In 2015, Matthew Vella earned $1.48M in total compensation at Acacia Research, including $562.83K salary, $84.42K bonus and $777.60K in stock. Most recently sold 9,437 shares in May 2015. Currently holds stock worth $909.77K. Led Acacia Research as CEO for 2 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Matthew Vella, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2015
Total Compensation
$1.48M
Salary
$562.83K
Bonus
$84.42K
Other
$54.12K
Salary
$562.83KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy emphasizes performance-based incentives aligned with company performance and shareholder interests.
Bonus
$84.42KBoard Justification
Discretionary bonus awarded for performance in 2015
Other Compensation
$54.12KBoard Justification
Accrued vacation paid upon resignation.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
Restricted stock awards granted under the 2013 Acacia Research Corporation Stock Incentive Plan, vesting over three years, with 1/6 vesting every six months.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics for bonuses and stock awards are based on company financial performance and individual contributions.
Matthew Vella
Ex-CEO of Acacia Research
Education
B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Carleton University; J.D. from the University of Toronto Law School
Field of Expertise
Legal & Compliance - Law
Sector of Economy
Industrials
Born
January 1, 1971 - 54 years ago
CEO of Acacia Research for
2 years 4 months (Aug 2013 - Dec 2015)
Previous Experience
Senior Intellectual Property Counsel for ATI Research, Inc.; various licensing positions with Nortel Networks, Inc.
Other Acacia Research CEOs
Holdings
Track Matthew Vella's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$1.82M
$1.82M
100,414 ACTG shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Matthew Vella didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ACTG100,414 shares worth $371.53K.
This is -79.63% and $1.45M less than what they got when they sold the stock.
Insider Trading
Matthew Vella's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$98.08K
ACTG at $10.39/share
May 20, 2015
Sale
60,000 shares
ACTG
Feb 10, 2015
Received
$343.26K
ACTG at $18.14/share
Nov 20, 2014
Sale
$343.26K
ACTG at $18.14/share
Nov 20, 2014
Sale
$362.78K
ACTG at $14.84/share
May 20, 2014
Sale
3,300 shares
ACTG
May 1, 2014
Received
53,500 shares
ACTG
Feb 25, 2014
Received
$38.47K
ACTG at $16.03/share
Oct 22, 2013
Sale
$105.15K
ACTG at $22.05/share
Aug 23, 2013
Sale
$90.78K
ACTG at $22.87/share
Jul 31, 2013
Sale
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