MBIA awards key executives with $10.2 million in retention bonuses

Published 13/02/2025, 22:34
MBIA awards key executives with $10.2 million in retention bonuses

In a strategic move to maintain its leadership team, MBIA Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:MBI), a $369 million market cap company known for its surety insurance services, has granted special one-time cash retention awards totaling $10.175 million to four of its top executives. This decision, disclosed in a recent SEC filing, aims to ensure continuity and stability within the company’s executive ranks. According to InvestingPro data, MBIA’s stock has shown remarkable momentum, delivering a 97% return over the past six months.

The retention awards, approved by both the Compensation and Governance Committee and the Board of Directors on Monday, are part of MBIA’s efforts to maximize shareholder value during a critical period. The company’s insured portfolios are currently in runoff, necessitating vigilant monitoring and remediation to optimize outcomes. InvestingPro analysis shows the company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 4.11, indicating its ability to meet short-term obligations.

MBIA’s leadership team, with their unique expertise and deep knowledge of the industry, is viewed as crucial to navigating the company through its ongoing challenges. These include mitigating losses, maximizing recoveries on paid insurance claims, and maintaining liquidity. While InvestingPro data indicates the company hasn’t been profitable over the last twelve months, analysts anticipate sales growth in the current year. For deeper insights into MBIA’s financial health and future prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers.

The executives receiving the awards are William C. Fallon, Chief Executive Officer, who received the largest sum of $3.5 million; Adam T. Bergonzi, AVP and National’s Chief Risk Officer, awarded $2.775 million; Daniel M. Avitabile, AVP and MBIA Insurance’s President and Chief Risk Officer, and Christopher H. Young, AVP and National’s Chief Financial Officer, each receiving $1.95 million.

The cash awards are set to vest on March 1, 2028, provided the executives remain employed with MBIA through that date. However, the awards could vest earlier if an executive experiences a "qualifying termination," which includes scenarios like death, disability, or termination without cause in the event of a change of control at the company.

Should an executive leave voluntarily or be terminated for cause before the vesting date, the awards will be forfeited. This stipulation underscores the company’s intent to retain these key figures for the long term, aligning their interests with those of the shareholders.

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