How Besser was paid
$46,999 in total for 2026, 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 | Options | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E. BesserChief Executive Officer | — | $46,999 | $46,999 |
| Paul DiPernaPresident, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | $360,000 | $302,871 | $662,871 |
| Kevin SchmidChief Operating Officer | $300,000 | $75,718 | $375,718 |
What changed and why
- $46,999$46,999 was CEO James E. Besser's total compensation in fiscal 2026, entirely from option awards.
- $360K$360,000 was Paul DiPerna's salary, with $302,871 in option awards and $662,871 total compensation.
- $300K$300,000 was Kevin Schmid's salary, with $75,718 in option awards and $375,718 total compensation.
- $300K$300,000 is DiPerna's annual bonus opportunity, payable at the Board's discretion in cash, shares, or options.
- 50%50% of salary is Schmid's maximum annual discretionary target incentive bonus.
- $1.00$1.00 is Besser's de minimis annual base salary, although the compensation table shows a dash.
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.