In 2019, Donald E. Brandt earned $12.77M in total compensation at Pinnacle West Capital, including $1.31M salary and $11.41M in stock. Most recently acquired 27,256 shares in Oct 2019. Currently holds stock worth $8.07M. Led Pinnacle West Capital as CEO for 10 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Donald E. Brandt, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2019
Total Compensation
$12.77M
Salary
$1.31M
Bonus
$0.00
Other
$49.06K
Salary
$1.31MBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy focuses on aligning executive pay with performance, ensuring that a significant portion of compensation is at risk and tied to the achievement of measurable goals that drive shareholder value.
Bonus
$0.00Board Justification
The CEO did not receive a cash bonus in 2019, but received a portion of the 2017 CEO Performance-Contingent Award as part of the Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.
Other Compensation
$49.06KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes contributions to the 401(k) plan, personal security, and perquisites such as a car allowance and executive physical.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
The stock awards that vested in 2019 include RSUs and performance shares that were granted in previous years and are based on the fair market value of the stock on the vesting date.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for the CEO's compensation in 2019 were based on earnings targets and business unit performance metrics.
Donald E. Brandt
Ex-CEO of Pinnacle West Capital
Education
Not specified
Field of Expertise
Business & Management
Sector of Economy
Utilities
Born
January 1, 1958 - 67 years ago
CEO of Pinnacle West Capital for
10 years 10 months (Mar 2008 - Jan 2019)
Previous Experience
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Pinnacle West and President and Chief Financial Officer of Arizona Public Service Company.
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Holdings
Track Donald E. Brandt's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$26.24M
$26.24M
313,079 PNW shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Donald E. Brandt didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra PNW313,079 shares worth $27.60M.
This is 5.19% and $1.36M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Insider Trading
Donald E. Brandt's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
27,256 shares
PNW
Oct 22, 2019
Received
$2.79M
PNW at $92.85/share
Feb 27, 2019
Sale
798 shares
PNW
Feb 20, 2019
Received
27,834 shares
PNW
Feb 19, 2019
Received
$1.41M
PNW at $88.88/share
Nov 14, 2018
Sale
28,581 shares
PNW
Oct 17, 2018
Received
$3.02M
PNW at $77.35/share
Mar 1, 2018
Sale
27,265 shares
PNW
Feb 20, 2018
Received
$1.92M
PNW at $79.21/share
Jan 19, 2018
Sale
$1.63M
PNW at $89.54/share
Nov 9, 2017
Sale
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