John R. Hawkins was the CEO of Hawkins Inc. from January 1, 2011, until his untimely death on March 9, 2011. His leadership was brief but marked by significant events. During his time, he received a total compensation of approximately...

John R. Hawkins was the CEO of Hawkins Inc. from January 1, 2011, until his untimely death on March 9, 2011. His leadership was brief but marked by significant events. During his time, he received a total compensation of approximately $687,747, which included a salary of $280,000 and an annual cash bonus based on performance. Interestingly, there were no stock options or grants vested during his tenure, reflecting a focus on immediate performance metrics rather than long-term equity incentives. Hawkins's compensation plan aimed to align executives' interests with those of shareholders, emphasizing performance-based rewards. Before his death, he was part of a succession plan that appointed Patrick H. Hawkins as his replacement, indicating the importance of leadership continuity at Hawkins Inc. Despite his short time as CEO, Hawkins left a mark on the company's management style and approach to performance evaluation, prioritizing metrics that directly affected the company's financial outcomes.

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John R. Hawkins

Ex-CEO of Hawkins

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from University of Minnesota

Field of Expertise

Business & Management - Business Management

Sector of Economy

Basic Materials

Born

March 15, 1950 - 75 years ago

CEO of Hawkins for

1 year 10 months (May 2009 - Mar 2011)

Previous Experience

Long-time executive at Hawkins, Inc.

Rivals

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Holdings

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John R. Hawkins's holdings during his time at Hawkins Inc. are somewhat anecdotal. The company’s tracking reflects that Hawkins had no vested stock or options, focusing mainly on salary and performance bonuses. At the time of his leadership, Hawkins's total...

John R. Hawkins's holdings during his time at Hawkins Inc. are somewhat anecdotal. The company’s tracking reflects that Hawkins had no vested stock or options, focusing mainly on salary and performance bonuses. At the time of his leadership, Hawkins's total compensation was approximately $687,747, with the majority being a cash salary and bonus rather than stock equity. This indicates that his wealth was not significantly tied to company stock performance. There’s no specific fluctuation of his personal holdings highlighted in the data, but his brief tenure emphasizes a more immediate financial return rather than long-term investments. The absence of vested stock suggests he may not have viewed equity as a primary measure of his financial success while in office.

Total Stock Sold

$196.40K

HWKN

$196.40K

20,000 HWKN shares

What if they kept their stock?

If John R. Hawkins didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra HWKN20,000 shares worth $338.10K.
This is 72.15% and $141.70K more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

HWKN

5,600 shares

HWKN

Recent Charitable Transactions

HWKN

2,800 shares

HWKN

Feb 8, 2011

Charity

Insider Trading

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HWKN

$384.40K

HWKN at $38.44/share

Feb 8, 2011

Sale

HWKN

2,800 shares

HWKN

Feb 8, 2011

Charity

Compensation History

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In 2011, John R. Hawkins's total compensation as CEO of Hawkins Inc. reached $687,747. This included a base salary of $280,000, a bonus of $158,107 that was linked to corporate performance, and other benefits worth $39,572, which included contributions to the company’s Profit Sharing Plan. Notably, Hawkins did not have any stock options that were vested that year, indicating his compensation structure was heavily reliant on immediate performance metrics rather than long-term stock incentives. Hawkins's bonus was described as an annual cash incentive based on both corporate financial performance and individual objectives, aligning with the company's goal to motivate executives through measurable outcomes. His compensation package reflected a strategic approach to executive pay, emphasizing short-term results over long-term investment in company stock.

Year

2011

Total Compensation

$477.68K

Salary

$280.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain executives, aligning their interests with those of shareholders through performance-based compensation.

Bonus

$158.11K

Board Justification

Annual cash incentive compensation based on performance metrics including corporate financial performance and individual objectives.

Other

$39.57K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes contributions to the Profit Sharing Plan and personal use of a company car.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2011 as the amounts reported are for stock awards granted, not vested.

Performance Metrics

Corporate financial performance metrics including consolidated income before taxes and individual performance objectives.

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Patrick H. Hawkins

CEO of Hawkins

March 2011 - Present