How Esaka was paid
$6.3M in total for 2025, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Equity awards are valued at grant, not at what they turned out to be worth.
Named executive officers
| Executive | Salary | Bonus | Stock | Options | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fumihide EsakaChief Executive Officer | $832,166 | $513,800 | $4,746,040 | — | $179,298 | $6,271,304 |
| Jeff WinzelerChief Financial Officer | $270,979 | $360,073 | $1,563,157 | $1,992,909 | $20,000 | $4,207,118 |
| Scott Hanson, Ph.D.Chief Technology Officer | $433,506 | $413,540 | $2,487,748 | — | — | $3,334,794 |
What changed and why
- $6.3MCEO Fumihide Esaka received total compensation of $6,271,304 in 2025 compared to $2,744,676 in 2024.
- $4.7MThe increase in compensation was primarily driven by stock awards granted in 2025 totaling $4,746,040.
- Named executive officers were awarded discretionary annual performance bonuses and one-time cash bonuses for IPO contributions and retention.
- $4.2MJeff Winzeler joined as Chief Financial Officer in June 2025 with total compensation of $4,207,118.
- Base salaries for executive officers were increased effective September 15, 2025.
About this page
Figures are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact numbers. Totals follow SEC rules, which value stock and option awards at grant. Read the DEF 14A proxy statement for footnotes and the compensation committee's full reasoning.