In 2011, James D. Sinegal earned $2.19M in total compensation at Costco Wholesale, including $350.00K salary, $198.40K bonus and $1.56M in stock. Most recently sold 30,000 shares in Sep 2017. Currently holds stock worth $573.95M. Has donated $790.83M in stock to charitable causes. Led Costco Wholesale as CEO for 28 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for James D. Sinegal, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2011
Total Compensation
$2.19M
Salary
$350.00K
Bonus
$198.40K
Other
$81.21K
Salary
$350.00KBoard Justification
The compensation programs are designed to motivate executives and align their interests with those of shareholders, focusing on long-term performance and retention.
Bonus
$198.40KBoard Justification
Cash bonus determined by the Board or the Committee based on performance during the fiscal year, with a maximum potential of $200,000.
Other Compensation
$81.21KBoard Justification
Includes 401(k) matching contributions, health care premiums, vehicle allowance, and other benefits.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
Performance-based RSUs granted, which vested upon attainment of performance criteria, subject to further time vesting.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics include a 3% increase in total sales or pretax income compared to the previous fiscal year.
James D. Sinegal
Founder and Ex-CEO of Costco Wholesale
Education
San Diego State University
Field of Expertise
Consumer Goods & Retail - Retail
Sector of Economy
Consumer Defensive
Born
January 1, 1936 - 89 years ago
CEO of Costco Wholesale for
28 years 3 months (Sep 1983 - Dec 2011)
Previous Experience
Co-founder of Costco, previously worked at FedMart and Price Club
Other Costco Wholesale CEOs
Holdings
Track James D. Sinegal's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$104.20M
$104.20M
850,353 COST shares
What if they kept their stock?
If James D. Sinegal didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra COST850,353 shares worth $760.43M.
This is 629.78% and $656.23M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
884,351 shares
COST
Recent Charitable Transactions
59,806 shares
COST
Sep 2, 2018
Charity
20,479 shares
COST
Sep 19, 2017
Charity
2,391 shares
COST
Oct 10, 2017
Charity
4,141 shares
COST
Sep 3, 2017
Charity
8,800 shares
COST
Dec 16, 2016
Charity
1,680 shares
COST
Oct 4, 2016
Charity
Insider Trading
James D. Sinegal's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
59,806 shares
COST
Sep 2, 2018
Charity
$5.76M
COST at $192.06/share
Sep 19, 2017
Sale
20,479 shares
COST
Sep 19, 2017
Charity
1,870 shares
COST
Oct 10, 2017
Received
1,680 shares
COST
Oct 22, 2017
Received
2,391 shares
COST
Oct 10, 2017
Charity
4,141 shares
COST
Sep 3, 2017
Charity
$24.22K
COST at $173.01/share
May 24, 2017
Received
$16.64M
COST at $166.35/share
Mar 24, 2017
Sale
$2.80M
COST at $164.52/share
Oct 4, 2016
Sale
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