Posted: 12/16/2024 07:04 am
The company's compensation history reveals varied approaches towards rewarding its executives. In 2023, Richard A. Badgley, the former Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, garnered a total compensation of $1,714,282. His package was bolstered by a $300,000 bonus and substantial "all other compensation" amounting to $712,970. Stock awards, while present, were less pronounced at $279,994. The preceding year, 2022, saw Charles A. Lousignont, Senior Vice President and CSCO, receive a comparatively modest compensation of $876,905, with a greater focus on stock awards and minimal incentive plan compensation. This variance indicates a flexible compensation strategy adapted to the roles and strategic goals pertinent to each fiscal period.\[2\]\[3\]
Reflecting on the past, the year 2020 marked a significant package for then-President and CEO Wyman T. Roberts, who earned $5,883,950. His compensation package was diversified, including a lucrative mix of stock awards, option awards, and incentive-based compensation. By 2019, Richard A. Badgley, then in the role of EVP & CAO, received $978,352, highlighting the company’s consistent reward practices based on performance metrics.\[4\]\[5\]
From a market performance perspective, Brinker International currently trades at $127.85, showing a modest daily increase. The company boasts a strong market capitalization of approximately $5.68 billion, with its stock price reflecting robust year-over-year growth, peaking at $133.82. The recent price dynamics, amid substantial compensation packages for executive leadership, underscore Brinker International's commitment to bolstering long-term shareholder value through strategic executive incentives. The P/E ratio, standing at 31.41, along with consistent earnings growth, underlines the confidence placed by the market in Brinker's leadership and strategic direction.\[6\]
This nuanced balance of compensation structure and market performance exemplifies Brinker International's strategic foresight, positioning it as a formidable player within its industry, with a leadership team incentivized to drive sustained growth and shareholder wealth.
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\[1\] https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/703351/000119312524227394/0001193125-24-227394-index.htm
\[2\] https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/703351/000119312523252394/0001193125-23-252394-index.htm
\[3\] https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/703351/000119312522256700/0001193125-22-256700-index.htm
\[4\] https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/703351/000119312521294221/0001193125-21-294221-index.htm
\[5\] https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/703351/000119312520254625/0001193125-20-254625-index.htm
\[6\] Market data snapshot provided.
