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Edward J. Lehner has been leading Ryerson Holding Corporation as its CEO since June 2015, after serving as the Chief Financial Officer. With a background in finance, he previously held key management roles, including CFO at PSC Metals. Lehner's decision-making...

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Edward J. Lehner

CEO of Ryerson Holding Corporation

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Industrials

CEO of Ryerson Holding Corporation for

9 years 5 months (Dec 2015 - Present)

Previous Experience

Chief Financial Officer for PSC Metals, Inc.

Holdings

See how much did Edward J. Lehner make over time.

In 2022, Edward J. Lehner executed several significant insider trades, revealing a keen sense of timing regarding Ryerson's stock value. His holdings have shown a strong upward trajectory, peaking at around $24.25 million in July 2023 before seeing slight fluctuations...

Mar 17, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$1.81M

RYI

$1.81M

121,385 RYI shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Edward J. Lehner didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra RYI121,385 shares worth $773.22K.
This is -57.39% and $1.04M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

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RYI

$154.60K

RYI at $30.92/share

Nov 30, 2023

Sale

RYI

$639.10K

RYI at $29.05/share

Nov 2, 2023

Sale

RYI

$233.25K

RYI at $31.10/share

Aug 19, 2022

Sale

RYI

$502.88K

RYI at $16.39/share

Mar 31, 2021

Sale

RYI

$8.41K

RYI at $4.60/share

May 8, 2020

Purchase

RYI

$136.90K

RYI at $4.45/share

Apr 2, 2020

Sale

RYI

$135.33K

RYI at $5.32/share

Mar 31, 2020

Sale

RYI

$18.75K

RYI at $7.50/share

Jun 3, 2019

Purchase

RYI

$24.47K

RYI at $9.16/share

Apr 8, 2019

Purchase

RYI

$33.41K

RYI at $8.10/share

Nov 20, 2018

Purchase

Compensation History

See how much did Edward J. Lehner make over time.

Edward J. Lehner’s total compensation as CEO of Ryerson Holding Corporation has seen significant variations since he took over in 2015. His reported earnings nearly doubled from about $3.3 million in 2021 to around $8.9 million in 2022. This increase was driven mainly by a substantial performance bonus of $1.2 million in 2022, emphasizing how his role directly impacts the company’s financial health. The compensation structure not only includes a base salary, which rose from $650,000 in 2015 to over $1 million in recent years, but also highlights the effectiveness of performance-based incentives linked to the company's performance metrics. This approach tends to align his interests with those of Ryerson’s shareholders, showcasing a effective model for executives who aim to drive value and long-term growth. Additionally, his eligibility for various long-term incentives reflects the ongoing challenges in maintaining competitive performance in the metal service sector.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$2.30M

Salary

$1.04M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract, retain, and motivate executives while aligning their interests with stockholders through performance-based compensation.

Bonus

$1.20M

Board Justification

A discretionary, one-time bonus awarded to Mr. Lehner, which is subject to forfeiture in the event his employment with the Company terminates due to a voluntary resignation or an involuntary resignation for 'cause' prior to December 31, 2025 but otherwise was fully earned in 2022.

Other

$58.41K

Board Justification

Includes $15,250 of matching contributions under the 401(k) Plan, $4,902 for life insurance premiums for coverage in excess of $50,000, $38,160 for dividends declared in 2022, and $100 for an annual physical.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2022 as the amounts reported reflect stock awards granted but not vested.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2022 included Adjusted EBITDA and Economic Value Added (EVA), with 50% of the bonus opportunity based on each metric.

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