In 2018, Vincent D. Foster earned $4.37M in total compensation at Main Street Capital, including $613.13K salary, $1.50M bonus and $2.25M in stock. Most recently sold 170,000 shares in Mar 2025. Currently holds stock worth $279.17M. Has donated $39.77M in stock to charitable causes. Led Main Street Capital as CEO for 11 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Vincent D. Foster, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2018
Total Compensation
$4.37M
Salary
$613.13K
Bonus
$1.50M
Other
$12.38K
Salary
$613.13KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain key executives, motivate them to achieve the Company's business objectives, and reward them for performance while aligning management's interests with those of the Company's stockholders.
Bonus
$1.50MBoard Justification
Mr. Foster's cash bonus related to 2018 performance was issued in the form of 39,695 shares of restricted stock on March 1, 2019 under the 2015 Equity and Incentive Plan instead of cash.
Other Compensation
$12.38KBoard Justification
Employer matching contributions made to Mr. Foster's account in the 401(k) plan.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
Shares of restricted stock that vested during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics included achievement of corporate objectives, particularly those related to the maintenance and growth of dividends and preservation of capital.
Vincent D. Foster
Founder and Ex-CEO of Main Street Capital
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin
Field of Expertise
Finance & Banking - Finance
Sector of Economy
Financial Services
Born
January 1, 1960 - 65 years ago
CEO of Main Street Capital for
11 years 10 months (Jan 2007 - Nov 2018)
Previous Experience
Co-founder of Main Street Capital Corporation, served as CEO since its IPO in 2007.
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Holdings
Track Vincent D. Foster's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$18.98M
$12.04M
220,000 MAIN shares
$6.94M
69,948 PWR shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Vincent D. Foster didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra MAIN220,000 shares worth $13.36M and PWR69,948 shares worth $32.22M.
This is 140.16% and $26.60M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
51,875 shares
PWR
261,007.419 shares
MAIN
1,750 shares
TISI
Recent Charitable Transactions
1,000 shares
MAIN
May 20, 2024
Charity
5,000 shares
PWR
Jul 12, 2023
Charity
5,725 shares
PWR
May 17, 2023
Charity
8,150 shares
PWR
Nov 8, 2021
Charity
7,000 shares
PWR
Mar 12, 2021
Charity
3,771 shares
MAIN
Feb 1, 2021
Charity
Insider Trading
Vincent D. Foster's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$9.79M
MAIN at $57.61/share
Mar 5, 2025
Sale
1,000 shares
MAIN
May 20, 2024
Charity
590 shares
MAIN
May 6, 2024
Received
$4.17M
PWR at $238.25/share
Feb 27, 2024
Sale
5,000 shares
PWR
Jul 12, 2023
Charity
$200.07
PWR at $200.07/share
Jul 12, 2023
Small Acquisition
5,725 shares
PWR
May 17, 2023
Charity
$1.78M
PWR at $119.24/share
Jun 22, 2022
Sale
$2.16M
MAIN at $43.15/share
Mar 2, 2022
Sale
8,150 shares
PWR
Nov 8, 2021
Charity
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