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In 2023, Dr. Michael S. Lebby earned $1.54M in total compensation at Lightwave Logic, Inc., including $420.00K salary, $74.03K bonus and $1.04M in stock. Most recently acquired 1,000 shares in Apr 2022. Currently holds stock worth $276.85K. Led Lightwave Logic, Inc. as CEO for 7 years.

Compensation History

Annual executive compensation data for Dr. Michael S. Lebby, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.54M

Salary

$420.00K

Bonus

$74.03K

Other

$3.88K

Salary

$420.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract, retain, and motivate talented executives, aligning their interests with those of shareholders through a mix of base salary, cash bonuses, and long-term equity compensation.

Bonus

$74.03K

Board Justification

The cash bonus earned for the year 2023, based on the achievement of certain financial, strategic, and operational goals.

Other Compensation

$3.88K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes benefits such as health and welfare benefits, disability benefits, and contributions to a 401(k) plan.

Restricted Stock

$1.04M200K options

Board Justification

The stock options granted to Dr. Lebby that vested in 2023, specifically 50,006 options that vested on March 16, 2023, with the remaining options vesting in monthly installments thereafter.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics considered for determining Dr. Lebby's compensation in 2023 included financial, strategic, and operational goals achieved by the Company.

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Dr. Michael S. Lebby

Ex-CEO of Lightwave Logic, Inc.

Sector of Economy

Basic Materials

CEO of Lightwave Logic, Inc. for

7 years 7 months (May 2017 - Dec 2024)

Previous Experience

President and CEO of OneChip Photonics, Inc.

Holdings

Track Dr. Michael S. Lebby's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.

Insider Trading

Dr. Michael S. Lebby's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.

LWLG

$9.99K

LWLG at $9.99/share

Apr 12, 2022

Purchase

LWLG

$2.00K

LWLG at $0.77/share

May 5, 2017

Received

LWLG

$1.99K

LWLG at $0.69/share

Apr 7, 2017

Received

LWLG

$2.00K

LWLG at $0.68/share

Mar 8, 2017

Received

LWLG

$2.00K

LWLG at $0.78/share

Feb 8, 2017

Received

LWLG

$2.00K

LWLG at $0.58/share

Jan 6, 2017

Received

LWLG

$2.00K

LWLG at $0.59/share

Dec 9, 2016

Received

LWLG

$2.00K

LWLG at $0.63/share

Nov 9, 2016

Received

LWLG

$2.00K

LWLG at $0.67/share

Oct 11, 2016

Received

LWLG

$2.00K

LWLG at $0.71/share

Sep 13, 2016

Received

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