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Francis S. Blake is a seasoned executive with a significant track record in the corporate world, particularly known for his leadership at Home Depot. He took over as CEO in 2007 after holding crucial roles at General Electric, where he...

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Francis S. Blake

Ex-CEO of Home Depot

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

CEO of Home Depot for

7 years 9 months (Jan 2007 - Nov 2014)

Previous Experience

Executive Vice President of Business Development and Corporate Operations at General Electric

Holdings

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Francis S. Blake has a significant stake in Procter & Gamble, with around 20,133 shares worth over $3.5 million as of September 2024. This substantial holding signifies his acumen and understanding of market trends. At one point, a larger portion...

Mar 18, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$52.82M

HD

$52.82M

781,000 HD shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Francis S. Blake didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra HD781,000 shares worth $157.39M.
This is 197.99% and $104.58M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

HD

26,969 shares

HD

Recent Charitable Transactions

HD

$1.00M

HD at $37.08/share

Feb 24, 2011

Charity

Insider Trading

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PG

207 shares

PG

Sep 14, 2021

Received

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223 shares

PG

Jun 8, 2021

Received

PG

199 shares

PG

Mar 9, 2021

Received

PG

218 shares

PG

Dec 8, 2020

Received

PG

1,387 shares

PG

Oct 13, 2020

Received

PG

221 shares

PG

Sep 8, 2020

Received

PG

254 shares

PG

Jun 9, 2020

Received

PG

208 shares

PG

Mar 10, 2020

Received

PG

242 shares

PG

Dec 10, 2019

Received

PG

1,654 shares

PG

Oct 8, 2019

Received

Compensation History

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In 2013, Francis S. Blake's total compensation was approximately $3.8 million, a figure that included a significant performance-based bonus of over $2.6 million. Yet, in 2014, his earnings fell to about $1.1 million as he opted for a no-bonus decision when targets weren’t met. This choice highlights his commitment to aligning his compensation with the success of Home Depot. His pay has been structured to ensure that he is rewarded for meeting financial goals, creating direct accountability to shareholders. In multiple instances, the bulk of his compensation consisted of performance-based incentives and salaries, rather than guaranteed bonuses, which reflects an understanding of long-term business health and sustainability, fitting the company's strategy towards growth and efficiency.

Year

2014

Total Compensation

$1.09M

Salary

$987.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aligns pay with performance, with a significant portion of total compensation tied to the achievement of corporate performance objectives and share price performance.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

The bonus is based on the Management Incentive Plan (MIP) which is contingent on the achievement of financial performance goals set by the LDC Committee at the beginning of the fiscal year.

Other

$105.50K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes matching contributions to charitable organizations and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock grants were vested in 2014 as the focus is on the compensation excluding stock grants and options.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for the CEO's compensation are based on the achievement of financial performance goals set by the LDC Committee.

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