In 2021, Jonathan H. Chou earned $5.93M in total compensation at Kulicke & Soffa Industries, including $813.75K salary, $948.75K bonus and $4.13M in stock. Most recently acquired 6,265 shares in Oct 2017. Currently holds stock worth $9.36M. Has led Kulicke & Soffa Industries for over 10 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Jonathan H. Chou, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2021
Total Compensation
$5.93M
Salary
$813.75K
Bonus
$948.75K
Other
$33.76K
Salary
$813.75KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy is based on pay-for-performance, aligning executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests, with a significant portion of compensation being performance-based.
Bonus
$948.75KBoard Justification
Eligible to receive a bonus of up to 115% of his base salary based on the achievement of certain performance goals of the Company, with actual payout based on fiscal 2022 financial results.
Other Compensation
$33.76KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes medical coverage, employer contributions to the Singapore Central Provident Fund, a service award, and an organizational anniversary gift.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
Time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) granted in fiscal 2022 vest in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, provided the recipient remains continuously employed through each vesting date.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics for the cash incentive plan include Net Income (NI) and Operating Margin (OM), with actual payouts based on fiscal 2022 financial results.
Jonathan H. Chou
CEO of Kulicke & Soffa Industries
Field of Expertise
Finance & Banking - Finance
Sector of Economy
Technology
CEO of Kulicke & Soffa Industries for
10 years 2 months (Oct 2015 - Present)
Previous Experience
Chief Financial Officer since 2010
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Holdings
Track Jonathan H. Chou's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$2.91M
$2.91M
198,694 KLIC shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Jonathan H. Chou didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra KLIC198,694 shares worth $9.63M.
This is 231.63% and $6.73M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Insider Trading
Jonathan H. Chou's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
6,265 shares
KLIC
Oct 2, 2017
Received
$502.04K
KLIC at $20.08/share
Feb 8, 2017
Sale
$385.31K
KLIC at $15.41/share
Nov 23, 2016
Sale
13,573 shares
KLIC
Oct 31, 2016
Received
$58.80K
KLIC at $12.00/share
Feb 3, 2016
Sale
114,070 shares
KLIC
Oct 6, 2015
Received
$292.88K
KLIC at $13.31/share
May 28, 2015
Sale
$251.26K
KLIC at $15.10/share
Feb 2, 2015
Sale
$306.41K
KLIC at $15.32/share
Jan 28, 2015
Sale
$291.07K
KLIC at $14.55/share
Dec 31, 2014
Sale
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