Bowen S. Diehl has been the President and CEO of Capital Southwest Corporation since September 2015, following its spin-off from CSW Industrials, Inc. Before taking the top role, he was the Chief Investment Officer at Capital Southwest, where he first...

Bowen S. Diehl has been the President and CEO of Capital Southwest Corporation since September 2015, following its spin-off from CSW Industrials, Inc. Before taking the top role, he was the Chief Investment Officer at Capital Southwest, where he first joined in 2014. Bowen's background includes significant experience at American Capital, where he co-headed the Sponsor Finance Group responsible for middle-market lending. His investment career spans various industries, from healthcare to manufacturing. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Vanderbilt and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. Bowen's leadership revolves around a strong focus on cash compensation metrics that tie executive pay to company performance, which is evident in his recent compensation packages. In 2021, he earned about $3.28 million, primarily through salary and performance bonuses, but stock grants were not a part of his compensation strategy at that time. His insider trading activity reached a high of over $17 million in holdings over recent years, showcasing his confidence in the company’s direction. Under his leadership, Capital Southwest has emphasized growth and strategic investment to enhance shareholder value.

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4. Compensation History

5. Other Capital Southwest CEOs

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Bowen S. Diehl

CEO of Capital Southwest

Education

Bachelor of Engineering from Vanderbilt University, MBA from University of Texas at Austin

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

Born

January 1, 1969 - 56 years ago

CEO of Capital Southwest for

9 years 8 months (Oct 2015 - Present)

Previous Experience

Managing Director at American Capital, Ltd.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Bowen S. Diehl

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R. Kipp deVeer

CEO of Ares Capital

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$0.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$187.28M

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Arthur Penn

CEO of PennantPark Floating Rate Capital

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$0.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$12.99M

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Armen Panossian

CEO of Oaktree Specialty Lending

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$0.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$201.44K

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Joshua Easterly

CEO of Sixth Street Specialty Lending

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$0.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$1.12M

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Dwayne L. Hyzak

CEO of Main Street Capital

2023 Compensation

Stock

$2.13M

Salary

$691.25K

Bonus

$3.60M

Other

$249.19K

Total Holdings

$29.85M

Holdings

See how much did Bowen S. Diehl make over time.

Bowen S. Diehl's holdings in Capital Southwest have seen significant fluctuations. In 2021, his holdings peaked at approximately $17 million in value, indicating his increasing confidence in the company amidst a growing market. Throughout 2020 and 2021, values oscillated between...

Bowen S. Diehl's holdings in Capital Southwest have seen significant fluctuations. In 2021, his holdings peaked at approximately $17 million in value, indicating his increasing confidence in the company amidst a growing market. Throughout 2020 and 2021, values oscillated between $4 and over $13 million at various points, peaking in late 2021, suggesting a fruitful period for Capital Southwest. His persistence is shown as he continues to grow his stake, reflecting his belief in long-term successes and strategic investments. After years of meticulous management, his net worth in Capital Southwest has surged as he focused not just on cash compensation but also on maintaining a crucial role in the company's growth process.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Bowen S. Diehl.

CSWC

95,000 shares

CSWC

Jun 9, 2024

Received

CSWC

85,612 shares

CSWC

Jun 9, 2023

Received

CSWC

63,397 shares

CSWC

Jun 10, 2022

Received

CSWC

45,668 shares

CSWC

Jun 10, 2021

Received

CSWC

66,631 shares

CSWC

Jun 10, 2020

Received

CSWC

$189.20K

CSWC at $9.46/share

Mar 20, 2020

Purchase

CSWC

22,500 shares

CSWC

Nov 15, 2019

Received

CSWC

51,000 shares

CSWC

Nov 15, 2018

Received

CSWC

46,800 shares

CSWC

Nov 15, 2017

Received

CSWC

43,125 shares

CSWC

Nov 15, 2016

Purchase

Compensation History

See how much did Bowen S. Diehl make over time.

In 2021, Bowen S. Diehl's total compensation was about $3.28 million. His pay package consisted of a $475,000 salary and a bonus of nearly $1.08 million, reflecting his performance metrics around the company’s results. He did not see any stock vesting in 2021 since his focus leaned more toward cash, which aligns with the company’s compensation philosophy aiming to attract and maintain top executives while ensuring that pay is significantly tied to overall company performance. In previous years, his compensation was lower, about $1.27 million in 2020 and $1.74 million in 2019, showing a rise in alignment with company growth and achievement of performance metrics. Diehl’s structured compensation plan is crucial for motivating the executive team and aligning their interests with those of shareholders.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$1.90M

Salary

$475.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract, retain, and motivate exceptional executives, aligning their compensation with the company's performance and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$1.08M

Board Justification

Annual cash incentive based on individual and company performance metrics for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

Other

$346.96K

Board Justification

Includes 401(k) contributions and dividends received on unvested restricted shares.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2021 as the focus is on cash compensation and the stock grants are not included in total calculations.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include dividend growth, preservation of net asset value, capital raised, portfolio growth, and successful portfolio exits.

Other Capital Southwest CEOs

Here are other CEOs of Capital Southwest

Gary L. Martin

Ex-CEO of Capital Southwest

July 2007 - September 2015