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Joseph Wm. Foran is the CEO and Chairman of Matador Resources Company, where he has been leading since 2015. He has a strong foothold in the oil and gas sector and has played a significant role in the company's growth....

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Joseph Wm. Foran

Founder and CEO of Matador Resources

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Energy

CEO of Matador Resources for

9 years 9 months (Jun 2015 - Present)

Previous Experience

Chairman of the Board

Holdings

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Joseph Wm. Foran has a strong stake in Matador Resources, owning about 5.1 million shares, which translates to nearly 4.3% of the company. His wealth peaks during major stock transactions, with notable sales in 2021 when he sold total shares...

Mar 17, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$254.65K

MTDR

$254.65K

11,000 MTDR shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Joseph Wm. Foran didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra MTDR11,000 shares worth $30.69K.
This is -87.95% and $223.96K less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

MTDR

3,081,101 shares

MTDR

Recent Charitable Transactions

MTDR

91,424 shares

MTDR

Jan 16, 2024

Charity

MTDR

1,000 shares

MTDR

Oct 19, 2023

Charity

MTDR

2,000 shares

MTDR

Aug 28, 2023

Charity

MTDR

555,904 shares

MTDR

Aug 23, 2023

Charity

MTDR

700,584 shares

MTDR

Dec 31, 2022

Charity

MTDR

7,000 shares

MTDR

Apr 7, 2022

Charity

Insider Trading

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MTDR

$109.15K

MTDR at $45.92/share

Mar 4, 2025

Purchase

MTDR

$97.10K

MTDR at $48.55/share

Mar 3, 2025

Purchase

MTDR

$103.08K

MTDR at $51.54/share

Feb 26, 2025

Purchase

MTDR

$323.64K

MTDR at $53.94/share

Feb 21, 2025

Purchase

MTDR

59,420 shares

MTDR

Jan 7, 2025

Received

MTDR

$110.36K

MTDR at $55.18/share

Dec 6, 2024

Purchase

MTDR

$124.93K

MTDR at $49.97/share

Sep 9, 2024

Purchase

MTDR

$128.68K

MTDR at $51.47/share

Sep 6, 2024

Purchase

MTDR

$111.92K

MTDR at $55.96/share

Aug 2, 2024

Purchase

MTDR

91,424 shares

MTDR

Jan 16, 2024

Charity

Compensation History

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In 2023, Joseph Wm. Foran received approximately $8 million in total compensation. His salary was set at $1.35 million, with additional performance bonuses exceeding $3.1 million, shaped by the company’s fiscal achievements. The compensation structure is designed around the company's goals, meaning if the company performs well, he benefits significantly. His recent bonuses are linked to crucial metrics like adjusted operating costs and total returns for shareholders. Over the years, his earnings have fluctuated, but the performance of Matador has largely dictated those changes. Foran's pay reflects a strong pay-for-performance philosophy, ensuring that he aligns his interests with those of the investors and the direction of the company, incentivizing him to deliver strong results.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$15.58M

Salary

$1.35M

Board Justification

The company maintains a pay-for-performance philosophy, aligning executive compensation with the company's performance and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$3.11M

Board Justification

The bonus is based on the Cash Incentive Plan, which is designed to link executive decision making and performance with the Company’s goals, rewarding achievements over the prior year.

Other

$25.70K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes contributions to the 401(k) plan and long-term care insurance premiums.

Restricted Stock

$11.09M(200.92K phantom units and PSUs)

Board Justification

The stock awards that vested in 2023 include cash-settled phantom units and PSUs, reflecting the aggregate number of shares that vested during the year.

Performance Metrics

Key performance metrics include total shareholder return, adjusted EBITDA, net debt to adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating costs per BOE, and return on average capital employed.

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