Walter R. Uihlein has been a key figure in the golf industry since he joined Acushnet Holdings Corp. in 1976, where he climbed the ranks from early roles to become the President and CEO in 2016. He led the company...

Walter R. Uihlein has been a key figure in the golf industry since he joined Acushnet Holdings Corp. in 1976, where he climbed the ranks from early roles to become the President and CEO in 2016. He led the company until his retirement in 2018, overseeing its public transition and establishing a legacy of strong leadership. Under his guidance, Acushnet not only thrived but also earned significant accolades, including Uihlein himself receiving the PGA of America’s Distinguished Service Award in 2005. His strategy typically focused on aligning the company’s goals with shareholder interests, evident in compensation tied to company performance metrics. Uihlein's retirement came after decades of dedicated service, with the board acknowledging his invaluable contributions to the business. Even post-retirement, he remains influential, staying on the board of directors to offer insight from his extensive experience in the golf sector.

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Walter R. Uihlein

Ex-CEO of Acushnet Holdings

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Business & Management - Business Management

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

May 29, 1953 - 72 years ago

CEO of Acushnet Holdings for

1 year 8 months (May 2016 - Jan 2018)

Previous Experience

Senior Golf Executive since 1995

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Holdings

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As a former CEO, Walter R. Uihlein held substantial shares in Acushnet Holdings Corp. His wealth was particularly notable during 2016, when he realized a value of around $19 million from his equity awards, following the company's shift to public...

As a former CEO, Walter R. Uihlein held substantial shares in Acushnet Holdings Corp. His wealth was particularly notable during 2016, when he realized a value of around $19 million from his equity awards, following the company's shift to public trading. In 2017, his holdings included over 232,000 unvested shares, valued at about $4.57 million. However, by his retirement in 2018, his total holdings saw fluctuations due to market performance and vesting timelines. Overall, Uihlein’s financial stake reflected both his confidence in the company's future and the strong performance metrics tied to his compensation packages.

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Charitable Transactions

GOLF

512,000 shares

GOLF

Recent Charitable Transactions

GOLF

5,000 shares

GOLF

Mar 12, 2021

Charity

GOLF

19,000 shares

GOLF

Mar 3, 2020

Charity

GOLF

38,000 shares

GOLF

Mar 4, 2019

Charity

GOLF

450,000 shares

GOLF

Mar 13, 2018

Charity

Insider Trading

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GOLF

$124.98K

GOLF at $51.73/share

Jun 7, 2021

Received

GOLF

5,000 shares

GOLF

Mar 12, 2021

Charity

GOLF

5,000 shares

GOLF

Mar 12, 2021

Charity

GOLF

$109.98K

GOLF at $36.06/share

Jun 9, 2020

Received

GOLF

19,000 shares

GOLF

Mar 3, 2020

Charity

GOLF

19,000 shares

GOLF

Mar 3, 2020

Charity

GOLF

$109.98K

GOLF at $23.81/share

Jun 4, 2019

Received

GOLF

38,000 shares

GOLF

Mar 4, 2019

Charity

GOLF

38,000 shares

GOLF

Mar 4, 2019

Charity

GOLF

97,956 shares

GOLF

Mar 1, 2019

Received

Compensation History

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Walter R. Uihlein's compensation during his final years reflected his substantial role in the firm’s success. In 2016, he earned about $19.5 million, including a rare $7.5 million bonus tied directly to his history with the company, recognizing his previous leadership as President. However, in 2017, his total compensation dropped significantly to approximately $3.95 million, primarily due to the absence of bonuses or stock grants as the company realigned its compensation philosophy. His base salary adjusted from $1.1 million in 2017 to $750,000 in 2018 post-retirement. Even without high bonuses in his last year, his focus remained on performance-based pay strategies that linked executive rewards to company outcomes, a practice he helped shape during his tenure.

Year

2018

Total Compensation

$792.11K

Salary

$750.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain top-level executives, aligning their interests with those of the shareholders and ensuring that a significant portion of their compensation is performance-based.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No annual cash bonus was reported for 2018.

Other

$42.11K

Board Justification

Includes compensation for unused accrued vacation, 401(k) employer match, payments for financial planning services, annual reimbursement for country club dues, and Company golf equipment, gear and wear.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2018 as the focus was on the stock grants and options that are not included in total calculations.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for the CEO's compensation are tied to the company's Adjusted EBITDA performance.

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