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In 2014, James D. Palm earned $6.98M in total compensation at Gulfport Energy, including $50.00K salary and $5.11M in stock. Most recently acquired 80,000 shares in Jan 2014. Currently holds stock worth $51.00M. Led Gulfport Energy as CEO for 8 years.

Compensation History

Annual executive compensation data for James D. Palm, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.

Year

2014

Total Compensation

$6.98M

Salary

$50.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$1.82M

Salary

$50.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract and retain key executives, align their interests with those of stockholders, and motivate individual performance.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded to Mr. Palm in 2014 as he retired in February 2014.

Other Compensation

$1.82M

Board Justification

Includes $1,800,000 in severance payments received by Mr. Palm in connection with his retirement effective February 15, 2014.

Restricted Stock

$5.11M80K restricted stock units

Board Justification

80,000 shares of restricted stock units granted in connection with his retirement, vesting in three equal installments starting February 15, 2015.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics for 2014 included growth in EBITDA, estimated proved reserves, and oil and natural gas production.

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James D. Palm

Founder and Ex-CEO of Gulfport Energy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Masters in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Energy

Born

January 1, 1953 - 72 years ago

CEO of Gulfport Energy for

8 years 4 months (Dec 2005 - Apr 2014)

Previous Experience

Manager and owner of Crescent Exploration, LLC; Chairman of the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board; President of the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association.

Holdings

Track James D. Palm's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.

Insider Trading

James D. Palm's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.

GPOR

80,000 shares

GPOR

Jan 31, 2014

Received

GPOR

$6.18M

GPOR at $49.46/share

May 28, 2013

Sale

GPOR

50,000 shares

GPOR

Feb 25, 2013

Received

GPOR

67,500 shares

GPOR

Feb 21, 2012

Received

GPOR

$900.00K

GPOR at $36.00/share

Nov 16, 2011

Sale

GPOR

$875.39K

GPOR at $35.02/share

Nov 8, 2011

Sale

GPOR

$650.00K

GPOR at $26.00/share

Feb 3, 2011

Sale

GPOR

$121.85K

GPOR at $21.92/share

Dec 30, 2010

Sale

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