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David E. Maher is the current CEO of Acushnet Holdings Corp., a company known for its sports equipment, especially golf products. He stepped into the role on January 1, 2018, when he took over from Walter R. Uihlein, making a...

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David E. Maher

Ex-CEO of Acushnet Holdings

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Sales & Marketing - Sales

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

September 1, 1969 - 55 years ago

CEO of Acushnet Holdings for

5 years 5 months (Jan 2018 - Jun 2023)

Previous Experience

Senior Vice President, Titleist Worldwide Sales and Global Operations; Vice President, Titleist U.S. Sales

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of David E. Maher

Holdings

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David Maher has held significant stock in Acushnet Holdings, but his focus has recently shifted more toward cash compensation rather than stock options. This shift reflects his approach to aligning with the company’s immediate financial performance rather than long-term stock...

Total Stock Sold

$5.84M

GOLF

$5.84M

97,249 GOLF shares

What if they kept their stock?

If David E. Maher didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra GOLF97,249 shares worth $3.31M.
This is -43.39% and $2.53M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

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GOLF

72,993.75 shares

GOLF

Mar 4, 2025

Received

GOLF

38,118 shares

GOLF

Feb 13, 2025

Received

GOLF

$155.92K

GOLF at $69.92/share

Dec 20, 2024

Received

GOLF

$1.89M

GOLF at $69.19/share

Nov 13, 2024

Sale

GOLF

$155.45K

GOLF at $63.37/share

Sep 20, 2024

Received

GOLF

$154.86K

GOLF at $65.26/share

Jun 21, 2024

Received

GOLF

$154.41K

GOLF at $63.99/share

Mar 22, 2024

Received

GOLF

95,571 shares

GOLF

Mar 5, 2024

Received

GOLF

34,447 shares

GOLF

Feb 15, 2024

Received

GOLF

$127.14K

GOLF at $61.93/share

Dec 15, 2023

Received

Compensation History

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In 2023, David Maher received a total compensation package of about $834,717, which included a base salary of $1,082,000 and a hefty bonus of nearly $1.74 million. The bonus is performance-based, linking his earnings to the company's Adjusted EBITDA, emphasizing his results-driven approach. Interestingly, he received no stock or options in 2023, showing a clear trend towards cash-based bonuses instead of stock awards. In comparison, in 2022, his total earnings were much higher at $6,251,475, indicating both the potential highs of his compensation and notable fluctuations from year to year. This reflects his strategy of focusing on immediate performance metrics rather than long-term stock market valuations. His compensation philosophy aligns well with effective corporate performance, as seen in his past earnings, where bonuses directly correlate with the company’s success.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$2.87M

Salary

$1.08M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy focuses on aligning executive compensation with company performance, peer benchmarking, and retention strategies, emphasizing a balance between short-term and long-term performance incentives.

Bonus

$1.74M

Board Justification

The annual cash incentive payment is based upon the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA achieved for the fiscal year, incentivizing high corporate performance and execution of the annual business plan.

Other

$54.37K

Board Justification

Includes compensation for unused accrued vacation, 401(k) employer match, reimbursement for golf club dues, and Company golf equipment.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock awards vested in 2023 as the focus is on cash compensation and performance metrics.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining the compensation include Adjusted EBITDA targets.