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James E. Cashman has been the CEO of Ansys Inc. since 1997, leading the company through significant growth in engineering software solutions. Under his leadership, Ansys has excelled by emphasizing performance-based compensation aligning executive and shareholder interests. In 2014, he...

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James E. Cashman

Founder and Ex-CEO of Ansys

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Technology

CEO of Ansys for

19 years 11 months (Jan 1997 - Dec 2016)

Previous Experience

Various roles within ANSYS, Inc. since its founding.

Holdings

See how much did James E. Cashman make over time.

James E. Cashman, CEO of Ansys, has seen his stock holdings fluctuate significantly over the years. In early 2019, his holdings were valued at approximately $7.58 million. By the end of 2021, they peaked at around $13.22 million, showing the...

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Total Stock Sold

$131.87M

ANSS

$131.87M

1,439,082 ANSS shares

What if they kept their stock?

If James E. Cashman didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ANSS1,439,082 shares worth $362.86M.
This is 175.18% and $231.00M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

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82,000 shares

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Recent Charitable Transactions

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4,000 shares

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Dec 31, 2018

Charity

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5,000 shares

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Dec 15, 2016

Charity

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5,000 shares

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Sep 8, 2016

Charity

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3,500 shares

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Sep 15, 2015

Charity

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18,000 shares

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Dec 12, 2014

Charity

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50,000 shares

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Dec 27, 2012

Charity

Insider Trading

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4,000 shares

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Dec 31, 2018

Charity

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$5.15M

ANSS at $171.60/share

Aug 13, 2018

Sale

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$6.60M

ANSS at $164.01/share

May 22, 2018

Sale

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$4.42M

ANSS at $176.89/share

Jun 14, 2018

Sale

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30,000 shares

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May 2, 2018

Sale

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30,000 shares

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Apr 19, 2018

Sale

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$136.20K

ANSS at $158.00/share

Apr 10, 2018

Sale

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29,138 shares

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Apr 4, 2018

Sale

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16,933 shares

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Mar 5, 2017

Received

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25,000 shares

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Feb 21, 2017

Sale

Compensation History

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James E. Cashman's compensation at Ansys has gone through notable changes since his tenure began in 1997. In 2014, he reported total earnings of around $5.29 million, combining salary, bonuses, and other benefits. His structure emphasizes performance, with much of his compensation tied to the company's success in achieving specific financial goals. For instance, in 2014, he received a base salary of $670,000 and a performance bonus of $687,000, among other benefits. The compensation philosophy at Ansys aligns executive pay with stockholder interests, making Cashman’s role not just about leadership but also tied directly to the company's operational results. His agreement includes clauses for significant severance benefits, reinforcing his crucial role during transitions, keeping his focus on growth and innovation.

Year

2016

Total Compensation

$1.42M

Salary

$750.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes performance-based compensation to align executive interests with stockholder value, with a significant portion of total compensation tied to performance metrics.

Bonus

$627.00K

Board Justification

Performance-based cash bonus awarded based on achievement of corporate operational goals and individual performance metrics for the year 2016.

Other

$45.48K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes auto allowance, legal fees, gifts, life insurance premiums, and 401(k) matching contributions.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2016 as the performance-based restricted stock units and time-based restricted stock units are subject to future performance metrics and vesting schedules.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include internal non-GAAP revenue growth, operating profit, and earnings per share.

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