In 2012, William S. Ayer earned $252.60K in total compensation at Alaska Air Group, including $150.54K salary and $47.12K in stock. Most recently sold 876 shares in Nov 2013. Currently holds stock worth $6.67M. Has donated $1.27M in stock to charitable causes. Led Alaska Air Group as CEO for 9 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for William S. Ayer, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2012
Total Compensation
$252.60K
Salary
$150.54K
Bonus
$0.00
Other
$54.94K
Salary
$150.54KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy aims to attract and retain qualified executives by providing competitive compensation that is aligned with company performance and shareholder interests.
Bonus
$0.00Board Justification
No bonus was awarded for the year 2012 as Mr. Ayer served only part of the year as CEO before transitioning to Executive Chairman.
Other Compensation
$54.94KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes the company's incremental cost of providing flight benefits, annual physical, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premiums.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
1,240 restricted stock units (RSUs) were granted on February 14, 2012, which will vest fully on February 14, 2015.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics for the year included achieving specific operational and financial goals, although Mr. Ayer's performance metrics were not applicable for the portion of the year he served as Executive Chairman.
William S. Ayer
Ex-CEO of Alaska Air Group
Sector of Economy
Industrials
CEO of Alaska Air Group for
9 years 7 months (Oct 2002 - May 2012)
Previous Experience
Unknown
Other Alaska Air Group CEOs
Holdings
Track William S. Ayer's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$31.95M
$31.95M
764,436 ALK shares
What if they kept their stock?
If William S. Ayer didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ALK764,436 shares worth $36.17M.
This is 13.2% and $4.22M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
26,800 shares
ALK
Recent Charitable Transactions
15,000 shares
ALK
Nov 12, 2013
Charity
3,000 shares
ALK
May 31, 2012
Charity
4,400 shares
ALK
May 5, 2011
Charity
Insider Trading
William S. Ayer's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$68.37K
ALK at $78.05/share
Nov 27, 2013
Sale
$372.49K
ALK at $78.02/share
Nov 25, 2013
Sale
$694.21K
ALK at $77.13/share
Nov 22, 2013
Sale
$77.04K
ALK at $77.04/share
Nov 19, 2013
Sale
$748.91K
ALK at $74.89/share
Nov 12, 2013
Sale
15,000 shares
ALK
Nov 12, 2013
Charity
$725.30K
ALK at $71.57/share
Oct 31, 2013
Sale
$78.18K
ALK at $71.07/share
Oct 29, 2013
Sale
$1.41M
ALK at $69.66/share
Oct 24, 2013
Sale
$24.89K
ALK at $68.00/share
May 8, 2013
Sale
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