SONO TEK CORP
For the period ended Feb 28, 2025. Filed May 28, 2025.
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FY2025 · Filed May 28, 2025
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Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth the aggregate remuneration paid or accrued by the Company for fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024 for each named officer of the Company.
Summary Compensation Table
| Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock Awards | Option Awards1 ($) | All Other Compensation2 | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher L. Coccio3 CEO, Executive Chairman and Director | 2025 2024 | — 193,800 | — 48,000 | — 0 | — 15,000 | — 7,300 | — 264,100 |
| R. Stephen Harshbarger4 CEO, President and Director | 2025 2024 | 265,000 252,300 | 50,500 55,000 | 0 0 | 60,000 15,000 | 10,000 9,200 | 385,500 331,500 |
| Stephen J. Bagley Chief Financial Officer | 2025 2024 | 185,000 176,500 | 37,400 44,000 | 0 0 | 25,000 7,500 | 7,200 6,600 | 254,600 234,600 |
| Christopher C. Cichetti Chief Operating Officer | 2025 2024 | 200,000 179,800 | 37,400 37,000 | 0 0 | 90,000 27,500 | 7,400 6,500 | 334,800 250,800 |
| 1 | Option awards in the above table are calculated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model which is further discussed in Note 4 – Stock Based Compensation, in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. |
| 2 | All Other Compensation represents Company contributions to the Company’s 401K plan. |
| 3 | Dr. Coccio stepped down as CEO (Principal Executive Officer) on January 1, 2024 and became Executive Chairman. Dr. Coccio was not a “named executive officer” for purposes of this Table in fiscal 2025. |
| 4 | Mr. Harshbarger became CEO (Principal Executive Officer) on January 1, 2024. |
Officer Compensation Arrangements
During fiscal 2025, Mr. Harshbarger was compensated at the rate of $265,000 per annum.
During fiscal 2025, Mr. Bagley was compensated at the rate of $185,000 per annum.
During fiscal 2025, Mr. Cichetti was compensated at the rate of $200,000 per annum.
In addition, each named officer earned bonus compensation based on the achievement of certain operating objectives.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
| Name | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable | Option Exercise Price ($) | Option Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Stephen Harshbarger | 5,815 | — | 6.05 | 11/18/2031 |
| CEO, President and Director | 16,340 | — | 6.26 | 02/17/2032 |
| 3,150 | 787 | 5.96 | 11/17/2032 | |
| 2,096 | 2,562 | 5.00 | 11/16/2033 | |
| — | 23,166 | 4.12 | 08/22/2034 | |
| Stephen J. Bagley | 2,750 | — | 4.45 | 01/15/2031 |
| Chief Financial Officer | 9,804 | — | 6.26 | 02/17/2032 |
| 1,575 | 394 | 5.96 | 11/17/2032 | |
| 1,048 | 1,281 | 5.00 | 11/16/2033 | |
| — | 9,653 | 4.12 | 08/22/2034 | |
| Christopher C. Cichetti | 2,750 | — | 4.45 | 01/15/2031 |
| Chief Operating Officer | 9,804 | — | 6.26 | 02/17/2032 |
| 1,575 | 394 | 5.96 | 11/17/2032 | |
| 1,048 | 1,281 | 5.00 | 11/16/2033 | |
| 2,795 | 3,416 | 5.00 | 11/16/2033 | |
| — | 34,749 | 4.12 | 08/22/2034 |
Estimated Payments and Benefits Upon Termination or Change in Control
The Company has entered into Executive Agreements with Stephen J. Bagley, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Christopher L. Coccio, the Company’s Executive Chairman. The Company also entered into an Executive Agreement with R. Stephen Harshbarger, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President. The agreements, as amended, provide that in the event of a change of control of the Company followed by a termination of the executives’ employment under certain circumstances, the officers shall receive severance payments equal to two years of the executive’s annual base, commissions and bonus compensation paid by the Company for the previous calendar year.
Based on last year’s salary arrangements, if the rights of the foregoing officers were to be triggered following a change of control, they would be entitled to the following payments from the Company: Stephen J. Bagley $471,000, Christopher L. Coccio $431,000 and R. Stephen Harshbarger $659,000.
Severance Agreements
The Company has entered into severance agreements with Stephen J. Bagley, Chief Financial Officer, Christopher Cichetti, Chief Operating Officer, Christopher L. Coccio, Executive Chairman and R. Stephen Harshbarger Chief Executive Officer and President. The agreements provide that in the event of termination of the executive’s employment, other than for the cause, the officers shall receive severance payments equal to two weeks of compensation for each full year employed by the Company.
Clawback Policy
Our Board has adopted an executive compensation recoupment policy consistent with the requirements of the Exchange Act Rule 10D-1 and the Nasdaq listing standards thereunder, to help ensure that incentive compensation is paid based on accurate financial and operating data, and the correct calculation of performance against incentive targets. Our policy addresses recoupment of amounts from performance-based awards paid to all corporate officers, including awards under our equity incentive plans, in the event of a financial restatement to the extent that the payout for such awards would have been less, or in the event of fraud, or intentional, willful or gross misconduct that contributed to the need for a financial restatement.
Compensation of Directors
Each non-employee director receives $2,500 for each meeting attended. Directors who are employees of the Company receive no additional compensation for serving as directors. For the year ended February 28, 2025, director compensation was as follows:
2025 Director Compensation
| Name | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Option Awards ($) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Coccio | — | — | 50,0001 | — | — | 210,4002 | 260,400 |
| Eric Haskell | 10,000 | — | 10,0003 | — | — | — | 20,000 |
| Adeniyi Lawal | 10,000 | — | 10,0004 | — | — | — | 20,000 |
| Carol O’Donnell | 10,000 | — | 10,0005 | — | — | — | 20,000 |
| Philip Strasburg | 10,000 | — | 10,0006 | — | — | — | 20,000 |
| Joseph Riemer | 10,000 | — | 10,0007 | — | — | — | 20,000 |
| 1 | During fiscal 2025, Dr. Coccio received a grant of 22,222 options exercisable at $4.12 per share. At the end of fiscal 2025, Dr. Coccio held an aggregate of 70,504 stock options. |
| 2 | Represents salary of $160,000 and bonus of $43,000 paid to Dr. Coccio during fiscal 2025 in connection with his service as Executive Chairman and a Company contribution of $7,400 to the Company’s 401k plan. |
| 3 | During fiscal 2025, Mr. Haskell received a grant of 5,333 options exercisable at $4.12 per share. At the end of fiscal 2025, Mr. Haskell held an aggregate of 28,359 stock options. |
| 4 | During fiscal 2025, Dr. Lawal received a grant of 5,333 options exercisable at $4.12 per share. At the end of fiscal 2025, Dr. Lawal held an aggregate of 5,333 stock options. |
| 5 | During fiscal 2025, Ms. O’Donnell received a grant of 5,333 options exercisable at $4.12 per share. At the end of fiscal 2025, Ms. O’Donnell held an aggregate of 18,359 stock options. |
| 6 | During fiscal 2025, Mr. Strasburg received a grant of 5,333 options exercisable at $4.12 per share. At the end of fiscal 2025, Mr. Strasburg held an aggregate of 15,636 stock options. |
| 7 | During fiscal 2025, Dr. Riemer received a grant of 5,333 options exercisable at $4.12 per share. At the end of fiscal 2025, Dr. Riemer held an aggregate of 20,359 stock options. |
Option awards in the above table are calculated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model which is further discussed in Note 4 – Stock Based Compensation, in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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