Reservoir Media (NASDAQ: RSVR) details 2026 virtual meeting, director slate and richer exec pay
Reservoir Media, Inc. is asking stockholders to vote at a virtual 2026 annual meeting on August 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors will elect three Class II directors (Todd C. Harvey, Jennifer G. Koss and Adam Rothstein), ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for the year ending March 31, 2027, and cast advisory votes on executive pay and how often future say‑on‑pay votes should occur.
The board recommends voting for all director nominees, for ratifying Deloitte, for the executive compensation program, and for holding say‑on‑pay votes every year. The filing describes a classified board with nine directors, fully independent audit, compensation, and nominating committees, and details on corporate governance, risk oversight, ESG practices and human capital management for about 100 employees as of March 31, 2026.
The proxy also outlines updated employment agreements effective April 1, 2026 for CEO Golnar Khosrowshahi and President/COO Rell Lafargue at $600,000 base salaries and for CFO Jim Heindlmeyer at $425,000, each with higher bonus targets and annual equity awards tied to performance objectives.
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Reservoir’s proxy centers on routine governance votes plus richer leadership contracts.
Reservoir Media outlines standard annual meeting business: electing Class II directors, ratifying Deloitte as auditor, and holding advisory votes on executive pay and its frequency. The board favors annual say‑on‑pay and recommends support for all proposals.
The company discloses a classified nine‑member board, fully independent key committees, and an ESG and human‑capital framework covering roughly 100 employees as of March 31, 2026. Audit fees to Deloitte totaled $1.50M for fiscal 2026, including audit, audit‑related, and tax services.
New employment agreements effective April 1, 2026 significantly increase base salaries and target incentives for the CEO, President/COO and CFO, with target bonuses up to 100% of base for the top two roles and full‑vesting annual equity awards. Future filings may clarify how performance goals under these contracts influence realized compensation.
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Compensation Summary
| Name | Title | Total Compensation |
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| Golnar Khosrowshahi | ||
| Rell Lafargue | ||
| Jim Heindlmeyer |
- Election of three Class II directors
- Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending March 31, 2027
- Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay)
- Advisory vote on frequency of future say-on-pay votes
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Chief Executive Officer
June 26, 2026
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD AUGUST 6, 2026
Chief Executive Officer
June 26, 2026
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PROPOSAL ONE
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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Board Committees
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Meetings of the Board of Directors
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Board Leadership Structure
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Corporate Governance Guidelines
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Corporate Responsibility Oversight
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Oversight of Human Capital Management
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Evaluations of the Board, Committees and Directors
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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
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Board Leadership Structure and Board’s Role in Risk Oversight
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Classified Board of Directors
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Director Independence
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Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
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Hedging and Pledging of Company Securities
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Clawback Policy
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Stock Ownership and Retention Guidelines
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Communications with the Board of Directors
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Information About Our Executive Officers
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PROPOSAL TWO
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PROPOSAL THREE
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PROPOSAL FOUR
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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Introduction
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Summary of Named Executive Officer Offer Letters and Employment Agreements
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Golnar Khosrowshahi
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Rell Lafargue
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Jim Heindlmeyer
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Base Salary
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2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan
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Retirement Benefits
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Summary Compensation Table
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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
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Pay Versus Performance
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Potential Payments upon Termination of Employment or Change in Control
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Compensation of Directors
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Director Compensation Table
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
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Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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FORM 10-K
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OTHER MATTERS
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New York, New York 10014
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Name
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Age
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Director Since
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Board Committee(s)
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| Todd C. Harvey* | | |
61
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—
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—
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| Jennifer G. Koss | | |
48
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2021
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Audit Committee
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| Adam Rothstein | | |
54
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2021
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Audit Committee
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Name
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Age
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Director Since
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Board Committee(s)
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| Ezra S. Field | | |
56
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2021
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Board Chair and Compensation Committee (Chair)
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| Golnar Khosrowshahi | | |
54
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2021
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—
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| Ryan P. Taylor | | |
50
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2021
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Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
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Name
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Age
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Director Since
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Board Committee(s)
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| Helima Croft | | |
54
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2021
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Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
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| Neil de Gelder | | |
73
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2021
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Audit Committee (Chair) & Compensation Committee
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| Rell Lafargue | | |
54
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2021
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—
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Name
|
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Age
|
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Director Since
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Board Committee(s)
|
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| Stephen M. Cook | | |
50
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2021
|
| | Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (Chair) & Compensation Committee | |
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Name
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Audit Committee
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Compensation
Committee |
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Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee |
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Stephen M. Cook
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—
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X
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X*
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Helima Croft
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—
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—
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X**
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Neil de Gelder
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X*
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X
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—
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Ezra S. Field+
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—
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X*
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—
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Golnar Khosrowshahi
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—
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—
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—
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Jennifer G. Koss
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X
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—
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—
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Rell Lafargue
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—
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—
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—
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Adam Rothstein
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X
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—
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—
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Ryan P. Taylor
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—
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—
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X
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Total meetings in fiscal 2026
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4
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4
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4
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Name
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Age
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Position(s)
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| Golnar Khosrowshahi | | |
54
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Chief Executive Officer
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| Rell Lafargue | | |
54
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President, Chief Operating Officer
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| Jim Heindlmeyer | | |
54
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Chief Financial Officer
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MARCH 31, 2027
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Years Ended March 31,
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2026
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2025
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Audit fees(1)
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| | | $ | 1,143,100 | | | | | $ | 915,968 | | |
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Audit-related fees(2)
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| | | | 201,575 | | | | | | 240,957 | | |
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Tax fees(3)
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| | | | 156,970 | | | | | | 146,844 | | |
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All other fees(4)
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| | | | — | | | | | | — | | |
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Total fees
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| | | $ | 1,501,645 | | | | | $ | 1,303,769 | | |
Jennifer G. Koss
Adam Rothstein
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Name and Principal Position
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Fiscal
Year |
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Salary
($) |
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Option
Awards ($) |
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Stock
Awards(1) ($) |
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Non-Equity
Incentive Plan Compensation(2) ($) |
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All Other
Compensation(3) ($) |
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Total
($) |
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Golnar Khosrowshahi
Chief Executive Officer |
| | | | 2026 | | | | | | 441,525 | | | | | | — | | | | | | 920,000 | | | | | | 220,763 | | | | | | 12,696 | | | | | | 1,594,984 | | |
| | | | 2025 | | | | | | 430,756 | | | | | | — | | | | | | 920,000 | | | | | | 215,378 | | | | | | 12,515 | | | | | | 1,578,649 | | | ||
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Rell Lafargue
President & Chief Operating Officer |
| | | | 2026 | | | | | | 408,411 | | | | | | — | | | | | | 1,801,093 | | | | | | 540,841 | | | | | | 12,690 | | | | | | 2,763,035 | | |
| | | | 2025 | | | | | | 398,450 | | | | | | — | | | | | | 1,447,514 | | | | | | 539,845 | | | | | | 12,507 | | | | | | 2,398,316 | | | ||
|
Jim Heindlmeyer
Chief Financial Officer |
| | | | 2026 | | | | | | 376,912 | | | | | | — | | | | | | 183,860 | | | | | | 188,456 | | | | | | 12,273 | | | | | | 761,501 | | |
| | | | 2025 | | | | | | 367,719 | | | | | | — | | | | | | 179,373 | | | | | | 183,859 | | | | | | 11,973 | | | | | | 742,924 | | | ||
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Option Awards(1)
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Stock Awards
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Name
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Grant Date
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Number of
Securities Underlying Exercisable Options (#) |
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Number of
Securities Underlying Unexercisable Options (#) |
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Option
Exercise Price |
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Option
Expiration Date |
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Number of
Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#)(2) |
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Market
Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($)(3) |
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Golnar Khosrowshahi
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| | | | 07/28/2021 | | | | | | 352,918 | | | | | | — | | | | | $ | 5.11 | | | | | | 5/1/2029 | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | |
| | | | 06/05/2025 | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | 126,027 | | | | | | 1,233,804 | | | ||
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Rell Lafargue
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| | | | 07/28/2021 | | | | | | 352,918 | | | | | | — | | | | | $ | 5.11 | | | | | | 5/1/2029 | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | |
| | | | 06/10/2024 | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | 93,872 | | | | | | 919,007 | | | ||
| | | | 06/05/2025 | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | 123,363 | | | | | | 1,207,724 | | | ||
| | | | 06/05/2025 | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | 123,362 | | | | | | 1,207,714 | | | ||
|
Jim Heindlmeyer
|
| | | | 07/28/2021 | | | | | | 56,466 | | | | | | — | | | | | $ | 5.11 | | | | | | 5/1/2029 | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | |
| | | | 06/10/2024 | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | 11,632 | | | | | | 113,877 | | | ||
| | | | 06/05/2025 | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | 12,593 | | | | | | 123,285 | | | ||
| | | | 06/05/2025 | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | 12,593 | | | | | | 123,285 | | | ||
| Fiscal Year | | | Summary Compensation Table Total For PEO($)(1) | | | Compensation Actually Paid to PEO($)(1)(2) | | | Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO NEOs($)(1)(3) | | | Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO NEOs ($)1)(3) | | | Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based On Total Shareholder Return ($)4) | | | Net Income ($)(5) | | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ||||||
| 2025 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ||||||
| | | | 2026 | | | 2025 | | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments† | | | PEO($) | | | Average of Non-PEO NEOs($) | | | PEO($) | | | Average of Non-PEO NEOs($) | | ||||||||||||
| SCT Total Amounts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ||||
| (Subtraction): Grant date fair value of stock awards reported in SCT | | | | | ( | | | | | | ( | | | | | | ( | | | | | | ( | | |
| Addition: Fair value at fiscal year-end of outstanding and unvested stock awards granted in covered fiscal year | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ||||
| Addition (Subtraction): Change in fair value as of fiscal year end of stock awards granted in prior fiscal years for which applicable vesting conditions were not satisfied during the covered fiscal year | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | ( | | | |
| Addition (Subtraction): Change in fair value as of vesting date of stock awards granted in prior fiscal years for which applicable vesting conditions were satisfied during the covered fiscal year | | | | | ( | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |||
| Compensation Actually Paid | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ||||
|
Name
|
| |
Fees Earned
or Paid In Cash ($)(1)(2) |
| |
Stock
Awards ($)(3) |
| |
Total ($)
|
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Stephen M. Cook
|
| | | | 20,000 | | | | | | 80,000 | | | | | | 100,000 | | |
|
Helima Croft
|
| | | | 20,000 | | | | | | 80,000 | | | | | | 100,000 | | |
|
Neil de Gelder(4)
|
| | | | 35,000 | | | | | | 80,000 | | | | | | 115,000 | | |
|
Ezra S. Field(5)
|
| | | | 50,000 | | | | | | 80,000 | | | | | | 130,000 | | |
|
Golnar Khosrowshahi
|
| | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | |
|
Jennifer G. Koss
|
| | | | 20,000 | | | | | | 80,000 | | | | | | 100,000 | | |
|
Rell Lafargue
|
| | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | |
|
Adam Rothstein
|
| | | | 20,000 | | | | | | 80,000 | | | | | | 100,000 | | |
|
Ryan P. Taylor
|
| | | | 20,000 | | | | | | 80,000 | | | | | | 100,000 | | |
|
Name of beneficial owner
|
| |
Shares
beneficially owned |
| |
Percentage
of shares Beneficially owned |
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| 5% Stockholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Wesbild, Inc. & Affiliates(1)
|
| | | | 28,776,573 | | | | | | 44% | | |
|
ER Reservoir LLC(2)
|
| | | | 13,665,475 | | | | | | 21% | | |
|
Irenic Capital Management LP(3)
|
| | | | 6,106,176 | | | | | | 9% | | |
| Named Executive Officers and Directors: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
Golnar Khosrowshahi(4)
|
| | | | 688,567 | | | | | | * | | |
|
Rell Lafargue(4)
|
| | | | 685,492 | | | | | | * | | |
|
Jim Heindlmeyer(4)
|
| | | | 114,884 | | | | | | * | | |
|
Stephen M. Cook(5)
|
| | | | 1,173,899 | | | | | | 2% | | |
|
Helima Croft
|
| | | | — | | | | | | — | | |
|
Ezra S. Field(6)
|
| | | | 174,012 | | | | | | * | | |
|
Neil de Gelder(6)
|
| | | | 61,136 | | | | | | * | | |
|
Jennifer G. Koss(6)
|
| | | | 61,136 | | | | | | * | | |
|
Adam Rothstein(7)
|
| | | | 239,410 | | | | | | * | | |
|
Ryan P. Taylor(8)
|
| | | | 13,844,864 | | | | | | 21% | | |
|
All current Directors and Named Executive Officers as a group (10 persons)
|
| | | | 17,043,400 | | | | | | 26% | | |
200 Varick Street, Suite 801
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Telephone: (212) 675-0541