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Kenneth M. Woolley is the Executive Chairman of Extra Space Storage, a company he founded that specializes in self-storage solutions. Born on May 17, 1950, he has been a key player in the industry since 1977. Before his work with...

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Kenneth M. Woolley

Founder and Ex-CEO of Extra Space Storage

Education

N/A

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Real Estate

Born

May 17, 1950 - 74 years ago

CEO of Extra Space Storage for

4 years 6 months (Oct 2004 - Apr 2009)

Previous Experience

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Extra Space Storage, Inc.

Holdings

See how much did Kenneth M. Woolley make over time.

Kenneth Woolley has shown impressive engagement with his company through his stock holdings. His investments fluctuated considerably over the years, peaking at approximately $93.92 million in September 2019. From there, the value of his holdings saw a gradual decline, dropping...

Mar 18, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$82.30M

EXR

$82.30M

1,197,565 EXR shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Kenneth M. Woolley didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra EXR1,197,565 shares worth $115.51M.
This is 40.35% and $33.21M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

EXR

70,264 shares

EXR

Recent Charitable Transactions

EXR

$2.10M

EXR at $199.86/share

Mar 7, 2022

Charity

EXR

$883.74K

EXR at $217.45/share

Dec 31, 2021

Charity

EXR

$257.74K

EXR at $198.26/share

Nov 12, 2021

Charity

EXR

$659.41K

EXR at $173.53/share

Dec 31, 2021

Charity

EXR

$2.12M

EXR at $105.87/share

Nov 19, 2019

Charity

EXR

$435.38K

EXR at $87.08/share

Nov 17, 2017

Charity

Insider Trading

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EXR

$1.18M

EXR at $177.23/share

Sep 13, 2024

Sale

EXR

$199.97K

EXR at $142.63/share

May 23, 2024

Received

EXR

$160.08K

EXR at $146.46/share

May 24, 2023

Received

EXR

$160.03K

EXR at $172.45/share

May 25, 2022

Received

EXR

$2.10M

EXR at $199.86/share

Mar 7, 2022

Charity

EXR

$2.11M

EXR at $200.75/share

Mar 7, 2022

Purchase

EXR

$883.74K

EXR at $217.45/share

Dec 31, 2021

Charity

EXR

$257.74K

EXR at $198.26/share

Nov 12, 2021

Charity

EXR

$659.41K

EXR at $173.53/share

Dec 31, 2021

Charity

EXR

$130.06K

EXR at $147.29/share

May 26, 2021

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Kenneth M. Woolley make over time.

In 2009, Kenneth Woolley's total compensation was $239,842, which included a base salary of $210,000. Notably, he did not receive an annual incentive bonus that year. Instead, his compensation mostly stemmed from vested stock options worth around $122,513, showing the company's focus on performance-based rewards. Over the years, his compensation package reflects a typical structure for executive roles, emphasizing salary and equity incentives. For instance, in 2008, his total compensation was significantly higher at approximately $1.41 million, which included a hefty bonus of $399,000, likely tied to performance metrics related to the company's financial health. This pattern suggests a standard practice of linking pay to the company's success, aligning executive goals with shareholder interests.

Year

2009

Total Compensation

$362.36K

Salary

$210.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to align management's incentives with the long-term interests of stockholders, ensuring competitive compensation that attracts and retains key executives while emphasizing performance-based pay.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

The annual incentive bonus for 2009 was not applicable as the CEO did not receive a bonus for that year.

Other

$29.84K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes defined contribution plans, life insurance premiums, medical insurance, and dividends on restricted stock.

Restricted Stock

$122.51K(18.75K RSU)

Board Justification

The stock that vested in 2009 was part of the long-term incentive plan, with 18,750 shares vesting based on performance and tenure.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2009 were based on the company's Funds From Operations (FFO) target and management goals, which were assessed for overall achievement.

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