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In 2022, Javan D. Ottoson earned $2.04M in total compensation at SM Energy, including $773.08K salary and $1.10M bonus. Most recently acquired 5,000 shares in May 2019. Currently holds stock worth $9.36M. Has donated $238.86K in stock to charitable causes. Has led SM Energy for over 10 years.

Compensation History

Annual executive compensation data for Javan D. Ottoson, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$2.04M

Salary

$773.08K

Bonus

$1.10M

Other

$167.84K

Salary

$773.08K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to link pay to a balanced mix of financial, operational, and ESG-based metrics over time, ensuring competitive compensation to attract and retain talent while aligning with stockholder interests.

Bonus

$1.10M

Board Justification

Annual cash incentive opportunity dependent upon individual and corporate performance in key financial, operational, and ESG-based metrics for the year 2022.

Other Compensation

$167.84K

Board Justification

Includes contributions to the 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$0.000 N/A

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2022 as the focus was on cash bonuses and performance-based awards.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2022 included adjusted free cash flow generation, absolute TSR, relative TSR, and ESG performance.

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Javan D. Ottoson

CEO of SM Energy

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Energy

Born

January 1, 1958 - 67 years ago

CEO of SM Energy for

10 years 10 months (Feb 2015 - Present)

Previous Experience

Joined SM Energy in December 2006 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Holdings

Track Javan D. Ottoson's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.

Charitable Transactions

SM

11,872 shares

SM

Recent Charitable Transactions

SM

2,500 shares

SM

Dec 31, 2018

Charity

SM

4,000 shares

SM

Nov 8, 2016

Charity

SM

2,237 shares

SM

Aug 11, 2014

Charity

SM

600 shares

SM

Nov 12, 2013

Charity

SM

1,500 shares

SM

Sep 5, 2013

Charity

SM

1,035 shares

SM

Dec 30, 2011

Charity

Insider Trading

Javan D. Ottoson's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.

SM

$73.15K

SM at $14.63/share

May 7, 2019

Purchase

SM

2,500 shares

SM

Dec 31, 2018

Charity

SM

$33.10K

SM at $16.55/share

Jun 8, 2017

Purchase

SM

$126.10K

SM at $25.22/share

Feb 27, 2017

Purchase

SM

4,000 shares

SM

Nov 8, 2016

Charity

SM

$22.50K

SM at $9.00/share

Feb 29, 2016

Purchase

SM

$38.98K

SM at $7.80/share

Feb 25, 2016

Purchase

SM

2,237 shares

SM

Aug 11, 2014

Charity

SM

$71.94K

SM at $71.94/share

Feb 21, 2014

Purchase

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