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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

$542.20K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to align the interests of executives and employees with those of shareholders, emphasizing performance-based incentives.

Bonus

$159.98K

Board 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

$96.17K

Board 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

$0.000 N/A

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.

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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

Holdings

Track Fred Bauer's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.

Total Stock Sold

$111.18M

GNTX

$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

GNTX

6,000 shares

GNTX

Recent Charitable Transactions

GNTX

2,000 shares

GNTX

Dec 31, 2017

Charity

GNTX

$32.89K

GNTX at $16.45/share

Jun 7, 2016

Charity

GNTX

$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.

GNTX

$22.08M

GNTX at $23.34/share

Mar 9, 2018

Sale

GNTX

$22.08M

GNTX at $23.34/share

Mar 9, 2018

Sale

GNTX

2,000 shares

GNTX

Dec 31, 2017

Charity

GNTX

$4.15M

GNTX at $17.33/share

Aug 7, 2017

Sale

GNTX

$12.55M

GNTX at $18.03/share

Aug 18, 2016

Sale

GNTX

$5.79M

GNTX at $16.45/share

Jun 7, 2016

Sale

GNTX

$32.89K

GNTX at $16.45/share

Jun 7, 2016

Charity

GNTX

$4.37M

GNTX at $16.41/share

Jun 3, 2016

Sale

GNTX

$12.52M

GNTX at $16.43/share

Nov 10, 2015

Sale

GNTX

$17.48M

GNTX at $32.74/share

Oct 31, 2014

Sale

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