John A. Halbrook is the former CEO and current Chairman of Woodward, Inc., where he served as CEO from 1999 until June 2005. With a background in engineering, he led the company during a period of substantial growth and change....

John A. Halbrook is the former CEO and current Chairman of Woodward, Inc., where he served as CEO from 1999 until June 2005. With a background in engineering, he led the company during a period of substantial growth and change. Halbrook's compensation in 2005 reached over $1.28 million, comprised of salary, bonuses, and stock options. His biggest years were noted with performance bonuses influenced by overall company success. Interestingly, Halbrook was a significant shareholder, owning about 236,191 shares, which accounted for roughly 2.09% of Woodward's stock at one point. In 2002, he received 50,000 stock options, and his holdings peaked at approximately $112.6 million in the stock market earlier in his career but fluctuated later on. Halbrook's leadership style and focus on performance metrics have been critical in navigating the company's direction. His tenure saw shifts that required adaptability and a clear vision, traits that were vital as Woodward evolved in the industrial sector.

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John A. Halbrook

Ex-CEO of Woodward

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Industrials

CEO of Woodward for

2 years 10 months (Sep 2002 - Jul 2005)

Previous Experience

Unknown

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of John A. Halbrook

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Jayshree Ullal

CEO of Arista Networks

2023 Compensation

Stock

$15.05M

Salary

$300.00K

Bonus

$200.00K

Other

$10.40K

Total Holdings

$3.15B

Holdings

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John A. Halbrook held substantial shares in Woodward, with his total holdings peaking at around $112.6 million in December 2019. His investments fluctuated significantly, notably dipping to about $53.81 million around April 2020, then recovering to approximately $138 million in...

John A. Halbrook held substantial shares in Woodward, with his total holdings peaking at around $112.6 million in December 2019. His investments fluctuated significantly, notably dipping to about $53.81 million around April 2020, then recovering to approximately $138 million in March 2024. His holdings represented over 2.09% of the company's total stock, showcasing his strong connection and commitment to the company. With a vested interest through stock options, Halbrook's financial stake reflected both his confidence and influence in Woodward's performance and strategy. Over the years, his equity value was a key indicator of not just his wealth but also the evolving fortunes of Woodward in the market.

Total Stock Sold

$13.43M

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$13.43M

350,888.831 WWD shares

What if they kept their stock?

If John A. Halbrook didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra WWD350,888.831 shares worth $21.33M.
This is 58.79% and $7.90M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

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910,110 shares

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Recent Charitable Transactions

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2,900 shares

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Oct 25, 2017

Charity

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186 shares

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Sep 30, 2017

Charity

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7,000 shares

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Dec 27, 2016

Charity

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53,020 shares

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Sep 30, 2016

Charity

WWD

$5.42M

WWD at $37.06/share

Dec 24, 2012

Charity

WWD

702,962 shares

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Feb 8, 2011

Charity

Insider Trading

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2,900 shares

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Oct 25, 2017

Charity

WWD

$127.08K

WWD at $70.60/share

Sep 1, 2017

Sale

WWD

$609.10K

WWD at $70.01/share

Aug 15, 2017

Sale

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186 shares

WWD

Sep 30, 2017

Charity

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186 shares

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Sep 30, 2017

Charity

WWD

$582.61K

WWD at $71.05/share

Mar 2, 2017

Sale

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7,000 shares

WWD

Dec 27, 2016

Charity

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53,020 shares

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Sep 30, 2016

Charity

WWD

$352.78K

WWD at $44.94/share

Jan 15, 2016

Sale

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$388.42K

WWD at $51.79/share

Jun 2, 2015

Sale

Compensation History

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John A. Halbrook's compensation reflected his role and contributions to Woodward, amounting to over $1.28 million in 2005. His pay structure combined base salary, bonuses based on company and personal performance, and stock options. In earlier years, he earned significant bonuses, heavily tied to Woodward's financial performance, including a bonus of nearly $700,000 in 1999. Halbrook's incentive packages included stock options intended to motivate leadership by tying rewards to company success. His focus was clear: driving performance metrics that were closely linked to both individual and company-wide outcomes. This mix aimed to attract and retain senior management talent, with Halbrook himself being a prime example of the strategy in action.

Year

2005

Total Compensation

$1.65M

Salary

$545.09K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract, retain, and motivate high-quality senior management by linking total annual cash compensation to company and individual performance.

Bonus

$686.88K

Board Justification

Annual incentive compensation awarded based on company and individual performance metrics for the fiscal year 2005.

Other

$60.69K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes contributions to retirement savings plans and term life insurance premiums paid by the company.

Restricted Stock

$359.48K(8K Stock Options)

Board Justification

Stock options granted that vested in 2005, specifically 8,000 shares under the Stock Option Plan.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include overall financial performance of the company and achievement of individual performance goals.

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Thomas A. Gendron

CEO of Woodward

July 2005 - Present