Short-Term Incentives (AIP/VIP)

Our company performance is a direct result of working safely, ensuring reliable operations and improving workplace efficiency. We know that better results happen when we do it right and do it well every time. With CF’s annual incentives, you are rewarded when you help the company achieve these performance goals.

Short-Term Incentive Options

Depending on your position within CF Industries, you may be assigned to your specific incentive plan when you come aboard. Short-term incentives are broken down into two groups which vary based on how the incentives are earned and when they are paid:

Corporate

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) and Variable Incentive Plan (VIP-Corporate)

As a corporate employee, your annual incentive award is based on how well the company does during the plan year in four separate performance categories and account for different percentages of the award. Your annual incentive award is paid out in one payment after the close of the year.

Annual incentive awards are paid out in the first of the quarter following the close of the year.

Manufacturing and Distribution Facilities

Variable Incentive Plan (VIP-Manufacturing and Distribution)

As a manufacturing or distribution facility employee, your award is based on the same performance categories listed above under Corporate AND safety and production goals for your facility. Safety and production goals consist of site-wide ammonia production and your individual safety score.

Variable incentive awards are paid out in two timeslots: 50% of your award will be paid out based on the company performance categories in the first quarter following the close of the year. The other 50% will be paid out in quarterly amounts based on site goals.