In 2015, Anthony J. Best earned $206.51K in total compensation at SM Energy, primarily from $96.46K salary. Currently holds stock worth $4.29M. Has donated $8.05K in stock to charitable causes. Led SM Energy as CEO for 8 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Anthony J. Best, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2015
Total Compensation
$206.51K
Salary
$96.46K
Bonus
$0.00
Other
$110.05K
Salary
$96.46KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy aims to attract and retain talented management while aligning executive pay with company performance and shareholder interests.
Bonus
$0.00Board Justification
No cash bonus was paid to Mr. Best in 2015 as he retired on January 31, 2015.
Other Compensation
$110.05KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes contributions to retirement plans and financial consulting services.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No stock was vested in 2015 as all stock awards were settled upon retirement.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics include production volume, proved developed reserve additions, finding and development costs, cash flow, and cash operating costs.
Anthony J. Best
Ex-CEO of SM Energy
Field of Expertise
Business & Management
Sector of Economy
Energy
Born
April 1, 1954 - 71 years ago
CEO of SM Energy for
8 years 1 month (Dec 2006 - Jan 2015)
Previous Experience
Joined SM Energy in June 2006 as President and Chief Operating Officer
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Holdings
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Charitable Transactions
400 shares
SM
Recent Charitable Transactions
400 shares
SM
Mar 14, 2012
Charity
Insider Trading
Anthony J. Best's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
400 shares
SM
Mar 14, 2012
Charity
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