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John Farahi, born in 1965, leads Monarch Casino & Resort Inc as CEO. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno, which laid the groundwork for his career in management. His leadership at Monarch...

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John Farahi

CEO of Monarch Casino & Resort

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

January 1, 1965 - 60 years ago

CEO of Monarch Casino & Resort for

3 years 7 months (Sep 2021 - Present)

Previous Experience

Various positions in the gaming industry since 1998.

Holdings

See how much did John Farahi make over time.

John Farahi's insider trading history reveals significant activity, particularly from 2019 to 2024. During this period, he saw fluctuating holdings, with values starting at about $62.18 million in September 2019. This number steadily rose, peaking at an impressive $405.92 million...

Mar 18, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$2.35M

MCRI

$2.35M

73,779 MCRI shares

What if they kept their stock?

If John Farahi didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra MCRI73,779 shares worth $2.13M.
This is -9.71% and $228.48K less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

MCRI

1,477,442 shares

MCRI

Recent Charitable Transactions

MCRI

37,987 shares

MCRI

Dec 15, 2023

Charity

MCRI

20,185 shares

MCRI

Nov 7, 2022

Charity

MCRI

20,658 shares

MCRI

Dec 31, 2021

Charity

MCRI

16,737 shares

MCRI

Oct 13, 2020

Charity

MCRI

$669.87K

MCRI at $41.82/share

Jun 25, 2019

Charity

MCRI

$11.82M

MCRI at $41.18/share

Apr 13, 2018

Charity

Insider Trading

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MCRI

$136.00K

MCRI at $68.00/share

Jun 21, 2024

Sale

MCRI

37,987 shares

MCRI

Dec 15, 2023

Charity

MCRI

37,987 shares

MCRI

Dec 15, 2023

Charity

MCRI

$206.27K

MCRI at $68.76/share

Dec 15, 2023

Sale

MCRI

786 shares

MCRI

Nov 28, 2022

Transfer

MCRI

786 shares

MCRI

Nov 28, 2022

Transfer

MCRI

20,185 shares

MCRI

Nov 7, 2022

Charity

MCRI

20,185 shares

MCRI

Nov 7, 2022

Charity

MCRI

$1.27M

MCRI at $84.86/share

Mar 23, 2022

Received

MCRI

20,658 shares

MCRI

Dec 31, 2021

Charity

Compensation History

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In 2023, John Farahi's total compensation reached about $2.1 million. His salary was set at $750,000, accompanied by a bonus of $150,000, which was tied to performance goals, particularly the target for Adjusted EBITDA. This performance-based bonus structure encourages alignment with the company’s achievements. The evaluation for bonuses is based on clear objectives, fostering a culture of accountability within the organization. Additionally, Farahi received stock options for shares, although no stock grants vested in 2023. His overall compensation strategy reflects an emphasis not just on financial rewards but also on sustaining long-term growth for Monarch, illustrating how executive pay can drive performance goals.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$906.77K

Salary

$750.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract and retain qualified individuals, motivating performance aligned with short and long-term objectives, and rewarding achievement of those objectives.

Bonus

$150.00K

Board Justification

The bonus for 2023 was set at 20% of the annual salary, awarded based on performance metrics including Adjusted EBITDA.

Other

$6.77K

Board Justification

This amount represents the Company-owned automobile insurance and registration for the CEO.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock grants vested in 2023; only stock options were granted, which are not included in this total.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2023 included Adjusted EBITDA, which was set at a target of $184.4 million.

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