In 2014, Donald Knauss earned $4.21M in total compensation at Clorox, including $1.15M salary and $2.85M bonus. Most recently acquired 2,915 shares in May 2024. Currently holds stock worth $19.75M. Led Clorox as CEO for 8 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Donald Knauss, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2014
Total Compensation
$4.21M
Salary
$1.15M
Bonus
$2.85M
Other
$201.79K
Salary
$1.15MBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy is to align pay with performance, with a significant portion of executive compensation being performance-based to drive long-term shareholder value.
Bonus
$2.85MBoard Justification
The annual incentive payout was based on the company's financial performance, strategic metrics, and individual performance, resulting in a payout of 171% of his target award.
Other Compensation
$201.79KBoard Justification
This includes contributions to retirement plans, perquisites, and other benefits.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No performance shares were granted to Mr. Knauss in fiscal year 2015 as he transitioned to Executive Chairman.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics included financial goals for net sales and economic profit, as well as strategic metrics related to operational performance.
Donald Knauss
Ex-CEO of Clorox
Education
Not specified
Field of Expertise
Sales & Marketing - Marketing
Sector of Economy
Consumer Defensive
Born
January 1, 1951 - 74 years ago
CEO of Clorox for
8 years 1 month (Oct 2006 - Nov 2014)
Previous Experience
Executive Vice President of The Coca-Cola Company and President and Chief Operating Officer for Coca-Cola North America
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Holdings
Track Donald Knauss's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$61.83M
$61.40M
583,915 CLX shares
$427.05K
6,846 K shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Donald Knauss didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra CLX583,915 shares worth $61.25M and K6,846 shares worth $569.18K.
This is -0.02% and $9.99K less than what they got when they sold the stock.
Insider Trading
Donald Knauss's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$175.02K
K at $60.04/share
May 6, 2024
Received
1,148 shares
TGT
Mar 13, 2024
Received
483 shares
MCK
Jul 21, 2023
Received
290 shares
MCK
Jul 21, 2023
Received
2,080 shares
K
May 8, 2023
Received
2,180 shares
K
May 8, 2023
Received
1,166 shares
TGT
Mar 8, 2023
Received
2,080 shares
K
May 9, 2022
Received
878 shares
TGT
Mar 9, 2022
Received
2,273 shares
K
May 10, 2021
Received
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