Posted: 12/17/2024 11:19 am
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGM) has been navigating an intriguing financial landscape, with its leadership compensation reflecting significant strategic choices. In the semiconductor industry, attracting and retaining top talent is critical, which can be observed in the compensation packages provided to key executives over recent years.
Vineet Nargolwala, who serves as the President and CEO, received a substantial total compensation of $7,001,603 in 2024[^1^]. This package predominantly comprises stock awards valued at $5,547,401, underscoring the emphasis on equity-based incentives. The lack of a traditional bonus and option award suggests a structure heavily reliant on long-term company performance. Additionally, Nargolwala's $706,200 from incentive plan compensation highlights a structured approach to reward key performance metrics.
Comparing this with 2021, the then-President and CEO, Ravi Vig, had a total compensation of $6,217,608[^2^]. Like Nargolwala, Vig's package leaned heavily on stock awards, depicted by a $5,000,002 allocation. Interestingly, both CEOs saw substantial figures in incentive plans, with Vig's slightly surpassing Nargolwala's at $721,395. The compensation strategy seems to stay consistent, focusing on equity and performance-based rewards.
Chief Technology Officer Michael C. Doogue's compensation in 2021 was $1,794,915[^3^]. With $1,157,758 allotted to stock awards, the strategy again emphasizes long-term commitment and contributions to technology advancement. The lack of options and bonuses continues the trend and highlights a uniform compensation philosophy within Allegro MicroSystems.
In 2020, former Chief Financial Officer Paul V. Walsh Jr.'s total compensation was markedly lower at $1,214,914[^4^]. Interestingly, this package did not include any stock or option awards, relying solely on salary and incentive plan compensation of $807,300. This shift in structure might reflect the company's evolving strategy towards a greater dependence on equity-based compensation in subsequent years.
This compensation analysis comes amidst a fluctuating stock market performance. Allegro MicroSystems currently trades at $22.12, with a substantial decrease of 1.16% observed recently[^5^]. The company has faced a volatile trading range over the past year, with its highest peak at $33.26 and a low of $18.59, illustrating the semiconductor market's fluctuating nature. Despite these challenges, Allegro maintains a market cap of approximately $4.07 billion, supported by a robust average trading volume that significantly surpasses its current daily trade[^5^].
These compensation structure insights highlight Allegro MicroSystems' commitment to aligning executive incentives with company performance, thus driving long-term value creation. As the company prepares for its earnings announcement scheduled for January 30, 2025, market participants will closely watch how these compensation strategies translate into overall corporate performance and shareholder returns.
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1. Vineet Nargolwala's 2024 compensation data: [SEC filing](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866291/000095017024077611/0000950170-24-077611-index.htm).
2. Ravi Vig's 2021 compensation data: [SEC filing](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866291/000086629121000031/0000866291-21-000031-index.htm).
3. Michael C. Doogue's 2021 compensation data: [SEC filing](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866291/000086629123000033/0000866291-23-000033-index.htm).
4. Paul V. Walsh Jr.'s 2020 compensation data: [SEC filing](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866291/000086629122000024/0000866291-22-000024-index.htm).
5. Current market data for ALGM: Provided snapshot.
