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Ralph W. Babb, Jr. has been a significant figure in the finance world, particularly during his tenure as CEO of Comerica. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan in 1976. Ralph led Comerica from...

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Ralph W. Babb, Jr.

Ex-CEO of Comerica

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan.

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

Born

January 1, 1955 - 70 years ago

CEO of Comerica for

13 years 3 months (Jan 2006 - Apr 2019)

Previous Experience

Various positions at Comerica since 2001, including Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chairman.

Holdings

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During his tenure, Ralph Babb had significant insider holdings in Comerica. In early 2020, his holdings were valued at approximately $51.43 million but fluctuated over the months, showing some volatility typical in the banking sector. By the end of 2021,...

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Total Stock Sold

$34.61M

CMA

$34.61M

381,800 CMA shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Ralph W. Babb, Jr. didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra CMA381,800 shares worth $14.53M.
This is -58.03% and $20.08M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

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CMA

103,269 shares

CMA

Feb 26, 2019

Received

CMA

13,410 shares

CMA

Jan 22, 2019

Received

CMA

$2.11M

CMA at $98.56/share

May 15, 2018

Sale

CMA

$4.91M

CMA at $98.12/share

May 11, 2018

Sale

CMA

64,246 shares

CMA

Feb 27, 2018

Received

CMA

$4.96M

CMA at $99.30/share

Feb 21, 2018

Sale

CMA

$6.37M

CMA at $97.61/share

Feb 2, 2018

Sale

Compensation History

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Ralph W. Babb, Jr. earned a total compensation of $14.6 million in 2019, which included a salary of $1.32 million and significant stock awards reflecting his leadership role. His compensation was structured to motivate performance, aligning with the company's goals. Interestingly, his compensation peaked notably in 2019, which coincided with a rise in Comerica's stock value. Over the years, his compensation included not just cash but also stock options and pension benefits. This mix is designed not just to reward past performance but also to ensure executives are focused on the future of the company. The philosophy underlying his compensation emphasized both competitive pay and a strong linkage to performance, essential in the banking sector.

Year

2019

Total Compensation

$3.34M

Salary

$1.32M

Board Justification

Our executive compensation programs are developed through a robust review process between management and the Board of Directors. The compensation programs are structured to align the interests of our executives with the interests of our shareholders, to attract, retain and motivate superior executive talent; to provide a competitive advantage within the banking industry; to create a framework that delivers pay commensurate with financial results over the short and long-term; and to reduce incentives for unnecessary and excessive risk-taking.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Mr. Babb was eligible for an incentive payment provided pursuant to the MIP which is payable in the year 2020 with respect to the performance period ended December 31, 2019; Mr. Babb was an active employee during 2019 and as such the Governance, Compensation and Nominating Committee awarded an incentive in accordance with the MIP.

Other

$630.76K

Board Justification

Includes the present value of Mr. Babb’s retiree medical benefits for him and his spouse, as provided for Mr. Babb in his Supplemental Pension and Retiree Medical Agreement.

Restricted Stock

$1.39M(19.36K RSAs)

Board Justification

On December 31, 2019 19,360 restricted shares were vested with a market price of $71.75 following Mr. Babb’s execution of a Restricted Covenants and General Release Agreement.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for the 2019 Annual Executive Incentive Program (AEI) measured earnings per share excluding non-performance items (EPS) and return on average assets excluding non-performance items (ROA) against pre-established performance goals.

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