AVITA Medical, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 12, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Feb 12, 2026
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
The particulars of the compensation paid to the below listed “named executive officers” of our company are set out in the summary compensation below.
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Cary Vance, Interim Chief Executive Officer
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David O’Toole, Chief Financial Officer
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Nicole Kelsey, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary and Interim SVP, Human Resources
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James Corbett, Former Chief Executive Officer
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
The following table sets forth for our named executive officers the following information for the annual periods ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
| Name and Position · Year · Salary · Bonus · Option Awards (1) · All Other Compensation (2) · Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named Executive Officers: · ($) · ($) · ($) · ($) · ($) | |||||||
| Cary Vance | 2025 | 137,475 | 140,000 | - | 578 | 278,053 | |
| Interim Chief Executive Officer | 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| David O'Toole | 2025 | 490,916 | 98,600 | 887,000 | 48,740 | (3) | 1,525,256 |
| Chief Financial Officer | 2024 | 459,253 | 195,500 | 1,068,666 | 54,109 | (4) | 1,777,528 |
| Nicole Kelsey | 2025 | 458,455 | 91,800 | 384,366 | 15,936 | (5) | 950,557 |
| Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Interim SVP, Human Resources | 2024 | 228,475 | 95,625 | 784,700 | 179,390 | (6) | 1,288,190 |
| James Corbett | 2025 | 569,302 | - | 642,373 | 196,040 | (7) | 1,407,715 |
| Former Chief Executive Officer | 2024 | 684,231 | 459,000 | 2,080,166 | 20,487 | 3,243,885 | |
(1)
Amounts in this column represent awards of stock options with the aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with ASC 718. Amounts in this column represent option awards issued to the individuals noted, based on the fair value determined at the date of grant in accordance with U.S. GAAP. See Note 14, Share-Based Payment Plans to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for the assumptions used in determining the grant date fair value of option awards. The vesting of these option awards are subject to various performance or tenure related criteria.
(2)
Amounts in this column represent all other compensation for the covered fiscal year that the smaller reporting company could not properly report in any other column of the Summary Compensation Table. This includes the non-qualified deferred compensation employer match, 401(k) match, and fringe benefits such as car allowance, accommodations and medical benefits, along with related taxes on grossed up fringe benefits.
(3)
Amounts primarily relate to $29,415 of non-qualified deferred compensation employer match and the Company’s 401(k) employer match contribution.
(4)
Amounts primarily relate to $27,550 of non-qualified deferred compensation employer match and the Company’s 401(k) employer match contribution.
(5)
Amounts primarily relate to the Company’s 401(k) employer match contribution.
(6)
Primarily relates to relocation assistance.
(7)
Amounts primarily relate to $117,000 in severance payments, $53,595 in vacation buy-out and $25,445 in the Company’s 401(k) employer match contribution and group term life insurance premiums.
Employment Contracts
The following table outlines the specified terms of the relevant employment contracts for the named executive officers of the Company. For compensation information of named executives refer to the table above.
| Role | Name | Contract Duration | Period of Notice (2) | Termination payments provided for by contract (1) (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim Chief ExecutiveOfficer(CEO) | Cary Vance | One year | Termination by the Company with or without Cause – No notice period. Resignation by executive- with or without reason - 90 days prior written notice. | Any accrued but unpaid salary or bonus |
| Chief FinancialOfficer(CFO) | David O'Toole | Open-ended contract | Termination by the Company or Executive with or without Cause – No notice period. | 12 months |
| Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, and Interim SVP, Human Resources(CLCO) | Nicole Kelsey | Open-ended contract | Termination by the Company or Executive with or without Cause – No notice period. | 12 months |
(1)
Termination payments for the CFO and CLCO are triggered only in the event of employment termination for involuntary termination without cause or resignation for “Good Reason.”
(2)
“Cause” - For the CFO and CLCO, Cause is defined as (i) conviction of, or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony or crime involving moral turpitude; (ii) participation in an act of fraud or theft against the Company; (iii) willful and material breach of any contractual, statutory, fiduciary, or common law duty owed to the Company including without limitation Section 4.1 of this Agreement; (iv) willful and repeated failure to satisfactorily perform job duties; or (v) any willful act that is likely to and which does in fact have the effect of injuring the reputation, business, or a business relationship of the Company.
(3)
“Good Reason” - For the CFO and CLCO, Good Reason is defined as (i) a material diminution in Executive’s authority, duties, or responsibilities in effect at the time of this Agreement; (ii) any reduction in the Executive’s then current base salary; (iii) relocation of Executive’s principal place of work by a distance of fifty (50) miles or more from the Executive’s then current principal place of work without the Executive’s consent; (iv) material breach by the Company of any provision of this Agreement; provided, however, that the conduct described in the foregoing subsections (i) through (iv) will only constitute Good Reason if such conduct is not cured within thirty (30) days after the Company’s receipt of written notice from the Executive specifying the particulars of the conduct the Executive believes constitutes Good Reason.”
Compensation Principles
The Charter of the Human Capital and Compensation Committee provides a compensation governance framework (the “Charter”). The Charter outlines responsibilities and duties of the members, sets forth the frequency of meetings, establishes and reviews the overall compensation policies and practices of the Company, and also sets forth the process to review and approve the executive compensation program for the Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers, and make appropriate recommendations to the Board of Directors.
Human Capital and Compensation Committee
The Human Capital and Compensation Committee approves or makes recommendations to our Board of Directors on decisions concerning compensation of the executive leadership team (including the Chief Executive Officer) and the Board of Directors on an annual basis to ensure that it is consistent with our short-term and long-term goals. The Company’s CEO makes recommendations to the Human Capital and Compensation Committee for review, modification (if applicable) and approval of the bonus and equity incentive awards for members of the executive leadership team. Then, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of compensation (including the overall bonus and equity incentive awards) of our executive officers with the assistance of an external compensation consultant and by reference to relevant employment market conditions, with the overall objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder benefit from the recruitment and retention of a high-quality executive leadership team and Board of Directors. Additionally, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee reviews and recommends to the Board of Directors the overall annual bonus awards and the annual merit increase for the employees of the Company. The Company’s CEO, together with certain executive officers, regularly discuss the Company’s compensation matters with the Human Capital and Compensation Committee.
Resignation, Retirement, Termination for Cause, or Resignation without Good Reason Arrangements
The Company does not have any agreements or plans other than the current employment contracts in place for the named executive officers that would provide additional compensation in connection with a retirement.
Potential Payments upon Involuntary Termination, Resignation without Good Reason or Change-In-Control
The employment contract provides for the following severance payments upon termination by us without cause or by the employee for good reason (as defined in the particular employment agreement): (i) payment of the employee’s then-current base salary for a period of 12-months for the CFO or CLCO, (ii) a pro-rated target bonus for the period during which the employee was employed in the year of termination, (iii) continued coverage under our group health and benefits plan consistent with the term of the base salary, and (iv) immediate acceleration of unvested stock options and restricted stock unit awards.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table presents information regarding outstanding equity awards held by our named executive officers as of December 31, 2025 (in US dollars).
| Option awards · Stock awards | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name · Number ofsecuritiesunderlyingunexercisedoptions exercisable · Number ofsecurities underlyingunexercised unearnedoptions · Optionexercise price · Optionexpirationdate · Number ofunearned shares, unitsor other rightshave notvested · Market orpayout valueof unearnedshares, unitsor other rightshave notvested ($) (1) | |||||||
| Cary Vance, Interim Chief Executive Officer | - | 4,295 | (2) | $8.73 | 1/21/2035 | 13,480 | $46,506 |
| 3,943 | - | (3) | 1/21/2026 | 6/5/2034 | |||
| 5,610 | 1,482 | (4) | $7.72 | 6/6/2023 | |||
| David O'Toole, Chief Financial Officer | - | 150,000 | (2) | 6/5/2025 | 1/21/2035 | ||
| 41,667 | 83,333 | (5) | 6/6/2026 | 1/3/2034 | |||
| 100,000 | 50,000 | (6) | 1/21/2027 | 6/15/2033 | |||
| Nicole Kelsey, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Interim SVP, Human Resources | - | 65,000 | (2) | 1/3/2025 | 1/21/2035 | ||
| 50,000 | 100,000 | (7) | $7.72 | 7/1/2034 | |||
(1)
Amounts in this column are calculated by multiplying the closing market price of the Company’s stock as of December 31, 2025 by the number of shares or units of stock awards.
(2)
Vests annually beginning on January 21, 2026.
(3)
Vests annually beginning on June 5, 2025.
(4)
Vests annually beginning on June 6, 2024.
(5)
Vests annually beginning on January 3, 2025.
(6)
Vests annually beginning on June 15, 2024.
(7)
Vests annually beginning on July 1, 2025.
Director Compensation
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the compensation earned by, or awarded to, each non-employee Director who served on our Board during the fiscal year-ended December 31, 2025 (in U.S. Dollars). We do not provide separate compensation to our executive Directors, such as Mr. Corbett, who served as our Chief Executive Officer during the fiscal year-ended December 31, 2025 until October 16, 2025. In the case of Mr. Vance, he was compensated as a non-executive director until his appointment as Interim CEO on October 16, 2025.
| Fees earned in cash (1) | Stock awards (2) | Option awards (3) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Executive Directors | ||||
| Jan Stern Reed - Lead Independent Director | $104,792 | $87,492 | $15,462 | $207,746 |
| Professor Suzanne Crowe | 92,496 | 87,492 | 15,462 | 195,450 |
| Jeremy Curnock Cook | 92,496 | 87,492 | 15,462 | 195,450 |
| Robert McNamara | 102,504 | 87,492 | 15,462 | 205,458 |
| Lou Panaccio | 113,480 | 87,492 | 15,462 | 216,434 |
| Dr. Michael Tarnoff | 32,870 | - | - | 32,870 |
| Cary Vance | 91,516 | 87,492 | 15,462 | 194,470 |
| Total Non-Executive Directors | $630,154 | $524,952 | $92,772 | $1,247,879 |
(1)
Amounts are composed of the following: $70,000 for fees as a Board Member, $35,000 for Lead Independent Director, $20,000 for Audit Committee Chair, $15,000 for Human Capital and Compensation Committee Chair, $10,000 for Nominating and Corporate Governance Chair, $10,000 for Audit Committee Member, $7,500 for Human Capital and Compensation Committee Member, and $5,000 for Nominating and Corporate Governance Member.
(2)
Amounts in this column represent awards of restricted stock units with the aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with ASC 718. The fair value determined at the date of grant in accordance with U.S. GAAP based on the closing price of our common stock on the applicable grant date. The vesting of these stock awards are service based and subject to continued participant as Board Members.
(3)
Amounts in this column represent awards of stock options with the aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with ASC 718. Amounts in this column represent option awards issued to the individuals noted, based on the fair value determined at the date of grant in accordance with U.S. GAAP. See Note 14, Share-Based Payment Plans to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for the assumptions used in determining the grant date fair value of option awards. The vesting of these option awards are service based and subject to continued participant as Board Members.
Equity Compensation Plan Information as of December 31, 2025
| Plan Category · Number of securities tobe issued upon exerciseof outstanding options,warrants and rights · Weighted-averageexercise price ofoutstanding options,warrants and rights · Number of securitiesremaining availablefor future issuanceunder equitycompensationplans (excludingsecurities reflectedin column (a)) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) · (b) · (c) | ||||||
| Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | ||||||
| 2016 Equity Incentive Plan | (2) | - | (1) | |||
| Stock Options | 429,738 | $12.77 | ||||
| 2020 Equity Incentive Plan | 2,841,311 | |||||
| Stock Options | 3,345,733 | $11.02 | ||||
| 2021 AGM Awards | - | |||||
| Stock Options | 22,600 | $12.18 | ||||
| 2022 AGM Awards | - | |||||
| Stock Options | 191,302 | $5.79 | ||||
| 2023 AGM Awards | - | |||||
| Stock Options | 91,435 | $14.17 | ||||
| RSUs | 6,916 | |||||
| 2024 AGM Awards | ||||||
| Stock Options | 256,992 | $12.35 | ||||
| 2025 AGM Awards | ||||||
| Stock Options | 199,104 | $8.73 | ||||
| RSUs | 60,132 | |||||
| Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | - | - | - | |||
| Total | 4,603,952 | 2,841,311 | ||||
(1)
Upon closing of the Redomiciliation, the 2016 Plan was terminated with respect to future grants and accordingly, there are no more shares available to be issued under the 2016 Plan.
(2)
The 2016 Plan was previously approved and adopted by the shareholders of AVITA Australia, the former parent company.
No securities were purchased on-market:
under or for the purposes of an employee incentive plan; or
to satisfy the entitlements of the holders of options or other rights to acquire securities granted under an employee incentive plan.
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