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William D. O'Hagan was the CEO of Mueller Industries, Inc. from 2005 until 2008. He played a crucial role in leading the company during his tenure. O'Hagan had an interesting compensation structure that included a significant performance-based cash bonus. In...

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William D. O'Hagan

Ex-CEO of Mueller Industries

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

June 15, 1943 - 81 years ago

CEO of Mueller Industries for

3 years 2 months (Oct 2005 - Dec 2008)

Previous Experience

President and CEO of Mueller Industries

Holdings

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During his time as CEO of Mueller Industries, William D. O'Hagan held a significant number of stock options that reflected his personal investment in the company. By the end of 2006, he possessed options that would soon vest, with notable...

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MLI

2,733 shares

MLI

May 9, 2024

Received

MLI

3,000 shares

MLI

May 4, 2023

Received

MLI

3,000 shares

MLI

May 4, 2022

Received

Compensation History

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William D. O'Hagan's compensation as CEO of Mueller Industries was structured to align closely with the company's financial performance. In 2008, he earned a total of $3.49 million, comprised mainly of salary, performance bonuses, and other benefits. His base salary was reported at $926,923, but it was the performance-based bonus of $2 million that highlighted his intense focus on meeting EBITDA targets. In the two years prior, O'Hagan's compensation peaked in 2007 at approximately $4.27 million, showcasing the effectiveness of the company's operations under his leadership. In his final year, all stock grants were focused on cash incentives, reinforcing a preference for immediate compensation tied to performance metrics.

Year

2008

Total Compensation

$2.96M

Salary

$926.92K

Board Justification

The compensation programs are designed to motivate key employees to achieve strategic and financial goals, align their interests with those of stockholders, and encourage retention.

Bonus

$2.00M

Board Justification

Performance-based cash bonus under the terms and conditions of the Annual Bonus Plan, based on exceeding an EBITDA target of $172 million.

Other

$38.04K

Board Justification

Includes personal use of the Company’s aircraft, an income tax gross-up, and other perquisites such as a car allowance, matching contribution to the Company’s 401(k) Plan, personal tax and estate planning, personal use of the Company’s boat, club memberships, and health insurance costs.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock grants were vested in 2008 as the focus is on cash compensation and bonuses.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics for the bonus were based on EBITDA targets.

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