How Riley was paid
$1.4M 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 | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Michael S. SimmonsVice Chairman of the Board | $2,616,000 | $2,616,000 |
| Courtney J. RileyPresident and Chief Executive Officer | $1,412,000 | $1,412,000 |
| Amy A. SamfordExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | $1,225,000 | $1,225,000 |
| John A. SunnyExecutive Vice President and Chief Information Officer | $1,142,000 | $1,142,000 |
| John R. Powers, IIISenior Vice President and General Counsel | $723,000 | $723,000 |
What changed and why
- $1.4MCourtney J. Riley received total compensation of $1,412,000 for fiscal 2025, representing a decrease from the prior year total of $1,433,000.
- Named executive officers did not receive any stock or option awards, non-equity incentive plan compensation, or plan-based awards in 2025.
- Salaries include intercorporate service agreement fees paid through Contran by NL and affiliated companies.
- $81,209The CEO to median employee pay ratio for 2025 was calculated at 17 to 1 based on median employee pay of $81,209.
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.