How Schlaefer was paid
$515,361 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 | Stock | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John SchlaeferChief Executive Officer | $380,500 | $122,250 | $12,611 | $515,361 |
| Edmond ChengChief Financial Officer | $285,831 | $122,250 | $10,174 | $418,255 |
| Alex SumSr. VP of Sales and Marketing | $303,100 | $122,250 | $8,961 | $434,311 |
What changed and why
- $515K$515,361: CEO total compensation in 2025, compared with $393,183 in 2024.
- $122K$122,250: Each NEO received restricted stock unit awards in 2025.
- No annual bonuses were awarded to NEOs in 2024 or 2025.
- $25,000$25,000: Cheng received a one-time sign-on bonus in May 2024.
- 50%50%: Equity awards accelerate upon qualifying involuntary termination outside the 12-month post-change-in-control period.
- 100%100%: Outstanding equity awards fully accelerate after qualifying involuntary termination within 12 months following a change in control.
Other GCT Semiconductor Holding proxy statements
- 2025 proxy statement
John Schlaefer paid $393,183 (-15% on the year).
Filed Aug 04, 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.