In 2019, Edward J. Fritsch earned $3.17M in total compensation at Highwoods Properties, including $549.77K salary, $230.00K bonus and $2.21M in stock. Most recently acquired 50,872 shares in Mar 2019. Currently holds stock worth $16.20M. Has donated $445.69K in stock to charitable causes. Led Highwoods Properties as CEO for 13 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Edward J. Fritsch, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2019
Total Compensation
$3.17M
Salary
$549.77K
Bonus
$230.00K
Other
$179.82K
Salary
$549.77KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy is designed to align executive compensation with company performance, peer benchmarking, and retention strategies, ensuring competitive levels of compensation to attract and retain high-quality professionals.
Bonus
$230.00KBoard Justification
Cash bonus for excellent individual and team-oriented performance for 2019.
Other Compensation
$179.82KBoard Justification
Includes 401(k) match, dividends on restricted stock, financial consulting services, vehicle allowance, and other benefits.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
Value of stock awards that vested in 2019, including time-based and total return-based restricted stock.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics include per share funds from operations (FFO), net operating income growth, and average occupancy.
Edward J. Fritsch
Ex-CEO of Highwoods Properties
Education
Not specified
Field of Expertise
Real Estate & Construction - Real Estate
Sector of Economy
Real Estate
Born
January 1, 1959 - 66 years ago
CEO of Highwoods Properties for
13 years 10 months (Nov 2005 - Sep 2019)
Previous Experience
CEO of Highwoods Properties, Inc. since 2005; previously held positions in the real estate industry.
Other Highwoods Properties CEOs
Holdings
Track Edward J. Fritsch's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$31.21M
$31.21M
783,187 HIW shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Edward J. Fritsch didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra HIW783,187 shares worth $20.79M.
This is -33.37% and $10.42M less than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
16,787 shares
HIW
Recent Charitable Transactions
5,000 shares
HIW
Dec 31, 2016
Charity
2,500 shares
HIW
Dec 31, 2015
Charity
5,000 shares
HIW
Dec 31, 2014
Charity
2,500 shares
HIW
Dec 31, 2013
Charity
1,787 shares
HIW
Dec 21, 2012
Charity
Insider Trading
Edward J. Fritsch's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
50,872 shares
HIW
Mar 1, 2019
Received
54,216 shares
HIW
Mar 1, 2018
Received
41,335 shares
HIW
Mar 1, 2017
Received
$4.49M
HIW at $52.30/share
Jun 29, 2016
Sale
$1.22M
HIW at $49.39/share
Jun 15, 2016
Sale
5,000 shares
HIW
Dec 31, 2016
Charity
$1.38M
HIW at $47.10/share
Mar 17, 2016
Sale
$1.60M
HIW at $45.59/share
Mar 3, 2016
Sale
38,268 shares
HIW
Feb 29, 2016
Received
2,500 shares
HIW
Dec 31, 2015
Charity
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