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In 2023, James S. Marcelli earned $1.11M in total compensation at Lightwave Logic, Inc., including $367.50K salary, $58.98K bonus and $678.78K in stock. Most recently sold 57,000 shares in May 2023. Currently holds stock worth $2.65M. Led Lightwave Logic, Inc. as CEO for 14 years.

Compensation History

Annual executive compensation data for James S. Marcelli, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.11M

Salary

$367.50K

Bonus

$58.98K

Other

$3.02K

Salary

$367.50K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract, retain, and motivate talented executives, aligning their interests with those of shareholders through a mix of base salary, cash bonuses, and long-term equity compensation.

Bonus

$58.98K

Board Justification

The cash bonus for 2023 was determined based on the achievement of certain financial, strategic, and operational goals set by the Compensation Committee.

Other Compensation

$3.02K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes a salary gross-up for long-term disability premium payments.

Restricted Stock

$678.78K160K common stock

Board Justification

The stock options granted to Mr. Marcelli on March 16, 2023, included 40,003 shares that vested immediately, with the remaining options vesting in equal monthly installments beginning on April 1, 2023.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics considered for determining the compensation included financial, strategic, and operational goals achieved by the Company.

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James S. Marcelli

Ex-CEO of Lightwave Logic, Inc.

Sector of Economy

Basic Materials

CEO of Lightwave Logic, Inc. for

14 years 8 months (Aug 2008 - Apr 2023)

Previous Experience

President and Chief Operating Officer of Lightwave Logic, Inc.

Holdings

Track James S. Marcelli's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.

Total Stock Sold

$262.20K

LWLG

$262.20K

57,000 LWLG shares

What if they kept their stock?

If James S. Marcelli didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra LWLG57,000 shares worth $236.55K.
This is -9.78% and $25.65K less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

James S. Marcelli's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.

LWLG

$260.26K

LWLG at $4.57/share

May 15, 2023

Sale

LWLG

$5.00K

LWLG at $0.75/share

Jul 11, 2014

Purchase

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