How Peterson was paid
$12.5M 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 | Incentive | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher H. PetersonPresident and Chief Executive Officer | $1,341,667 | $8,999,993 | $1,878,333 | $277,919 | $12,497,912 |
| Mark J. ErcegChief Financial Officer | $820,833 | $3,918,742 | $788,000 | $123,041 | $5,650,616 |
| Bradford R. TurnerChief Legal and Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary | $745,833 | $1,949,988 | $626,500 | $108,903 | $3,431,224 |
| Tracy L. PlattChief Human Resources Officer | $725,000 | $1,788,499 | $522,000 | $98,390 | $3,133,889 |
| Kristine K. MalkoskiPresident, Learning and Development | $720,833 | $1,449,986 | $739,575 | $88,940 | $2,999,334 |
What changed and why
- $12.5MCEO total compensation was $12,497,912 in 2025 compared to $12,392,060 in the prior year.
- 80%Management Bonus Plan paid out at 80% of target for Messrs.
- Peterson, Erceg and Turner and Ms. Platt.
- The company performed below plan targets on Adjusted Operating Cash Flow, Adjusted EPS, and Core Sales Growth.
- 6%Advertising and promotional investments increased by 50 basis points to 6% of net sales in 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.