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Leroy M. Ball, Jr. has been the CEO of Koppers Holdings since January 1, 2015, leading the company through significant changes while bringing a keen financial perspective. With a background in finance and accounting, he holds a B.S. in Accounting...

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Leroy M. Ball, Jr.

CEO of Koppers Holdings

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Basic Materials

CEO of Koppers Holdings for

10 years 3 months (Jan 2015 - Present)

Previous Experience

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Calgon Carbon Inc.

Holdings

See how much did Leroy M. Ball, Jr. make over time.

Leroy M. Ball has shown considerable involvement in Koppers' stock trading, with notable fluctuations in his holdings over the years. In 2019, he had trades valued at approximately $5 million in September, reaching over $7 million by November. This trend...

Mar 18, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$4.82M

KOP

$4.82M

112,007 KOP shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Leroy M. Ball, Jr. didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra KOP112,007 shares worth $1.55M.
This is -67.91% and $3.27M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

KOP

21,764 shares

KOP

ATI

1,310 shares

ATI

Recent Charitable Transactions

KOP

804 shares

KOP

Nov 19, 2024

Charity

ATI

480 shares

ATI

May 21, 2024

Charity

KOP

1,862 shares

KOP

Mar 4, 2024

Charity

KOP

2,500 shares

KOP

Nov 14, 2023

Charity

KOP

756 shares

KOP

Jun 12, 2023

Charity

KOP

800 shares

KOP

May 30, 2023

Charity

Insider Trading

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KOP

$112.04K

KOP at $29.61/share

Mar 19, 2025

Sale

KOP

28,816 shares

KOP

Jan 3, 2025

Received

KOP

$225.81K

KOP at $37.64/share

Nov 19, 2024

Sale

KOP

804 shares

KOP

Nov 19, 2024

Charity

KOP

$413.55K

KOP at $37.25/share

Nov 14, 2024

Sale

KOP

$345.51K

KOP at $37.96/share

Nov 12, 2024

Sale

KOP

$145.85K

KOP at $38.35/share

Aug 29, 2024

Sale

KOP

$156.24K

KOP at $39.06/share

Aug 27, 2024

Sale

KOP

$89.99K

KOP at $39.73/share

Jun 20, 2024

Sale

KOP

$215.35K

KOP at $43.07/share

Jun 6, 2024

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Leroy M. Ball, Jr. make over time.

In 2023, Leroy M. Ball's total compensation was reported at $2.07 million, which included a base salary of approximately $915,680 and a performance-based cash bonus of over $1.26 million, nearly 124% of the target payout. This emphasis on performance incentives is consistent with Koppers' pay-for-performance philosophy. In 2022, his total compensation was approximately $1.78 million, reflecting the company's performance metrics including adjusted EBITDA which have been crucial for his bonus calculations. Over the years, his compensation has varied significantly; in 2021, for example, he earned over $5 million, showcasing the variability tied to annual company performance. Ball's compensation structure underlines the alignment of leadership efforts with business results, ensuring that outcomes are directly tied to company growth and stability, with a marked focus on metrics that impact shareholder interests.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$2.39M

Salary

$915.68K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes pay-for-performance, aligning executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$1.27M

Board Justification

Annual cash incentive based on performance metrics including adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow, achieving a payout level of 124% of target.

Other

$207.06K

Board Justification

Includes perquisites such as club dues, parking, executive physicals, and contributions to defined contribution plans.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock vested in 2023 as the focus is on performance-based awards that vest in future years.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow, with specific targets set for annual cash incentives.

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