In 2016, James E. Cashman earned $1.42M in total compensation at Ansys, including $750.00K salary and $627.00K bonus. Most recently sold 30,000 shares in Aug 2018. Has donated $30.69M in stock to charitable causes. Led Ansys as CEO for 19 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for James E. Cashman, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2016
Total Compensation
$1.42M
Salary
$750.00K
Bonus
$627.00K
Other
$45.48K
Salary
$750.00KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy emphasizes performance-based compensation to align executive interests with stockholder value, with a significant portion of total compensation tied to performance metrics.
Bonus
$627.00KBoard Justification
Performance-based cash bonus awarded based on achievement of corporate operational goals and individual performance metrics for the year 2016.
Other Compensation
$45.48KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes auto allowance, legal fees, gifts, life insurance premiums, and 401(k) matching contributions.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No stock was vested in 2016 as the performance-based restricted stock units and time-based restricted stock units are subject to future performance metrics and vesting schedules.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics include internal non-GAAP revenue growth, operating profit, and earnings per share.
James E. Cashman
Founder and Ex-CEO of Ansys
Field of Expertise
Technology & Engineering - Engineering
Sector of Economy
Technology
CEO of Ansys for
19 years 11 months (Jan 1997 - Dec 2016)
Previous Experience
Various roles within ANSYS, Inc. since its founding.
Other Ansys CEOs
Holdings
Track James E. Cashman's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$131.87M
$131.87M
1,439,082 ANSS shares
What if they kept their stock?
If James E. Cashman didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ANSS1,439,082 shares worth $538.65M.
This is 308.48% and $406.78M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
82,000 shares
ANSS
Recent Charitable Transactions
4,000 shares
ANSS
Dec 31, 2018
Charity
5,000 shares
ANSS
Dec 15, 2016
Charity
5,000 shares
ANSS
Sep 8, 2016
Charity
3,500 shares
ANSS
Sep 15, 2015
Charity
18,000 shares
ANSS
Dec 12, 2014
Charity
50,000 shares
ANSS
Dec 27, 2012
Charity
Insider Trading
James E. Cashman's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
4,000 shares
ANSS
Dec 31, 2018
Charity
$5.15M
ANSS at $171.60/share
Aug 13, 2018
Sale
$6.60M
ANSS at $164.01/share
May 22, 2018
Sale
$4.42M
ANSS at $176.89/share
Jun 14, 2018
Sale
30,000 shares
ANSS
May 2, 2018
Sale
30,000 shares
ANSS
Apr 19, 2018
Sale
$136.20K
ANSS at $158.00/share
Apr 10, 2018
Sale
29,138 shares
ANSS
Apr 4, 2018
Sale
16,933 shares
ANSS
Mar 5, 2017
Received
25,000 shares
ANSS
Feb 21, 2017
Sale
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