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Adam K. Peterson is the Co-Chief Executive Officer and President of Boston Omaha Corporation since 2015. Under his leadership, the company saw significant changes, including a conversion to a corporation in Delaware and the establishment of a unique management incentive...

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Adam K. Peterson

CEO of Boston Omaha

Education

B.S. in Finance from Creighton University

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Communication Services

Born

January 1, 1982 - 43 years ago

CEO of Boston Omaha for

10 years 4 months (Feb 2015 - Present)

Previous Experience

Manager of The Magnolia Group, LLC, Chief Investment Officer of Magnolia Capital Partners, LLC

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Adam K. Peterson

Holdings

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Adam K. Peterson's holdings in Boston Omaha Corporation have seen impressive growth, with values reaching a peak of $235.42 million in June 2024. This significant increase underscores Peterson's deep involvement in the company, with his wealth heavily tied to Boston...

Mar 17, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$11.26M

CRMT

$11.26M

94,933 CRMT shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Adam K. Peterson didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra CRMT94,933 shares worth $8.30M.
This is -26.31% and $2.96M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

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CRMT

$35.00M

CRMT at $43.00/share

Sep 19, 2024

Purchase

CRMT

$1.52M

CRMT at $57.74/share

Jun 18, 2024

Purchase

BOC

$187.58K

BOC at $13.87/share

Jun 13, 2024

Purchase

BOC

$104.78K

BOC at $13.97/share

Jun 7, 2024

Purchase

BOC

$605.96K

BOC at $14.13/share

Jun 5, 2024

Purchase

CRMT

$784.14K

CRMT at $57.87/share

Apr 11, 2024

Purchase

CRMT

$491.73K

CRMT at $57.85/share

Apr 4, 2024

Purchase

CRMT

$691.34K

CRMT at $60.12/share

Mar 18, 2024

Purchase

CRMT

$749.53K

CRMT at $61.72/share

Mar 5, 2024

Purchase

CRMT

$1.43M

CRMT at $61.99/share

Feb 16, 2024

Purchase

Compensation History

See how much did Adam K. Peterson make over time.

In 2023, Adam K. Peterson's total compensation stood at $650,649. His salary was the bulk of this figure at $639,000, while other benefits contributed just over $11,000. Unlike typical corporate executives, Peterson hasn't received significant stock awards or cash bonuses for the last few years, underscoring a different approach to compensation at Boston Omaha. Notably, he earned a spectacular $7.5 million bonus in 2021, which was linked to specific growth targets the company achieved that fiscal year. This paints a picture of Peterson’s compensation strategy focusing more on stable salary and careful governance than flashy bonuses, aligning with Boston Omaha’s principles of maintaining long-term value over short-term gains. This consistent approach has built a strong foundation that emphasizes performance and accountability to shareholders without losing sight of sustainability.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$650.65K

Salary

$639.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract, retain, and motivate high-caliber executives, aligning their interests with those of the stockholders through competitive salaries and performance-based incentives.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No cash bonus was awarded for the year 2023.

Other

$11.65K

Board Justification

Includes employer contribution to 401(k) plan and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock awards were vested in 2023.

Performance Metrics

Compensation is based on the growth in the book value of the company.