David A. Bowers has been at the helm of Comp X International Inc. as the Vice Chairman and CEO since 2008. He played a significant role in guiding the company through strategic changes, including the sale of its Furniture Components...

David A. Bowers has been at the helm of Comp X International Inc. as the Vice Chairman and CEO since 2008. He played a significant role in guiding the company through strategic changes, including the sale of its Furniture Components division in 2012. Bowers’ leadership focuses on cash-based compensation structures; in 2014, he took home a total of about $1 million, combining a salary and performance-based bonuses. Bowers also actively engages in insider trading; his holdings showcased variations upward in value, peaking around $450K in early 2024. Interestingly, his bonuses have skyrocketed over the years, doubling from 39% to 108% of his salary from 2009 to 2011, reflecting a notable shift in the company’s performance. He stepped down from his previous role as President to focus on his CEO duties, concentrating on long-term shareholder value.

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David A. Bowers

Ex-CEO of Comp X International

Education

Not available

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

January 1, 1959 - 66 years ago

CEO of Comp X International for

6 years 4 months (Apr 2008 - Aug 2014)

Previous Experience

Various sales, marketing and executive positions with Comp X International Inc. since 1992.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of David A. Bowers

Holdings

See how much did David A. Bowers make over time.

David A. Bowers has consistently fluctuated his insider holdings over the years. Starting from 2019, he began seeing increasing trends in his trading values, reaching approximately $300K to $450K by early 2024. His biggest spike occurred in April 2024, where...

David A. Bowers has consistently fluctuated his insider holdings over the years. Starting from 2019, he began seeing increasing trends in his trading values, reaching approximately $300K to $450K by early 2024. His biggest spike occurred in April 2024, where he traded shares close to $457K. This consistent trading demonstrates his proactive investment strategy while staying primarily liquid. Overall, his wealth in holdings has shown significant growth compared to earlier years, indicating confidence in the company’s direction and his personal stake in its success.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

CIX @ $22.35

Total Stock Sold

$180.91K

CIX

$180.91K

11,600 CIX shares

What if they kept their stock?

If David A. Bowers didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra CIX11,600 shares worth $179.80K.
This is -0.61% and $1.11K less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of David A. Bowers.

CIX

1,350 shares

CIX

May 27, 2020

Received

CIX

1,250 shares

CIX

May 22, 2019

Received

CIX

1,350 shares

CIX

May 23, 2018

Received

CIX

1,000 shares

CIX

May 28, 2014

Received

CIX

$18.37K

CIX at $10.73/share

Mar 19, 2014

Purchase

CIX

$9.54K

CIX at $10.74/share

Jun 18, 2012

Purchase

CIX

$28.76K

CIX at $15.30/share

Nov 8, 2011

Sale

CIX

$4.59K

CIX at $15.30/share

Nov 4, 2011

Sale

CIX

$6.68K

CIX at $15.90/share

Apr 4, 2011

Sale

CIX

$41.34K

CIX at $15.90/share

Apr 5, 2011

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did David A. Bowers make over time.

In 2014, David A. Bowers received a total compensation package of about $1 million, which was made up of a $473K salary, a $500K bonus, and additional benefits. His bonus structure has varied significantly over the years, with discretionary bonuses aligning closely to performance evaluations. The board recognized his efforts during challenging financial periods, resulting in impressive bonus percentages, particularly a notable 108% of his salary in 2011. This cash-based approach aims to attract and retain talent, ensuring executive compensation directly ties to personal and company performance, without relying heavily on stock options or long-term equity grants.

Year

2014

Total Compensation

$1.01M

Salary

$473.87K

Board Justification

The compensation program is primarily cash-based, focusing on base salaries and discretionary bonuses to attract and retain qualified executives while aligning their interests with long-term stockholder value.

Bonus

$500.00K

Board Justification

Discretionary incentive bonuses based on performance evaluations and recommendations from the management development and compensation committee.

Other

$36.07K

Board Justification

Includes employer's contributions to the 401(k) Plan and the CompX Capital Accumulation Plan.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock awards were vested in 2014 as there were no stock grants or options exercised.

Performance Metrics

Compensation is determined based on discretionary evaluations of performance, without specific financial performance measures.

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Robert D. Graham

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