In 2015, Donald H. Nikolaus earned $1.32M in total compensation at Donegal Group, including $800.00K salary and $440.00K bonus. Most recently acquired 500 shares in Jan 2018. Currently holds stock worth $11.74M. Has donated $1.10M in stock to charitable causes. Led Donegal Group as CEO for 29 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Donald H. Nikolaus, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2015
Total Compensation
$1.32M
Salary
$800.00K
Bonus
$440.00K
Other
$83.48K
Salary
$800.00KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy aims to attract and retain talented executives while aligning their interests with company performance and shareholder value.
Bonus
$440.00KBoard Justification
The bonus is based on the company's underwriting profit for the completed fiscal year, reflecting a significant increase from the previous year due to improved operational results.
Other Compensation
$83.48KBoard Justification
This includes directors and committee meeting fees and a matching 401(k) plan contribution.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No stock was vested in 2015 as all stock options granted are subject to vesting schedules.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics include underwriting profit, return on equity, and growth in net written premiums.
Donald H. Nikolaus
Ex-CEO of Donegal Group
Field of Expertise
Legal & Compliance - Law
Sector of Economy
Financial Services
CEO of Donegal Group for
29 years 6 months (Jan 1986 - Jul 2015)
Previous Experience
President and CEO of Donegal Group Inc. since 1986
Other Donegal Group CEOs
Holdings
Track Donald H. Nikolaus's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$743.00K
$743.00K
50,000 DGICA shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Donald H. Nikolaus didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra DGICA50,000 shares worth $968.50K.
This is 30.35% and $225.50K more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
56,551 shares
DGICA
Recent Charitable Transactions
12,668 shares
DGICA
Feb 5, 2016
Charity
$194.07K
DGICA at $15.32/share
Aug 8, 2014
Charity
$197.40K
DGICA at $13.16/share
Jun 22, 2012
Charity
$103.60K
DGICA at $14.80/share
Dec 22, 2011
Charity
$140.81K
DGICA at $15.28/share
Dec 23, 2010
Charity
Insider Trading
Donald H. Nikolaus's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$8.65K
DGICA at $17.30/share
Jan 2, 2018
Received
$8.74K
DGICA at $17.48/share
Jan 3, 2017
Received
12,668 shares
DGICA
Feb 5, 2016
Charity
$7.04K
DGICA at $14.08/share
Jan 4, 2016
Received
$740.00K
DGICA at $14.80/share
Jun 4, 2015
Sale
$6.39K
DGICA at $15.98/share
Jan 2, 2015
Received
$194.07K
DGICA at $15.32/share
Aug 8, 2014
Charity
$194.07K
DGICA at $15.32/share
Aug 8, 2014
Charity
$197.40K
DGICA at $13.16/share
Jun 22, 2012
Charity
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