In 2024, Richard P. Wallace earned $39.81M in total compensation at KLA Corporation, including $1.19M salary, $3.70M bonus and $34.87M in stock. Most recently sold 28,612 shares in Nov 2024. Currently holds stock worth $343.92M. Has donated $15.68M in stock to charitable causes. Has led KLA Corporation for over 19 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Richard P. Wallace, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2024
Total Compensation
$39.81M
Salary
$1.19M
Bonus
$3.70M
Other
$50.09K
Salary
$1.19MBoard Justification
Executive compensation should be designed to: Attract, retain and reward executives who contribute to our overall success by offering compensation packages that are competitive with those offered by other employers with which we compete for talent. Achieve a balance and alignment between (i) performance-based compensation that rewards corporate and individual achievement and stockholder value creation, and (ii) compensation that supports our long-term retention efforts.
Bonus
$3.70MBoard Justification
The annual Executive Incentive Plan (our “Bonus Plan”) is intended to motivate our senior executives, including our NEOs, to achieve short-term corporate objectives by providing a competitive cash bonus, which is earned based upon the achievement of pre-determined Company performance goals, relating to Operating Margin Dollar (as defined below), the Company’s “balanced scorecard” objectives (as described below) and individual performance.
Other Compensation
$50.09KBoard Justification
Consists of Company Matching Contribution to 401(k) Plan, Company-Paid Financial Planning and Tax Preparation Costs, and Long-Term Disability and Term Life Insurance Premium.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
The fiscal year 2022 PRSUs were earned based on our Relative Free Cash Flow Margin attained over the three-year period ended June 30, 2024. In August 2024, the Compensation and Talent Committee and, in the case of Mr. Wallace, the Outside Directors, determined the extent to which the fiscal year 2022 annual PRSUs had been earned: a 150% payout at the 82nd percentile of our industry peer group.
Performance Metrics
Operating Margin Dollar achievement, the Company’s “balanced scorecard” objectives and individual performance, Relative Free Cash Flow Margin (as defined below).
Richard P. Wallace
CEO of KLA Corporation
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley
Field of Expertise
Technology & Engineering - Engineering
Sector of Economy
Technology
Born
January 1, 1958 - 67 years ago
CEO of KLA Corporation for
19 years 11 months (Jan 2006 - Present)
Previous Experience
President and Chief Operating Officer from July 2005 through December 2005, Executive Vice President of the Customer Group from May 2004 to July 2005, and Executive Vice President of the Wafer Inspection Group from July 2000 to May 2004.
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Holdings
Track Richard P. Wallace's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$198.75M
$4.16M
84,331 NTAP shares
$194.59M
1,274,683 KLAC shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Richard P. Wallace didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra NTAP84,331 shares worth $9.89M and KLAC1,274,683 shares worth $1.55B.
This is 683.88% and $1.36B more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
12,914 shares
KLAC
Recent Charitable Transactions
6,112 shares
KLAC
Nov 12, 2024
Charity
3,055 shares
KLAC
Aug 6, 2024
Charity
3,055 shares
KLAC
May 7, 2024
Charity
692 shares
KLAC
Nov 2, 2023
Charity
Insider Trading
Richard P. Wallace's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$18.97M
KLAC at $663.01/share
Nov 12, 2024
Sale
6,112 shares
KLAC
Nov 12, 2024
Charity
$12.29M
KLAC at $705.01/share
Aug 6, 2024
Sale
3,055 shares
KLAC
Aug 6, 2024
Charity
57,819.721 shares
KLAC
Aug 1, 2024
Received
$10.04M
KLAC at $716.63/share
May 7, 2024
Sale
3,055 shares
KLAC
May 7, 2024
Charity
692 shares
KLAC
Nov 2, 2023
Charity
$17.63M
KLAC at $503.83/share
Aug 7, 2023
Sale
56,968 shares
KLAC
Aug 3, 2023
Received
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