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Matthew J. Cox is the CEO of Matson, Inc., where he has been leading since 2017. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii and built his career in the logistics and transportation sector, starting with Matson...

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Matthew J. Cox

CEO of Matsons

Education

Bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

January 1, 1966 - 59 years ago

CEO of Matsons for

8 years 1 month (Apr 2017 - Present)

Previous Experience

Chief Executive Officer of Matson Navigation Company, Inc.

Rivals

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Holdings

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Matthew Cox's wealth is tied largely to Matson's stock, which saw significant fluctuations over the years. In 2019, his combined total compensation was approximately $4.4 million, with the majority stemming from performance-based incentives. His holdings peaked in value during better...

Mar 11, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$27.66M

MATX

$27.66M

435,425 MATX shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Matthew J. Cox didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra MATX435,425 shares worth $13.86M.
This is -49.89% and $13.80M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

MATX

29,073 shares

MATX

Recent Charitable Transactions

MATX

4,565 shares

MATX

Mar 6, 2024

Charity

MATX

24,508 shares

MATX

Dec 3, 2021

Charity

Insider Trading

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MATX

39,594 shares

MATX

Jan 24, 2025

Received

MATX

13,587 shares

MATX

Jan 22, 2025

Received

MATX

$934.93K

MATX at $143.86/share

Sep 30, 2024

Sale

MATX

$1.03M

MATX at $137.19/share

Aug 30, 2024

Sale

MATX

$998.10K

MATX at $133.08/share

Jul 31, 2024

Sale

MATX

$1.02M

MATX at $130.49/share

Jun 28, 2024

Sale

MATX

$1.18M

MATX at $120.13/share

May 24, 2024

Sale

MATX

4,565 shares

MATX

Mar 6, 2024

Charity

MATX

56,167 shares

MATX

Jan 27, 2024

Received

MATX

12,909 shares

MATX

Jan 24, 2024

Received

Compensation History

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In 2023, Matthew's total compensation was $1,012,907, which was significantly lower than the $6,027,870 he received in 2022, mainly due to no bonuses or stock grants in 2023. His pay includes a base salary of around $904,234 and other compensation elements. The company’s pay-for-performance philosophy ties his pay closely to Matson’s business results. This means his earnings are heavily influenced by how well the company performs, making his role critical in driving financial success. Over the years, he has seen a range in his compensation, reflecting both the company's challenges and successes.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.01M

Salary

$904.23K

Board Justification

Matson's compensation philosophy emphasizes pay-for-performance, aligning executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded in 2023.

Other

$110.67K

Board Justification

Includes dividends paid on unvested RSUs, profit-sharing contributions, and 401(k) matching contributions.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock options or stock grants were vested in 2023.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics for 2023 included consolidated EBITDA and individual performance goals.

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