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Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE:UHS), a leader in healthcare service provision with a market capitalization of $11.65 billion, has detailed its executive compensation plans for 2025. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a "GREAT" financial health score, supported by strong profitability metrics and robust cash flows. The announcement made on Wednesday outlines performance-based incentive targets and equity awards for its top executives, based on a recent SEC filing.
The company’s Compensation Committee established annual incentive bonuses tied to corporate and divisional performance criteria. CEO Marc D. Miller’s target bonus is set at 150% of his base salary, while CFO Steve G. Filton and other executives have a target of 100%. These bonuses will be calculated based on adjusted net income per diluted share and return on capital, with potential payouts ranging from 0% to 200% of the target. The company’s strong return on equity of 18% and revenue growth of 10.82% suggest effective management of corporate resources.
Additionally, the committee granted time-based and performance-based restricted stock units (RSUs and PBRSUs) to executives, vesting over four years and tied to three-year growth in adjusted EBITDA. The grant date market value of these awards was based on a share price of $178.08.
Marc D. Miller’s new employment agreement, effective March 19, 2025, sets his base salary at $1.5 million, a 6.7% increase from 2024. His agreement includes bonus eligibility and long-term incentive plan participation, with provisions for acceleration of equity awards under certain termination conditions.
Alan B. Miller, serving as Executive Chairman, will receive a salary of $1.125 million for 2025, marking a 4% increase from the previous year. His agreement also includes potential bonuses, LTIP awards, and executive perks such as life insurance and personal use of a private plane.
These compensation arrangements align executive rewards with shareholder interests, ensuring leadership is motivated to hit key financial targets. The information is based on a press release statement and reflects the company’s commitment to transparency in its executive compensation practices. InvestingPro analysis reveals management’s effectiveness through aggressive share buybacks and maintaining a competitive P/E ratio of 10.49. For deeper insights into UHS’s financial health and management effectiveness, access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers.
In other recent news, IHS Towers reported fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.73, significantly higher than the estimated $0.01. Revenue for the quarter reached $437.8 million, surpassing the consensus forecast of $423.27 million. IHS Towers experienced organic revenue growth of 39.3% year-over-year, driven by factors such as foreign exchange resets and growth from new tenants and sites. This growth was partially offset by the impact of renewed contracts with MTN Nigeria. The company’s Chairman and CEO, Sam Darwish, highlighted the strong performance in key metrics, including revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. For the full year 2025, IHS Towers projects revenue between $1.68 billion and $1.71 billion, aligning with analyst projections. The company concluded 2024 with 39,229 towers and a total of 59,343 tenants.
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