How Taylor was paid
$700,734 in total for fiscal 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 | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J. TaylorPresident & Chief Executive Officer | $662,499 | $21,635 | $16,600 | $700,734 |
| Alex LaRueChief Financial Officer — Secretary & Treasurer | $261,250 | $92,644 | $11,810 | $365,704 |
What changed and why
- 700,734 CEO total compensation decreased from 1,614,524 in fiscal 2024.
- 662,234 CEO compensation actually paid reflected a 38,500 decrease in equity value.
- 92,644 CFO bonus exceeded the CEO’s 21,635 bonus in fiscal 2025.
- 0 equity awards were reported for either named executive officer.
- 6,085,000 net earnings supported fiscal 2025 performance evaluation.
- $100169.01 was the value of a $100 investment based on total shareholder return.
Other Friedman Industries proxy statements
- 2026 proxy statement
Michael J. Taylor paid $2.7M (+287% on the year).
Filed Jul 28, 2026
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.