dividends and share repurchases.
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
The following is a summary of the significant sources (uses) of cash from operating activities (in millions):
Net income
Non-cash operating activities(a)
Pension and postretirement benefit plan contributions (company-sponsored plans)
Hedge margin receivables and payables
Income tax receivables and payables
Changes in working capital and other non-current assets and liabilities
Other operating activities
Net cash from operating activities
2021
2020
$
12,890 $
3,335
(576)
272
170
(1,106)
22
1,343
11,181
(3,125)
(507)
205
1,383
(21)
$
15,007 $
10,459
(a) Represents depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on derivative transactions and foreign currency exchange, deferred income taxes, allowances for
expected credit losses, amortization of operating lease assets, pension and postretirement benefit plan (income) expense, stock compensation expense, changes
in casualty self-insurance reserves, goodwill and other asset impairment charges and other non-cash items.
Net cash from operating activities increased $4.5 billion year to date, primarily due to improved performance. Additional
impacts included:
•
•
•
•
Contributions to our company-sponsored pension and U.S. postretirement medical benefit plans totaled $576 million
and $3.1 billion in 2021 and 2020, respectively. This included discretionary contributions of $200 million and $2.8
billion, respectively.
Our net hedge margin collateral position increased by $779 million due to changes in the fair value of derivative
contracts used in our currency and interest rate hedging programs.
Cash payments for income taxes were $1.9 billion and $1.1 billion for 2021 and 2020, respectively, with changes
primarily driven by an increase in income.
During 2020, our working capital benefited from a one-time deferral of employer payroll taxes of approximately $1.1
billion under the CARES Act. During the fourth quarter of 2021, we paid $577 million of these deferred employer
payroll taxes. Other changes in working capital were driven by business growth and the timing of duty and tax
settlements.
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our working capital efficiency, certain financial institutions offer a Supply
Chain Finance ("SCF") program to certain of our suppliers. We agree to commercial terms with our suppliers, including prices,
quantities and payment terms, regardless of whether the supplier elects to participate in the SCF program. Suppliers issue
invoices to us based on the agreed-upon contractual terms. If they participate in the SCF program, our suppliers, at their sole
discretion, determine which invoices, if any, to sell to the financial institutions. Our suppliers’ voluntary inclusion of invoices in
the SCF program has no bearing on our payment terms. No guarantees are provided by us under the SCF program. We have no
economic interest in a supplier’s decision to participate, and we have no direct financial relationship with the financial
institutions, as it relates to the SCF program.
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Amounts due to our suppliers that participate in the SCF program are included in Accounts payable in our consolidated
balance sheets. We have been informed by the participating financial institutions that as of December 31, 2021 and 2020,
suppliers sold them $545 and $639 million, respectively, of our outstanding payment obligations. Amounts due to suppliers that
participate in the SCF program may be reflected in cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities
in our consolidated statements of cash flows. The amounts settled through the SCF program were approximately $1.7 and $1.8
billion for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
As of December 31, 2021, approximately $3.1 billion of our total worldwide holdings of cash, cash equivalents and
marketable securities were held by foreign subsidiaries. The amount of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities held by
our U.S. and foreign subsidiaries fluctuates throughout the year due to a variety of factors, including the timing of cash receipts
and disbursements in the normal course of business. Cash provided by operating activities in the U.S. continues to be our
primary source of funds to finance domestic operating needs, capital expenditures, share repurchases, pension contributions and
dividend payments to shareowners. All cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities held by foreign subsidiaries are
generally available for distribution to the U.S. without any U.S. federal income taxes. Any such distributions may be subject to
foreign withholding and U.S. state taxes. When amounts earned by foreign subsidiaries are expected to be indefinitely
reinvested, no accrual for taxes is provided.
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Our primary sources (uses) of cash from investing activities for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as
follows (in millions):
Net cash used in investing activities
Capital Expenditures:
Buildings, facilities and plant equipment
Aircraft and parts
Vehicles
Information technology
Total Capital Expenditures(1):
$
$
2021
2020
(3,818)
$
(5,283)
(1,635)
$
(1,185)
(807)
(567)
(2,460)
(1,145)
(1,002)
(805)
$
(4,194)
$
(5,412)
Capital Expenditures as a % of revenue
4.3 %
6.4 %
Other Investing Activities:
Proceeds from disposals of businesses, property, plant and equipment
Net change in finance receivables
Net (purchases), sales and maturities of marketable securities
Cash paid for business acquisitions, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired
$
$
$
$
872
34
54
(602)
$
$
$
$
40
44
106
(20)
Other investing activities
(1) In addition to capital expenditures of $4.2 and $5.4 billion in 2021 and 2020, respectively, there were capital expenditures relating to principal repayments of
finance lease obligations of $208 and $192 million, respectively. These are included in cash flows from financing activities.
(41)
18
$
$
We have commitments for the purchase of aircraft, vehicles, equipment and real estate to provide for the replacement of
existing capacity and anticipated future growth. Future capital spending for anticipated growth and replacement assets will
depend on a variety of factors, including economic and industry conditions. Our current investment program anticipates
investments in technology initiatives and enhanced network capabilities, including over $1 billion of projects to support our
environmental sustainability goals. It also provides for maintenance of buildings, facilities and plant equipment and replacement
of certain aircraft within our fleet. We currently expect that our capital expenditures will be approximately $5.5 billion in 2022,
of which approximately 60 percent will be allocated to expansion projects.
In 2021, capital expenditures on buildings, facilities and operating equipment decreased in our global small package
business, as we reduced spending on facility expansion projects. Capital spending on aircraft increased slightly as final
payments associated with the delivery of aircraft were largely offset by reductions in contract deposits on open aircraft orders.
Capital expenditures on information technology decreased due to the timing of projects.
Proceeds from the disposal of businesses, property, plant and equipment increased as we completed the divestiture of
UPS Freight for cash proceeds of $848 million in the second quarter. The proceeds were used to reduce outstanding
indebtedness.
The net change in finance receivables was primarily due to reductions in outstanding balances within our finance
portfolios. Purchases and sales of marketable securities are largely determined by liquidity needs and the periodic rebalancing
of investment types, and will fluctuate from period to period.
Cash paid for business acquisitions in 2021 was primarily attributable to the acquisition of Roadie and the purchase of
development areas for The UPS Store. Cash paid for business acquisitions in 2020 related to the purchase of development areas
for The UPS Store. Other investing activities were impacted by changes in our non-current investments, purchase contract
deposits and various other items.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Our primary sources (uses) of cash for financing activities were as follows (amounts in millions, except per share data):
Net cash used in financing activities
Share Repurchases:
Cash paid to repurchase shares
Number of shares repurchased
Shares outstanding at period end
Percent increase (decrease) in shares outstanding
Dividends:
Dividends declared per share
Cash paid for dividends
Borrowings:
Net borrowings (repayments) of debt principal
Other Financing Activities:
Cash received for common stock issuances
Other financing activities
Capitalization:
Total debt outstanding at year end
Total shareowners’ equity at year end
Total capitalization
2021
2020
(6,823)
$
(4,517)
(500)
$
(2.6)
870
0.6 %
(224)
(2.1)
865
0.9 %
4.08
(3,437)
$
$
4.04
(3,374)
(2,773)
$
(851)
251
(364)
$
$
285
(353)
21,915
$
24,654
14,269
669
36,184
$
25,323
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
We repurchased 2.6 million shares of class B common stock for $500 million under our stock repurchase program in
2021. We repurchased 2.1 million shares of class A and class B common stock for $217 million in 2020 ($224 million in
repurchases is reported on the statement of cash flows for 2020 due to the timing of settlements). For additional information on
our share repurchase activities, see note 13 to the audited, consolidated financial statements.
For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, dividends reported within shareowners' equity include $167 and $178
million, respectively, of non-cash dividends that were settled in shares of class A common stock.
The declaration of dividends is subject to the discretion of the Board and depends on various factors, including our net
income, financial condition, cash requirements, future prospects and other relevant factors. In the first quarter of 2022, we
increased our quarterly dividend from $1.02 to $1.52 per share.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Issuances of debt in 2021 consisted of short-term borrowings under our commercial paper program, of which none
remained outstanding as of December 31, 2021. Issuances of debt in 2020 consisted of borrowings under our commercial paper
program and issuances of fixed-rate senior notes as follows (in millions):
2020
Fixed-rate senior notes:
3.900% senior notes
4.450% senior notes
5.200% senior notes
5.300% senior notes
Total
Principal Amount in
USD
$
$
1,000
750
500
1,250
3,500
Repayments of debt in 2021 included our $1.5 billion 3.125% senior notes, our $700 million 2.050% senior notes and our
$350 million floating rate senior notes. We also reduced our commercial paper balances and made scheduled principal
payments on our finance lease obligations. Repayments of debt in 2020 included our $424 million 8.375% debentures and our
€500 million floating rate senior notes. We also paid down commercial paper balances and made scheduled principal payments
on our finance lease obligations.
We have $2.0 billion of fixed and floating rate notes that mature in 2022. We may repay these amounts when due with
cash generated from operations or other borrowings, depending on various factors. We consider the overall fixed and floating
interest rate mix of our portfolio and the related overall cost of borrowing when planning for future issuances and non-
scheduled repayments of debt.
The amount of commercial paper outstanding fluctuates throughout the year based on daily liquidity needs. The following
is a summary of our commercial paper program (in millions):
Functional currency
outstanding balance
at year end
Outstanding balance
at year end ($)
Average balance
outstanding
Average balance
outstanding ($)
Average interest rate
$
— $
$
— $
—
151 $
151
0.05 %
Functional currency
outstanding balance
at year end
Outstanding balance
at year end ($)
Average balance
outstanding
Average balance
outstanding ($)
Average interest rate
$
€
15 $
— $
$
15 $
— €
15
1,426 $
432 $
1,426
493
0.78 %
(0.39) %
2021
USD
Total
2020
USD
EUR
Total
As of December 31, 2021, we had no outstanding balances under our U.S. and European commercial paper program.
Except as disclosed in note 10 to the audited, consolidated financial statements, we do not have guarantees or other off-
balance sheet financing arrangements, including variable interest entities, which we believe could have a material impact on our
financial condition or liquidity.
The variation in cash received from common stock issuances was driven by the number of stock options exercised by
employees and movements in other employee-related plans in 2021 and 2020.
Other financing activities includes cash used to repurchase shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vested stock
awards of $358 and $340 million in 2021 and 2020, respectively. The increase in cash used was driven by changes in payment
levels for certain of our awards.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Sources of Credit
See note 10 to the audited, consolidated financial statements for a discussion of our available credit and debt covenants.
Contractual Commitments
We have material cash requirements for known contractual obligations and commitments in the form of finance leases,
operating leases, debt obligations, purchase commitments and certain other liabilities that are disclosed in the notes to the
audited, consolidated financial statements and discussed below. We expect to fund these obligations and other discretionary
payments, including expected returns to shareowners, primarily through cash from operations.
We anticipate making discretionary contributions to our company-sponsored U.S. pension and postretirement benefit
plans of approximately $1.9 billion in 2022, which are included within Expected employer contributions to plan trusts shown in
note 6 to the audited, consolidated financial statements. There are currently no anticipated required minimum cash contributions
to our qualified U.S. pension plans. The amount of any minimum funding requirement, as applicable, for these plans could
change significantly in future periods depending on many factors, including plan asset returns, discount rates, other actuarial
assumptions, changes to pension plan funding regulations and the discretionary contributions that we make. Actual
contributions made in future years could materially differ and consequently required minimum contributions beyond 2022
cannot be reasonably estimated.
As discussed in note 7 to the audited, consolidated financial statements, we are not currently subject to any minimum
contributions or surcharges with respect to the multiemployer pension and health and welfare plans in which we participate.
Contribution rates to these multiemployer pension and health and welfare plans are established through the collective
bargaining process.
We have outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds that are discussed in note 10 to the audited, consolidated financial
statements. Additionally, we have $2.0 billion of fixed- and floating-rate senior notes that mature in 2022. We may repay these
amounts when due with cash generated from operations or other borrowings, depending on various factors. Annual principal
payments on our long-term debt, estimated debt interest obligations and purchase commitments are also set out in note 10.
Included within purchase commitments as disclosed in note 10, we have firm commitments to purchase two new Boeing
747-8F aircraft to be delivered in 2022 and 19 new Boeing 767-300 aircraft to be delivered between 2023 and 2025. We have
an option to purchase an additional 8 new Boeing 767-300 aircraft for delivery in 2025 and 2026 which are not reflected in our
purchase commitments.
Our finance lease obligations, including purchase options that are reasonably certain to be exercised, relate primarily to
leases on aircraft and real estate. These obligations, together with our obligations under operating leases are set out in note 12 to
the audited, consolidated financial statements.
Under provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"), we elected to pay a one-time transition tax on certain
unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries over eight years through 2025. Additionally, we have uncertain tax positions that
are further discussed in note 16 to the audited, consolidated financial statements.
In 2022, we will pay $558 million of employer payroll taxes that we deferred under the CARES Act.
Contingencies
See note 6 to the audited, consolidated financial statements for a discussion of pension related matters and note 11 to the
audited, consolidated financial statements for a discussion of judicial proceedings and other matters arising from the conduct of
our business activities.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Collective Bargaining Agreements
Status of Collective Bargaining Agreements
See note 7 to the audited, consolidated financial statements for a discussion of the status of collective bargaining
agreements.
Multiemployer Benefit Plans
We contribute to a number of multiemployer pension and health and welfare plans under the terms of collective
bargaining agreements that cover our union represented employees. These agreements set forth the annual contribution rate
increases for the plans that we participate in.
New Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
See note 1 to the audited, consolidated financial statements for a discussion of recently adopted accounting standards.
Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Effective
See note 1 to the audited, consolidated financial statements for a discussion of accounting standards issued, but not yet
effective.
Rate Adjustments
From time to time we adjust published rates applicable to our services. These rates, when published, are made available on
our website at www.ups.com. We provide the address to our internet site solely for information. We do not intend for this
address to be an active link or to otherwise incorporate the contents of any website into this or any other report we file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Critical Accounting Estimates
The amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses reported in our financial statements are affected by estimates and
judgments that are necessary to comply with GAAP. We base our estimates on prior experience, current trends, various other
assumptions and third-party input that we consider reasonable to our circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from
our estimates, which would affect the related amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements. While estimates and
judgments are applied in arriving at many reported amounts, we believe that the following critical accounting estimates involve
a higher degree of judgment and complexity.
Contingencies
From time to time, we are involved in various legal proceedings and have exposure to various other contingent
obligations. The events that may impact our contingent liabilities are often unique and generally are not predictable. At the time
a contingency is identified, we consider all relevant facts as part of our evaluation. We apply judgment when establishing a
range of reasonably possible losses for our contingencies. Our judgment is influenced by our understanding of information
currently available for legal actions and potential outcomes of these actions, including the advice from our internal counsel,
external counsel and senior management.
We record a liability for a loss when the loss is probable of occurring and reasonably estimable. For such accruals, we
record the amount we consider to be the best estimate within a range of potential losses; however, when there appears to be a
range of equally possible losses, our accrual is based on the low-end of this range. The likelihood of a loss with respect to a
particular contingency is often difficult to predict and determining a reasonable estimate of the loss or a range of loss may not
be practicable based on the information available. Additionally, events may arise that were not anticipated and, as a result, the
outcome of a contingency may result in a loss that differs materially from our previously estimated liability. Except as disclosed
in note 11 to the audited, consolidated financial statements, contingent losses that were probable and estimable were not
material to our financial position or results of operations as of, or for the year ended, December 31, 2021. In addition, we have
certain contingent liabilities that have not been recognized as of, or for the year ended, December 31, 2021, because a loss was
not reasonably estimable. Obligations relating to income taxes and self-insurance are discussed below.
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairments
We assess goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level. The determination of reporting units requires judgment,
and if we changed the definition of our reporting units, it is possible that we would have reached different conclusions when
performing our impairment tests.
We initially evaluate qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is
less than its carrying amount. If the qualitative assessment is not conclusive, we quantitatively assess the fair value of a
reporting unit to test goodwill for impairment. This assessment uses a combination of income and market approaches:
•
•
The income approach uses a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) model, which requires us to make a number of significant
assumptions to produce an estimate of future cash flows. These assumptions include projections of future revenue,
costs, capital expenditures, working capital and the cost of capital. We are also required to make assumptions relating
to our overall business and operating strategy, and the regulatory and market environment. Changes in any of these
assumptions could significantly impact the fair value of any one of our reporting units. The projections that we use in
our DCF model are updated annually and will change over time based on the historical performance and changing
business conditions for each of our reporting units.
The market approach uses observable market data of comparable public companies to estimate fair value utilizing
financial metrics (such as enterprise value to net sales). We apply judgment to select appropriate comparison
companies based on the business operations, size and operating results of our reporting units. Changes to our selection
of comparable companies may result in changes to the estimates of fair value of our reporting units.
For reporting units tested using a quantitative model during 2021, we concluded the fair value of each reporting unit
exceeded its carrying value by more than 10 percent. Our truckload brokerage reporting unit was most sensitive to changes in
valuation assumptions. The ratio of excess fair value of this reporting unit to its carrying value would decrease by
approximately one percentage point if the cost of capital increased by ten basis points.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Goodwill impairment charges could have a material impact on our results of operations. None of our reporting units
incurred any goodwill impairment charges in 2021. During 2020, we recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $494 million
in our UPS Freight reporting unit in conjunction with our evaluation of assets held for sale, which is discussed in note 4 to the
audited, consolidated financial statements.
We evaluate the indefinite-lived trade name associated with our truckload brokerage business for impairment using the
relief from royalty method. This valuation approach requires that we make a number of assumptions to estimate fair value,
including projections of future revenues, market royalty rates, tax rates, discount rates and other relevant variables. The
projections we use in the model are updated annually and will change over time based on the historical performance and
changing business conditions. If the carrying value of the trade name exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment charge
would be recognized for the excess amount.
Our annual impairment test for the current year indicated that the fair value of the indefinite-lived trade name remained
greater than its carrying value, although this excess was less than 10 percent. Our valuation estimate was most sensitive to
changes in royalty rates and the cost of capital. The ratio of excess fair value to carrying value would decrease by
approximately one percentage point if the royalty rate decreased by five basis points or the cost of capital increased by ten basis
points. Our truckload brokerage business has been negatively impacted by increases in the market rates at which it purchases
transportation, which has in turn negatively impacted its operating margins. Business performance below current forecasts or
unfavorable changes in valuation assumptions, such as a lower royalty rate or higher cost of capital, could result in an
impairment of the trade name in the future.
Our finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Impairment tests for these assets are only
performed when a triggering event occurs that indicates that the carrying value of the intangible may not be recoverable based
on its undiscounted future cash flows. If the carrying amount of the intangible is determined not to be recoverable, a write-down
to fair value is recorded. Fair values are estimated using a DCF model. If impairment indicators are present, the resulting
impairment charges could have a material impact on our results of operations. See note 8 to the audited, consolidated financial
statements for details of finite-lived intangible asset impairments.
Self-Insurance Accruals
We base self-insurance reserves on actuarial estimates, which are determined, with the assistance of third-party actuaries,
through a complex process that includes the application of various actuarial methods and assumptions. The process incorporates
actual loss experience and judgments about expected future development based on historical experience, recent and projected
trends in claim frequency and severity, and changes in claims handling practices, among other factors.
Workers’ compensation, automobile liability and general liability insurance claims may take several years to resolve.
Consequently, actuarial estimates are required to project the ultimate cost that will be incurred to resolve a claim. Several
factors can affect the actual cost, or severity, of a claim, including the length of time the claim remains open, trends in
healthcare costs, the results of any related litigation and changes in legislation. Furthermore, claims may emerge in a future year
for events that occurred in a prior policy period at a rate that differs from actuarial projections. All these factors can result in
revisions to actuarial projections and produce a material difference between estimated and actual operating results. We
increased our total reserves related to prior year claims by $34 million and $169 million in 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Due to the complexity and inherent uncertainty associated with the estimation of our workers’ compensation, automobile
and general liability claims, the third-party actuary develops a range of expected losses. We believe our estimated reserves for
such claims are adequate; however, actual experience in claim frequency and/or severity of a claim could materially differ from
our estimates and affect our results of operations.
We also sponsor several health and welfare insurance plans for our employees. Liabilities and expenses related to these
plans are based on estimates of the number of employees and eligible dependents covered under the plans, global health events,
anticipated utilization by participants and overall trends in medical costs and inflation. We believe our estimates are reasonable
and appropriate. Actual experience may differ materially from these estimates and, therefore, produce a material difference
between estimated and actual operating results.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Self-insurance reserves as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows (in millions):
Current self-insurance reserves
Non-current self-insurance reserves(1)
Total self-insurance reserves
(1) Included within Other Non-Current Liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
2021
2020
$
$
1,048 $
1,855
2,903 $
1,085
1,619
2,704
A five percent reduction or improvement in the assumed claim severity and claim frequency rates used to estimate our
self-insurance reserves would result in an increase or decrease of approximately $290 million, respectively, in our reserves and
expenses as of, and for the year ended, December 31, 2021.
Pension and Other Postretirement Medical Benefits
Our pension and other postretirement medical benefit costs are calculated using various actuarial assumptions and
methodologies. These assumptions include discount rates, healthcare cost trend rates, inflation, compensation increases,
expected returns on plan assets, mortality rates, regulatory requirements and other factors. The assumptions utilized in recording
the obligations under our plans represent our best estimates, and we believe that they are reasonable, based on information as to
historical experience and performance as well as other factors that might cause future expectations to differ from past trends.
Differences in actual experience or changes in assumptions may affect our pension and other postretirement obligations
and future expenses. The primary factors contributing to actuarial gains and losses each year are:
•
•
•
•
•
Changes in the discount rate used to value pension and postretirement benefit obligations as of the measurement date;
Differences between expected and the actual return on plan assets;
Changes in demographic assumptions including mortality;
Differences in participant experience from demographic assumptions; and
Changes in coordinating benefits with plans not sponsored by UPS.
We recognize changes in the fair value of plan assets and net actuarial gains or losses in excess of a corridor (defined as
10% of the greater of the fair value of plan assets or the plans' projected benefit obligations) in pension expense upon
remeasurement of a plan. The remaining components of pension expense (referred to as "ongoing net periodic benefit cost"),
primarily service and interest costs and the expected return on plan assets, are reported on a quarterly basis.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following sensitivity analysis shows the impact of a 25 basis point change in the assumed discount rate and return on
assets for our pension and postretirement benefit plans, and the resulting increase (decrease) in our obligations and expense as
of, and for the year ended, December 31, 2021 (in millions):
Pension Plans
Discount Rate:
25 Basis Point
Increase
25 Basis Point
Decrease
Effect on ongoing net periodic benefit cost
$
(41) $
Effect on net periodic benefit cost for amounts recognized outside the 10% corridor
Effect on projected benefit obligation
Return on Assets:
Effect on ongoing net periodic benefit cost(1)
Effect on net periodic benefit cost for amounts recognized outside the 10% corridor(2)
Postretirement Medical Plans
Discount Rate:
Effect on ongoing net periodic benefit cost
Effect on net periodic benefit cost for amounts recognized outside the 10% corridor
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
Healthcare Cost Trend Rate:
Effect on ongoing net periodic benefit cost
Effect on net periodic benefit cost for amounts recognized outside the 10% corridor
$
$
(210)
(2,498)
(134)
— $
4 $
(32)
(54)
—
11
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
$
12 $
(1) Amount calculated based on 25 basis point increase / decrease in the expected return on assets.
(2) Amount calculated based on 25 basis point increase / decrease in the actual return on assets.
41
447
2,662
134
—
(4)
58
64
—
(12)
(14)
Refer to note 6 to the audited, consolidated financial statements for information on our potential liability for coordinating
benefits related to the Central States Pension Fund.
Depreciation, Residual Value and Impairment of Fixed Assets
As of December 31, 2021, we had $33.5 billion of net fixed assets, the most significant category of which was aircraft. In
accounting for fixed assets, we make estimates of the expected useful lives and residual values. We evaluate the useful lives of
our property, plant and equipment based on our usage, maintenance and replacement policies, and taking into account physical
and economic factors that may affect the useful lives of the assets. Our accounting policy for long-lived assets is set out in note
1 to the audited, consolidated financial statements.
In estimating the useful lives and expected residual values of aircraft, we consider actual experience with the same or
similar aircraft types and future volume projections for our air products. Adverse changes in volume forecasts, or a shortfall in
our actual volume compared with our projections, could result in our current aircraft capacity exceeding current or projected
demand. This situation could lead to an excess of a particular aircraft, resulting in an impairment charge or a reduction of the
expected useful life of an aircraft that may result in increased depreciation expense. Revisions to estimates of useful lives and
residual values could also be caused by changes to our maintenance programs, governmental regulations on aging aircraft and
changing market prices of new and used aircraft of the same or similar types. We periodically evaluate these estimates and
assumptions, and adjust them as necessary. Adjustments are accounted for on a prospective basis through depreciation expense.
We monitor our long-lived assets for indicators of impairment which may include, but are not limited to, a significant
change in the extent to which an asset is utilized and operating or cash flow losses associated with the use of the asset. If
circumstances are present that indicate the carrying value of our long-lived assets may not be recoverable, we then perform
impairment testing at the asset group level.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Asset groups represent the lowest level at which independent cash flows can be identified. Determining the asset group
requires judgment and changes in the way asset groups are defined could have material impact to the results of impairment
testing. We perform recoverability testing by comparing the undiscounted cash flows of the asset group to the carrying value of
the asset group. If the carrying amount of the asset is determined not to be recoverable, a write-down to fair value is recorded.
Fair values are determined based on quoted market values, discounted cash flows or external appraisals, as appropriate. Details
of long-lived asset impairments are included in note 5 to the audited, consolidated financial statements.
Fair Value Measurements
In the normal course of business, we hold and issue financial instruments that contain elements of market risk, including
derivatives, marketable securities, finance receivables, pension assets, other investments and debt. Certain of these financial
instruments are required to be recorded at fair value, principally derivatives, marketable securities, pension assets and certain
other investments. These financial instruments are measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis based upon a fair
value hierarchy (Levels 1, 2 and 3). Fair values are based on listed market prices (Level 1), when such prices are available. To
the extent that listed market prices are not available, fair value is determined based on other relevant factors, including dealer
price quotations (Level 2). If listed market prices or other relevant factors are not available, inputs are developed from
unobservable data reflecting our own assumptions and include situations where there is little or no market activity for the asset
or liability (Level 3). Certain financial instruments, including over-the-counter derivative instruments, are valued using pricing
models that consider, among other factors, contractual and market prices, correlations, time value, credit spreads and yield
curve volatility factors. Changes in the fixed income, foreign currency exchange and commodity markets will impact our
estimates of fair value in the future, potentially affecting our results of operations. Further information on our accounting
polices relating to fair value measurements can be found in note 1 to the audited, consolidated financial statements.
As of December 31, 2021, the majority of our financial instruments were categorized as either Level 1 or Level 2. Refer
to notes 3, 10 and 18 to the audited, consolidated financial statements for further information on these instruments. A
quantitative sensitivity analysis of our exposure to changes in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest
rates is presented in the Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk section of this report.
Within our pension assets, we hold investments in hedge, risk parity, private debt, private equity and real estate funds
which are primarily measured using net asset value ("NAV") as a practical expedient for fair value, as appropriate. These
investments were valued at $9.6 billion as of December 31, 2021. In order to estimate NAV, we evaluate audited and unaudited
financial reports from fund managers and make adjustments for investment activity between the date of the financial reports and
December 31st. These investments are not actively traded, and their values can only be estimated using these assumptions. If
our estimates of activity changed, this could have a material impact on the reported value of these investments and on the return
on assets that we report. Refer to note 6 to the audited, consolidated financial statements for further information on our pension
assets.
Certain non-financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including property, plant,
and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets. These assets are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such
as when there is evidence of an impairment or when an asset or disposal group is classified as held for sale.
In accounting for business acquisitions, we allocate the fair value of purchase consideration to the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. Estimating the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed
requires judgment, especially with respect to identified intangible assets as there may be limited or no observable transactions
within the market, requiring us to develop internal models to estimate fair value. For example, estimating the fair value of
identified intangible assets may require us to develop valuation assumptions, including but not limited to, future expected cash
flows from identified intangible assets, synergies and the cost of capital. Certain inputs require us to determine assumptions that
are reflective of a market participant view of fair value. Changes in any of these assumptions may materially impact the amount
we recognize for identifiable assets and liabilities, in addition to the residual amount allocated to goodwill.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Income Taxes
We make certain estimates and judgments in determining income tax expense for financial statement purposes. These
estimates and judgments occur in the calculation of income by legal entity and jurisdiction, tax credits, benefits and deductions,
and in the calculation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, which arise from differences in the timing of recognition of revenue
and expense for tax and financial statement purposes, as well as tax, interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.
Significant changes to these estimates may result in an increase or decrease to our tax provision in a subsequent period.
We assess the likelihood that we will be able to recover our deferred tax assets. If recovery is not likely, we must increase
our provision for taxes by recording a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets that we estimate will not ultimately be
recoverable. We believe that we will ultimately recover a substantial majority of the deferred tax assets recorded on our
consolidated balance sheets. However, should there be a change in our ability to recover our deferred tax assets, our tax
provision would increase in the period in which we determined that the recovery was not likely.
The calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations. We
recognize liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for
recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be
sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. Once it is determined that the position
meets the recognition threshold, the second step requires us to estimate and measure the largest amount of tax benefit that is
more likely than not to be realized upon ultimate settlement. The difference between the amount of recognizable tax benefit and
the total amount of tax benefit from positions filed or to be filed with the tax authorities is recorded as a liability for uncertain
tax benefits. It is inherently difficult and subjective to estimate such amounts, as we have to determine the probability of various
possible outcomes. We reevaluate uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis. This evaluation is based on factors including, but
not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, effectively settled issues under audit and new audit
activity. Such a change in recognition or measurement could result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an additional charge to
the tax provision.
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are exposed to market risk from changes in certain commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates
and equity prices. All of these market risks arise in the normal course of business, as we do not engage in speculative trading
activities. In order to manage the risk arising from these exposures, we may utilize a variety of commodity, foreign currency
exchange rate and interest rate forward contracts, options and swaps. A discussion of our accounting policy for derivative
instruments is provided in note 1 to the audited, consolidated financial statements.
Commodity Price Risk
We are exposed to changes in the prices of refined fuels, principally jet-A, diesel and unleaded gasoline, as well as
changes in the price of natural gas and other alternative fuels. Currently, the fuel surcharges that we apply to our domestic and
international package services are the primary means of reducing the risk of adverse fuel price changes. In order to mitigate the
impact of fuel surcharges imposed on us by outside carriers, we regularly adjust the rates we charge for our freight brokerage
services. The majority of our contracts for fuel purchases utilize index-based pricing formulas plus or minus a fixed locational/
supplier differential. While many of the indices are aligned, each index may fluctuate at a different pace, driving variability in
the prices paid for fuel. Because of this, our operating results may be affected should the market price of fuel suddenly change
by a significant amount or change by amounts that do not result in an adjustment in our fuel surcharges, which can significantly
affect our results either positively or negatively in the short-term. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had no commodity
contracts outstanding.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
We have foreign currency risks related to our revenue, operating expenses and financing transactions in currencies other
than the local currencies in which we operate. We are exposed to currency risk from the potential changes in functional
currency values of our foreign currency-denominated assets, liabilities and cash flows. Our most significant foreign currency
exposures relate to the Euro, British Pound Sterling, Canadian Dollar, Chinese Renminbi and Hong Kong Dollar. We may use
forward contracts as well as a combination of purchased and written options to hedge forecasted cash flow currency exposures.
These derivative instruments generally cover forecasted foreign currency exposures for periods of 12 to 48 months. We also
utilize forward contracts to hedge portions of our anticipated cash settlements of intercompany transactions and interest
payments on certain debt subject to foreign currency remeasurement.
Interest Rate Risk
We have issued debt instruments and debt associated with finance leases that accrue expense at fixed and floating rates of
interest. We use interest rate swaps as part of our program to manage the fixed and floating interest rate mix of our total debt
portfolio and related overall cost of borrowing. The notional amount, interest payment and maturity dates of the swaps match
the terms of the associated debt. We may also utilize forward starting swaps and similar instruments to lock in all or a portion of
the borrowing cost of anticipated debt issuances. Our floating-rate debt and interest rate swaps subject us to risk resulting from
changes in short-term interest rates.
We also are subject to interest rate risk with respect to our pension and postretirement benefit obligations, as changes in
interest rates will effectively increase or decrease our liabilities associated with these benefit plans, which also results in
changes to the amount of pension and postretirement benefit expense recognized in future periods.
We have investments in debt securities, as well as cash-equivalent instruments, some of which accrue income at variable
rates of interest. Additionally, we hold a portfolio of finance receivables that accrue income at fixed and floating rates of
interest.
Sensitivity Analysis
The following analysis provides quantitative information regarding our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk,
interest rate risk and equity price risk embedded in our existing financial instruments. We utilize valuation models to evaluate
the sensitivity of the fair value of financial instruments with exposure to market risk that assume instantaneous, parallel shifts in
exchange rates, interest rate yield curves and commodity and equity prices. For options and instruments with non-linear returns,
models appropriate to the instrument are utilized to determine the impact of market shifts.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
There are certain limitations inherent in the sensitivity analyses presented, primarily due to the assumption that foreign
currency exchange rates change in a parallel fashion and that interest rates change instantaneously. In addition, the analyses are
unable to reflect the complex market reactions that normally would arise from the market shifts modeled. While this is our best
estimate of the impact of the specified interest rate scenarios, these estimates should not be viewed as forecasts. We adjust the
fixed and floating interest rate mix of our interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities in response to changes in market
conditions. Additionally, changes in the fair value of foreign currency derivatives and commodity derivatives are offset by
changes in the cash flows of the underlying hedged foreign currency and commodity transactions.
(in millions)
Change in Fair Value:
Currency Derivatives(1)
Change in Annual Interest Expense:
Variable Rate Debt(2)
Interest Rate Derivatives(2)
Shock-Test Result
As of December 31,
2021
2020
$
$
$
(766) $
(809)
22 $
10 $
26
33
(1) The potential change in fair value from a hypothetical 10% weakening of the U.S. Dollar against local currency exchange rates across all maturities.
(2) The potential change in annual interest expense resulting from a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in short-term interest rates, applied to our variable
rate debt and swap instruments (excluding hedges of anticipated debt issuances).
The sensitivity of our pension and postretirement benefit obligations to changes in interest rates is quantified in Critical
Accounting Estimates. The sensitivity in the fair value and interest income of our finance receivables and marketable securities
due to changes in interest rates was not material as of December 31, 2021 or 2020.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Table of Contents
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID No. 34)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Statements of Consolidated Income
Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1—Summary of Accounting Policies
Note 2—Revenue Recognition
Note 3—Investments and Restricted Cash
Note 4—Assets Held for Sale
Note 5—Property, Plant and Equipment
Note 6—Company-Sponsored Employee Benefit Plans
Note 7—Multiemployer Employee Benefit Plans
Note 8—Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Note 9—Business Acquisitions
Note 10—Debt and Financing Arrangements
Note 11—Legal Proceedings and Contingencies
Note 12—Leases
Note 13—Shareowners’ Equity
Note 14—Stock-Based Compensation
Note 15—Segment and Geographic Information
Note 16—Income Taxes
Note 17—Earnings Per Share
Note 18—Derivative Instruments and Risk Management
Note 19—Transformation Strategy Costs
Note 20—Subsequent Events
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareowners and Board of Directors of
United Parcel Service, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of United Parcel Service, Inc. and subsidiaries (the
"Company") as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, and
cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes (collectively referred to as
the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 2021, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria
established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission and our report dated February 21, 2022, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal
control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the
PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and
the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement,
whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the
financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures
included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also
included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current-period audit of the financial
statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or
disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex
judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken
as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit
matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
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Valuation of U.S. hedge fund, risk parity, private debt, private equity and real estate investments — Refer to Note 6,
Company-Sponsored Employee Benefit Plans (Fair Value Measurements), to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company’s U.S. pension and postretirement medical benefit plans (the “U.S. Plans”) held hedge fund, risk parity,
private debt, private equity and real estate investments valued at $9.6 billion as of December 31, 2021.
The Company determines the reported values of the U.S. Plans’ investments in hedge, risk parity, private debt, private
equity and real estate funds primarily based on the estimated net asset value (“NAV”) of the fund. In order to estimate NAV,
the Company evaluates audited and unaudited financial reports from fund managers, and makes adjustments, as appropriate, for
investment activity between the date of the financial reports and December 31st. These investments are not actively traded, and
their values can only be estimated using these subjective assumptions.
Auditing the estimated NAV of these hedge fund, risk parity, private debt, private equity and real estate investments
requires a high degree of auditor judgment and subjectivity to evaluate the completeness, reliability and relevance of the inputs
used by management.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the inputs used by management to estimate the NAV of the U.S. Plans’ hedge fund, risk
parity, private debt, private equity and real estate investments included the following, among others:
• We tested the effectiveness of controls, including those related to the reliability of values reported by fund managers, the
relevance of asset class benchmark returns, and the completeness and accuracy of unobservable inputs related to the
underlying assets of the funds.
•
•
For certain investments, we confirmed directly with the respective fund manager its preliminary estimate of the fund’s
NAV as of December 31, 2021.
For certain investments, we inquired of management to understand year-over-year changes in the fund manager’s
estimate of NAV and compared the fund’s return on investment to other available qualitative and quantitative
information relevant to the fund.
• We evaluated the Company’s historical ability to accurately estimate NAV for these funds by comparing each fund’s
recorded valuation as of its prior fiscal year end to the NAV per the audited fund financial statements (which are
received in arrears of the Company’s reporting timetable).
Revenue — Refer to Note 2, Revenue Recognition, to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
Approximately 82 percent of the Company’s revenues are from its global small package operations that provide time-
definite delivery services for express letters, documents, small packages and palletized freight via air and ground services. The
Company’s global small package revenues are comprised of a significant volume of low-dollar transactions sourced from
systems that were primarily developed by the Company. The processing of transactions, including the recording of them, is
highly automated and based on contractual terms with the Company’s customers.
Auditing global small package revenue required a significant extent of effort and the involvement of professionals with
expertise in information technology (“IT”) necessary for us to identify, test, and evaluate the Company’s systems, software
applications and automated controls.
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How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the Company’s systems to process global small package revenue transactions included the
following, among others:
• With the assistance of our IT specialists, we:
–
–
Identified the significant systems used to process global small package revenue transactions and tested the
effectiveness of the general IT controls over each of these systems, including testing of user access controls,
change management controls, and IT operations controls.
Tested the effectiveness of system interface controls and automated controls within the global small package
revenue stream, as well as the controls designed to ensure the accuracy and completeness of revenue.
• We tested the effectiveness of controls over the relevant global small package revenue business processes, including
those in place to reconcile the various systems to the Company’s general ledger.
• We performed analytical procedures to evaluate the Company’s recorded revenue and evaluate trends.
•
For a sample of customers, we read the Company’s contract with the customer and evaluated the Company’s pattern of
revenue recognition for the customer. In addition, we evaluated the accuracy of the Company’s recorded global small
package revenue for a sample of customer invoices.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
February 21, 2022
We have served as the Company's auditor since 1969.
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Marketable securities
Accounts receivable
Less: Allowance for credit losses
Accounts receivable, net
Assets held for sale
Other current assets
Total Current Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Assets
Goodwill
Intangible Assets, Net
Investments and Restricted Cash
Deferred Income Tax Assets
Other Non-Current Assets
Total Assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREOWNERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt, commercial paper and finance leases
Current maturities of operating leases
Accounts payable
Accrued wages and withholdings
Self-insurance reserves
Accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions
Liabilities to be disposed of
Other current liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
Long-Term Debt and Finance Leases
Non-Current Operating Leases
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Obligations
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Shareowners’ Equity:
Class A common stock (138 and 147 shares issued in 2021 and 2020)
Class B common stock (732 and 718 shares issued in 2021 and 2020)
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Deferred compensation obligations
Less: Treasury stock (0.3 shares in 2021 and 0.4 shares in 2020)
Total Equity for Controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interests
Total Shareowners’ Equity
Total Liabilities and Shareowners’ Equity
See notes to audited, consolidated financial statements.
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December 31,
2021
2020
$
10,255 $
338
12,669
(128)
12,541
—
1,800
24,934
33,475
3,562
3,692
2,486
26
176
1,054
$
69,405 $
$
$
2,131 $
580
7,523
3,819
1,048
1,038
—
1,430
17,569
19,784
3,033
8,047
3,125
3,578
2
7
1,343
16,179
(3,278)
16
(16)
14,253
16
14,269
69,405 $
5,910
406
10,888
(138)
10,750
1,197
1,953
20,216
32,254
3,073
3,367
2,274
25
527
672
62,408
2,623
560
6,455
3,569
1,085
927
347
1,450
17,016
22,031
2,540
15,817
488
3,847
2
7
865
6,896
(7,113)
20
(20)
657
12
669
62,408
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Revenue
Operating Expenses:
Compensation and benefits
Repairs and maintenance
Depreciation and amortization
Purchased transportation
Fuel
Other occupancy
Other expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Profit
Other Income and (Expense):
Investment income (expense) and other
Interest expense
Total Other Income and (Expense)
Income Before Income Taxes
Income Tax Expense
Net Income
Basic Earnings Per Share
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
$
97,287 $
84,628 $
74,094
46,707
2,443
2,953
19,058
3,847
1,698
7,771
84,477
12,810
44,529
2,365
2,698
15,631
2,582
1,539
7,600
76,944
7,684
4,479
(694)
3,785
16,595
3,705
(5,139)
(701)
(5,840)
1,844
501
$
$
$
12,890 $
1,343 $
14.75 $
14.68 $
1.55 $
1.54 $
38,908
1,838
2,360
12,590
3,289
1,392
5,919
66,296
7,798
(1,493)
(653)
(2,146)
5,652
1,212
4,440
5.14
5.11
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In millions)
Net Income
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax
Change in unrecognized pension and postretirement benefit costs, net of tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
See notes to audited, consolidated financial statements.
Years Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
$ 12,890 $ 1,343 $ 4,440
(181)
(7)
206
3,817
97
2
(335)
48
6
72
(880)
(1,129)
$ 16,725 $
227 $ 3,437
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income
$ 12,890 $ 1,343 $ 4,440
Years Ended December 31,
2020
2019
2021
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Pension and postretirement benefit (income) expense
Pension and postretirement benefit contributions
Self-insurance reserves
Deferred tax (benefit) expense
Stock compensation expense
Other (gains) losses
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions:
2,953
(2,456)
(576)
178
1,645
878
137
2,698
7,125
(3,125)
503
(858)
796
917
(1,562)
218
904
1,631
(110)
(21)
(2,147)
312
1,265
(245)
151
22
15,007
10,459
(4,194)
872
(312)
366
34
(602)
18
(3,818)
—
—
(2,773)
(500)
251
(3,437)
(364)
(6,823)
(21)
4,345
(5,412)
40
(254)
360
44
(20)
(41)
(5,283)
(2,462)
5,003
(3,392)
(224)
285
(3,374)
(353)
(4,517)
13
672
2,360
3,141
(2,362)
(185)
100
915
74
(717)
698
419
(446)
182
20
8,639
(6,380)
65
(561)
883
13
(6)
(75)
(6,061)
310
5,205
(3,096)
(1,004)
218
(3,194)
(166)
(1,727)
20
871
5,910
4,367
$ 10,255 $ 5,910 $ 5,238
5,238
697 $
$
691 $
$ 1,869 $ 1,138 $
628
514
Accounts receivable
Other assets
Accounts payable
Accrued wages and withholdings
Other liabilities
Other operating activities
Net cash from operating activities
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from disposal of businesses, property, plant and equipment
Purchases of marketable securities
Sales and maturities of marketable securities
Net change in finance receivables
Cash paid for business acquisitions, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired
Other investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net change in short-term debt
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
Repayments of long-term borrowings
Purchases of common stock
Issuances of common stock
Dividends
Other financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect Of Exchange Rate Changes On Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash:
Beginning of period
End of period
Cash Paid During The Period For:
Interest (net of amount capitalized)
Income taxes (net of refunds)
See notes to audited, consolidated financial statements.
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Financial Statements and Business Activities
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), and include the accounts of United Parcel Service, Inc., and all of its
consolidated subsidiaries (collectively "UPS" or the "Company"). All intercompany balances and transactions have been
eliminated.
We provide transportation services, primarily domestic and international letter and package delivery. Through our Supply
Chain Solutions subsidiaries, we are also a global provider of transportation, logistics and related services.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingencies.
Estimates have been prepared on the basis of the most current and best information, and actual results could differ materially
from those estimates. In particular, a number of estimates have been and will continue to be affected by the ongoing COVID-19
pandemic. The pandemic and its economic consequences remain uncertain, are changing and are difficult to predict. As a result,
our accounting estimates and assumptions may change over time.
Revenue Recognition
United States ("U.S.") Domestic and International Package Operations: Revenue is recognized over time as we perform
the services in the contract.
Forwarding: Freight forwarding revenue and the expense related to the transportation of freight are recognized over time
as we perform the services. Truckload brokerage revenue and related transportation costs are recognized over time as we
perform the services. Customs brokerage revenue is recognized upon completing documents necessary for customs entry
purposes.
Logistics & Distribution: In our Logistics & Distribution business we have a right to consideration from customers in an
amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customers of our performance completed to date, and as such we
recognize revenue in the amount to which we have a right to invoice the customer.
UPS Freight: Prior to divestiture, revenue was recognized over time as we performed the services in the contract. Refer
to note 4 for discussion of the divestiture.
Financial Services: Income on loans and direct finance leases is recognized on the effective interest method. Accrual of
interest income is suspended at the earlier of the time at which collection of an account becomes doubtful or the account
becomes 90 days delinquent. Income on operating leases is recognized on the straight-line method over the terms of the
underlying leases.
Refer to note 2 for further discussion of our revenue recognition policies.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into cash. We consider
securities with maturities of three months or less, when purchased, to be cash equivalents. The carrying amount of these
securities approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Investments
Debt securities are either classified as trading or available-for-sale securities and are carried at fair value. Unrealized
gains and losses on trading securities are reported as Investment income (expense) and other on the statements of consolidated
income. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are reported as other comprehensive income, a separate
component of shareowners’ equity. The amortized cost of debt securities is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion
of discounts to maturity. Such amortization and accretion is included in Investment income (expense) and other, along with
interest and dividends. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method; realized gains and losses
resulting from such sales are included in Investment income (expense) and other.
We periodically review our available-for-sale investments for indications of other-than-temporary impairment
considering many factors, including the extent and duration to which a security’s fair value has been less than its cost, overall
economic and market conditions and the financial condition and specific prospects for the issuer. Impairment of available-for-
sale securities results in a charge to income when a market decline below cost is other-than-temporary.
Inventories
Fuel and other materials and supplies inventories are recognized as inventory when purchased, and then charged to
expense when used in our operations. Jet fuel, diesel and unleaded gasoline inventories are valued at the lower of average cost
or net realizable value. Total inventories were $717 and $620 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and are
included in Other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost. We evaluate the useful lives of our property, plant and equipment based
on our usage, maintenance and replacement policies, and taking into account physical and economic factors that may affect the
useful lives of the assets.
Depreciation and amortization are provided by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets,
which are as follows:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Aircraft: 7 to 40 years, based on aircraft type and original aircraft manufacture date
Buildings: 10 to 40 years
Leasehold Improvements: lesser of asset useful life or lease term
Plant Equipment: 3 to 20 years
Technology Equipment: 3 to 10 years
Vehicles: 5 to 15 years
For substantially all of our aircraft, the costs of major airframe and engine overhauls, as well as routine maintenance and
repairs, are charged to expense as incurred.
Interest incurred during the construction period of certain property, plant and equipment is capitalized until the
underlying assets are placed in service, at which time amortization of the capitalized interest begins, straight-line, over the
estimated useful lives of the related assets. Capitalized interest was $58 and $87 million for the years ended December 31, 2021
and 2020, respectively.
We review long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable based on its undiscounted future cash flows. If the carrying amount of the asset is determined not to be recoverable,
a write-down to fair value is recorded. Fair values are determined based on quoted market values, discounted cash flows or
external appraisals, as appropriate. We test long-lived assets for impairment at the asset group level, which is the lowest level at
which independent cash flows can be identified. Refer to note 5 for a discussion of impairments of property, plant and
equipment recognized during the year.
Leased Assets
For a discussion of our accounting policies related to leased assets, refer to note 12.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Costs of purchased businesses in excess of net identifiable assets acquired (goodwill) and indefinite-lived intangible
assets are tested for impairment at least annually, unless changes in circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred
sooner. We are required to test goodwill on a reporting unit basis and we complete our annual goodwill impairment evaluation
as of July 1st.
In assessing goodwill for impairment, we initially evaluate qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that
the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. We consider several factors, including macroeconomic
conditions, industry and market conditions, overall financial performance of the reporting unit, changes in management,
strategy or customers and relevant reporting unit-specific events such as a change in the carrying amount of net assets, a more
likely than not expectation of selling or disposing of all, or a portion of, a reporting unit, and the testing for recoverability of a
significant asset group within a reporting unit. If this qualitative assessment results in a conclusion that it is more likely than not
that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying value, then no further testing is performed for that reporting unit.
If the qualitative assessment is not conclusive, we quantitatively assess the fair value of a reporting unit to test goodwill
for impairment. We assess the fair value of a reporting unit using a combination of discounted cash flow modeling and
observable valuation multiples for comparable companies. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the reporting
unit’s fair value, we record the excess amount as goodwill impairment, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to
the reporting unit.
When performing impairment tests of indefinite-lived intangible assets, the estimated fair value is compared to the
carrying value of the asset. If the carrying value of the asset exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment charge is
recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.
Finite-lived intangible assets, including trademarks, licenses, patents, customer lists, non-compete agreements and
franchise rights are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 2 to 22
years. Capitalized software is generally amortized over 7 years.
Assets Held for Sale
We classify long-lived assets or disposal groups as held for sale in the period when all of the following conditions have
been met:
•
•
•
•
•
•
we have approved and committed to a plan to sell the assets or disposal group;
the asset or disposal group is available for immediate sale in its present condition;
an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the sale have been initiated;
the sale of the asset or disposal group is probable and expected to be completed within one year;
the asset or disposal group is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair
value; and
it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn.
We initially measure a long-lived asset or disposal group that is classified as held for sale at the lower of its carrying
value or fair value less any costs to sell and recognize any loss in the period in which the held for sale criteria are met. Gains are
not recognized until the date of sale. We cease depreciation and amortization of a long-lived asset, or assets within a disposal
group, upon their designation as held for sale and subsequently assess fair value less any costs to sell at each reporting period
until the asset or disposal group is no longer classified as held for sale.
Self-Insurance Accruals
We self-insure costs associated with workers’ compensation claims, automobile liability, health and welfare and general
business liabilities, up to certain limits. Self-insurance reserves are established for estimates of the loss that we will ultimately
incur on reported claims, as well as estimates of claims that have been incurred but not yet reported. The expected ultimate cost
for claims incurred is estimated based upon historical loss experience and judgments about the present and expected levels of
cost per claim. Trends in actual experience are a significant factor in the determination of our reserves.
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Workers’ compensation, automobile liability and general liability insurance claims may take several years to completely
resolve. Consequently, actuarial estimates are required to project the ultimate cost that will be incurred to fully resolve a claim.
Several factors can affect the actual cost, or severity, of a claim, including the length of time the claim remains open, trends in
healthcare costs, the results of any related litigation and changes in legislation. Furthermore, claims may emerge in a future year
for events that occurred in a prior year at a rate that differs from actuarial projections. All these factors can result in revisions to
actuarial projections and produce a material difference between estimated and actual operating results. We believe our
estimated reserves for such claims are adequate, but actual experience in claim frequency and/or severity could materially differ
from our estimates and affect our results of operations.
We also sponsor a number of health and welfare insurance plans for our employees. Liabilities and expenses related to
these plans are based on estimates of the number of employees and eligible dependents covered under the plans, global health
events, anticipated medical usage by participants and overall trends in medical costs and inflation.
Pension and Postretirement Benefits
We incur certain employment-related expenses associated with pension and postretirement medical benefits. These
pension and postretirement medical benefit costs for company-sponsored defined benefit plans are calculated using various
actuarial assumptions and methodologies, including discount rates, expected returns on plan assets, healthcare cost trend rates,
inflation, compensation increase rates, mortality rates and coordination of benefits with plans not sponsored by UPS. Actuarial
assumptions are reviewed on an annual basis, unless circumstances require an interim remeasurement of any of our plans.
We recognize changes in the fair value of plan assets and net actuarial gains or losses in excess of a corridor (defined as
10% of the greater of the fair value of plan assets or the plan's projected benefit obligation) in Investment income (expense) and
other upon remeasurement of a plan. The remaining components of pension expense, primarily service and interest costs and
the expected return on plan assets, are recorded ratably on a quarterly basis.
We recognize expense for required contributions to defined contribution plans quarterly, and we recognize a liability for
any contributions due and unpaid within Accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions.
We participate in a number of trustee-managed multiemployer pension and health and welfare plans for employees
covered under collective bargaining agreements. Our contributions to these plans are determined in accordance with the
respective collective bargaining agreements. We recognize expense for the contractually required contribution for each period,
and we recognize a liability for any contributions due and unpaid within Accrued group welfare and retirement plan
contributions.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for on an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets
and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial
statements or tax returns. In estimating future tax consequences, we generally consider all expected future events other than
proposed changes in the tax law or rates. Valuation allowances are provided if it is more likely than not that a deferred tax
asset will not be realized. Our current accounting policy for releasing income tax effects from other comprehensive income is
based on a portfolio approach.
We recognize liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax
position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the
position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. Once it is determined
that the position meets the recognition threshold, the second step requires us to estimate and measure the largest amount of
tax benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon ultimate settlement. The difference between the amount of
recognizable tax benefit and the total amount of tax benefit from positions filed or to be filed with the tax authorities is
recorded as a liability for uncertain tax benefits. It is inherently difficult and subjective to estimate such amounts, as we have
to determine the probability of various possible outcomes. We reevaluate uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis. This
evaluation is based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, effectively
settled issues under audit and new audit activity. Such a change in recognition or measurement could result in the recognition
of a tax benefit or an additional charge to the tax provision.
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Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement
We translate the results of operations of our foreign subsidiaries using average exchange rates during each period,
whereas balance sheet accounts are translated using exchange rates at the end of each period. Balance sheet currency translation
adjustments are recorded in other comprehensive income. Pre-tax foreign currency transaction gains (losses) from
remeasurement, net of hedging, included in Investment income (expense) and other were $(36), $9 and $(6) million in 2021,
2020 and 2019, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation
All share-based awards to employees are measured based on their fair values and expensed over the period during which
an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award (the vesting period), less estimated forfeitures. We have
issued employee share-based awards under various incentive compensation plans that contain vesting conditions, including
service conditions, where the awards cliff vest or vest ratably over a one, three, or five year period (the "nominal vesting
period") or at the date the employee retires (as defined by the plan), if earlier. Compensation cost is generally recognized
immediately for awards granted to retirement-eligible employees, or over the period from the grant date to the date retirement
eligibility is achieved, if that is expected to occur during the nominal vesting period. We estimate forfeiture rates based on
historical rates of forfeitures for awards with similar characteristics, historical and projected rates of employee turnover and the
nature and terms of the vesting conditions of the awards. We reevaluate our forfeiture rates on an annual basis.
Fair Value Measurements
Our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis have been categorized based upon a fair
value hierarchy. Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are based
on other observable market data, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities, and inputs other than quoted prices that
are observable, such as interest rates and yield curves. Level 3 inputs are developed from unobservable data reflecting our own
assumptions, and include situations where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability.
Certain non-financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including property, plant,
and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets. These assets are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such
as when there is evidence of an impairment. A general description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities
measured at fair value, including the general classification of such assets and liabilities pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is
included in each footnote with fair value measurements present.
For business acquisitions, we allocate the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities
assumed and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase
consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. During the measurement
period, which is one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed,
with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Following the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are
recorded to earnings.
Derivative Instruments
We recognize all derivative instruments as assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. The
accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as
part of a hedging relationship and, further, on the type of hedging relationship. For those derivative instruments that are
designated and qualify as hedging instruments, we designate the derivative as a cash flow hedge, a fair value hedge or a hedge
of a net investment in a foreign operation based upon the exposure being hedged.
A cash flow hedge refers to hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that is attributable to a
particular risk. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative
instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income, and reclassified into earnings in the period during which
the hedged transaction affects earnings.
A fair value hedge refers to hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of an existing asset or liability that is
attributable to a particular risk. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges, the gain or loss
on the derivative instrument is recognized during the current period, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item.
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A net investment hedge refers to the use of cross currency swaps, forward contracts or foreign currency denominated debt
to hedge portions of net investments in foreign operations. For instruments that meet the hedge accounting requirements, the net
gains or losses attributable to changes in spot exchange rates are recorded in the foreign currency translation adjustment within
other comprehensive income, and are recorded in the income statement when the hedged item affects earnings.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
In June 2016, the FASB issued an ASU introducing an expected credit loss methodology for the measurement of financial
assets not accounted for at fair value. The methodology replaced the probable, incurred loss model for those assets. We adopted
this standard on January 1, 2020 by updating our process for calculating our allowance for credit losses to include reasonable
and supportable forecasts that could affect expected collectability. As of December 31, 2021, we decreased our allowance for
credit losses by $10 million, primarily based upon improvements in customer collections.
In January 2017, the FASB issued an ASU to simplify the accounting for goodwill impairment by eliminating the
requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill using a hypothetical purchase price allocation. Under this ASU,
goodwill impairment is the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying
amount of goodwill. We adopted this standard on January 1, 2020, applying the simplified approach to calculate the goodwill
impairment charge of $494 million that we recorded in 2020 in conjunction with the divestiture of UPS Freight.
In December 2019, the FASB issued an ASU to simplify the accounting for income taxes. The update removes certain
exceptions to the general income tax principles. Effective October 1, 2020, we early adopted this ASU. It did not have a
material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), to temporarily ease the potential
burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The standard provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP
to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions affected by reference rate reform. The guidance was effective upon
issuance and at present can generally be applied through December 31, 2022. We are evaluating the potential impacts of
reference rate reform on our various contractual positions to determine whether we may apply any of the practical expedients
set forth in this standard; however, we do not expect reference rate reform to have a material impact on our consolidated
financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Other accounting pronouncements adopted during the periods covered by the consolidated financial statements did not
have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Effective
Accounting pronouncements issued, but not effective until after December 31, 2021, are not expected to have a material
impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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NOTE 2. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue Recognition
Substantially all of our revenues are from contracts associated with the pickup, transportation and delivery of packages
and freight (“transportation services”) domestically and internationally. These services may be carried out by or arranged by us
and generally occur over a short period of time. Additionally, we provide value-added logistics services to customers, both
domestically and internationally, through our global network of company-owned and leased distribution centers and field
stocking locations.
Disaggregation of Revenue
Revenue:
Next Day Air
Deferred
Ground
U.S. Domestic Package
Domestic
Export
Cargo & Other
International Package
Forwarding
Logistics
Freight
Other
Supply Chain Solutions
Consolidated revenue
Year Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2019
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
10,009 $
8,522 $
5,846
44,462
5,665
39,312
60,317 $
53,499 $
3,690 $
3,160 $
15,012
839
12,159
626
8,479
5,180
32,834
46,493
2,836
10,837
547
19,541 $
15,945 $
14,220
9,872 $
6,975 $
4,767
1,064
1,726
4,073
3,149
987
5,867
3,435
3,265
814
17,429 $
15,184 $
13,381
97,287 $
84,628 $
74,094
We account for a contract when both parties have approved the contract and are committed to perform their obligations,
the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of
consideration is probable.
Performance Obligations
A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer, and is the basis
of revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP. To determine the proper revenue recognition method for contracts, we
evaluate whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as a single contract, and whether the combined
or single contract should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. This evaluation requires judgment, and the
decision to combine a group of contracts or separate the combined or single contract into multiple performance obligations
could change the amount of revenue and profit recorded in a given period. Within most of our contracts, the customer contracts
with us to provide distinct services, such as transportation services. The vast majority of our contracts with customers for
transportation services include only one performance obligation; the transportation services themselves. However, if a contract
is separated into more than one performance obligation, we allocate the total transaction price to each performance obligation
based on the estimated relative standalone selling prices of the promised goods or services underlying each performance
obligation. We frequently sell standard transportation services with observable standalone sales prices. In these instances, the
observable standalone sales are used to determine the standalone selling price.
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In certain business units, such as Logistics, we sell customized, customer-specific solutions in which we integrate a
complex set of tasks and components into a single capability (even if that single capability results in the delivery of multiple
units). Hence, the entire contract is accounted for as one performance obligation. In these cases we typically use the expected
cost plus a margin approach to estimate the standalone selling price of each performance obligation.
Satisfaction of Performance Obligations
We generally recognize revenue over time as we perform the services in the contract because of the continuous transfer of
control to the customer. Our customers receive the benefit of our services as the goods are transported from one location to
another. Further, if we were unable to complete delivery to the final location, another entity would not need to reperform the
transportation service already performed.
As control transfers over time, revenue is recognized based on the extent of progress towards completion of the
performance obligation. The selection of the method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on
the nature of the products or services to be provided. We use the cost-to-cost measure of progress for our package delivery
contracts because it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer which occurs as we incur costs on our contracts. Under
the cost-to-cost measure of progress, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred
to date to the total estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation. Revenues, including ancillary or accessorial
fees and reductions for estimated customer incentives, are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. Costs to fulfill include
labor and other direct costs and an allocation of indirect costs. For our freight forwarding contracts, an output method of
progress based on time-in-transit is utilized as the timing of costs incurred does not best depict the transfer of control to the
customer. In our Logistics business we have a right to consideration from customers in an amount that corresponds directly with
the value to the customers of our performance completed to date; therefore we recognize revenue in the amount to which we
have a right to invoice the customer.
Variable Consideration
It is common for our contracts to contain customer incentives, guaranteed service refunds or other provisions that can
either increase or decrease the transaction price. These variable amounts are generally dependent upon achievement of certain
incentive tiers or performance metrics. We estimate variable consideration at the most likely amount to which we expect to be
entitled. We include estimated amounts of revenue, which may be reduced by incentives or other contract provisions, in the
transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the
uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of
whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based on an assessment of anticipated customer spending and
all information (historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us.
Contract Modifications
Contracts are often modified to account for changes in the rates we charge our customers or to add additional, distinct
services. We consider contract modifications to exist when the modification either creates new, or changes the existing,
enforceable rights and obligations. Contract modifications that add distinct goods or services are treated as separate contracts.
Contract modifications that do not add distinct goods or services typically change the price of existing services. These contract
modifications are accounted for prospectively as the remaining performance obligations are distinct.
Payment Terms
Under the typical payment terms of our customer contracts, the customer pays at periodic intervals, which are generally
seven days within our U.S. Domestic Package business, for shipments included on invoices received. Invoices are generated
each week on the week-ending day, which is Saturday for the majority of our U.S. Domestic Package business, but could be
another day depending on the business unit or the specific agreement with the customer. It is not customary business practice to
extend payment terms past 90 days, and as such, we do not have a practice of including a significant financing component
within our contracts with customers.
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Principal vs. Agent Considerations
In our transportation businesses, we utilize independent contractors and third-party carriers in the performance of some
transportation services. GAAP requires us to evaluate, using a control model, whether our businesses themselves promise to
transfer services to the customer (as the principal) or to arrange for services to be provided by another party (as an agent).
Based on our evaluation of the control model, we determined that all of our major businesses act as the principal rather than an
agent within their revenue arrangements. Revenue and the associated purchased transportation costs are both reported on a
gross basis within our statements of consolidated income.
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable, net, include amounts billed and currently due from customers. The amounts due are stated at their
net estimated realizable value. Losses on accounts receivable are recognized when reasonable and supportable forecasts affect
the expected collectability. This requires us to make our best estimate of the current expected losses inherent in our accounts
receivable at each balance sheet date. These estimates require consideration of historical loss experience, adjusted for current
conditions, forward-looking indicators, trends in customer payment frequency, and judgments about the probable effects of
relevant observable data, including present and future economic conditions and the financial health of specific customers and
market sectors. Our risk management process includes standards and policies for reviewing major account exposures and
concentrations of risk.
We decreased our allowance for expected credit losses by $10 million during 2021 based upon current forecasts that
reflect changes in the economic outlook. Our allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $128 and $138
million, respectively. Amounts for credit losses charged to expense before recoveries during the twelve months ended
December 31, 2021 and 2020 were $175 and $254 million, respectively.
Contract Assets and Liabilities
Contract assets include billed and unbilled amounts resulting from in-transit packages, as we have an unconditional right
to payment only once all performance obligations have been completed (i.e., packages have been delivered) and our right to
payment is not solely based on the passage of time. Amounts may not exceed their net realizable value. Contract assets are
generally classified as current and the full balance is converted each quarter based on the short-term nature of the transactions.
Contract liabilities consist of advance payments and billings in excess of revenue as well as deferred revenue. Advance
payments and billings in excess of revenue represent payments received from our customers that will be earned over the
contract term. Deferred revenue represents the amount of consideration due from customers related to in-transit shipments that
has not yet been recognized as revenue based on our selected measure of progress. We classify advance payments and billings
in excess of revenue as either current or long-term, depending on the period over which the advance payment will be earned.
We classify deferred revenue as current based on the timing of when we expect to recognize revenue, which typically occurs
within a short window after period-end. The full balance of deferred revenue is converted each quarter based on the short-term
nature of the transactions. Our contract assets and liabilities are reported in a net position on a contract-by-contract basis at the
end of each reporting period. In order to determine revenue recognized in the period from contract liabilities, we first allocate
revenue to the individual contract liability balance outstanding at the beginning of the period until the revenue exceeds that
deferred revenue balance.
Contract assets related to in-transit packages were $304 and $279 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020,
respectively, net of deferred revenue related to in-transit packages of $314 and $279 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020,
respectively. Contract assets are included within Other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Short-term contract
liabilities related to advance payments from customers were $27 and $21 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020,
respectively. Short-term contract liabilities are included within Other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
Long-term contract liabilities related to advance payments from customers were $25 and $26 million as of December 31, 2021
and 2020, respectively. Long-term contract liabilities are included within Other Non-Current Liabilities in the consolidated
balance sheets.
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NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
The following is a summary of marketable securities classified as trading and available-for-sale as of December 31, 2021
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
and 2020 (in millions):
2021
Current trading marketable securities:
Corporate debt securities
Equity securities
Total trading marketable securities
Current available-for-sale marketable securities:
U.S. government and agency debt securities
Mortgage and asset-backed debt securities
Corporate debt securities
U.S. state and local municipal debt securities
Non-U.S. government debt securities
Total available-for-sale marketable securities
$
— $
— $
— $
2
2
199
7
121
5
3
335
—
—
2
—
—
—
—
2
—
—
(1)
—
—
—
—
(1)
—
2
2
200
7
121
5
3
336
338
Total current marketable securities
$
337 $
2 $
(1) $
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
2020
Current trading marketable securities:
Corporate debt securities
Equity securities
Total trading marketable securities
Current available-for-sale marketable securities:
U.S. government and agency debt securities
Mortgage and asset-backed debt securities
Corporate debt securities
Non-U.S. government debt securities
Total available-for-sale marketable securities
$
— $
— $
— $
2
2
181
30
174
11
396
—
—
3
1
4
—
8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total current marketable securities
$
398 $
8 $
— $
—
2
2
184
31
178
11
404
406
Total current marketable securities that were pledged as collateral for our self-insurance requirements had an estimated
fair value of $336 and $404 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The gross realized gains on sales of available-for-sale marketable securities totaled $7, $5 and $8 million in 2021, 2020
and 2019, respectively. The gross realized losses on sales of available-for-sale marketable securities totaled $2, $0 and $2
million in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
There were no material impairment losses recognized on marketable securities during 2021, 2020 or 2019.
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Investment Impairments
We have concluded that no material impairment losses existed as of December 31, 2021. In making this determination,
we considered the financial condition and prospects of each issuer, the magnitude of the losses compared with the cost, the
probability that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the security, the credit rating
of the security and our ability and intent to hold these investments until the anticipated recovery in market value occurs.
Unrealized Losses
The following table presents the age of gross unrealized losses and fair value by investment category for all securities in a
loss position as of December 31, 2021 (in millions):
Less Than 12 Months
12 Months or More
Total
U.S. government and agency debt securities
Mortgage and asset-backed debt securities
Corporate debt securities
U.S. state and local municipal debt securities
Total marketable securities
$
Fair Value
$
145 $
6
44
5
200 $
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
(1) $
—
—
—
(1) $
55 $
—
20
—
75 $
— $
—
—
—
— $
200 $
6
64
5
275 $
(1)
—
—
—
(1)
The unrealized losses for the U.S. government and agency debt securities are primarily due to changes in market interest
rates. We have both the intent and ability to hold these securities for the time necessary to recover the cost basis.
Maturity Information
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of marketable securities as of December 31, 2021, by contractual maturity,
are shown below (in millions). Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities
may have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties.
Due in one year or less
Due after one year through three years
Due after three years through five years
Due after five years
Equity securities
Non-Current Investments and Restricted Cash
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
$
$
31 $
304
—
—
335
2
337 $
31
305
—
—
336
2
338
We hold an investment in a variable life insurance policy to fund benefits for the UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan.
The investment had a fair market value of $23 million as of both December 31, 2021 and 2020. Changes in investment fair
value are recognized in Investment income (expense) and other in the statements of consolidated income. Additionally, we held
cash in escrow related to the acquisition and disposition of certain assets of $3 and $2 million as of December 31, 2021 and
2020, respectively. These amounts are classified as Investments and Restricted Cash in the consolidated balance sheets.
A reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash from the consolidated balance sheets to the statements of
consolidated cash flows is shown below (in millions):
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
10,255 $
—
10,255 $
5,910 $
—
5,910 $
5,238
—
5,238
$
$
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Fair Value Measurements
Marketable securities valued utilizing Level 1 inputs include active exchange-traded equity securities and equity index
funds, and most U.S. government debt securities, as these securities all have quoted prices in active markets. Marketable
securities valued utilizing Level 2 inputs include asset-backed securities, corporate bonds and municipal bonds. These securities
are valued using market corroborated pricing, matrix pricing or other models that utilize observable inputs such as yield curves.
The following table presents information about our investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of
December 31, 2021 and 2020, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair
value (in millions):
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
2021
Marketable Securities:
U.S. government and agency debt securities
$
200 $
— $
— $
Mortgage and asset-backed debt securities
Corporate debt securities
U.S. state and local municipal debt securities
Equity securities
Non-U.S. government debt securities
Total marketable securities
Other non-current investments
—
—
—
—
200
23
7
121
5
2
3
138
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
$
223 $
138 $
— $
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
2020
Marketable Securities:
U.S. government and agency debt securities
$
184 $
— $
— $
Mortgage and asset-backed debt securities
Corporate debt securities
Equity securities
Non-U.S. government debt securities
Total marketable securities
Other non-current investments
—
—
—
—
184
23
31
178
2
11
222
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
$
207 $
222 $
— $
There were no material transfers of investments between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2021 or 2020.
200
7
121
5
2
3
338
23
361
184
31
178
2
11
406
23
429
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NOTE 4. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
As previously disclosed, on January 24, 2021, we entered into an agreement to divest our UPS Freight business to TFI
International Inc. for $800 million, subject to working capital and other adjustments.
As of December 31, 2020, we classified UPS Freight as held for sale and, as a result, recognized a total pre-tax
impairment charge of $686 million ($629 million after tax), comprised of a goodwill impairment charge of $494 million and a
valuation allowance of $192 million to adjust the carrying value of the disposal group to fair value less cost to sell. As of March
31, 2021, we increased the valuation allowance by $66 million ($50 million after tax) to adjust the carrying value of the
disposal group to our revised estimate of fair value less cost to sell.
On April 30, 2021, we completed the divestiture for cash proceeds of $848 million, which included our estimate of
working capital and other adjustments. Self-insurance reserves for UPS Freight and obligations for benefits earned within UPS-
sponsored pension and postretirement medical benefit plans were retained by us. In connection with the completion of the
divestiture, we remeasured and amended certain of our company-sponsored U.S. pension and postretirement medical benefit
plans, resulting in a $2.1 billion reduction in the obligations included in our consolidated balance sheet. Also in connection with
the completion of the divestiture, we recorded a pre-tax gain of $101 million ($77 million after tax), which included the impact
of the plan remeasurements and plan amendments.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, we recorded a net pre-tax gain of $46 million ($35 million after tax).
The activity was recognized within Other expenses in the statements of consolidated income.
UPS and TFI also entered into an agreement for UPS Freight to continue to utilize our U.S. Domestic Package network to
fulfill shipments for an initial period of five years. UPS also agreed to provide certain other services to TFI for a transitional
period. We recognize our performance under commercial agreements as revenue in the statements of consolidated income, with
the associated expenses presented in the respective line items of operating expenses.
The following table summarizes the carrying values of the assets and liabilities classified as held for sale in our
consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):
Assets:
Accounts receivable, net
Other current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
Other non-current assets
Total assets
Valuation allowance
Total assets held for sale
Liabilities:
Accounts payable
Other current liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Total liabilities to be disposed of
Net assets held for sale
2021
2020
— $
—
—
—
—
—
— $
— $
—
—
— $
— $
263
62
940
124
1,389
(192)
1,197
50
112
185
347
850
$
$
$
$
$
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NOTE 5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment, including both owned assets as well as assets subject to finance leases, consists of the
following as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):
Vehicles
Aircraft
Land
Buildings
Building and leasehold improvements
Plant equipment
Technology equipment
Construction-in-progress
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
2021
2020
$
10,018 $
21,973
2,140
5,802
5,010
15,650
2,798
1,418
64,809
(31,334)
9,786
20,549
2,052
5,425
4,921
14,684
2,626
2,048
62,091
(29,837)
$
33,475 $
32,254
Property, plant and equipment purchased on account was $248 and $319 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020,
respectively.
We continually monitor our aircraft fleet utilization in light of current and projected volume levels, aviation fuel prices
and other factors. Additionally, we monitor all other property, plant and equipment categories for any indicators that the
carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. We recognized impairment charges of $71 million during the year ended
December 31, 2021, due to the reevaluation of certain facility projects. There were no material impairment charges during the
year ended December 31, 2020.
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NOTE 6. COMPANY-SPONSORED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
We sponsor various retirement and pension plans, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans which cover
our employees worldwide.
U.S. Pension Benefits
In the U.S. we maintain the following single-employer defined benefit pension plans: the UPS Retirement Plan, the UPS
Pension Plan, the UPS/IBT Full-Time Employee Pension Plan and the UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan, a non-qualified
plan.
The UPS Retirement Plan is noncontributory and includes substantially all eligible employees of participating domestic
subsidiaries hired prior to July 1, 2016 who are not members of a collective bargaining unit, as well as certain employees
covered by a collective bargaining agreement. This plan generally provides for retirement benefits based on average
compensation earned by employees prior to retirement. Benefits payable under this plan are subject to maximum compensation
limits and the annual benefit limits for a tax-qualified defined benefit plan as prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service
(“IRS”).
The UPS Pension Plan is noncontributory and includes certain eligible employees of participating domestic subsidiaries
and members of collective bargaining units that elect to participate in the plan. This plan generally provides for retirement
benefits based on service credits earned by employees prior to retirement.
The UPS/IBT Full-Time Employee Pension Plan is noncontributory and includes employees that were previously
members of the Central States Pension Fund ("CSPF"), a multiemployer pension plan, in addition to other eligible employees
who are covered under certain collective bargaining agreements. This plan generally provides for retirement benefits based on
service credits earned by employees prior to retirement.
The UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan is a non-qualified plan that provides benefits to certain participants in the
UPS Retirement Plan, hired prior to July 1, 2016, for amounts that exceed the benefit limits described above.
The UPS Retirement Plan and the UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan will cease accruals of additional benefits for
future service and compensation for non-union participants effective January 1, 2023.
During the fourth quarter of 2019, certain former U.S. employees were offered the option to receive a one-time payment
of their vested pension benefit. Approximately 18,800 former employees accepted this option, accelerating $820 million in
benefit payments during 2019 while reducing the number of participants who are due future payments from U.S. pension plans.
As the cost of these settlements did not exceed the plans' service cost and interest cost for the year, the impact of the settlement
was not recognized in earnings.
On April 30, 2021, we completed the divestiture of UPS Freight as discussed in note 4. The divestiture triggered an
interim remeasurement of certain UPS-sponsored pension and postretirement medical benefit plans under Accounting Standards
Codification Topic 715- Compensation- Retirement Benefits (“ASC 715”). Accordingly, we remeasured the plan assets and
benefit obligations of the UPS Pension Plan, UPS Retirement Plan and UPS Retired Employee Health Care Plan as of April 30,
2021.
The interim remeasurement resulted in an actuarial gain of $2.1 billion. The actuarial gain reflects a $3.7 billion benefit
from a 49 basis point increase in the discount rate compared to December 31, 2020 and a $0.1 billion benefit related to
workforce reductions associated with the divestiture, offset by a $1.7 billion loss resulting from actual returns being
approximately 430 basis points below expected returns. The $2.1 billion actuarial gain was recorded in accumulated other
comprehensive income ("AOCI") within the equity section of the consolidated balance sheet. A pre-tax actuarial gain of
$69 million ($52 million after tax) was immediately recognized for a prior service credit related to the divested group in the
statement of consolidated income for the second quarter. We also amended certain benefit terms within these plans as of April
30, 2021. The amendment to the UPS Pension Plan resulted in the immediate recognition of a $66 million ($50 million after
tax) loss in the statement of consolidated income for the second quarter.
The impacts of the plan remeasurements and plan amendments are included within Other expenses in the statements of
consolidated income as components of the divestiture of UPS Freight.
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International Pension Benefits
We also sponsor various defined benefit plans covering certain of our international employees. The majority of our
international obligations are for defined benefit plans in Canada and the United Kingdom. In addition, many of our international
employees are covered by government-sponsored retirement and pension plans. We are not directly responsible for providing
benefits to participants of government-sponsored plans.
U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits
We also sponsor postretirement medical plans in the U.S. that provide healthcare benefits to our non-union retirees, as
well as select union retirees who meet certain eligibility requirements and who are not otherwise covered by multiemployer
plans. Generally, this includes employees with at least 10 years of service who have reached age 55 and employees who are
eligible for postretirement medical benefits from a Company-sponsored plan pursuant to collective bargaining agreements. We
have the right to modify or terminate certain of these plans. These benefits have been provided to certain retirees on a
noncontributory basis; however, in many cases, retirees are required to contribute all or a portion of the total cost of the
coverage.
Defined Contribution Plans
We sponsor a defined contribution plan for employees not covered under collective bargaining agreements, and several
smaller defined contribution plans for certain employees covered under collective bargaining agreements. We match, in shares
of UPS common stock or cash, a portion of the participating employees’ contributions. Matching contributions charged to
expense were $153, $139 and $130 million for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
In addition to current benefits under the UPS 401(k) Savings Plan, non-union employees hired after July 1, 2016, receive
a retirement contribution. UPS contributes 3% to 8% of eligible pay to the UPS 401(k) Savings Plan based on years of vesting
service and business unit. Contributions under this plan are subject to maximum compensation and contribution limits for a tax-
qualified defined contribution plan as prescribed by the IRS. The UPS Restoration Savings Plan is a non-qualified plan that
provides benefits to certain participants in the UPS 401(k) Savings Plan for amounts that exceed the benefit limits described
above. Contributions charged to expense were $107, $84 and $67 million for 2021, 2020 and 2019 respectively.
On June 23, 2017, the Company amended the UPS 401(k) Savings Plan so that non-union employees who currently
participate in the UPS Retirement Plan will, in addition to current benefits under the UPS 401(k) Savings Plan, earn a
retirement contribution beginning January 1, 2023. UPS will contribute 5% to 8% of eligible compensation to the UPS 401(k)
Savings Plan based on years of vesting service. The amendment also provides for transition contributions for certain
participants. There was no impact to the statements of consolidated income for 2021, 2020 and 2019 as a result of this change.
Contributions are also made to defined contribution money purchase plans under certain collective bargaining
agreements. Amounts charged to expense were $112, $107 and $97 million for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Information about net periodic benefit cost for the company-sponsored pension and postretirement defined benefit plans
is as follows (in millions):
Net Periodic Benefit Cost:
Service cost
Interest cost
U.S. Pension Benefits
U.S. Postretirement
Medical Benefits
International
Pension Benefits
2021
2020
2019
2021
2020
2019
2021
2020
2019
$ 1,897 $ 1,853 $ 1,439 $
28 $
29 $
23 $
76 $
67 $
1,948
1,977
2,067
Expected return on plan assets
(3,327)
(3,549)
(3,130)
Amortization of prior service cost
139
218
218
Actuarial (gain) loss
(3,284)
6,211
2,296
81
(5)
7
24
91
(8)
7
246
108
(8)
7
37
38
(68)
2
(12)
40
(86)
2
27
Net periodic benefit cost
$ (2,627) $ 6,710 $ 2,890 $
135 $
365 $
167 $
36 $
50 $
77
57
47
(76)
2
54
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Actuarial Assumptions
The table below provides the weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine the net periodic benefit cost:
U.S. Pension Benefits
U.S. Postretirement
Medical Benefits
International
Pension Benefits
2021
2020
2019
2021
2020
2019
2021
2020
2019
Service cost discount rate
Interest cost discount rate
2.90 % 3.60 % 4.50 % 2.88 % 3.59 % 4.51 % 2.38 % 3.01 % 3.58 %
2.90 % 3.60 % 4.50 % 2.88 % 3.59 % 4.51 % 2.22 % 2.67 % 3.25 %
Rate of compensation increase
4.50 % 4.22 % 4.25 %
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.93 % 3.00 % 3.24 %
Expected return on plan assets
6.50 % 7.77 % 7.75 % 3.65 % 7.20 % 7.20 % 3.68 % 5.55 % 5.69 %
Cash balance interest credit rate
2.50 % 2.50 % 2.98 %
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.74 % 2.59 % 3.17 %
The table below provides the weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine the benefit obligations of our
plans:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Cash balance interest credit rate
U.S. Pension Benefits
U.S. Postretirement
Medical Benefits
International
Pension Benefits
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
3.13 %
4.29 %
2.50 %
2.90 %
4.21 %
2.50 %
3.28 %
2.88 %
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.33 %
3.17 %
2.94 %
1.94 %
2.93 %
2.74 %
A discount rate is used to determine the present value of our future benefit obligations. To determine the discount rate for
our U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans, we use a bond matching approach to select specific bonds that would satisfy
our projected benefit payments. We believe the bond matching approach reflects the process we would employ to settle our
pension and postretirement benefit obligations. For our international plans, the discount rate is determined by matching the
expected cash flows of the plan, where available, or of a sample plan of similar duration, to a yield curve based on long-term,
high quality fixed income debt instruments available as of the measurement date. These assumptions are updated each
measurement date, which is typically annually.
As of December 31, 2021, the impact of each basis point change in the discount rate on the projected benefit obligation of
our pension and postretirement medical benefit plans is as follows (in millions):
Increase (Decrease) in the Projected Benefit Obligation
Pension Benefits
Postretirement Medical Benefits
One basis point increase in discount rate
One basis point decrease in discount rate
$
$
(100) $
106 $
(2)
3
The Society of Actuaries ("SOA") published mortality tables and improvement scales are used in developing the best
estimate of mortality for our U.S. plans. In October 2021, the SOA published an updated improvement scale which slightly
increased expected mortality improvements from previously published improvement scales. Based on our perspective of future
longevity, we updated the mortality assumptions to incorporate the improvement scale for purposes of measuring pension and
other postretirement benefit obligations.
Assumptions for the expected return on plan assets are used to determine a component of net periodic benefit cost for the
year. The assumption for our U.S. plans is developed using a long-term projection of returns for each asset class. Our asset
allocation targets are reviewed and, if necessary, updated taking into consideration plan changes, funded status and actual
performance. The expected return for each asset class is a function of passive, long-term capital market assumptions and excess
returns generated from active management. The capital market assumptions used are provided by independent investment
advisors, while excess return assumptions are supported by historical performance, fund mandates and investment expectations.
For plans outside the U.S., consideration is given to local market expectations of long-term returns. Strategic asset
allocations are determined by plan, based on the nature of liabilities and considering the demographic composition of the plan
participants.
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Actuarial Assumptions - Central States Pension Fund
UPS was a contributing employer to the CSPF until 2007 at which time UPS withdrew from the CSPF and paid a $6.1
billion withdrawal liability to satisfy our allocable share of unfunded vested benefits. Under a collective bargaining agreement
with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (“IBT”), UPS agreed to provide coordinating benefits in the UPS/IBT Full
Time Employee Pension Plan (“UPS/IBT Plan”) for UPS participants whose last employer was UPS and who had not retired as
of January 1, 2008 (“the UPS Transfer Group”) in the event that benefits are lawfully reduced by the CSPF in the future
consistent with the terms of our withdrawal agreement with the CSPF.
Under this withdrawal agreement, benefits to the UPS Transfer Group cannot be reduced without our consent and can
only be reduced in accordance with applicable law. The financial crisis of 2008 created extensive asset losses at the CSPF,
contributing to the plan’s projected insolvency, at which time benefits would be reduced to the legally permitted Pension
Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC") limits, triggering the coordination of benefits provision in the collective bargaining
agreement.
In 2014, Congress passed the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act (“MPRA”). This change in law for the first time
permitted multiemployer pension plans to reduce benefit payments to retirees, subject to specific guidelines in the statute and
government approval. In 2015, the CSPF submitted a proposed pension benefit reduction plan to the U.S. Department of the
Treasury (“Treasury”). In 2016, Treasury rejected the proposed plan submitted by the CSPF.
In light of its financial difficulties, the CSPF stated that it believed a legislative solution to its funded status would be
necessary or that it would become insolvent in 2025, at which time benefits would be reduced to the applicable PBGC benefit
levels.
We account for the potential obligation to pay coordinating benefits to the UPS Transfer Group under ASC 715, which
requires us to provide a best estimate of various actuarial assumptions, including the eventual outcome of this matter, in
measuring our pension benefit obligation at the December 31st measurement date and at interim periods when a significant
event occurs. ASC 715 does not permit anticipation of changes in law when developing a best estimate.
At the December 31, 2020 measurement date, we developed our best estimate for the potential obligation to pay
coordinating benefits to the UPS Transfer Group using a deterministic cash flow projection that reflected estimated CSPF cash
flows and investment earnings, the lack of legislative action having been taken, the expectation of payment of guaranteed
benefits by the PBGC and the lack of a benefit reduction plan under MPRA having been filed by the CSPF. As a result, our best
estimate at that time of the obligation for coordinating benefits that may have been required to be directly provided by the UPS/
IBT Plan to the UPS Transfer Group was $5.5 billion.
In March 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) was enacted into law. The ARPA contains provisions that
allow for qualifying financially distressed multiemployer pension plans to apply for special financial assistance ("SFA") from
the PBGC, which will be funded by Treasury. Following approval of an application, a qualifying multiemployer pension plan
will receive a lump sum payment to enable it to continue paying unreduced benefits through 2051. The multiemployer plan is
not obligated to repay the SFA. The ARPA is intended to prevent both the PBGC and certain financially distressed
multiemployer pension plans, including the CSPF, from becoming insolvent through 2051. On July 9, 2021, the PBGC issued
interim final regulations implementing the SFA program established under the ARPA. We believe the CSPF will meet the
eligibility requirements and will be allowed to apply for SFA beginning April 1, 2022. We expect that the CSPF will apply for
SFA during 2022 in order to continue payment of unreduced benefits through 2051.
The passage of the ARPA and the expected receipt of SFA by the CSPF currently eliminates our obligation to provide
additional coordinating benefits to the UPS Transfer Group through 2051. These matters also triggered a remeasurement under
ASC 715. Accordingly, we remeasured the plan assets and pension benefit obligation of the UPS/IBT Plan as of March 31,
2021.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The March 31, 2021 interim remeasurement resulted in an actuarial gain of $6.4 billion, reflecting reduction of the
liability for coordinating benefits of $5.1 billion and a gain from other updated actuarial assumptions of $1.3 billion. The
assumption gain reflects a $1.6 billion benefit from a 72 basis point increase in the discount rate compared to December 31,
2020, offset by $0.3 billion asset loss resulting from actual asset returns approximately 220 basis points below our expected
return. As a result, $3.1 billion of the actuarial gain was recorded in AOCI within the equity section of the consolidated balance
sheet. The remaining pre-tax actuarial gain of $3.3 billion ($2.5 billion after tax) that exceeded the corridor (defined as 10% of
the greater of the fair value of plan assets and the plan's projected benefit obligation) was recognized as a mark-to-market gain
in the statement of consolidated income.
The future value of this estimate will continue to be influenced by a number of factors, including interpretations of the
ARPA, future legislative actions, actuarial assumptions and the ability of the PBGC to sustain its commitments. Actual events
may result in a change in our best estimate of the projected benefit obligation. We will continue to assess the impact of these
uncertainties in accordance with ASC 715.
Other Actuarial Assumptions
Healthcare cost trends are used to project future postretirement medical benefits payable from our plans. For purposes of
measuring our U.S. plan obligations as of December 31, 2021, a 6.25% annual rate of increase in the postretirement medical
benefit costs was assumed; the rate was assumed to decrease gradually to 4.5% by the year 2029 and to remain at that level
thereafter.
Funded Status
The following table discloses the funded status of our plans and the amounts recognized in our consolidated balance
sheets as of December 31 (in millions):
U.S. Pension Benefits
U.S. Postretirement
Medical Benefits
International
Pension Benefits
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
55,954 $
52,997 $
115 $
49 $
2,106 $
1,835
(61,378)
(65,922)
(2,592)
(2,759)
(2,106)
(2,177)
$
(5,424) $
(12,925) $
(2,477) $
(2,710) $
— $
(342)
Funded Status:
Fair value of plan assets
Benefit obligation
Funded status
Funded Status Recognized in our Balance Sheet:
Other non-current assets
Other current liabilities
$
— $
— $
— $
— $
295 $
(24)
(22)
(118)
(184)
(7)
(288)
Pension and postretirement benefit obligations
(5,400)
(12,903)
(2,359)
(2,526)
Net liability
Amounts Recognized in AOCI:
$
(5,424) $
(12,925) $
(2,477) $
(2,710) $
— $
Unrecognized net prior service cost
$
(682) $
(753) $
(3) $
(9) $
(9) $
Unrecognized net actuarial gain (loss)
Gross unrecognized cost
Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Net unrecognized cost
(1,949)
(2,631)
642
(6,592)
(7,345)
1,770
(232)
(235)
55
(276)
(285)
69
107
98
(27)
$
(1,989) $
(5,575) $
(180) $
(216) $
71 $
(124)
51
(5)
(388)
(342)
(11)
(151)
(162)
38
The accumulated benefit obligation for our pension plans as of the measurement dates in 2021 and 2020 was $62.7 and
$66.9 billion, respectively. The accumulated benefit obligation for our postretirement medical benefit plans as of the
measurement dates in 2021 and 2020 was $2.6 and $2.8 billion, respectively.
Benefit payments under the pension plans include $29 and $26 million paid from employer assets in 2021 and 2020,
respectively. Benefit payments (net of participant contributions) under the postretirement medical benefit plans include $63 and
$77 million paid from employer assets in 2021 and 2020, respectively. Such benefit payments from employer assets are also
categorized as employer contributions.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the projected benefit obligation, the accumulated benefit obligation and the fair value
of plan assets for pension plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were as follows (in millions):
U.S. Pension Benefits:
Projected benefit obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets
International Pension Benefits:
Projected benefit obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Projected Benefit Obligation
Exceeds the Fair Value of Plan Assets
Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Exceeds the Fair Value of Plan Assets
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
$
61,378 $
65,922 $
61,378 $
60,769
55,954
64,937
52,997
60,769
55,954
798 $
845 $
408 $
696
503
728
452
357
132
65,922
64,937
52,997
845
728
452
The accumulated postretirement benefit obligation presented in the funded status table exceeds plan assets for all U.S.
postretirement medical benefit plans.
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Benefit Obligations and Fair Value of Plan Assets
The following tables provide a reconciliation of the changes in the plans’ benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets
as of the respective measurement dates in each year (in millions):
U.S. Pension Benefits
U.S. Postretirement
Medical Benefits
International
Pension Benefits
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
Benefit Obligations:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year
$
65,922 $
54,039 $
2,759 $
2,616 $
2,177 $
1,906
Service cost
Interest cost
Gross benefits paid
Plan participants’ contributions
Plan amendments
Actuarial (gain)/loss
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Curtailments and settlements
Other
1,897
1,948
1,853
1,977
28
81
29
91
(1,906)
(1,846)
(278)
(274)
—
66
—
171
(6,390)
9,728
—
(159)
—
—
—
—
35
—
(26)
—
(7)
—
32
—
265
—
—
—
76
38
(46)
3
—
(111)
(32)
(3)
4
67
40
(38)
3
1
123
80
(6)
1
Projected benefit obligation at end of year
$
61,378 $
65,922 $
2,592 $
2,759 $
2,106 $
2,177
U.S. Pension Benefits
U.S. Postretirement
Medical Benefits
International
Pension Benefits
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
Fair Value of Plan Assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
$
52,997 $
46,172 $
49 $
37 $
1,835 $
1,558
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Plan participants’ contributions
Gross benefits paid
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Curtailments and settlements
Other
4,706
157
—
5,878
2,793
—
(1,906)
(1,846)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(8)
317
35
(278)
—
—
—
(9)
263
32
(274)
—
—
—
230
102
3
(46)
(15)
(3)
—
184
69
3
(38)
62
(3)
—
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
$
55,954 $
52,997 $
115 $
49 $
2,106 $
1,835
2021 - $6.5 billion pre-tax actuarial gain related to benefit obligation:
•
•
•
Discount Rates ($2.4 billion pre-tax gain): The weighted-average discount rate for our pension and postretirement
medical plans increased from 2.87% as of December 31, 2020 to 3.11% as of December 31, 2021, primarily due to an
increase in U.S. treasury yields, slightly offset by a decrease in credit spreads on AA-rated corporate bonds.
Coordinating benefits attributable to the Central States Pension Fund ($5.1 billion pre-tax gain): This represents the
reduction in our best estimate of additional potential coordinating benefits that may be required to be paid related to
the CSPF before taking into account the impact of the change in discount rates.
Demographic and Assumption Changes ($973 million pre-tax loss): This represents the difference between actual and
estimated participant data and demographic factors, including items such as healthcare cost trends, compensation
changes, rates of termination, retirement, mortality and other changes.
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2020 - $10.1 billion pre-tax actuarial loss related to benefit obligation:
•
•
•
Discount Rates ($7.3 billion pre-tax loss): The weighted-average discount rate for our pension and postretirement
medical plans decreased from 3.55% as of December 31, 2019 to 2.87% as of December 31, 2020, primarily due to a
decline in U.S. treasury yields that was slightly offset by an increase in credit spreads on AA-rated corporate bonds.
Coordinating benefits attributable to the Central States Pension Fund ($2.3 billion pre-tax loss): This represents our
current best estimate of additional potential coordinating benefits that may be required to be paid related to the Central
States Pension Fund before taking into account the impact of the change in discount rates.
Demographic and Assumption Changes ($513 million pre-tax loss): This represents the difference between actual and
estimated participant data and demographic factors, including items such as healthcare cost trends, compensation
changes, rates of termination, retirement, mortality and other changes.
Pension and Postretirement Plan Assets
Pension assets are invested in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as investment guidelines
established by plan trustees. The strategic asset mixes are specifically tailored for each plan given distinct factors, including
liability and liquidity needs. Equities, alternative investments, and other higher yielding assets are utilized to generate returns
and promote growth. Derivatives, repurchase/reverse repurchase agreements and fixed income securities are utilized as tools for
duration management, mitigating interest rate risk, and minimizing funded status volatility.
The primary long-term investment objectives for pension assets are to provide for a reasonable amount of long-term
growth of capital to meet future obligations while minimizing risk exposures and reducing funded status volatility. To meet
these objectives, investment managers are engaged to actively manage assets within the guidelines and strategies set forth by
the Investment Committee. Active managers are monitored regularly and their performance is compared to applicable
benchmarks. As a result of our long-term U.S. investment objectives for pension assets, the weighted-average long-term
expected rate of return on assets decreased from 7.77% during 2020 to 6.50% in 2021.
Fair Value Measurements
Plan assets valued utilizing Level 1 inputs include equity investments, corporate debt instruments and U.S. government
securities. Fair values were determined by closing prices for those securities traded on national stock exchanges, while
securities traded in the over-the-counter market and listed securities for which no sale was reported on the valuation date are
valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices.
Level 2 assets include fixed income securities that are valued based on yields currently available on comparable securities
of other issues with similar credit ratings; mortgage-backed securities that are valued based on cash flow and yield models
using acceptable modeling and pricing conventions; and certain investments that are pooled with other investments in a
commingled fund. We value our investments in commingled funds by taking the percentage ownership of the underlying assets,
each of which has a readily determinable fair value.
Fair value estimates for certain investments are based on unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by observable
market data and are thus classified as Level 3.
Investments that do not have a readily determinable fair value, and which provide a net asset value ("NAV") or its
equivalent developed consistent with FASB measurement principles, are valued using NAV as a practical expedient. These
investments are not classified in Levels 1, 2, or 3 of the fair value hierarchy but instead included within the subtotals by asset
category. Such investments include hedge funds, risk parity funds, real estate investments, private debt and private equity funds.
Investments in hedge funds and risk parity funds are valued using the reported NAV as of December 31st. Real estate
investments, private debt and private equity funds are valued at NAV per the most recent partnership audited financial reports,
and adjusted, as appropriate, for investment activity between the date of the financial reports and December 31st. Due to the
inherent limitations in obtaining a readily determinable fair value measurement for alternative investments, the fair values
reported may differ from the values that would have been used had readily available market information for the alternative
investments existed. These investments are described further below:
•
Hedge Funds: Plan assets are invested in hedge funds that pursue multiple strategies to diversify risk and reduce
volatility. Most of these hedge funds allow redemptions either quarterly or semi-annually after a two to three month
notice period, while others allow for redemption after only a brief notification period with no restriction on redemption
frequency. No unfunded commitments existed with respect to hedge funds as of December 31, 2021.
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•
•
Risk Parity Funds: Plan assets are invested in risk parity strategies in order to provide diversification and balance risk/
return objectives. These strategies reflect a multi-asset class balanced risk approach generally consisting of equity,
interest rates, credit and commodities. These funds allow for monthly redemptions with only a brief notification
period. No unfunded commitments existed with respect to risk parity funds as of December 31, 2021.
Real Estate, Private Debt and Private Equity Funds: Plan assets are invested in limited partnership interests in various
private equity, private debt and real estate funds. Limited provision exists for the redemption of these interests by the
limited partners that invest in these funds until the end of the term of the partnerships, typically ranging between 10
and 15 years from the date of inception. An active secondary market exists for similar partnership interests, although
no particular value (discount or premium) can be guaranteed. As of December 31, 2021, unfunded commitments to
such limited partnerships totaling approximately $3.0 billion are expected to be contributed over the remaining
investment period, typically ranging between three and six years.
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The fair values of U.S. and international pension and postretirement benefit plan assets by asset category as of December
31, 2021 are presented below (in millions), as well as the percentage that each category comprises of our total plan assets and
the respective target allocations:
Total
Assets(1)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Percentage of
Plan Assets
Target
Allocation
$
2,671 $
2,564 $
107 $
Asset Category (U.S. Plans):
Cash and cash equivalents
Equity Securities:
U.S. Large Cap
U.S. Small Cap
Emerging Markets
Global Equity
International Equity
Total Equity Securities
Fixed Income Securities:
U.S. Government Securities(2)
Corporate Bonds
Global Bonds
Municipal Bonds
Total Fixed Income Securities
Other Investments:
Hedge Funds
Private Equity
Private Debt
Real Estate
Structured Products(3)
Risk Parity Funds
Total U.S. Plan Assets
Asset Category (International Plans):
Cash and cash equivalents
Equity Securities:
$
$
Local Markets Equity
U.S. Equity
Emerging Markets
International / Global Equity
Total Equity Securities
Fixed Income Securities:
Local Government Bonds
Corporate Bonds
Global Bonds
Total Fixed Income Securities
Other Investments:
Real Estate
Other
Total International Plan Assets
Total Plan Assets
$
$
12,840
484
2,077
3,054
4,199
22,654
12,083
6,156
23
19
18,281
8,948
484
1,483
2,901
1,972
15,788
25,358
—
—
—
25,358
3,892
—
594
153
2,227
6,866
(13,275)
6,142
23
19
(7,091)
4,121
4,822
763
2,285
177
295
56,069 $
—
—
—
313
—
—
44,023 $
2,303
—
—
106
177
—
2,468 $
184 $
135 $
49 $
193
53
35
513
794
61
438
136
635
—
53
35
195
283
—
21
134
155
193
—
—
318
511
61
417
2
480
172
321
2,106 $
58,175 $
—
—
573 $
44,596 $
90
247
1,377 $
3,845 $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
14
—
—
14
—
—
—
—
—
—
14
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
24
50
74
88
4.8 %
1-7
40.4
20-45
32.6
30-70
7.3
8.6
1.4
4.1
0.3
0.5
100.0 %
5-10
1-10
1-10
1-10
1-5
1-10
8.7 %
1-10
37.7
20-50
30.2
30-50
8.2
15.2
100.0 %
5-10
1-20
(1) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value
hierarchy but are included in the category totals.
(2) Level 2 U.S. Government Securities includes repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements.
(3) Represents mortgage and asset-backed securities.
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The fair values of U.S. and international pension and postretirement benefit plan assets by asset category as of
December 31, 2020 are presented below (in millions), as well as the percentage that each category comprises of our total plan
assets and the respective target allocations:
Total
Assets(1)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Percentage of
Plan Assets
Target
Allocation
$
1,593 $
1,510 $
83 $
Asset Category (U.S. Plans):
Cash and cash equivalents
Equity Securities:
U.S. Large Cap
U.S. Small Cap
Emerging Markets
Global Equity
International Equity
Total Equity Securities
Fixed Income Securities:
U.S. Government Securities
Corporate Bonds
Global Bonds
Municipal Bonds
Total Fixed Income Securities
Other Investments:
Hedge Funds
Private Equity
Private Debt
Real Estate
Structured Products(2)
Risk Parity Funds
Total U.S. Plan Assets
Asset Category (International Plans):
Cash and cash equivalents
Equity Securities:
$
$
Local Markets Equity
U.S. Equity
Emerging Markets
International / Global Equity
Total Equity Securities
Fixed Income Securities:
Local Government Bonds
Corporate Bonds
Global Bonds
Total Fixed Income Securities
Other Investments:
Real Estate
Other
Total International Plan Assets
Total Plan Assets
$
8,294
370
2,106
3,940
4,335
19,045
16,145
6,146
42
27
22,360
4,272
370
1,503
3,624
2,043
11,812
14,646
—
—
—
14,646
4,022
—
603
316
2,292
7,233
1,499
6,143
42
27
7,711
3,518
3,424
695
1,986
161
264
53,046 $
—
—
—
244
—
—
28,212 $
1,652
—
—
82
161
—
16,922 $
84 $
45 $
39 $
214
59
55
534
862
102
215
125
442
—
—
41
210
251
—
22
125
147
214
59
14
324
611
102
193
—
295
154
293
1,835 $
54,881 $
—
—
443 $
28,655 $
80
236
1,261 $
18,183 $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3
—
—
3
—
—
—
—
—
—
3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
21
41
62
65
3.0 %
1-5
35.9
25-55
42.2
35-55
6.6
6.5
1.3
3.7
0.3
0.5
100.0 %
5-15
1-10
1-10
1-10
1-5
1-10
4.6 %
1-10
47.0
25-55
24.1
20-40
8.3
16.0
100.0 %
5-10
1-20
(1) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value
hierarchy but are included in the category totals.
(2) Represents mortgage and asset-backed securities.
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The following table presents the changes in the Level 3 instruments measured on a recurring basis for the years ended
December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):
Balance on January 1, 2020
Actual Return on Assets:
Assets Held at End of Year
Assets Sold During the Year
Purchases
Sales
Transfers Into (Out of) Level 3
Balance on December 31, 2020
Actual Return on Assets:
Assets Held at End of Year
Assets Sold During the Year
Purchases
Sales
Transfers Into (Out of) Level 3
Balance on December 31, 2021
$
$
$
Corporate Bonds
Other
Total
— $
12 $
—
(5)
10
(2)
—
3
—
51
(4)
—
3 $
62 $
—
(16)
33
(6)
—
5
—
10
(3)
—
14 $
74 $
12
3
(5)
61
(6)
—
65
5
(16)
43
(9)
—
88
There were no shares of UPS class A or B common stock directly held in plan assets as of December 31, 2021 or
December 31, 2020.
Expected Cash Flows
Information about expected cash flows for the pension and postretirement medical benefit plans is as follows (in
millions):
Expected Employer Contributions:
2022 to plan trusts
2022 to plan participants
Expected Benefit Payments:
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027 - 2031
U.S.
Pension Benefits
U.S. Postretirement
Medical Benefits
International
Pension Benefits
$
$
1,887 $
25
177 $
49
1,927 $
229 $
2,054
2,188
2,323
2,458
14,160
219
208
199
189
813
96
7
44
49
55
61
68
425
Our current funding policy guideline for U.S. plans is to contribute amounts annually that are at least equal to the amounts
required by applicable laws and regulations. International plans will be funded in accordance with local regulations. Additional
discretionary contributions may be made when deemed appropriate to meet the long-term obligations of the plans. Expected
benefit payments for pensions will be primarily paid from plan trusts. Expected benefit payments for postretirement medical
benefits will be paid from plan trusts and corporate assets.
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NOTE 7. MULTIEMPLOYER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
We contribute to a number of multiemployer defined benefit plans under the terms of collective bargaining agreements that
cover our union-represented employees. These plans generally provide for retirement, death and/or termination benefits for eligible
employees within the applicable collective bargaining units, based on specific eligibility and participation requirements, vesting
periods and benefit formulas. The risks of participating in multiemployer plans are different from single-employer plans in the
following respects:
•
•
•
Assets contributed to a multiemployer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other
participating employers.
If we negotiate to cease participating in a multiemployer plan, we may be required to pay that plan an amount based on our
allocable share of its underfunded status, referred to as a "withdrawal liability". However, cessation of participation in a
multiemployer plan and subsequent payment of any withdrawal liability is subject to the collective bargaining process.
If any of the multiemployer pension plans in which we participate enter critical status, and our contributions are not sufficient
to satisfy any rehabilitation plan funding schedule, we could be required under the Pension Protection Act of 2006 to make
additional surcharge contributions to the multiemployer pension plan in the amount of five to ten percent of the existing
contributions required by our labor agreement. Such surcharges would cease upon the ratification of a new collective
bargaining agreement and could not recur unless a plan re-entered critical status at a later date.
The discussion that follows sets forth the financial impact on our results of operations and cash flows for December 31, 2021,
2020 and 2019, from our participation in multiemployer benefit plans. As part of the overall collective bargaining process for wage
and benefit levels, we have agreed to contribute certain amounts to the multiemployer benefit plans during the contract period. The
multiemployer benefit plans set benefit levels and are responsible for benefit delivery to participants. Future contributions to
multiemployer benefit plans are determined only through collective bargaining, and we have no additional legal or constructive
obligation to increase contributions beyond the agreed-upon amounts (except potential surcharges under the Pension Protection Act of
2006 described above).
The number of employees covered by our multiemployer pension plans has increased with the growth in our business. There
have been no other significant changes that affect the comparability of 2021, 2020 and 2019 contributions. We recognize expense for
the contractually-required contribution for each period, and we recognize a liability for any contributions due and unpaid at the end of
a reporting period.
Status of Collective Bargaining Agreements
As of December 31, 2021, we had approximately 327,000 employees employed under a national master agreement and various
supplemental agreements with local unions affiliated with the Teamsters. These agreements run through July 31, 2023.
We have approximately 3,200 pilots who are employed under a collective bargaining agreement with the Independent Pilots
Association ("IPA"). This collective bargaining agreement becomes amendable September 1, 2023.
We have approximately 1,700 airline mechanics who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local
2727 which becomes amendable November 1, 2023. In addition, approximately 3,300 of our auto and maintenance mechanics who are
not employed under agreements with the Teamsters are employed under collective bargaining agreements with the International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers ("IAM"). The collective bargaining agreement with the IAM runs through July 31,
2024.
Multiemployer Pension Plans
The following table outlines our participation in multiemployer pension plans for December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, and sets
forth our calendar year contributions and accruals for each plan. The “EIN/Pension Plan Number” column provides the Employer
Identification Number (“EIN”) and the three-digit plan number. The most recent Pension Protection Act zone status available in 2021
and 2020 relates to the plans’ two most recent fiscal year ends. The zone status is based on information that we received from the
plans’ administrators and is certified by each plan’s actuary. Plans certified in the red zone are generally less than 65% funded; plans
certified in the orange zone are both less than 80% funded and have an accumulated funding deficiency, or are expected to have a
deficiency in any of the next six plan years; plans certified in the yellow zone are less than 80% funded; and plans certified in the
green zone are at least 80% funded. The “FIP / RP Status Pending / Implemented” column indicates whether a financial improvement
plan (“FIP”) for yellow/orange zone plans, or a rehabilitation plan (“RP”) for red zone plans, is either pending or has been
implemented. As of December 31, 2021, all plans that have either a FIP or RP requirement have had the respective plan implemented.
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Our collectively-bargained contributions satisfy the requirements of all implemented FIPs and RPs and do not currently require
the payment of any surcharges. In addition, minimum contributions outside of the agreed upon contractual rates are not required. For
the plans detailed in the following table, the expiration date of the associated collective bargaining agreements is July 31, 2023, with
the exception of the IAM National Pension Fund / National Pension Plan, which has a July 31, 2024 expiration date. For all plans
detailed in the following table, we provided more than 5% of the total plan contributions from all employers for 2021, 2020 and 2019
(as disclosed in the annual filing with the Department of Labor for each respective plan).
Certain plans have been aggregated in the “All Other Multiemployer Pension Plans” line in the following table, as contributions
to each of these individual plans are not material.
Pension Fund
EIN / Pension
Plan Number
Pension
Protection Act
Zone Status
2021
2020
FIP / RP Status
Pending / Implemented
(in millions)
UPS Contributions and
Accruals
2021
2020
2019
Surcharge
Imposed
Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Defined Benefit Plan 23-6262789-001
Green
Green
No
NA
$ 65 $ 57 $ 48
Employer-Teamsters Local Nos. 175 & 505 Pension
Trust Fund
55-6021850-001
Red
Red
Yes
Implemented
Hagerstown Motor Carriers and Teamsters Pension
Fund
52-6045424-001
I.A.M. National Pension Fund / National Pension Plan 51-6031295-002
Red
Red
Red
Red
Yes
Yes
Implemented
Implemented
18
12
48
16
11
44
14
10
41
36-2377656-001
Green
Green
No
NA
180
161
142
36-6492502-001 Yellow Yellow
Yes
Implemented
131
120
113
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union Local
No. 710 Pension Fund
Local 705, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Pension Plan
Local 804 I.B.T. & Local 447 I.A.M.—UPS
Multiemployer Retirement Plan
New England Teamsters & Trucking Industry Pension
Fund
New York State Teamsters Conference Pension and
Retirement Fund
Milwaukee Drivers Pension Trust Fund
39-6045229-001
Green
Green
51-6117726-001
Green
Yellow
No
No
NA
NA
135
124
112
58
53
48
04-6372430-001
Red
Red
Yes
Implemented
145
140
120
16-6063585-074
Red
Red
Teamster Pension Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity
23-1511735-001 Yellow Yellow
Teamsters Joint Council No. 83 of Virginia Pension
Fund
54-6097996-001
Green
Green
Teamsters Local 639—Employers Pension Trust
53-0237142-001
Green
Green
Teamsters Negotiated Pension Plan
43-6196083-001
Green
Green
Truck Drivers and Helpers Local Union No. 355
Retirement Pension Plan
United Parcel Service, Inc.—Local 177, I.B.T.
Multiemployer Retirement Plan
52-6043608-001
Green
Green
No
13-1426500-419 Yellow
Red
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan
91-6145047-001
Green
Green
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Implemented
147
135
119
Implemented
NA
NA
NA
NA
94
89
80
45
29
85
82
74
40
27
74
75
68
37
24
Yes
No
Implemented
116
107
100
NA
1,260
1,138
939
Western Pennsylvania Teamsters and Employers
Pension Fund
All Other Multiemployer Pension Plans
25-6029946-001
Red
Red
Yes
Implemented
40
37
34
95
104
102
Total Contributions
$ 2,787 $ 2,555 $ 2,220
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Agreement with the New England Teamsters and Trucking Industry Pension Fund
In 2012, we reached an agreement with the New England Teamsters and Trucking Industry Pension Fund ("NETTI Fund"), a
multiemployer pension plan in which UPS is a participant, to restructure the pension liabilities for approximately 10,200 UPS
employees represented by the Teamsters. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had $830 and $837 million, respectively, recognized
in Other Non-Current Liabilities as well as $8 and $7 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, recorded in Other
current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets, representing the remaining balance of the NETTI Fund withdrawal liability. This
liability is payable in equal monthly installments over a remaining term of approximately 41 years. Based on the borrowing rates
currently available to us for long-term financing of a similar maturity, the fair value of the NETTI Fund withdrawal liability as of
December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $963 million and $1.0 billion, respectively. We utilized Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy to
determine the fair value of this liability.
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Multiemployer Health and Welfare Plans
We also contribute to a number of multiemployer health and welfare plans covering both active and retired employees.
Healthcare benefits are provided to participants who meet certain eligibility requirements as covered under the applicable collective
bargaining unit. The following table sets forth our calendar year plan contributions and accruals. Certain plans have been aggregated
in the "All Other Multiemployer Health and Welfare Plans" line, as the contributions to each of these individual plans are not material.
Health and Welfare Fund
Bay Area Delivery Drivers
Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Health & Pension Fund
Central States, South East & South West Areas Health and Welfare Fund
Delta Health Systems—East Bay Drayage Drivers
Joint Council #83 Health & Welfare Fund
Local 804 Welfare Trust Fund
Milwaukee Drivers Pension Trust Fund—Milwaukee Drivers Health and Welfare Trust Fund
New York State Teamsters Health & Hospital Fund
Northern California General Teamsters (DELTA)
Northern New England Benefit Trust
Oregon / Teamster Employers Trust
Teamsters 170 Health & Welfare Fund
Teamsters Benefit Trust
Teamsters Local 251 Health & Insurance Plan
Teamsters Local 638 Health Fund
Teamsters Local 639—Employers Health & Pension Trust Funds
Teamsters Local 671 Health Services & Insurance Plan
Teamsters Union 25 Health Services & Insurance Plan
Teamsters Western Region & Local 177 Health Care Plan
Truck Drivers and Helpers Local 355 Baltimore Area Health & Welfare Fund
Utah-Idaho Teamsters Security Fund
Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust
All Other Multiemployer Health and Welfare Plans
Total Contributions
(in millions)
UPS Contributions and Accruals
2021
2020
2019
$
41 $
39 $
39
3,374
35
3,202
37
31
2,899
39
56
123
59
91
209
81
66
24
60
26
66
40
24
74
980
23
52
83
183
37
50
110
53
84
188
72
59
22
57
23
60
39
23
69
859
22
45
76
175
30
45
101
48
71
157
59
51
19
47
18
53
32
20
59
769
19
37
67
141
$
5,813 $
5,399 $
4,810
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NOTE 8. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The following table indicates the allocation of goodwill (in millions):
Balance on January 1, 2020
Acquired
Impairments
Currency / Other
Balance on December 31, 2020
Acquired
Currency / Other
Balance on December 31, 2021
2021 Goodwill Activity
U.S. Domestic
Package
International
Package
Supply Chain
Solutions
Consolidated
$
$
$
715 $
416 $
2,682 $
—
—
—
—
—
6
—
(494)
42
715 $
422 $
2,230 $
132
—
—
(19)
243
(31)
847 $
403 $
2,442 $
3,813
—
(494)
48
3,367
375
(50)
3,692
The goodwill acquired in U.S. Domestic Package and Supply Chain Solutions related to our October 2021 acquisition of
Roadie. The purchase price allocation for acquired businesses may be modified for up to one year from the date of acquisition if
additional facts or circumstances lead to changes in our preliminary purchase accounting estimates. See note 9 for further
discussion of business acquisitions.
The remaining change in goodwill for both Supply Chain Solutions and International Package was attributable to the
impact of changes in the value of the U.S. Dollar on the translation of non-U.S. Dollar goodwill balances.
2020 Goodwill Activity
As of December 31, 2020 we classified our UPS Freight reporting unit as held for sale, which resulted in a goodwill
impairment charge of $494 million within Supply Chain Solutions.
The remaining change in goodwill for both Supply Chain Solutions and International Package was due to immaterial
purchase accounting adjustments and the impact of changes in the value of the U.S. Dollar on the translation of non-U.S. Dollar
goodwill balances.
Goodwill Impairment
We did not record any impairments of goodwill during 2021. In the fourth quarter of 2020, we determined that our UPS
Freight reporting unit should be classified as held for sale. Accordingly, we tested goodwill for impairment as of December 31,
2020, and determined that the fair value of the reporting unit had decreased. For the year ended December 31, 2020, a goodwill
impairment charge of $494 million, representing the remaining goodwill balance for UPS Freight, is included within Other
expenses in the statements of consolidated income. We did not record any goodwill impairments during 2019. Cumulatively, we
have recorded $1.1 billion of goodwill impairment charges in Supply Chain Solutions, while our International and U.S.
Domestic Package segments have not recorded any goodwill impairment charges.
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Intangible Assets
The following is a summary of intangible assets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Value
Weighted-Average
Amortization
Period
(in years)
December 31, 2021
Capitalized software
Licenses
Franchise rights
Customer relationships
Trade name
Trademarks, patents and other
Amortizable intangible assets
Indefinite lived intangible assets
Total Intangible Assets
December 31, 2020
Capitalized software
Licenses
Franchise rights
Customer relationships
Trademarks, patents and other
Amortizable intangible assets
Indefinite lived intangible assets
Total Intangible Assets
$
4,910 $
(3,275) $
1,635
58
119
733
67
158
(27)
(37)
(408)
(1)
(15)
6,045 $
(3,763) $
204
—
6,249 $
(3,763) $
31
82
325
66
143
2,282
204
2,486
4,531 $
(2,962) $
1,569
95
165
729
18
(37)
(113)
(344)
(13)
5,538 $
(3,469) $
205
—
5,743 $
(3,469) $
58
52
385
5
2,069
205
2,274
$
$
$
$
$
6.9
3.7
20.0
10.6
10.3
8.4
7.6
A trade name and licenses with carrying values of $200 and $4 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 are
deemed to be indefinite-lived intangible assets, and therefore are not amortized. Impairment tests for indefinite-lived intangible
assets are performed annually. Our annual impairment test as of July 1, 2021 indicated that the fair value of the trade name,
which is associated with our truckload brokerage business, remained greater than its carrying value, but that the excess was less
than 10 percent. There were no events or changes in circumstances that would indicate the carrying amount of our indefinite-
lived intangible assets may have been impaired as of December 31, 2021.
All of our other recorded intangible assets are deemed to be finite-lived intangibles, and are amortized over their
estimated useful lives. Impairment tests for these intangible assets are only performed when a triggering event occurs that may
indicate that the carrying value of the intangible may not be recoverable. Impairments of finite-lived intangible assets were $19,
$13, and $2 million in 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
Amortization of intangible assets was $475, $416 and $377 million in each of 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Expected amortization of finite-lived intangible assets recorded as of December 31, 2021 for the next five years is as follows (in
millions): 2022—$540; 2023—$472; 2024—$392; 2025—$314; 2026—$222. Amortization expense in future periods will be
affected by business acquisitions and divestitures, software development, licensing agreements, purchase of development areas
or similar franchise rights and other factors.
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NOTE 9. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
In October 2021, we acquired Roadie, Inc. ("Roadie"), a technology platform that provides local same-day delivery with
operations throughout the United States. The Roadie technology platform is purpose-built to connect merchants and consumers
with contract drivers to enable efficient and scalable same-day local delivery services for items that are not compatible with the
UPS network. The acquisition was funded using cash from operations. We report Roadie within Supply Chain Solutions. The
financial results of the acquired business were not material to our results of operations for the fourth quarter or the year.
The estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are subject to change based on completion of our
purchase accounting. The purchase price allocation for acquired companies can be modified for up to one year from the date of
acquisition. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the
acquisition date (in millions):
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Goodwill
Intangible assets
Deferred tax liability
Total purchase price
October 1,
2021
12
15
375
231
(47)
586
$
$
Goodwill recognized of approximately $375 million is attributable to expected synergies from future growth, including
synergies to our U.S. Domestic Package segment. We have allocated $243 and $132 million of the recognized goodwill to
Supply Chain Solutions and the U.S. Domestic Package segment, respectively. None of the goodwill is expected to be
deductible for income tax purposes.
The intangible assets acquired of approximately $231 million primarily consist of $145 million of technology (amortized
over 8 years), $67 million of trade name (amortized over 10 years), and an additional $19 million in other intangibles
(amortized over an average of 8 years). The carrying value of accounts receivable approximates fair value.
Acquisition related costs were not material, and were expensed as incurred and included in Other expenses within the
statements of consolidated income.
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NOTE 10. DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
The carrying value of our outstanding debt obligations, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 consists of the following (in
millions):
Commercial paper
Fixed-rate senior notes:
3.125% senior notes
2.050% senior notes
2.450% senior notes
2.350% senior notes
2.500% senior notes
2.800% senior notes
2.200% senior notes
3.900% senior notes
2.400% senior notes
3.050% senior notes
3.400% senior notes
2.500% senior notes
4.450% senior notes
6.200% senior notes
5.200% senior notes
4.875% senior notes
3.625% senior notes
3.400% senior notes
3.750% senior notes
4.250% senior notes
3.400% senior notes
5.300% senior notes
Floating-rate senior notes:
Floating-rate senior notes
Floating-rate senior notes
Floating-rate senior notes
Floating-rate senior notes
Debentures:
7.620% debentures(1)
Pound Sterling Notes:
5.500% notes
5.125% notes
Euro Senior Notes:
0.375% senior notes
1.625% senior notes
1.000% senior notes
1.500% senior notes
Canadian senior notes:
2.125% senior notes
Finance lease obligations
Facility notes and bonds
Other debt
Total debt
Less: current maturities
Long-term debt
Maturity
2021
Carrying Value
2021
2020
$
— $
15
$
Principal
Amount
—
—
—
1,000
600
1,000
500
400
1,000
500
1,000
750
400
750
1,500
500
500
375
500
1,150
750
700
1,250
—
400
500
2021
2021
2022
2022
2023
2024
2024
2025
2026
2027
2029
2029
2030
2038
2040
2040
2042
2046
2047
2049
2049
2050
2021
2022
2023
1,039
2049-2067
276
2030
90
614
793
793
567
567
586
408
320
2031
2050
2023
2025
2028
2032
2024
2022 – 2046
2029 – 2045
5
2022 – 2025
$
22,083
—
—
1,010
600
998
498
399
996
498
994
746
397
744
1,507
700
1,028
599
997
498
398
995
498
993
746
397
743
1,484
1,483
494
491
368
492
1,137
743
688
1,231
—
400
500
1,027
280
89
583
791
791
564
564
585
408
320
5
493
490
368
491
1,137
742
688
1,231
350
399
499
1,027
281
90
586
857
856
611
611
583
342
320
5
21,915
(2,131)
19,784 $
24,654
(2,623)
22,031
$
(1) On April 1, 2020, the interest rate on these debentures decreased from 8.375% to 7.620% for the remaining 10 years until maturity.
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Commercial Paper
We are authorized to borrow up to $10.0 billion under a U.S. commercial paper program and €5.0 billion (in a variety of
currencies) under a European commercial paper program. As of December 31, 2021 we had no outstanding balances under
these commercial paper programs. The amount of commercial paper outstanding under these programs in 2022 is expected to
fluctuate.
Debt Repayments
On January 15, 2021, our 3.125% senior notes with a principal balance of $1.5 billion matured and were repaid in full. On
April 1, 2021, our 2.050% fixed-rate senior notes with a principal balance of $700 million and our floating rate senior notes
with a principal balance of $350 million matured and were both repaid in full.
Fixed-Rate Senior Notes
All of our fixed-rate notes pay interest semi-annually, and allow for redemption by UPS at any time by paying the greater
of the principal amount or a “make-whole” amount, plus accrued interest. We subsequently entered into interest rate swaps on
certain of these notes, which effectively converted the fixed interest rates on the notes to variable interest rates. The average
interest rates payable on the notes where fixed interest rates were swapped to variable interest rates, including the impact of the
interest rate swaps, for 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
3.125% senior notes
2.450% senior notes
7.620% Debentures
Principal
Value
Average Effective Interest Rate
Maturity
2021
2020
$
1,500
1,000
2021
2022
1.07 %
0.76 %
1.60 %
1.55 %
The $276 million debentures have a maturity of April 1, 2030. These debentures had an interest rate of 8.375% until
April 1, 2020, at which time the interest rate decreased to 7.620% for the remaining term. These debentures are redeemable in
whole or in part at our option at any time. The redemption price is equal to the greater of the principal amount plus accrued
interest, or the present value of remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the date of
redemption at a benchmark treasury yield plus five basis points, plus accrued interest. Interest is payable semi-annually in April
and October, and the debentures are not subject to sinking fund requirements.
Floating-Rate Senior Notes
Our floating-rate senior notes bear interest at rates that reference the London Interbank Offer Rate ("LIBOR") for U.S.
Dollars. As part of a broader program of reference rate reform, it is expected that U.S. Dollar LIBOR rates will cease to be
published after June 2023.
We have floating-rate senior notes in the principal amounts of $400 and $500 million that bear interest at three-month
LIBOR, plus a spread of 38 and 45 basis points, respectively. These notes are not callable. The $400 million notes mature in
2022 and the $500 million notes mature in 2023, prior to the expected discontinuance of U.S. Dollar LIBOR. The average
interest rate for 2021 and 2020, including interest on the $350 million floating-rate senior notes that matured on April 1, 2021,
was 0.58% and 1.29%, respectively.
The remaining floating-rate senior notes, with principal amounts totaling $1.0 billion, bear interest at either one or three-
month LIBOR, less a spread ranging from 30 to 45 basis points. These notes have maturities ranging from 2049 through 2067
and will be impacted by the discontinuance of U.S. Dollar LIBOR rates in June 2023. We are currently working to transition
these notes to an alternative reference rate. We anticipate that the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") will be adopted
in accordance with recommendations of the Alternative Reference Rates Committee.
The average interest rate on the remaining floating-rate senior notes for 2021 and 2020 was 0.00% and 0.40%,
respectively. These notes are callable at various times after 30 years at a stated percentage of par value, and redeemable at the
option of the note holders at various times after one year at a stated percentage of par value. We have classified these floating-
rate senior notes as long-term liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets, due to our intent and ability to refinance the debt if
the put option is exercised.
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Finance Lease Obligations
We have certain property, plant and equipment subject to finance leases. For additional information on finance lease
obligations, see note 12.
Facility Notes and Bonds
We have entered into agreements with certain municipalities or related entities to finance the construction of, or
improvements to, facilities that support our operations in the United States. These facilities are located around airport properties
in Louisville, Kentucky; Dallas, Texas; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Under these arrangements, we enter into a lease or loan
agreement that covers the debt service obligations on the bonds issued by these entities, as follows:
•
•
•
•
Bonds with a principal balance of $149 million issued by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority associated with
our Worldport facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The bonds, which are due in January 2029, bear interest at a variable
rate, and the average interest rates for 2021 and 2020 were 0.05% and 0.50%, respectively.
Bonds with a principal balance of $42 million and due in November 2036 issued by the Louisville Regional Airport
Authority associated with our air freight facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The bonds bear interest at a variable rate, and
the average interest rates for 2021 and 2020 were 0.07% and 0.56%, respectively.
Bonds with a principal balance of $29 million issued by the Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport Facility
Improvement Corporation associated with our Dallas, Texas airport facilities. The bonds are due in May 2032 and bear
interest at a variable rate, however the variable cash flows on the obligation have been swapped to a fixed rate of
5.11%.
Bonds with a principal balance of $100 million issued by the Delaware County, Pennsylvania Industrial Development
Authority associated with our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania airport facilities. These bonds, which are due September
2045, bear interest at a variable rate. The average interest rate for 2021 and 2020 was 0.05% and 0.62%, respectively.
Pound Sterling Notes
The Pound Sterling notes consist of two separate tranches, as follows:
•
•
Notes with a principal amount of £66 million accrue interest at a 5.50% fixed rate, and are due in February 2031.
These notes are not callable.
Notes with a principal amount of £455 million accrue interest at a 5.125% fixed rate, and are due in February 2050.
These notes are callable at our option at a redemption price equal to the greater of the principal amount plus accrued
interest, or the present value of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the
date of redemption at a benchmark U.K. government bond yield plus 15 basis points, plus accrued interest.
Canadian Dollar Senior Notes
The Canadian Dollar notes consist of a single series, as follows:
•
Notes in the principal amount of C$750 million, which bear interest at a 2.125% fixed rate and mature in May 2024.
Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually. The notes are callable at our option, in whole or in part, at the
Government of Canada yield plus 21.5 basis points, and on or after the par call date at par value.
Euro Senior Notes
The Euro notes consist of three separate issuances, as follows:
•
Notes in the principal amount of €500 million accrue interest at a 1.00% fixed rate and are due in November 2028.
Interest is payable annually on the notes. These notes are callable at our option at a redemption price equal to the
greater of the principal amount, or the present value of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest
thereon discounted to the date of redemption at a benchmark comparable German government bond yield plus 15 basis
points, plus accrued interest.
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•
•
Notes with a principal amount of €700 million accrue interest at a 1.625% fixed rate and are due in November 2025.
Interest is payable annually on the notes. These notes are callable at our option at a redemption price equal to the
greater of the principal amount, or the present value of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest
thereon discounted to the date of redemption at a benchmark German government bond yield plus 20 basis points, plus
accrued interest.
Notes with principal amounts of €700 million and €500 million accrue interest at 0.375% and 1.50% fixed rates,
respectively, and are due in November 2023 and November 2032, respectively. Interest on these notes is payable
annually. The notes are callable at our option at a redemption price equal to the greater of the principal amount, or the
present value of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the date of
redemption at a benchmark comparable government bond yield plus 10 and 20 basis points, respectively, plus accrued
interest.
Contractual Commitments
The following table sets forth the aggregate annual principal and anticipated interest payments on our long-term debt and
our projected aggregate annual purchase commitments (in millions):
Year
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
After 2026
Total
Debt Principal
Debt Interest (1)
Purchase
Commitments (1)
$
2,003 $
722 $
2,295
1,487
1,794
500
13,598
668
630
636
523
7167
2,454
1,467
939
363
81
69
$
21,677 $
10,346 $
5,373
(1) Debt interest and purchase commitments include estimates of future amounts yet to be recognized in our financial statements.
The amount of interest on our debt was calculated as the contractual interest payments due on our fixed-rate debt and
variable-rate debt based on interest rates as of December 31, 2021, taking into account the effect of any interest rate swap
agreements. For debt denominated in a foreign currency, the U.S. Dollar equivalent principal amount of the debt at the end of
the year was used as the basis to project future interest payments.
Purchase commitments represent contractual agreements to purchase assets, goods or services that are legally binding,
including contracts for aircraft, construction of new or expanded facilities and orders for technology equipment and vehicles.
As of December 31, 2021, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling approximately $1.7 billion issued in connection
with our self-insurance reserves and other routine business requirements. We also issue surety bonds as an alternative to letters
of credit in certain instances, and as of December 31, 2021, we had $1.5 billion of surety bonds written.
Sources of Credit
We maintain two credit agreements with a consortium of banks. The first of these agreements provides revolving credit
facilities of $1.0 billion and expires on December 6, 2022. Amounts outstanding under this agreement bear interest at a periodic
fixed rate equal to the term SOFR rate, plus 0.10% per annum and an applicable margin based on our then-current credit rating.
The applicable margin from the credit pricing grid as of December 31, 2021 was 0.875%. Alternatively, a fluctuating rate of
interest equal to the highest of (1) the rate of interest last quoted by The Wall Street Journal as the prime rate in the United
States; (2) the Federal Funds effective rate plus 0.50%; or (3) the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate for a one month interest period
plus 1%, may be used at our discretion.
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The second agreement provides revolving credit facilities of $2.0 billion and expires on December 7, 2026. Amounts
outstanding under this facility bear interest at a periodic fixed rate equal to the term SOFR rate plus 0.10% per annum and an
applicable margin based on our then-current credit rating. The applicable margin from the credit pricing grid as of
December 31, 2021 was 0.875%. Alternatively, a fluctuating rate of interest equal to the highest of (1) the rate of interest last
quoted by The Wall Street Journal as the prime rate in the United States; (2) the Federal Funds effective rate plus 0.50%; and
(3) the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate for a one-month interest period plus 1.00%, plus an applicable margin, may be used at our
discretion.
If the credit ratings established by S&P and Moody’s differ, the higher rating will be used, except in cases where the
lower rating is two or more levels lower. In these circumstances, the rating one step below the higher rating will be used. We
are also able to request advances under these facilities based on competitive bids for the applicable interest rate. There were no
amounts outstanding under these facilities as of December 31, 2021.
Debt Covenants
Our existing debt instruments and credit facilities subject us to certain financial covenants. As of December 31, 2021 and
for all prior periods presented, we have satisfied these financial covenants. These covenants limit the amount of secured
indebtedness that we may incur, and limit the amount of attributable debt in sale-leaseback transactions, to 10% of net tangible
assets. As of December 31, 2021, 10% of net tangible assets is equivalent to $4.6 billion; however, we have no covered sale-
leaseback transactions or secured indebtedness outstanding. We do not expect these covenants to have a material impact on our
financial condition or liquidity.
Fair Value of Debt
Based on the borrowing rates currently available to us for long-term debt with similar terms and maturities, the fair value
of long-term debt, including current maturities, was approximately $25.1 billion and $28.3 billion as of December 31, 2021 and
2020, respectively. We utilized Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy of valuation techniques to determine the fair value of
all of our debt instruments.
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NOTE 11. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES
We are involved in a number of judicial proceedings and other matters arising from the conduct of our business.
Although there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome, we have generally denied, or believe we have meritorious
defenses and will deny, liability in all pending matters, including (except as otherwise noted herein) the matters described
below, and we intend to vigorously defend each matter. We accrue amounts associated with legal proceedings when and to the
extent a loss becomes probable and can be reasonably estimated. The actual costs of resolving legal proceedings may be
substantially higher or lower than the amounts accrued on those claims.
For matters as to which we are not able to estimate a possible loss or range of losses, we are not able to determine whether
any such loss will have a material impact on our operations or financial condition. For these matters, we have described the
reasons that we are unable to estimate a possible loss or range of losses.
Judicial Proceedings
We are a defendant in a number of lawsuits filed in state and federal courts containing various class action allegations
under state wage-and-hour laws. At this time, we do not believe that any loss associated with any such matter will have a
material impact on our operations or financial condition. One of these matters, Hughes v. UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. and
United Parcel Service, Inc. had previously been certified as a class action in Kentucky state court. In the second quarter of 2019,
the court granted our motion for judgment on the pleadings related to the wage-and-hour claims. The plaintiffs appealed this
decision. The appeal was denied; however, plaintiffs have sought discretionary review by the Kentucky Supreme Court.
Other Matters
In October 2015, the Department of Justice ("DOJ") informed us of an industry-wide inquiry into the transportation of
mail under the United States Postal Service ("USPS") International Commercial Air contracts. In October 2017, we received a
Civil Investigative Demand seeking certain information relating to our contracts. The DOJ has indicated it is investigating
potential violations of the False Claims Act or other statutes. We are cooperating with the DOJ. An immaterial accrual with
respect to this matter is included in our consolidated balance sheets. We do not believe that any loss from this matter would
have a material impact on our operations or financial condition, although we are unable to predict what action, if any, might be
taken in the future by any government authorities as a result of their investigation.
In August 2016, Spain’s National Markets and Competition Commission ("CNMC") announced an investigation into 10
companies in the commercial delivery and parcel industry, including UPS, related to alleged nonaggression agreements to
allocate customers. In May 2017, UPS received a Statement of Objections issued by the CNMC. In July 2017, UPS received a
Proposed Decision from the CNMC. On March 8, 2018, the CNMC adopted a final decision, finding an infringement and
imposing an immaterial fine on UPS. UPS appealed the decision and, in September 2018, obtained a suspension of the
implementation of the decision (including payment of the fine). The appeal is pending. We do not believe that any loss from
this matter would have a material impact on our operations or financial condition. We are vigorously defending ourselves and
believe that we have a number of meritorious legal defenses. There are also unresolved questions of law and fact that could be
important to the ultimate resolution of this matter.
In November 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA") sent us an information request related to hazardous
waste regulatory compliance at certain of our facilities. The EPA has indicated that it is investigating potential recordkeeping
violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act at those facilities. We are cooperating with the EPA. An immaterial
accrual with respect to this matter is included in our consolidated balance sheets. We do not believe that any loss from this
matter would have a material impact on our operations or financial condition, although we are unable to predict what action, if
any, might be taken in the future by the EPA as a result of this request.
We are a party in various other matters that arose in the normal course of business. We do not believe that the eventual
resolution of these other matters (either individually or in the aggregate), including any reasonably possible losses in excess of
current accruals, will have a material impact on our operations or financial condition.
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NOTE 12. LEASES
We have finance and operating leases for package centers, airport facilities, warehouses, office space, aircraft, aircraft
engines, information technology equipment (primarily mainframes, servers and copiers), vehicles and various other equipment
used in operating our business. Certain leases for real estate and aircraft contain options to purchase, extend or terminate the
lease.
We recognize a right-of-use ("ROU") asset and lease obligation for all leases greater than twelve months. Some of our
leases contain both lease and non-lease components, which we have elected to treat as a single lease component. We have also
elected not to recognize leases that have an original lease term, including reasonably certain renewal or purchase options, of
twelve months or less in our consolidated balance sheets for all classes of underlying assets. Lease costs for short-term leases
are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Determining the lease term and amount of lease payments to include in the calculation of the ROU asset and lease
obligation for leases containing options requires the use of judgment to determine whether the exercise of an option is
reasonably certain and whether the optional period and payments should be included in the calculation of the associated ROU
asset and lease obligation. In making this determination, we consider all relevant economic factors that would compel us to
exercise or not exercise an option.
When our leases contain future payments that are dependent on an index or rate, such as the consumer price index, we
initially measure the lease obligation and ROU asset using the index or rate at the commencement date. In subsequent periods,
lease payments dependent on an index or rate are not remeasured. Rather, changes to payments due to a change in an index or
rate are recognized in our statements of consolidated income in the period of the change.
When available, we use the rate implicit in the lease to discount lease payments; however, the rate implicit in the lease is
not readily determinable for substantially all of our leases. For these leases, we use an estimate of our incremental borrowing
rate to discount lease payments based on information available at lease commencement. The incremental borrowing rate is
derived using multiple inputs including our credit rating, the impact of full collateralization, lease term and denominated
currency. The remaining lease terms vary from 1 month to 139 years.
Aircraft
In addition to the aircraft that we own, we have leases for 329 aircraft. Of these leased aircraft, 22 are classified as finance
leases, 18 are classified as operating leases and the remaining 289 are classified as short-term leases. A majority of the
obligations associated with the aircraft classified as finance leases have been legally defeased. A majority of our long-term
aircraft operating leases are operated by a third party to handle package and cargo volume in geographic regions where, due to
government regulations, we are restricted from operating an airline.
In order to meet customers' needs, we charter aircraft to handle package and cargo volume on certain international trade
lanes and domestic routes. Due to the nature of these agreements, primarily being that either party can cancel the agreement
with short notice, we have classified these as short-term leases. Additionally, the lease payments associated with these charter
agreements are variable in nature based on the number of hours flown.
Real Estate
We have operating and finance leases for package centers, airport facilities, warehouses, office space and expansion
facilities utilized during peak shipping periods. Many of our leases contain charges for common area maintenance or other
expenses that are updated based on landlord estimates. Due to this variability, the cash flows associated with these charges are
not included in the minimum lease payments used in determining the ROU asset and associated lease obligation.
Some of our real estate leases contain options to renew or extend the lease or terminate the lease before the expiration
date. These options are factored into the determination of the lease term and lease payments when their exercise is considered to
be reasonably certain.
We also enter into real estate leases that contain lease incentives, such as tenant improvement allowances or move-in
allowances, that are received or receivable at lease commencement. These incentives reduce lease payments for classification
purposes and reduce the initial ROU asset. When lease incentives are receivable at lease commencement, they also reduce the
initial lease obligation.
100
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From time to time, we enter into leases with the intention of purchasing the property, either through purchase options with
a fixed price or a purchase agreement negotiated contemporaneously with the lease agreement. We classify these leases as
finance leases and include the purchase date and purchase price in the determination of the lease term and lease payments,
respectively, when the option to exercise or purchase is reasonably certain.
Transportation equipment and other equipment
We enter into both long-term and short-term leases for transportation equipment to supplement our capacity or meet
contractual demands. Some of these assets are leased on a month-to-month basis and the leases can be terminated without
penalty. The lease term for these types of leases is determined by the length of the underlying customer contract or based on the
judgment of the business unit. We also enter into multi-year leases for trailers to increase capacity during periods of high
demand, which are typically only used for 90-120 days during the year. These leases are treated as short-term as the cumulative
right of use is less than 12 months over the term of the contract.
The remainder of our leases are primarily related to equipment used in our air operations, vehicles required to meet
capacity needs during periods of higher demand for our shipping services, technology equipment and office equipment used in
our facilities.
Some of our transportation and technology equipment leases require us to make additional lease payments based on the
underlying usage of the assets. Due to the variable nature of these costs, these are expensed as incurred and are not included in
the ROU asset and associated lease obligation.
The components of lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 were as follows (in millions):
Operating lease costs
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of assets
Interest on lease liabilities
Total finance lease costs
Variable lease costs
Short-term lease costs
Total lease costs
$
$
2021
2020
2019
729 $
711 $
643
97 $
79 $
14
111
246
1,510
18
97
247
1,299
$
2,596 $
2,354 $
73
19
92
206
1,122
2,063
In addition to the lease costs disclosed in the table above, we monitor all lease categories for any indicators that the
carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. We recognized impairment charges of $17 million for the year ended
December 31, 2020. There were no impairments recognized for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2019.
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Supplemental information related to leases and location within our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2021 and
2020 are as follows (in millions, except lease term and discount rate):
Operating Leases:
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Current maturities of operating leases
Non-current operating leases
Total operating lease obligations
Finance Leases:
Property, plant and equipment, net
Current maturities of long-term debt, commercial paper and finance leases
Long-term debt and finance leases
Total finance lease obligations
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years):
Operating leases
Finance leases
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases
Finance leases
$
$
$
$
$
$
2021
2020
3,562
$
3,073
580
$
3,033
3,613
$
560
2,540
3,100
1,125
$
1,225
129
279
408
$
$
11.7
8.0
56
286
342
11.2
9.3
1.94 %
2.79 %
2.28 %
4.14 %
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 is as follows (in
millions):
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of obligations:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases
Finance leases
2021
2020
$
731 $
4
208
$
$
1,247 $
280 $
686
18
192
787
66
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Maturities of lease obligations as of December 31, 2021 are as follows (in millions):
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total lease payments
Less: Imputed interest
Total lease obligations
Less: Current obligations
Long-term lease obligations
$
142 $
61
37
32
29
190
491
(83)
408
(129)
$
279 $
644
574
477
424
379
1,622
4,120
(507)
3,613
(580)
3,033
As of December 31, 2021, we have additional leases which have not commenced of $348 million. These leases will
commence in 2022 and 2023 when we are granted access to the property, such as when leasehold improvements are completed
by the lessor or a certificate of occupancy is obtained.
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NOTE 13. SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY
Capital Stock, Additional Paid-In Capital, Retained Earnings and Non-Controlling Minority Interests
We are authorized to issue two classes of common stock, which are distinguished from each other by their respective voting
rights. Class A shares of UPS are entitled to 10 votes per share, whereas class B shares are entitled to one vote per share. Class A
shares are primarily held by UPS employees and retirees, as well as trusts and descendants of the Company's founders, and these
shares are fully convertible into class B shares at any time. Class B shares are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange
("NYSE") under the symbol "UPS". Class A and B shares both have a $0.01 par value, and as of December 31, 2021, there were
4.6 billion class A shares and 5.6 billion class B shares authorized to be issued. Additionally, there are 200 million preferred
shares authorized to be issued, with a par value of $0.01 per share. As of December 31, 2021, no preferred shares had been issued.
The following is a rollforward of our common stock, additional paid-in capital, retained earnings and non-controlling
minority interests accounts for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 (in millions, except per share amounts):
2021
2020
2019
Shares
Dollars
Shares
Dollars
Shares
Dollars
Class A Common Stock:
Balance at beginning of year
Common stock purchases
Stock award plans
Common stock issuances
Conversions of class A to class B common stock
Class A shares issued at end of year
Class B Common Stock:
Balance at beginning of year
Common stock purchases
Conversions of class A to class B common stock
Class B shares issued at end of year
Additional Paid-In Capital:
Balance at beginning of year
Stock award plans
Common stock purchases
Common stock issuances
Option premiums received (paid)
Balance at end of year
Retained Earnings:
Balance at beginning of year
Net income attributable to controlling interests
Dividends ($4.08, $4.04, and $3.84 per share) (1)
Other
Balance at end of year
Non-Controlling Interests:
Balance at beginning of year
Change in non-controlling interests
Balance at end of year
147 $
—
6
2
(17)
138 $
718 $
(3)
17
732 $
$
2
—
—
—
—
2
7
—
—
7
865
574
(500)
404
—
$
1,343
156 $
—
6
4
(19)
147 $
701 $
(2)
19
718 $
2
—
—
—
—
2
7
—
—
7
$
$
150
498
(217)
434
—
865
163 $
(3)
5
3
(12)
156 $
696 $
(7)
12
701 $
2
—
—
—
—
2
7
—
—
7
$
$
—
778
(1,005)
356
21
150
$
6,896
$
9,105
$
8,006
12,890
(3,604)
(3)
1,343
(3,552)
—
4,440
(3,341)
—
$
16,179
$
6,896
$
9,105
$
$
12
4
16
$
$
16
(4)
12
$
$
16
—
16
(1) The dividend per share amount is the same for both class A and class B common stock. Dividends include $167, $178 and $147 million for 2021, 2020 and
2019, respectively, that were settled in shares of class A common stock.
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In May 2016, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase authorization of $8.0 billion of class A and class B
common stock. For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, we repurchased a total of 2.1 and 9.1 million shares of class A
and class B common stock for $217 million and $1.0 billion, respectively under this program ($224 million and $1.0 billion in
repurchases for 2020 and 2019, respectively, are reported on the statements of consolidated cash flows due to the timing of
settlements). We did not repurchase any shares under this program during 2021.
In August 2021, the Board of Directors terminated this authorization and approved a new share repurchase authorization of
$5.0 billion for class A and class B common stock. We repurchased 2.6 million shares of class B common stock for $500 million
under an accelerated stock repurchase transaction pursuant to this authorization during the year ended December 31, 2021. As of
December 31, 2021, we had $4.5 billion of this share repurchase authorization available. Unless terminated earlier by the Board of
Directors, this program will expire when we have purchased all shares authorized for repurchase under the program.
Share repurchases may be in the form of accelerated share repurchase programs, open market purchases or other methods
we deem appropriate. The timing of share repurchases will depend upon market conditions. In order to lower the average cost of
acquiring shares in our ongoing share repurchase program, we periodically enter into structured repurchase agreements involving
the use of capped call options for the purchase of UPS class B shares. We pay a fixed sum of cash upon execution of each
agreement in exchange for the right to receive either a predetermined amount of cash or stock. Upon expiration of each
agreement, if the closing market price of our common stock is above the predetermined price, we will have our initial investment
returned with a premium in either cash or shares (at our election). If the closing market price of our common stock is at or below
the pre-determined price, we will receive the number of shares specified in the agreement. We received net premiums of $21
million during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to entering into and settling capped call options for the purchase of class
B shares. We had no capped call options outstanding, nor did we enter into any of these structured repurchase agreements, during
the years ended December 31, 2021 or 2020.
Movements in additional paid-in capital in respect of stock award plans comprise accruals for unvested awards, offset by
adjustments for awards that vest during the period. The movement year over year was driven by changes in award payouts and by
the acceleration of vesting for certain of our awards in 2020.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
We recognize activity in AOCI for foreign currency translation adjustments, unrealized holding gains and losses on
available-for-sale securities, unrealized gains and losses from derivatives that qualify as hedges of cash flows and unrecognized
pension and postretirement benefit costs. The activity in AOCI for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 is as
follows (in millions):
Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss), Net of Tax:
Balance at beginning of year
Translation adjustment (net of tax effect of $42, $(36) and $10)
Balance at end of year
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Net of Tax:
Balance at beginning of year
Current period changes in fair value (net of tax effect of $0, $1 and $4)
Reclassification to earnings (net of tax effect of $0, $(1) and $(1))
Balance at end of year
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax:
Balance at beginning of year
Current period changes in fair value (net of tax effect of $82, $(61) and $61)
Reclassification to earnings (net of tax effect of $(17), $(45) and $(39))
2021
2020
2019
$
(981) $
(1,078) $
(1,126)
(181)
97
48
$
(1,162) $
(981) $
(1,078)
$
$
$
6 $
4 $
(2)
(5)
6
(4)
(1) $
6 $
(223) $
112 $
261
(55)
(192)
(143)
(2)
11
(5)
4
40
195
(123)
112
Balance at end of year
$
(17) $
(223) $
Unrecognized Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs, Net of Tax:
Balance at beginning of year
Net actuarial gain (loss) resulting from remeasurements of plan assets and liabilities (net of tax
effect of $1,956, $(1,885) and $(979))
Reclassification to earnings (net of tax effect of $(749), $1,607 and $626)
Balance at end of year
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of year
$
(5,915) $
(5,035) $
(3,906)
6,195
(2,378)
(5,984)
5,104
(3,117)
1,988
$
$
(2,098) $
(5,915) $
(5,035)
(3,278) $
(7,113) $
(5,997)
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Detail of the gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to the statements of consolidated income for the years ended December
31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 is as follows (in millions):
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities:
Realized gain (loss) on sale of securities
$
5 $
5 $
6
Investment income (expense) and other
Amount Reclassified from AOCI
2021
2020
2019
Affected Line Item in the Income
Statement
Income tax (expense) benefit
Impact on net income
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges:
Interest rate contracts
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Income tax (expense) benefit
Impact on net income
Unrecognized Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs:
Prior service costs
Prior service credit for divested business
Plan amendments for divested business
Remeasurement of benefit obligation
Income tax (expense) benefit
Impact on net income
—
5
(11)
83
(17)
55
(148)
69
(66)
3,272
(749)
2,378
(1)
4
(8)
196
(45)
143
(1)
5
(15)
177
(39)
123
Income tax expense
Net income
Interest expense
Revenue
Income tax expense
Net income
(227)
(227)
Investment income (expense) and other
—
—
—
—
Other expenses
Other expenses
(6,484)
(2,387)
Investment income (expense) and other
1,607
626
Income tax expense
(5,104)
(1,988)
Net income
Total amount reclassified for the year
$
2,438 $
(4,957) $
(1,860)
Net income
Deferred Compensation Obligations and Treasury Stock
We maintain a deferred compensation plan whereby certain employees were previously able to elect to defer the gains on
stock option exercises by deferring the shares received upon exercise into a rabbi trust. The shares held in this trust are classified
as treasury stock, and the liability to participating employees is classified as Deferred compensation obligations in the
shareowners’ equity section of the consolidated balance sheets. The number of shares needed to settle the liability for deferred
compensation obligations is included in the denominator in both the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations. Employees
are generally not able to defer the gains from stock options exercised subsequent to December 31, 2004.
Activity in the deferred compensation program for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was as follows (in
millions):
Deferred Compensation Obligations:
Balance at beginning of year
Reinvested dividends
Benefit payments
Balance at end of year
Treasury Stock:
2021
2020
2019
Shares
Dollars
Shares
Dollars
Shares
Dollars
$
$
20
1
(5)
16
$
$
26
1
(7)
20
$
$
32
2
(8)
26
Balance at beginning of year
— $
(20)
— $
(26)
(1) $
(32)
Reinvested dividends
Benefit payments
Balance at end of year
—
—
(1)
5
—
—
(1)
7
—
1
(2)
8
— $
(16)
— $
(20)
— $
(26)
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NOTE 14. STOCK - BASED COMPENSATION
Our various incentive compensation plans permit the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, stock
appreciation rights, restricted stock and stock units ("RSUs"), and restricted performance shares and performance units
("RPUs", collectively with RSUs, "Restricted Units"). On May 13, 2021, our shareholders approved our 2021 Omnibus
Incentive Compensation Plan under which we are authorized to issue awards underlying 25 million shares. Each award issued
in the form of Restricted Units, stock options and other permitted awards reduces the share reserve by one share. We had 19
million shares available to be issued under the UPS Incentive Compensation Plan as of December 31, 2021.
Our primary equity compensation programs are the UPS Management Incentive Award program (the "MIP"), the UPS
Long-Term Incentive Performance Award program (the "LTIP") and the UPS Stock Option program. Additionally, our
matching contributions to our primary employee defined contribution savings plan are made in shares of UPS class A common
stock. The total expense recognized in our statements of consolidated income under all stock compensation programs during
2021, 2020 and 2019 was $878, $796 and $915 million, respectively. The associated income tax benefit recognized in our
statements of consolidated income during 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $301, $210 and $216 million, respectively. The cash
income tax benefit received from the exercise of stock options and conversion of Restricted Units to class A shares during
2021, 2020 and 2019 was $278, $272 and $148 million, respectively.
Management Incentive Award Program ("MIP")
Non-executive management eligibility for MIP awards is determined annually by the executive officers of UPS. Awards
granted to executive officers are determined annually by the Compensation Committee of the UPS Board of Directors. Our MIP
provides, with certain exceptions, that one-half to two-thirds of the annual award will be made in RPUs, depending upon the
level of management. The remaining one-third to one-half of the award is electable in the form of cash or unrestricted shares of
class A common stock, and is fully vested at the time of grant. Upon conversion, RPUs result in the issuance of an equivalent
number of UPS class A shares after required tax withholdings.
Beginning with the MIP grant in the first quarter of 2019, RPUs vest one year following the grant date based on
continued employment with the Company (except in the case of death, disability or retirement, in which case immediate vesting
occurs). The grant value is expensed on a straight-line basis (less estimated forfeitures) over the requisite service period (except
in the case of death, disability or retirement, in which case immediate expensing occurs). RPUs granted under the MIP prior to
2019 vest over a five-year period with approximately 20% of the award vesting and converting to class A shares at the
anniversary of each grant date. As of December 31, 2020, outstanding RPUs granted to non-executive management prior to
2019 became fully vested. The elimination of the future service requirement for these awards resulted in the recognition of an
additional $133 million of stock compensation expense in 2020. Conversion to class A shares will continue to occur over the
remaining five-year period.
All RPUs granted are subject to early cancellation or vesting under certain conditions. Dividends earned on RPUs are
reinvested in additional RPUs at each dividend payable date until they have fully vested. As of December 31, 2021, we had the
following outstanding RPUs, including reinvested dividends, granted under the MIP:
Non-vested as of January 1, 2021
Vested
Granted
Reinvested Dividends
Forfeited / Expired
Non-vested as of December 31, 2021
RPUs
(in thousands)
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
2,293 $
(5,452)
6,618
129
(121)
3,467 $
102.91
109.35
165.27
N/A
159.78
163.32
The fair value of each RPU is the NYSE closing price of class B common stock on the date of grant. The weighted-
average grant date fair value of RPUs granted during 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $165.27, $102.54 and $108.78, respectively.
The total fair value of RPUs vested was $716, $827 and $457 million in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As of December
31, 2021, there was $85 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RPUs. That cost is expected to
be recognized over a weighted-average period of four months.
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Long-Term Incentive Performance Award Program ("LTIP")
RPUs issued under the LTIP vest at the end of a three-year performance period, assuming continued employment with the
Company (except in the case of death, disability or retirement, in which case immediate vesting occurs on a prorated basis). The
number of RPUs earned is based on achievement of the performance targets established on the grant date.
For LTIP awards with a performance period ended December 31, 2021, the performance targets were equally weighted
among consolidated operating return on invested capital ("ROIC"), growth in currency-constant consolidated revenue and total
shareholder return ("RTSR") relative to a peer group of companies. For the two-thirds of the award related to ROIC and growth
in currency-constant consolidated revenue, we recognized the grant date fair value of these RPUs (less estimated forfeitures) as
compensation expense ratably over the vesting period, based on the number of awards expected to be earned. The remaining
one-third of the award was valued using a Monte Carlo model. We recognized the grant date fair value of this portion of the
award (less estimated forfeitures) as compensation expense ratably over the vesting period.
For LTIP awards with a performance period ending in 2022 and 2023, the performance targets are equally weighted
between adjusted earnings per share and adjusted cumulative free cash flow. The final number of RPUs earned will then be
subject to adjustment based on RTSR relative to the Standard & Poors 500 Index ("S&P 500"). We determine the grant date fair
value of the RPUs using a Monte Carlo model and recognize compensation expense (less estimated forfeitures) ratably over the
vesting period, based on the number of awards expected to be earned.
For the 2020 LTIP award, the performance period was divided into two measurement periods. The first measurement
period evaluated the achievement of the performance targets for 2020. The second measurement period will evaluate the
achievement of the performance targets for 2021 and 2022.
The weighted-average assumptions used in our Monte Carlo models for each award year were as follows:
Risk-free interest rate
Expected volatility
0.19 %
30.70 %
0.15 %
27.53 %
Weighted-average fair value of units granted
$
168.05
$
92.77
$
Share payout
102.39 %
101.00 %
2.23 %
19.64 %
123.44
115.04 %
2021
2020
2019
There is no expected dividend yield as units earn dividend equivalents.
As of December 31, 2021, we had the following RPUs outstanding, including reinvested dividends, that were granted
under our LTIP program:
Non-vested as of January 1, 2021
Vested
Granted
Reinvested Dividends
Forfeited / Expired
Non-vested as of December 31, 2021
RPUs
(in thousands)
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
1,004 $
(919)
1,659
50
(158)
1,636 $
104.15
115.40
168.10
N/A
149.90
159.34
The fair value of each RPU is the NYSE closing price of class B common stock on the date of grant. The weighted-
average grant date fair value of RPUs granted during 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $168.10, $92.76 and $107.30, respectively. The
total fair value of RPUs vested was $160, $112 and $71 million in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As of December 31,
2021, there was $160 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RPUs. That cost is expected to be
recognized over a weighted-average period of one year and six months.
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Non-qualified Stock Options
We maintain stock option plans under which options are granted to purchase shares of UPS class A common stock. Stock
options granted in connection with the UPS Incentive Compensation Plan must have an exercise price at least equal to the
NYSE closing price of UPS class B common stock on the date the option is granted.
We grant non-qualified stock options to a limited group of eligible senior management employees annually, in which the
value granted is determined as a percentage of salary. Stock option awards vest over a five-year period with approximately 20%
of the award vesting at each anniversary of the grant date (except in the case of death, disability or retirement, in which case
immediate vesting occurs). The option grants expire 10 years after the date of the grant. Option holders may exercise their
options via the payment of cash or class A common stock and new class A shares are issued upon exercise.
The following is an analysis of options to purchase shares of class A common stock issued and outstanding:
Options
(in thousands)
Weighted-Average
Exercise
Price
Remaining
Contractual Term
(in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic
Value
(in millions)
Weighted-Average
Outstanding at January 1, 2021
Exercised
Granted
Forfeited / Expired
Outstanding as of December 31, 2021
Options Vested and Expected to Vest
Exercisable as of December 31, 2021
1,564 $
(176)
211
—
1,599 $
1,599 $
1,050 $
103.60
99.74
165.58
—
112.18
112.18
104.15
6.46
6.46
5.52
$
$
$
163
163
116
The fair value of each option grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted-average
assumptions used by year, and the calculated weighted-average fair values of options, are as follows:
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
Expected life in years
Expected volatility
2021
2020
2019
3.31 %
0.84 %
7.5
23.15 %
3.51 %
1.26 %
7.5
19.25 %
Weighted-average fair value of options granted
$
23.71
$
11.74
$
2.94 %
2.60 %
7.5
17.79 %
16.34
The expected dividend yield is based on the recent historical dividend yields for our stock, taking into account changes in
dividend policy. The risk-free interest rate is based on the term structure of interest rates at the time of the option grant. The
expected life represents an estimate of the period of time options are expected to remain outstanding, and we have relied upon a
combination of the observed exercise behavior of our prior grants with similar characteristics, the vesting schedule of the grants
and an index of peer companies with similar grant characteristics in estimating this variable. Expected volatilities are based on
the historical returns on our stock and the implied volatility of our publicly-traded options.
We received cash of $16, $28 and $7 million during 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, from option holders resulting
from the exercise of stock options. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $16, $17 and
$5 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2021, there was $4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to
non-vested options. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of three years and five months.
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
We maintain an employee stock purchase plan for all eligible employees. Under this plan, shares of UPS class A common
stock may be purchased at quarterly intervals at 95% of the NYSE closing price of UPS class B common stock on the last day
of each quarterly period. Employees purchased 0.6, 0.9 and 1.0 million shares at average prices of $172.07, $110.92 and
$102.11 per share, during 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. This plan is not considered to be compensatory, and therefore no
compensation cost is measured for the employees’ purchase rights.
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NOTE 15. SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
We have two reportable segments: U.S. Domestic Package and International Package, which are together referred to as
our global small package operations. Our remaining businesses are reported as Supply Chain Solutions. Global small package
operations represent our most significant business and are broken down into regional operations around the world. Regional
operations managers are responsible for both domestic and export products within their geographic area. Supply Chain
Solutions comprises the results of non-reportable operating segments that do not meet the quantitative and qualitative criteria of
a reportable segment as defined under ASC Topic 280 – Segment Reporting.
U.S. Domestic Package
U.S. Domestic Package operations include the time-definite delivery of letters, documents and packages throughout the
United States.
International Package
International Package operations include delivery to more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, including
shipments wholly outside the United States, as well as shipments with either origin or destination outside the United States. Our
International Package reporting segment includes our operations in Europe, Asia, Americas and ISMEA.
Supply Chain Solutions
Supply Chain Solutions includes our Forwarding, Logistics, Coyote, Marken, UPS Mail Innovations and other
businesses. Our Forwarding, Logistics and UPS Mail Innovations units provide services in more than 200 countries and
territories worldwide and include international air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, distribution and post-sales
services, mail and consulting services. Coyote offers truckload brokerage services primarily in the United States. Marken is a
global provider of supply chain solutions to the healthcare and life sciences industry, specializing in clinical trials logistics.
Other businesses within this segment include The UPS Store, UPS Capital and Roadie. This segment also included UPS Freight
prior to its divestiture, details of which are set out in note 4.
In evaluating financial performance, we focus on operating profit as a segment’s measure of profit or loss. Operating
profit is before investment income (expense) and other, interest expense and income tax expense. Certain expenses are allocated
between the segments using activity-based costing methods as described in Part I, "Item 7. Supplemental Information - Items
Affecting Comparability" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis. As we operate an integrated, global multimodal
network, we evaluate many of our capital expenditure decisions at a network level. Accordingly, expenditures on property,
plant and equipment by segment are not presented. Unallocated assets are comprised primarily of cash and marketable
securities.
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Segment information for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 is as follows (in millions):
2021
2020
2019
Revenue:
U.S. Domestic Package
International Package
Supply Chain Solutions
Consolidated revenue
Operating Profit:
U.S. Domestic Package
International Package
Supply Chain Solutions
Consolidated operating profit
Assets:
U.S. Domestic Package
International Package
Supply Chain Solutions
Unallocated
Consolidated assets
Depreciation and Amortization Expense:
U.S. Domestic Package
International Package
Supply Chain Solutions
Consolidated depreciation and amortization expense
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
60,317 $
53,499 $
19,541
17,429
15,945
15,184
97,287 $
84,628 $
6,436 $
3,891 $
4,646
1,728
3,436
357
12,810 $
7,684 $
35,746 $
35,067 $
17,225
9,556
6,878
15,717
9,041
2,583
46,493
14,220
13,381
74,094
4,164
2,657
977
7,798
32,795
14,044
9,045
1,973
69,405 $
62,408 $
57,857
2,058 $
1,805 $
1,520
685
210
597
296
547
293
2,953 $
2,698 $
2,360
Revenue by product type for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 is as follows (in millions):
2021
2020
2019
U.S. Domestic Package:
Next Day Air
Deferred
Ground
Total U.S. Domestic Package
International Package:
Domestic
Export
Cargo
Total International Package
Supply Chain Solutions:
Forwarding
Logistics
Freight
Other
$
10,009 $
8,522 $
5,846
44,462
60,317
3,690
15,012
839
19,541
9,872
4,767
1,064
1,726
5,665
39,312
53,499
3,160
12,159
626
15,945
6,975
4,073
3,149
987
Total Supply Chain Solutions
Consolidated revenue
17,429
15,184
$
97,287 $
84,628 $
112
8,479
5,180
32,834
46,493
2,836
10,837
547
14,220
5,867
3,435
3,265
814
13,381
74,094
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Geographic information for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 is as follows (in millions):
United States:
Revenue
Long-lived assets
International:
Revenue
Long-lived assets
Consolidated:
Revenue
Long-lived assets
2021
2020
2019
$
$
$
$
$
$
74,376 $
66,580 $
29,609 $
28,354 $
22,911 $
18,048 $
11,098 $
10,213 $
97,287 $
84,628 $
40,707 $
38,567 $
58,699
27,976
15,395
9,567
74,094
37,543
Long-lived assets include property, plant and equipment, pension and postretirement benefit assets, long-term
investments, goodwill and intangible assets.
No countries outside of the United States provided 10% or more of consolidated revenue for the years ended December
31, 2021, 2020 or 2019. For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates
("Amazon") represented 11.7%, 13.3% and 11.6% of our consolidated revenues, respectively. Substantially all of this revenue
was attributed to U.S. Domestic Package. Amazon accounted for approximately 15.5%, 18.1% and 16.9% of accounts
receivable, net, included within the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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NOTE 16. INCOME TAXES
The income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 consists of the following (in
millions):
Current:
U.S. Federal
U.S. State and Local
Non-U.S.
Total Current
Deferred:
U.S. Federal
U.S. State and Local
Non-U.S.
Total Deferred
Total Income Tax Expense
2021
2020
2019
$
1,388 $
839 $
194
478
2,060
1,311
273
61
1,645
100
420
1,359
(725)
(159)
26
(858)
570
183
359
1,112
255
(93)
(62)
100
$
3,705 $
501 $
1,212
Income before income taxes includes the following components (in millions):
United States
Non-U.S.
Total Income Before Income Taxes:
2021
2020
2019
$
$
14,220 $
(39) $
2,375
1,883
16,595 $
1,844 $
3,972
1,680
5,652
A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31,
2021, 2020 and 2019 consists of the following:
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate
U.S. state and local income taxes (net of federal benefit) (1)
Non-U.S. tax rate differential
U.S. federal tax credits
Goodwill and other asset impairments
Net uncertain tax positions
Non-U.S. valuation allowance release
Other
Effective income tax rate
2021
2020
2019
21.0 %
21.0 %
21.0 %
2.2
—
(0.4)
—
0.6
—
(1.1)
22.3 %
(2.6)
1.6
(3.6)
5.1
3.6
—
2.1
1.4
0.3
(1.4)
—
0.1
(1.2)
1.2
27.2 %
21.4 %
(1) The 2020 state tax impact to the effective tax rate is negative due to the favorable proportion of state tax credits in comparison to pretax income.
Our effective tax rate is affected by recurring factors, such as statutory tax rates in the jurisdictions in which we operate
and the relative amounts of taxable income we earn in those jurisdictions. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in
any given year, but may not be consistent from year to year.
Our effective tax rate was 22.3% in 2021, compared with 27.2% in 2020 and 21.4% in 2019, primarily due to the effects
of the aforementioned recurring factors and the following discrete tax items.
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2021 Discrete Items
We recognized an income tax expense of $784 million related to a pre-tax mark-to-market gain of $3.3 billion on our
pension and U.S. postretirement defined benefit plans. This income tax expense was generated at a higher average tax rate than
the 2021 U.S. federal statutory tax rate because it included the effect of U.S. state and local and foreign taxes.
We recorded pre-tax transformation strategy costs of $380 million during the year ended December 31, 2021. As a result,
we recorded an additional income tax benefit of $95 million. This income tax benefit was generated at a higher average tax rate
than the 2021 U.S. federal statutory tax rate due to the effect of U.S. state and local and foreign taxes.
We recorded a pre-tax gain of $46 million during the year ended December 31, 2021 related to the divestiture of UPS
Freight. As a result, we recorded an additional income tax expense of $11 million. This income tax expense was generated at a
higher average tax rate than the 2021 U.S. federal statutory tax rate due to the effect of U.S. state and local taxes.
The recognition of excess tax benefits and deficiencies related to share-based compensation in income tax expense
resulted in a net tax benefit of $105 million and reduced our effective tax rate by 0.6% during the year ended December 31,
2021.
2020 Discrete Items
In the fourth quarter of 2020, we recognized an income tax benefit of $1.6 billion related to pre-tax mark-to-market losses
of $6.5 billion on our pension and U.S. postretirement defined benefit plans. This income tax benefit was generated at a higher
average tax rate than the 2020 U.S. federal statutory tax rate because it included the effect of U.S. state and local and foreign
taxes.
We recorded pre-tax transformation strategy costs of $348 million during the year ended December 31, 2020. As a result,
we recorded an additional income tax benefit of $83 million. This income tax benefit was generated at a higher average tax rate
than the 2020 U.S. federal statutory tax rate due to the effect of U.S. state and local and foreign taxes.
We recorded pre-tax goodwill and other asset impairment charges of $686 million during the year ended December 31,
2020. As a result, we recorded an additional income tax benefit of $57 million. This income tax benefit was generated at a
lower average tax rate than the U.S. federal statutory tax rate due to the portion of the costs related to goodwill impairment,
which is not deductible for tax purposes.
The recognition of excess tax benefits and deficiencies related to share-based compensation in income tax expense
resulted in a net tax benefit of $28 million and reduced our effective tax rate by 1.5% during the year ended December 31,
2020.
Our 2020 effective tax rate was also unfavorably impacted by new uncertain tax positions.
2019 Discrete Items
In the fourth quarter of 2019, we recognized an income tax benefit of $571 million related to pre-tax mark-to-market
losses of $2.4 billion on our pension and U.S. postretirement defined benefit plans. This income tax benefit was generated at a
higher average tax rate than the 2019 U.S. federal statutory tax rate because it included the effect of U.S. state and local and
foreign taxes.
We recorded pre-tax transformation strategy costs of $255 million during the year ended December 31, 2019. As a result,
we recorded an additional income tax benefit of $59 million. This income tax benefit was generated at a higher average tax rate
than the 2019 U.S. federal statutory tax rate due to the effect of U.S. state and local and foreign taxes.
Legal contingencies and expenses of $97 million were accrued during 2019 in respect of certain legal proceedings for
which we recorded an additional income tax benefit of $6 million. This income tax benefit was generated at a lower average tax
rate than the U.S. federal statutory tax rate due to the portion of the accrual related to penalties, which are not deductible for tax
purposes.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of December 31, 2018, we maintained a valuation allowance against certain deferred tax assets, primarily related to
foreign net operating loss carryforwards. As of each reporting date, we consider new evidence, both positive and negative, that
could affect the future realization of deferred tax assets. During 2019, we determined that there was sufficient positive evidence
to conclude that it was more likely than not that the deferred tax assets related to certain foreign net operating loss
carryforwards would be realized. This conclusion was primarily related to achieving cumulative three-year income and
anticipated future earnings within the relevant jurisdiction. Accordingly, we reversed the related valuation allowance and
recognized a discrete tax benefit of approximately $68 million.
Other factors that impacted our 2019 effective tax rate include favorable tax provisions enacted in the Taxpayer Certainty
and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019.
Other Items
Beginning in 2012, we were granted a tax incentive for certain of our non-U.S. operations, which was effective through
December 31, 2021. The tax incentive was conditioned upon our meeting specific employment and investment thresholds. The
impact of this tax incentive decreased non-U.S. tax expense by $61, $35 and $27 million (increased diluted earnings per share
by $0.07, $0.04 and $0.03) for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):
Fixed assets and capitalized software
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Other
Deferred tax liabilities
Pension and postretirement benefits
Loss and credit carryforwards
Insurance reserves
Stock compensation
Accrued employee compensation
Operating lease liabilities
Other
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets valuation allowance
Deferred tax asset (net of valuation allowance)
Net deferred tax asset (liability)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax asset (liability)
2021
2020
$
(5,808) $
(5,355)
(839)
(593)
(7,240)
(730)
(501)
(6,586)
1,620
3,994
342
587
219
453
874
318
4,413
(122)
4,291
325
535
183
583
736
357
6,713
(88)
6,625
$
$
$
(2,949) $
39
176 $
(3,125)
(2,949) $
527
(488)
39
The valuation allowance changed by $34, $34 and $(58) million during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and
2019, respectively.
We have a U.S. federal capital loss carryforward of $185 million as of December 31, 2021, $18 million of which expires
on December 31, 2025 and the remainder of which expires on December 31, 2026.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Further, we have U.S. state and local operating loss and credit carryforwards as follows (in millions):
U.S. state and local operating loss carryforwards
U.S. state and local credit carryforwards
2021
2020
$
$
924 $
90 $
1,253
108
The U.S. state and local operating loss carryforwards and credits can be carried forward for periods ranging from one
year to indefinitely. We also have non-U.S. loss carryforwards of $674 million as of December 31, 2021, the majority of which
may be carried forward indefinitely. As indicated in the table above, we have established a valuation allowance for certain U.S.
federal, state and non-U.S. carryforwards and outside basis differences due to the uncertainty resulting from a lack of previous
taxable income within the applicable tax jurisdictions and other limitations.
Undistributed earnings and profits ("E&P") of our foreign subsidiaries amounted to $5.4 billion as of December 31, 2021.
Currently, $834 million of the undistributed E&P of our foreign subsidiaries is considered to be indefinitely reinvested and,
accordingly, no deferred income taxes have been provided thereon. Upon distribution of those earnings in the form of dividends
or otherwise, we would be subject to U.S. state and local taxes and withholding taxes payable in various jurisdictions.
Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred income tax liability is not practicable because of the complexities
associated with its hypothetical calculation.
In December 2017, the United States enacted into law the Tax Act, requiring a one-time transition tax on certain
unrepatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. We elected to pay the tax over eight years based on an installment schedule
outlined in the Tax Act. The remaining liability of $123 million, to be paid between 2023 and 2025, is reflected as a non-current
liability on the balance sheet.
The following table summarizes the activity related to our uncertain tax positions (in millions):
Balance as of January 1, 2019
Additions for tax positions of the current year
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Reductions for tax positions of prior years for:
Changes based on facts and circumstances
Settlements during the period
Lapses of applicable statute of limitations
Balance as of December 31, 2019
Additions for tax positions of the current year
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Reductions for tax positions of prior years for:
Changes based on facts and circumstances
Settlements during the period
Lapses of applicable statute of limitations
Balance as of December 31, 2020
Additions for tax positions of the current year
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Reductions for tax positions of prior years for:
Changes based on facts and circumstances
Settlements during the period
Lapses of applicable statute of limitations
Balance as of December 31, 2021
Tax
Interest
Penalties
$
167 $
44 $
6
51
(45)
(3)
(4)
172
61
154
(54)
—
—
333
85
107
(42)
(3)
—
—
13
(4)
(1)
—
52
—
34
(24)
(1)
—
61
—
23
(4)
(2)
—
$
480 $
78 $
117
5
—
—
(1)
—
—
4
—
2
(2)
—
—
4
—
—
(2)
—
—
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The total amount of gross uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 that, if recognized, would
affect the effective tax rate was $479, $332 and $171 million, respectively. Our continuing policy is to recognize interest and
penalties associated with income tax matters as a component of income tax expense.
We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, most U.S. state and local jurisdictions, and many non-U.S.
jurisdictions. We have substantially resolved all U.S. federal income tax matters for tax years prior to 2016.
A number of years may elapse before an uncertain tax position is audited and ultimately settled. It is difficult to predict
the ultimate outcome or the timing of resolution for uncertain tax positions. It is reasonably possible that the liability for
uncertain tax positions could significantly increase or decrease within the next twelve months. Items that may cause changes to
uncertain tax positions include the timing of interest deductions and the allocation of income and expense between tax
jurisdictions. These changes could result from the settlement of ongoing litigation, the completion of ongoing examinations, the
expiration of the statute of limitations, or other unforeseen circumstances. At this time, an estimate of the range of the
reasonably possible change cannot be made.
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NOTE 17. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The earnings per share amounts are the same for class A and class B common shares as the holders of each class are
legally entitled to equal per share distributions whether through dividends or in liquidation.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in millions, except per share
amounts):
Numerator:
2021
2020
2019
Net income attributable to common shareowners
$
12,890 $
1,343 $
4,440
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares
Deferred compensation obligations
Vested portion of restricted shares
Denominator for basic earnings per share
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Restricted performance units
Stock options
Denominator for diluted earnings per share
Basic Earnings Per Share
Diluted Earnings Per Share
869
—
5
874
3
1
878
862
—
5
867
4
—
871
$
$
14.75 $
14.68 $
1.55 $
1.54 $
859
—
5
864
5
—
869
5.14
5.11
Diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 exclude the effect of 0.1, 0.6 and
0.5 million shares, respectively, of common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of employee stock options because such
effect would be antidilutive.
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NOTE 18. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk Management Policies
Changes in fuel prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates impact our results of operations and we actively
monitor these exposures. To manage the impact of these exposures, we may enter into a variety of derivative financial
instruments. Our objective is to manage, where it is deemed appropriate to do so, fluctuations in earnings and cash flows
associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and interest rates. It is our policy and practice to
use derivative financial instruments only to the extent necessary to manage exposures. As we use price sensitive instruments to
hedge a certain portion of our existing and anticipated transactions, we expect that any loss in value from those instruments
generally would be offset by increases in the value of those hedged transactions. We do not hold or issue derivative financial
instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Credit Risk Management
The forward contracts, swaps and options discussed below contain an element of risk that the counterparties may be
unable to meet the terms of the agreements; however, we seek to minimize such risk exposures for these instruments by limiting
the counterparties to banks and financial institutions that meet established credit guidelines and by monitoring counterparties to
prevent concentrations of credit risk with any single counterparty.
We have agreements with all of our active counterparties (covering the majority of our derivative positions) containing
early termination rights and/or zero threshold bilateral collateral provisions whereby cash is required based on the net fair value
of derivatives associated with those counterparties.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we held cash collateral of $260 and $146 million, respectively, under these
agreements. This collateral is included in Cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheets and its use by UPS is
not restricted. As of December 31, 2021, no collateral was required to be posted with our counterparties. As of December 31,
2020, we were required to post $158 million with our counterparties.
Events such as a counterparty credit rating downgrade (depending on the ultimate rating level) could also allow us to take
additional protective measures such as the early termination of trades. Alternatively, we could be required to provide additional
collateral or terminate transactions with certain counterparties in the event of a downgrade of our credit rating. The amount of
collateral required would be determined by the net fair value of the associated derivatives with each counterparty. We have not
historically incurred, and do not expect to incur in the future, any losses as a result of counterparty default.
As of December 31, 2021, there were no instruments in a net liability position that were not covered by the zero threshold
bilateral collateral provisions.
Types of Hedges
Commodity Risk Management
Currently, the fuel surcharges that we apply to our domestic and international package are the primary means of reducing
the risk of adverse fuel price changes on our business. In order to mitigate the impact of fuel surcharges imposed on us by
outside carriers, we regularly adjust the rates we charge for our freight brokerage services.
Foreign Currency Risk Management
To protect against the reduction in value of forecasted foreign currency cash flows from our international package
business, we maintain a foreign currency cash flow hedging program. Our most significant foreign currency exposures relate to
the Euro, British Pound Sterling, Canadian Dollar, Chinese Renminbi and Hong Kong Dollar. We hedge portions of our
forecasted revenue denominated in foreign currencies with forward contracts. We normally designate and account for these
contracts as cash flow hedges of anticipated foreign currency denominated revenue and, therefore, the resulting gains and losses
from these hedges are recognized as a component of international package revenue when the underlying sales transactions
occur.
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We also hedge portions of our anticipated cash settlements of intercompany transactions and interest payments on certain
debt subject to foreign currency remeasurement using foreign currency forward contracts. We normally designate and account
for these contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted foreign currency denominated transactions; therefore, the resulting gains
and losses from these hedges are recognized as a component of Investment income (expense) and other when the underlying
transactions are subject to currency remeasurement.
We hedge our net investment in certain foreign operations with foreign currency denominated debt instruments. The use
of foreign denominated debt as the hedging instrument allows the debt to be remeasured to foreign currency translation
adjustment within other comprehensive income to offset the translation risk from those investments. Balances in the cumulative
translation adjustment accounts remain until the sale or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity, upon which they
are recognized as a component of Investment income (expense) and other.
Interest Rate Risk Management
Our indebtedness under our various financing arrangements creates interest rate risk. We use a combination of derivative
instruments as part of our program to manage the fixed and floating interest rate mix of our total debt portfolio and related
overall cost of borrowing. Interest rate swaps allow us to maintain a target range of floating-rate debt within our capital
structure. The notional amount, interest payment date and maturity date of the swaps match the terms of the associated debt
being hedged.
We have designated and account for the majority of our interest rate swaps that convert fixed-rate interest payments into
floating-rate interest payments as fair value hedges of the associated debt instruments. Therefore, the gains and losses resulting
from fair value adjustments to the interest rate swaps and fair value adjustments to the associated debt instruments are recorded
to interest expense in the period in which the gains and losses occur. We have designated and account for interest rate swaps
that convert floating-rate interest payments into fixed-rate interest payments as cash flow hedges of the forecasted payment
obligations. The gains and losses resulting from fair value adjustments to these interest rate swaps are recorded to other
comprehensive income.
We periodically hedge the forecasted fixed-coupon interest payments associated with anticipated debt offerings by using
forward starting interest rate swaps, interest rate locks or similar derivatives. These agreements effectively lock a portion of our
interest rate exposure between the time the agreement is entered into and the date when the debt offering is completed, thereby
mitigating the impact of interest rate changes on future interest expense. These derivatives are settled commensurate with the
issuance of the debt, and any gain or loss upon settlement is amortized as an adjustment to the effective interest yield on the
debt.
Outstanding Positions
The notional amounts of our outstanding derivative positions as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows (in
millions):
Currency hedges:
Euro
British Pound Sterling
Canadian Dollar
Hong Kong Dollar
Interest rate hedges:
Fixed to Floating Interest Rate Swaps
Floating to Fixed Interest Rate Swaps
2021
2020
EUR
GBP
CAD
HKD
USD
USD
4,257
1,402
1,633
4,033
1,000
28
4,197
1,400
1,576
3,717
3,250
778
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had no outstanding commodity hedge positions.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our fixed to floating interest rate swaps are designated as a fair value hedge of our 2.450% fixed rate notes that mature in
October 2022. These instruments utilize LIBOR as the reference rate to determine the floating interest rate to be paid. As these
instruments will settle before the applicable U.S. Dollar LIBOR rate ceases to be published in June 2023, we have not evaluated
the application of ASC Topic 848 to these instruments.
Balance Sheet Recognition
The following table indicates the location in the consolidated balance sheets where our derivative assets and liabilities
have been recognized, the fair value hierarchy level applicable to each derivative type and the related fair values of those
derivatives.
We have master netting arrangements with substantially all of our counterparties giving us the right of offset for our
derivative positions. However, we have not elected to offset the fair value positions of our derivative contracts recorded in the
consolidated balance sheets. The columns labeled Net Amounts if Right of Offset had been Applied indicate the potential net fair
value positions by type of contract and location in the consolidated balance sheets had we elected to apply the right of offset as
of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in millions):
Asset Derivatives
Location
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Balance Sheet
2021
2020
2021
2020
Fair Value
Hierarchy
Level
Gross Amounts Presented in
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Net Amounts if Right of Offset
had been Applied
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Other current assets
Level 2
$
100 $
56 $
82 $
Interest rate contracts
Other current assets
Level 2
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Other non-current assets
Level 2
Interest rate contracts
Other non-current assets
Level 2
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Other current assets
Level 2
11
123
—
2
2
35
29
4
11
90
—
2
Total Asset Derivatives
$
236 $
126 $
185 $
45
2
4
26
4
81
Liability Derivatives
Balance Sheet Location
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Gross Amounts Presented in
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Net Amounts if Right of Offset
had been Applied
Fair Value
Hierarchy
Level
2020
2021
2021
2020
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Other current liabilities
Level 2
$
19 $
34 $
1 $
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Interest rate contracts
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Other non-current
liabilities
Other non-current
liabilities
Level 2
Level 2
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Other current liabilities
Level 2
Interest rate contracts
Other current liabilities
Level 2
33
10
—
—
142
13
2
1
—
10
—
—
23
111
10
2
1
Total Liability Derivatives
$
62 $
192 $
11 $
147
Our foreign currency exchange rate, interest rate and investment market price derivatives are largely comprised of over-
the-counter derivatives, which are primarily valued using pricing models that rely on market observable inputs such as yield
curves, currency exchange rates and investment forward prices; therefore, these derivatives are classified as Level 2. As of
December 31, 2021 and 2020 we did not have any derivatives that were classified as Level 1 (valued using quoted prices in
active markets for identical assets) or Level 3 (valued using significant unobservable inputs).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Balance Sheet Location of Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedges
The following table indicates the amounts that were recorded in the consolidated balance sheets related to cumulative
basis adjustments for fair value hedges as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):
Line Item in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in
Which the Hedged Item is Included
Carrying Amount of
Hedged Liabilities
Cumulative Amount
of Fair Value Hedge
Adjustments
Carrying Amount of
Hedged Liabilities
Cumulative Amount
of Fair Value Hedge
Adjustments
Long-Term Debt and Finance Leases
$
1,290 $
16 $
2,816 $
42
2021
2020
The cumulative amount of fair value hedging losses remaining for any hedged assets and liabilities for which hedge
accounting has been discontinued as of December 31, 2021 is $5 million. These amounts will be recognized over the next 8
years.
Income Statement and AOCI Recognition
The following table indicates the amount of gains and (losses) that have been recognized in the statements of consolidated
income for fair value and cash flow hedges, as well as the associated gain or (loss) for the underlying hedged item for fair value
hedges for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):
Location and Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in
Income on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging
Relationships
Revenue
Gain or (loss) on fair value hedging relationships:
2021
Interest
Expense
Investment
Income and
Other
Revenue
2020
Interest
Expense
Investment
Income and
Other
Interest Contracts:
Hedged items
$
— $
20 $
— $
— $
(8) $
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
—
(20)
—
—
8
—
83
(11)
—
—
—
—
(8)
196
—
—
—
—
—
Gain or (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships:
Interest Contracts:
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from
accumulated other comprehensive income
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from
accumulated other comprehensive income
Total amounts of income and expense line items
presented in the statement of income in which the
effects of fair value or cash flow hedges are recorded
$
83 $
(11) $
— $
196 $
(8) $
—
The following table indicates the amount of gains and (losses) that have been recognized in AOCI for the years ended
December 31, 2021 and 2020 for those derivatives designated as cash flow hedges (in millions):
Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Interest rate contracts
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Total
$
$
2 $
341
343 $
—
(253)
(253)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives
As of December 31, 2021, there were $70 million of pre-tax gains related to cash flow hedges deferred in AOCI that are
expected to be reclassified to income over the 12 month period ending December 31, 2022. The actual amounts that will be
reclassified to income over the next 12 months will vary from this amount as a result of changes in market conditions. The
maximum term over which we are hedging exposures to the variability of cash flows is approximately 10 years.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following table indicates the amount of gains and (losses) that have been recognized in AOCI within foreign
currency translation adjustment for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 for those instruments designated as net
investment hedges (in millions):
Non-derivative Instruments in Net Investment Hedging Relationships
2021
2020
Foreign denominated debt
Total
$
$
225 $
225 $
(265)
(265)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Debt
Additionally, we maintain interest rate swaps, foreign currency exchange forwards and investment market price forward
contracts that are not designated as hedges. The interest rate swap contracts are intended to provide an economic hedge of
portions of our outstanding debt. The foreign currency exchange forward contracts are intended to provide an economic offset
to foreign currency remeasurement and settlement risk for certain assets and liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. The
investment market price forward contracts are intended to provide an economic offset to fair value fluctuations of certain
investments in marketable securities.
We also periodically terminate interest rate swaps and foreign currency exchange forward contracts by entering into
offsetting swap and foreign currency positions with different counterparties. As part of this process, we de-designate our
original swap and foreign currency exchange contracts. These transactions provide an economic offset that effectively
eliminates the effects of changes in market valuation.
The following is a summary of the amounts recorded in the statements of consolidated income related to fair value
changes and settlements of these interest rate swaps, foreign currency forward and investment market price forward contracts
not designated as hedges for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in millions):
Derivative Instruments Not Designated in
Hedging Relationships
Interest rate contracts
Location of Gain
(Loss) Recognized
in Income
Interest expense
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Investment income and other
Total
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
2021
2020
$
$
— $
(28)
(28) $
(9)
27
18
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 19. TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY COSTS
In 2018, we launched a multi-year, enterprise-wide transformation strategy impacting our organization. The program
includes investments, as well as changes in processes and technology, that impact global direct and indirect operating costs.
The table below presents the transformation strategy costs for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 (in
millions):
Compensation and benefits
Total other expenses
Total Transformation Strategy Costs
Income Tax Benefit from Transformation Strategy Costs
After-Tax Transformation Strategy Costs
2021
2020
2019
$
$
$
206 $
174
380 $
(95)
285 $
211 $
137
348 $
(83)
265 $
166
89
255
(59)
196
The income tax effects of transformation strategy costs are calculated by multiplying the amount of the adjustments by
the statutory tax rates applicable in each tax jurisdiction.
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 20. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On February 17, 2022, we announced the Canada Small Package Retirement Plan will cease accruals of additional
benefits for future service and compensation for participants effective December 31, 2023. Upon adoption of the plan
amendments, the elimination of defined benefit accruals for all current employees will trigger a pension curtailment event and
the plan assets and pension benefit obligation will be remeasured.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:
As of the end of the period covered by this report, management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures. Based upon, and as of the date of, the evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to
be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and
when required and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting:
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2021 that
have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. We have not
experienced any material impact to our internal controls over financial reporting despite the fact that more of our employees are
working remotely during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We have enhanced our oversight and monitoring during the
closing and reporting processes and we continue to monitor and assess the effects of remote work on our internal controls to
minimize the impact on their design and operating effectiveness.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting:
UPS management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for
United Parcel Service, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”). Based on the criteria for effective internal control over
financial reporting established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission, management has assessed our internal control over financial reporting as effective
as of December 31, 2021. The independent registered public accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP, as auditors of the
consolidated balance sheets of United Parcel Service, Inc. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2021 and the related
statements of consolidated income, consolidated comprehensive income and consolidated cash flows for the year ended
December 31, 2021, has issued an attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting, which is included herein.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareowners and Board of Directors of
United Parcel Service, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of United Parcel Service, Inc. and subsidiaries (the
“Company”) as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). In our opinion, the Company
maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on
criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021, of the Company and
our report dated February 21, 2022, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report
on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control
over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be
independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was
maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting,
assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal
control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We
believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures
that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and
dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
February 21, 2022
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Item 9B.
Other Information
The Company maintains robust economic sanctions compliance procedures designed to promote compliance with
applicable sanctions laws. However, it is possible that the Company may inadvertently engage in dealings that require
disclosure under Section 13(r).
On April 15, 2021, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) designated Pozitiv
Teknolodzhiz, AO (“PT”), a Russian IT security company, on the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons
(“SDN List”). Since that date, the Company has identified 23 shipments involving PT that it has carried. Total revenue and
profit from these transactions was approximately $572.81 and $156.55, respectively.
In addition, on July 2, 2021, the Company inadvertently carried one shipment involving SHIBA, an Iranian flagged
container vessel designated on the SDN List, which requires disclosure under Section 13(r). Revenue and profit from this
transaction was approximately $28.63 and $7.80, respectively.
UPS has implemented additional screening measures designed to better identify potential shipments to or from these
entities.
Item 9C.
Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
Not applicable.
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Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Information about our Executive Officers
PART III
Name and Office
Carol B. Tomé
Chief Executive Officer
Norman M. Brothers, Jr.
Executive Vice President; Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
and Corporate Secretary
Nando Cesarone
Executive Vice President; President, U.S. Operations
Darrell Ford
Executive Vice President; Chief Human Resources Officer
Philippe Gilbert
Executive Vice President; President, UPS Supply Chain
Solutions
Kate M. Gutmann
Executive Vice President; Chief Sales and Solutions Officer and
Executive Vice President, UPS Global Healthcare
Laura Lane
Executive Vice President; Chief Corporate Affairs,
Communications and Sustainability Officer
Brian Newman
Executive Vice President; Chief Financial Officer
Juan R. Perez
Executive Vice President; Chief Information and Engineering
Officer
Scott A. Price
Executive Vice President; President, UPS International
Charlene Thomas
Executive Vice President; Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Officer
Kevin Warren
Executive Vice President; Chief Marketing Officer
Principal Occupation and Employment For the Last
Five Years
Age
65 Chief Executive Officer (2020 - present), Chief Financial
Officer, The Home Depot, Inc. (2001 - 2019).
54 Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate
Secretary (2020 - present), Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Corporate Secretary (2016 - 2020), Corporate
Legal Department Manager (2014 - 2016).
50 President, U.S. Operations (2020 - present), President,
UPS International (2018 - 2020), Europe Region Manager
(2016 - 2018), Asia Pacific Region Manager (2013 -
2016).
57 Chief Human Resources Officer (2021 - present), Chief
Human Resources Officer, DuPont (2018 - 2020), Chief
Human Resources Officer, Xerox Corporation (2015 -
2018).
57 President, UPS Supply Chain Solutions (2019 - present),
Regional CEO, Americas, DB Schenker Logistics (2015 -
2018), Regional CEO, West Europe, DB Schenker
Logistics (2013 - 2015).
53 Chief Sales and Solutions Officer, Executive VP, UPS
Global Healthcare (2020 - present), Chief Sales and
Solutions Officer; Senior Vice President The UPS Store
and UPS Capital (2017 - 2019) Senior Vice President,
Worldwide Sales and Solutions (2014 - 2017).
55 Chief Corporate Affairs, Communications and
Sustainability Officer (2020 - present), Chief Corporate
Affairs and Communications Officer (August 2020 -
October 2020), President, Global Public Affairs (2011 -
2020).
53 Chief Financial Officer (2021 - present), Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer (2019 - 2021), Executive Vice
President, Finance and Operations, Latin America,
PepsiCo, Inc. (2017 - 2019), Executive Vice President,
Global Operations, PepsiCo, Inc. (2015 - 2017), Global
Head of e-Commerce, PepsiCo, Inc. (2014 - 2015).
55 Chief Information and Engineering Officer (2017 -
present), Chief Information Officer (2016 - 2017), Vice
President, Information Services (2011 - 2016).
60 President, UPS International (2020 - present), Chief
Strategy and Transformation Officer (2017 - 2020),
Executive Vice President of Global Leverage, Walmart
International, Walmart Stores, Inc. (2017), Chief
Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President,
Walmart International, Walmart Stores Inc. (2016 - 2017),
Chief Executive Officer and President of Walmart Asia
Pte. Ltd. (2014 - 2016).
54 Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (2021 -
present), Chief Human Resources Officer (2019 - 2020),
President, Human Capital Transformation (March 2019 -
July 2019), West Region Manager (2018 - 2019), North
Atlantic District Manager (2018 - 2018), Mid-South
District Manager (2016-2018), West-OPS Package
Operations Manager (March 2016 - August 2016), U.S.
Operations Training Staff Manager (2015 - 2016).
59 Chief Marketing Officer (2018 - present), Executive Vice
President and Chief Commercial Officer, Xerox Corp.
(2017 - 2018), President, Commercial Business Group,
Xerox Corp. (2016 - 2017), President, Industrial, Retail
and Hospitality Business Group, Xerox Corp. (2015 -
2016), President of Strategic Growth Initiatives, Xerox
Corp. (2014 - 2015).
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Information about our directors will be presented under the caption “Our Board of Directors" in our definitive proxy
statement for our meeting of shareowners to be held on May 5, 2022 (the “Proxy Statement”) and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Information about our Audit Committee will be presented under the caption “Our Board of Directors - Committees of the
Board of Directors” and "Audit Committee Matters" in our Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
Information about our Code of Business Conduct is presented under the caption “Where You Can Find More Information”
in Part I, Item 1 of this report.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Information about our board and executive compensation will be presented under the captions “Our Board of Directors -
Director Compensation" and "Executive Compensation" in our Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Information about security ownership will be presented under the caption “Ownership of Our Securities - Securities
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in our Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
Information about our equity compensation plans will be presented under the caption “Executive Compensation - Equity
Compensation Plans” in our Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Information about transactions with related persons will be presented under the caption “Corporate Governance -
Conflicts of Interest and Related Person Transactions” in our Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
Information about director independence will be presented under the caption “Corporate Governance - Director
Independence” in our Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Information about aggregate fees billed to us by our principal accountant will be presented under the caption “Audit
Committee Matters - Principal Accounting Firm Fees” in our Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Documents filed as a part of this report:
1. Financial Statements.
See Item 8 for the financial statements filed with this report.
2. Financial Statement Schedules.
None.
3. Exhibits.
See the Exhibit Index below for a list of the exhibits incorporated by reference into or filed with this report.
(b) Exhibits Required To Be Filed
See Item 15(a) 3 above.
(c) Financial Statement Schedules Required To Be Filed
See Item 15(a) 2 above.
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
None.
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Exhibit
No.
Description
EXHIBIT INDEX
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
4.16
4.17
4.18
4.19
4.20
— Restated Certificate of Incorporation of United Parcel Service, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to
Form 8-K filed on May 12, 2010).
— Amended and Restated Bylaws of United Parcel Service, Inc. as of November 17, 2017 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K, filed on November 17, 2017).
— Indenture dated as of December 18, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit T-3C to Form T-3 (No.
022-22295), filed on December 18, 1997) (1).
— Indenture dated as of January 26, 1999 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Pre-Effective Amendment No.
1 to Form S-3 (No. 333-08369), filed on January 26, 1999) (1).
— Form of First Supplemental Indenture to Indenture dated as of January 26, 1999 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.2 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-3 (No. 333-08369-01), filed on March 15, 2000).
— Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of September 21, 2001 to Indenture dated as of January 26, 1999
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001).
— Indenture dated as of August 26, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form S-3 (No. 333-108272),
filed on August 27, 2003).
— First Supplemental Indenture dated as of November 15, 2013 to Indenture dated as of August 26, 2003
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form S-3ASR (No. 333-192369), filed on November 15, 2013).
— Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 18, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K,
filed on May 18, 2017).
— Form of 6.20% Senior Notes due January 15, 2038 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Form 8-K, filed on
January 15, 2008).
— Form of 4.875% Senior Notes due November 15, 2040 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K, filed
on November 12, 2010).
— Form of 2.450% Senior Notes due October 1, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K, filed on
September 27, 2012).
— Form of 3.625% Senior Notes due October 1, 2042 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Form 8-K, filed on
September 27, 2012).
— Form of Floating Rate Senior Notes due December 15, 2064 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K,
filed on December 15, 2014).
— Form of Floating Rate Senior Notes due September 15, 2065 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-
K, filed on September 17, 2015).
— Form of 1.625% Senior Notes due November 15, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K, filed
on November 20, 2015).
— Form of Floating Rate Senior Notes due March 15, 2066 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K,
filed on April 1, 2016).
— Form of 2.40% Senior Notes Due November 2026 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K, filed on
October 25, 2016).
— Form of 3.40% Senior Notes Due November 2046 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Form 8-K, filed on
October 25, 2016).
— Form of 1.00% Senior Notes Due November 2028 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K, filed on
October 25, 2016).
— Form of Floating Rate Senior Notes due March 15, 2067 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K,
filed on March 31, 2017).
— Form of Floating Rate Senior Notes due May 16, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K, filed
on May 16, 2017).
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4.21
4.22
4.23
4.24
4.25
4.26
4.27
4.28
4.29
4.30
4.31
4.32
4.33
4.34
4.35
4.36
4.37
4.38
4.39
4.40
10.1
— Form of 2.350% Senior Notes due May 16, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K, filed on
May 16, 2017).
— Form of 2.125% Senior Notes due May 21, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K, filed on
May 18, 2017).
— Form of 0.375% Senior Notes due November 15, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K, filed
on November 13, 2017).
— Form of 1.500% Senior Notes due November 15, 2032 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K, filed
on November 13, 2017).
Form of Floating Rate Senior Notes due April 1, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K, filed
on November 14, 2017).
—
— Form of 2.500% Senior Notes due April 1, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Form 8-K, filed on
November 14, 2017).
— Form of 2.800% Senior Notes due November 15, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Form 8-K, filed
on November 14, 2017).
— Form of 3.050% Senior Notes due November 15, 2027 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Form 8-K, filed
on November 14, 2017).
— Form of 3.750% Senior Notes due November 15, 2047 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to Form 8-K, filed
on November 14, 2017).
— Form of Floating Rate Senior Notes due November 15, 2067 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to Form 8-
K, filed on November 14, 2017).
— Form of 3.400% Senior Notes due March 15, 2029 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K, filed on
March 15, 2019).
— Form of 4.250% Senior Notes due March 15, 2049 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K, filed on
March 15, 2019).
— Form of 2.200% Senior Notes due September 1, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed
on August 16, 2019).
— Form of 2.500% Senior Notes due September 1, 2029 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K filed
on August 16, 2019).
— Form of 3.400% Senior Notes due September 1, 2049 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Form 8-K filed
on August 16, 2019).
— Form of 3.900% Senior Notes due 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed on March 25,
2020).
— Form of 4.450% Senior Notes due 2030 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K filed on March 25,
2020).
— Form of 5.200% Senior Notes due 2040 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Form 8-K filed on March 25,
2020).
— Form of 5.300% Senior Notes due 2050 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Form 8-K filed on March 25,
2020).
— Description of Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.42 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2020).
— UPS Retirement Plan Amendment and Restatement Effective January 1, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.1 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014).*
10.1(a)
— Amendment No. 1 to UPS Retirement Plan, as Amended and Restated, effective as of June 30, 2016 (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016).*
10.1(b)
— Amendment Four to the Amended and Restated UPS Retirement Plan effective June 23, 2017 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K, filed on June 27, 2017).*
10.2
— UPS 401(k) Savings Plan, Amendment and Restatement effective as of January 1, 2017 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K, filed on June 27, 2017).*
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10.3
10.4
— UPS Restoration Savings Plan effective January 1, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K,
filed on June 27, 2017).*
— Amendment One to the Amended and Restated UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan effective June 23, 2017
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K, filed on June 27, 2017).*
10.4(a)
— UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan, as Amended and Restated, effective as of January 1, 2012 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012).*
10.5
— United Parcel Service, Inc. 2012 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Annex A to
the Definitive Proxy Statement, filed on March 12, 2012).*
10.5(a)
— Form of Long-Term Incentive Performance Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011).*
10.5(b)
— Form of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019).*
10.5(c)
— UPS Stock Option Program Terms and Conditions effective as of January 1, 2012 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.7(4) to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011).*
10.5(d)
— UPS Long-Term Incentive Performance Program Terms and Conditions effective as of January 1, 2012
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7(5) to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011).*
10.6
— Form of UPS Deferred Compensation Plan as Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2012 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018).*
10.6(a)
— Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated UPS Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.7(1) to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012).*
10.7
10.8
— 2015 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Annex A to the Definitive Proxy
Statement filed on March 24, 2015).*
— 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Annex A to the Definitive Proxy
Statement filed on March 16, 2018).*
10.8(a)
— UPS Management Incentive Program Amended and Restated Terms and Conditions effective November 8, 2018
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8(a) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018).*
10.8(b)
10.8(c)
— UPS Stock Option Program Amended and Restated Terms and Conditions effective November 8, 2018
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8(b) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018).*
— UPS Long-Term Incentive Performance Program Amended and Restated Terms and Conditions effective as of
November 8, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8(c) to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2018).*
10.9
— Form of Protective Covenant Agreement between the Company and Scott Price (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.10 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018).*
10.10
— Form of Protective Covenant Agreement between the Company and Kevin Warren (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.12 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018).*
10.11
— Employment offer letter agreement between the Company and Brian Newman, dated August 7, 2019 (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on August 13, 2019).*
10.12
— Protective Covenant Agreement between the Company and Brian Newman, dated August 7, 2019 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on August 13, 2019).*
10.13
— UPS Long-Term Incentive Performance Program Amended and Restated Terms and Conditions effective as of
February 13, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2019). *.
10.14
— Employment offer letter agreement between UPS and Carol B Tomé, dated March 11, 2020 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on March 13, 2020).*
10.15
— Protective Covenant Agreement between UPS and Carol Tomé, dated March 11, 2020 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on March 13, 2020).*
10.16
— Form of Protective Covenant Agreement between UPS and each of Nando Cesarone, Kate Gutmann and Juan
Perez (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020).*
10.17
— Retention Arrangement Letter between UPS and Nando Cesarone, dated April 15, 2020 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.20 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020).*
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10.18
— Retention Arrangement Letter between UPS and Kate Gutmann, dated April 15, 2020 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.21 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020).*
10.19
— Retention Arrangement Letter between UPS and Juan Perez, dated April 14, 2020 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.22 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020).*
10.20
— UPS Long-Term Incentive Performance Program Amended and Restated Terms and Conditions effective as of
March 25, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021).*
10.21
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31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
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United Parcel Service, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Annex A to
the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed March 29, 2021).*
— Subsidiaries.
— Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
— Certificate of the Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
— Certificate of the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
— Certification of the Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
—
—
Certification of the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
The following financial information from the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021,
formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the
Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) the
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
—
Cover Page Interactive Data File - The cover page from this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2021 is formatted in iXBRL (included as Exhibit 101).
__________________________
(1)
*
Filed in paper format.
Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, United Parcel Service, Inc. has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.
(REGISTRANT)
By:
/S/ CAROL B. TOMÉ
Carol B. Tomé
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following
persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Date: February 21, 2022
Signature
Title
/S/ CAROL B. TOMÉ
Carol B. Tomé
/S/ BRIAN O. NEWMAN
Brian O. Newman
/S/ RODNEY C. ADKINS
Rodney C. Adkins
/S/ EVA C. BORATTO
Eva C. Boratto
/S/ MICHAEL J. BURNS
Michael J. Burns
/S/ WAYNE M. HEWETT
Wayne M. Hewett
/S/ ANGELA HWANG
Angela Hwang
/S/ KATE E. JOHNSON
Kate E. Johnson
/S/ WILLIAM R. JOHNSON
William R. Johnson
/S/ ANN M. LIVERMORE
Ann M. Livermore
/S/ FRANCK J. MOISON
Franck J. Moison
/S/ CHRISTIANA SMITH SHI
Christiana Smith Shi
/S/ RUSSELL STOKES
Russell Stokes
/S/ KEVIN M. WARSH
Kevin M. Warsh
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date
February 21, 2022
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
February 21, 2022
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(amounts in millions, except per share amounts)
U.S. Domestic
Package
Operating Profit
International
Package
2021
2020
2021
$6,436 $3,891 $4,646
74
$6,717 $4,128 $4,720
237
281
2020
$3,436
96
$3,532
Supply Chain
Solutions
2021
$1,728
(21)
$1,707
2020
$ 357
701
$1,058
U.S. Domestic
Package
Operating Margin
International
Package
2021
10.7%
0.4%
11.1%
2020
2021
7.3% 23.8%
0.4%
0.4%
7.7% 24.2%
2020
21.5%
0.7%
22.2%
Supply Chain
Solutions
2021
9.9%
-0.1%
9.8%
2020
2.4%
4.6%
7.0%
Reported / GAAP
Transformation & Other
Adjusted
Reported / GAAP
Transformation & Other
Adjusted
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Capital Expenditures
Proceeds from Disposals of PP&E
Net Change in Finance Receivables
Other Investing Activities
Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP measure)
Net Income
Add back (deduct):
Income tax expense
Interest expense
Other pension (income) expense
Investment (income) expense
and other
Operating profit
Transformation and other
Adjusted operating profit
Average debt and finance leases,
including current maturities
Average pension and postretirement
benefit obligations
Average shareowners’ equity
Average Invested Capital
Operating Profit
2021
$12,810
334
$ 13,144
2020
$ 7,684
1,034
$ 8,718
Operating Margin
2020
2021
13.2%
0.3%
13.5%
9.1%
1.2%
10.3%
Free Cash Flow
2021
$15,007
(4,194)
24
34
18
$10,889
2020
$10,459
(5,412)
40
44
(41)
$ 5,090
Return on Invested
Capital
2021
$12,890
2020
$ 1,343
3,705
694
(4,457)
501
701
5,176
(22)
12,810
334
$13,144
(37)
7,684
1,034
$ 8,718
23,285
24,946
11,932
7,469
$42,686
13,209
1,976
$40,131
Net income to average invested capital
30.2%
3.3%
Adjusted Return on Invested Capital
(Non-GAAP measure)
30.8%
21.7%
Note: The adjustments denoted in the tables above are further described in our annual reports on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Note: From time to time we supplement the reporting of our financial information determined under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) with
certain non-GAAP financial measures. These include: “adjusted” compensation and benefits; operating expenses; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (“EBITDA”); operating profit; operating margin; other income and (expense); income before income taxes; income tax expense; effective tax rate;
net income; and earnings per share. We present revenue and revenue per piece on a constant currency basis. Additionally, we disclose free cash flow, return on
invested capital (“ROIC”) and the ratio of adjusted total debt to adjusted EBITDA.
We believe that these non-GAAP measures provide meaningful information to assist users of our financial statements in more fully understanding our financial
results and cash flows and assessing our ongoing performance, because they exclude items that may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, our underlying
operations and may provide a useful baseline for analyzing trends in our underlying businesses. These non-GAAP measures are used internally by management for
business unit operating performance analysis, business unit resource allocation and in connection with incentive compensation award determinations. Non-GAAP
financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as an alternative for, our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our adjusted
financial information does not represent a comprehensive basis of accounting. Therefore, our adjusted financial information may not be comparable to similarly
titled information reported by other companies.
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I N V E S T O R I N F O R M A T I O N
A N N U A L M E E T I N G
Our annual meeting of shareowners will be held
virtually at 8 a.m. on May 5, 2022 at www.
virtualshareholdermeeting.com/UPS2022. Shareowners
of record as of March 9, 2022 are entitled to vote at the
meeting.
G O PA P E R L E S S
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Proxy materials. To sign up, go to icsdelivery.com/ups
and select electronic delivery of proxy materials.
I N V E S T O R R E L A T I O N S
You can contact our Investor Relations Department at:
UPS
55 Glenlake Parkway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30328-3474
800.877.1503 or 404.828.6059
investors.ups.com
E X C H A N G E L I S T I N G
Our Class B common stock is listed on the New York
Stock Exchange under the symbol “UPS.”
T R A N S F E R A G E N T A N D R E G I S T R A R
Computershare
Send notices of address changes or questions regarding
account status, stock transfer, lost certificates, or
dividend payments to:
Regular Mail
UPS
c/o Computershare
PO Box 505002
Louisville, KY 40233-5002
or:
Expedited Delivery
UPS
c/o Computershare
462 South 4th Street, Suite 1600
Louisville, KY 40202
F O R M 1 0-K
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2021 forms part of the UPS 2021 Annual
Report. If you would like an additional copy of our Form
10-K, you can access it through the Investor Relations
website at investors.ups.com or at the Securities and
Exchange Commission website, sec.gov. The Form 10-K
also is available free of charge by calling, contacting
via the website or writing to the Investor Relations
Department.
U P S S H A R E O W N E R S E R V I C E S
Convenient access 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Class A Common Shareowners
www.computershare.com/ups
888.663.8325
Class B Common Shareowners
www.computershare.com/ups
800.758.4674
Calls from outside the United States: 201.680.6612
TDD for hearing impaired: 800.231.5469
TDD for non-U.S. shareowners: 201.680.6610
D I R E C T S T O C K P U R C H A S E P L A N
To make an initial purchase of UPS Class B Common
Stock online, visit www.computershare.com/Investor
and click “Make a Purchase” in the upper right, next to
the Help button. Follow the instructions provided to get
started, select a company to invest in and access the
Enrollment Wizard.
Current Class B shareowners can enroll in the plan
online by accessing their accounts through
www.computershare.com/ups or by calling 800.758.4674.
D I V I D E N D R E I N V E S T M E N T P L A N
To reinvest dividends in additional UPS shares:
Class A and B Shareowners
www.computershare.com/ups
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A C C O U N T M A T E R I A L S
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that provides electronic notification and secure access
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your account at www.computershare.com/ups. After
accessing your account, click the “What would you like
to do” dropdown menu in the upper left of the page.
Under “Holdings” click “Manage My Stock,” select “My
Profile,” click “Update” under “E-Communications” and
follow the enrollment instructions.
U P S W E B S I T E S
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