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In 2020, Gerald G. Colella earned $423.78K in total compensation at MKS Instruments, including $4.00K salary and $200.00K in stock. Most recently acquired 1,622 shares in May 2024. Currently holds stock worth $12.78M. Has donated $4.44M in stock to charitable causes. Led MKS Instruments as CEO for 10 years.

Compensation History

Annual executive compensation data for Gerald G. Colella, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.

Year

2020

Total Compensation

$423.78K

Salary

$4.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$219.78K

Salary

$4.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain high caliber executive talent, motivate and reward the attainment of short-term objectives that drive long-term value, and foster long-term alignment of executive and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No cash bonus was awarded in 2020 as Mr. Colella was not eligible for a salary adjustment or a 2020 cash bonus due to his retirement.

Other Compensation

$219.78K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes retiree medical benefits and a payment for unused vacation in connection with his retirement.

Restricted Stock

$200.00K1.99K RSU

Board Justification

Mr. Colella received an automatic grant of RSUs on the date of the 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which RSUs shall vest in full on the day prior to the 2021 Annual Meeting.

Performance Metrics

Mr. Colella's performance metrics were not applicable in 2020 due to his retirement.

M

Gerald G. Colella

Ex-CEO of MKS Instruments

Education

M.B.A from Southern New Hampshire University; B.A. in Secondary Education from the University of Massachusetts.

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1967 - 58 years ago

CEO of MKS Instruments for

10 years 0 months (Jan 2010 - Jan 2020)

Previous Experience

Chief Business Officer from April 2005 until his recent appointment; Vice President, Global Business and Service Operations from October 1997 to April 2005; Director of Materials Planning and Logistics from March 1996 to October 1997; Materials Planning and Logistics Manager from February 1994 to March 1996; joined MKS in April 1983 as Purchase Contract Administrator.

Holdings

Track Gerald G. Colella's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.

Total Stock Sold

$18.99M

MKSI

$18.99M

369,504 MKSI shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Gerald G. Colella didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra MKSI369,504 shares worth $60.34M.
This is 217.7% and $41.35M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

MKSI

27,214 shares

MKSI

Recent Charitable Transactions

MKSI

1,000 shares

MKSI

May 11, 2023

Charity

MKSI

130 shares

MKSI

May 10, 2022

Charity

MKSI

450 shares

MKSI

Oct 20, 2021

Charity

MKSI

24,934 shares

MKSI

Dec 8, 2020

Charity

MKSI

700 shares

MKSI

Dec 31, 2018

Charity

Insider Trading

Gerald G. Colella's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.

MKSI

1,621.797 shares

MKSI

May 7, 2024

Received

MKSI

$1.20M

MKSI at $120.00/share

Feb 9, 2024

Sale

MKSI

$1.10M

MKSI at $110.00/share

Jan 22, 2024

Sale

MKSI

$1.00M

MKSI at $100.01/share

Aug 31, 2023

Sale

MKSI

2,369.107 shares

MKSI

May 16, 2023

Received

MKSI

1,000 shares

MKSI

May 11, 2023

Charity

MKSI

$117.51K

MKSI at $117.51/share

Aug 1, 2022

Purchase

MKSI

1,745.048 shares

MKSI

May 10, 2022

Received

MKSI

130 shares

MKSI

May 10, 2022

Charity

MKSI

$465.49K

MKSI at $155.16/share

Nov 4, 2021

Sale

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