In 2016, Fred Bauer earned $798.35K in total compensation at Gentex, including $542.20K salary and $159.98K bonus. Most recently sold 946,200 shares in Mar 2018. Currently holds stock worth $4.13M. Has donated $138.06K in stock to charitable causes. Led Gentex as CEO for 17 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Fred Bauer, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2016
Total Compensation
$798.35K
Salary
$542.20K
Bonus
$159.98K
Other
$96.17K
Salary
$542.20KBoard Justification
The compensation program is designed to align the interests of executives and employees with those of shareholders, emphasizing performance-based incentives.
Bonus
$159.98KBoard Justification
The additional profit-sharing bonuses and performance-based bonuses earned in 2016 under the Performance-Based Bonus Plan based on the achievement of performance metrics set forth therein.
Other Compensation
$96.17KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes matching contributions by the Company pursuant to its 401(k) plan, restricted stock dividends, personal use of automobiles, costs associated with personal use of Company aircraft, and membership fees at a local country club.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No restricted stock awards were granted to the CEO in 2016.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for the performance bonus under the Performance-Based Bonus Plan for 2016 included EBITDA, Diluted Earnings Per Share, and Quality.
Fred Bauer
Ex-CEO of Gentex
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
Field of Expertise
Business & Management
Sector of Economy
Consumer Cyclical
Born
January 1, 1952 - 73 years ago
CEO of Gentex for
17 years 11 months (Jan 2000 - Dec 2017)
Previous Experience
Various roles in the company since 1977
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Holdings
Track Fred Bauer's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$111.18M
$111.18M
6,113,064 GNTX shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Fred Bauer didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra GNTX6,113,064 shares worth $140.66M.
This is 26.52% and $29.48M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
6,000 shares
GNTX
Recent Charitable Transactions
2,000 shares
GNTX
Dec 31, 2017
Charity
$32.89K
GNTX at $16.45/share
Jun 7, 2016
Charity
$28.63K
GNTX at $28.63/share
Aug 13, 2014
Charity
Insider Trading
Fred Bauer's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$22.08M
GNTX at $23.34/share
Mar 9, 2018
Sale
$22.08M
GNTX at $23.34/share
Mar 9, 2018
Sale
2,000 shares
GNTX
Dec 31, 2017
Charity
$4.15M
GNTX at $17.33/share
Aug 7, 2017
Sale
$12.55M
GNTX at $18.03/share
Aug 18, 2016
Sale
$5.79M
GNTX at $16.45/share
Jun 7, 2016
Sale
$32.89K
GNTX at $16.45/share
Jun 7, 2016
Charity
$4.37M
GNTX at $16.41/share
Jun 3, 2016
Sale
$12.52M
GNTX at $16.43/share
Nov 10, 2015
Sale
$17.48M
GNTX at $32.74/share
Oct 31, 2014
Sale
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