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In 2021, Michael A. Bless earned $771.59K in total compensation at Century Aluminum, primarily from $622.96K salary. Most recently sold 15,000 shares in Mar 2021. Currently holds stock worth $12.17M. Has donated $282.83K in stock to charitable causes. Has led Century Aluminum for over 14 years.

Compensation History

Annual executive compensation data for Michael A. Bless, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$771.59K

Salary

$622.96K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$148.63K

Salary

$622.96K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract, retain, and motivate talented executives while aligning their interests with long-term stockholder value.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for the year 2021.

Other Compensation

$148.63K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes contributions under the Company’s Restoration Plan and 401(k) plan.

Restricted Stock

$0.000 N/A

Board Justification

No stock awards vested in 2021 as all stock awards were forfeited upon retirement.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics included financial, safety, and operational targets.

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Michael A. Bless

CEO of Century Aluminum

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Basic Materials

Born

January 1, 1966 - 59 years ago

CEO of Century Aluminum for

14 years 1 month (Nov 2011 - Present)

Previous Experience

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Century Aluminum

Holdings

Track Michael A. Bless's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.

Total Stock Sold

$7.43M

CENX

$7.43M

696,777 CENX shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Michael A. Bless didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra CENX696,777 shares worth $21.66M.
This is 191.36% and $14.22M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

CENX

9,100 shares

CENX

Recent Charitable Transactions

CENX

1,100 shares

CENX

Mar 16, 2018

Charity

CENX

8,000 shares

CENX

Apr 28, 2017

Charity

Insider Trading

Michael A. Bless's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.

CENX

$264.30K

CENX at $17.62/share

Mar 3, 2021

Sale

CENX

$669.38K

CENX at $15.75/share

Mar 1, 2021

Sale

CENX

$824.27K

CENX at $14.99/share

Feb 24, 2021

Sale

CENX

$179.25K

CENX at $14.34/share

Feb 22, 2021

Sale

CENX

243,121 shares

CENX

Dec 31, 2020

Received

CENX

$112.70K

CENX at $11.27/share

Dec 17, 2020

Sale

CENX

$161.40K

CENX at $10.76/share

Dec 15, 2020

Sale

CENX

$450.89K

CENX at $11.73/share

Dec 9, 2020

Sale

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