Posted: 06/20/2025 03:09 am
Despite such achievements, the compensation plans for IPDN's executives reveal intriguing insights into the company's financial strategies. The recent shift in the financial leadership team is demonstrated by the interim position assumed by Megan Bozzuto as the Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in 2024. Bozzuto's total compensation amounted to $152,000, consisting of a $132,000 salary and a $20,000 stock award, which differs from her predecessor, Larry Aichler, who received a total of $215,000 in 2023, including a $15,000 bonus[2][3].
This variability in compensation is also evident when assessing the remuneration of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Xin (Adam) He, who received a total compensation of $1,307,000 in 2020, primarily driven by a significant $1,107,000 stock award. However, by 2022, Xin He's compensation had decreased to $275,597, reflecting shifts in the company's fiscal priorities and perhaps its financial positioning over time[4][5]. Despite his lower total compensation in 2022, Xin He's base salary had increased from $161,180 in 2019 to $235,808, signaling a focus on salary-driven compensation and reduced emphasis on stock awards[6][7].
The company's current market position, illustrated by its recent stock price of $1.72, places it within a volatile trading range, with a notable year high of $11.20. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $3.58 million, signifying its modest presence on the NASDAQ exchange. The company’s financial performance, reflected by an earnings announcement scheduled for August 2025, remains under scrutiny, especially given its negative earnings per share (EPS) of -1.76 and P/E ratio of -0.98[8].
The financial discipline of IPDN, as evidenced by the variations in executive compensation, combined with its recognition in the digital job advertising sector, paints a complex picture of a company striving to balance innovation with fiscal responsibility. The juxtaposition of industry accolades and fluctuating executive remunerations underscores the intricate dynamics of navigating a competitive and evolving tech-driven market.
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1. TalentAlly Named Finalist for Two Digital Job Advertising Excellence Awards, (Globe Newswire 2025). [Link](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/03/3055244/25762/en/TalentAlly-Named-Finalist-for-Two-Digital-Job-Advertising-Excellence-Awards.html)
2. Megan Bozzuto's 2024 Compensation Details, (SEC). [Link](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546296/000143774925014003/0001437749-25-014003-index.htm)
3. Larry Aichler's 2023 Compensation Details, (SEC). [Link](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546296/000143774924013540/0001437749-24-013540-index.htm)
4. Xin (Adam) He's 2020 Compensation Details, (SEC). [Link](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546296/000149315222010203/0001493152-22-010203-index.htm)
5. Xin (Adam) He's 2022 Compensation Details, (SEC). [Link](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546296/000149315223014892/0001493152-23-014892-index.htm)
6. Xin (Adam) He's 2019 Compensation Details, (SEC). [Link](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546296/000149315221010238/0001493152-21-010238-index.htm)
7. Current Stock Price and Financial Data, (NASDAQ, April 2025).
