GT Biopharma Inc
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 21, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Feb 21, 2025
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
Compensation of Executive Officers
The following table summarizes all compensation for the last two fiscal years awarded to, earned by, or paid to our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and our two most highly compensated executive officers other than our CEO who were either serving as executive officers at the end of our last completed fiscal year or for whom disclosure would have been provided but for the fact that the individual was not serving as an executive officer at the end of our last completed fiscal year, whose total compensation exceeded $100,000 during such fiscal year ends.
| Name and Principal Position · Year · Salary ($) · Bonus ($) · Stock Awards (1) ($) · Option Awards (2) ($) · All Other Compensation ($) · Total ($) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Breen | 2024 | 556,200 | 417,150 | – | – | 213,622 | (3) | 1,186,972 | ||
| Chairman, Interim Chief Executive Officer, and President | 2023 | 556,200 | 312,863 | 57,600 | (6) | 425,000 | (7) | 174,171 | (3) | 1,525,834 |
| Alan Urban | 2024 | 218,750 | 87,500 | – | 40,681 | (8) | 30,851 | (4) | 377,782 | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| Manu Ohri | 2024 | 203,540 | – | – | – | 104,264 | (5) | 307,804 | ||
| Former Chief Financial Officer | 2023 | 432,000 | 172,800 | 57,600 | (9) | 425,000 | (10) | 42,271 | (5) | 1,129,671 |
| (1) | The amounts in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value of restricted stock awards, determined in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 718. We determine the grant date fair value of the awards by multiplying the number of units granted by the closing market price of one share of our common stock on the award grant date. These amounts do not reflect the actual economic value that will be realized by the named executive officer upon the vesting or the sale of the common stock awards. |
| (2) | This column represents option awards computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, excluding the effect of estimated forfeitures related to service-based vesting conditions. For additional information on the valuation assumptions with respect to the option grants, refer to Note 1 of our financial statements in the Annual Report. These amounts do not correspond to the actual value that will be recognized by the named executives from these awards. |
| (3) | Other compensation for 2024 includes $131,374 in paid time off payout, $60,000 in medical insurance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance premiums, and $22,248 in employer pension contributions. Other compensation for 2023 includes $128,833 in medical insurance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance premiums, and $45,338 in employer pension contributions. |
| (4) | Other compensation for 2024 includes $22,453 in medical insurance premiums, and $8,398 employer 401(k) contributions. |
| (5) | Other compensation for 2024 includes $78,300 in paid time off payout, and $25,964 in medical insurance premiums, life insurance and long-term disability insurance premiums, and medical expense reimbursements. Other compensation for 2023 includes $42,271 in medical insurance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance premiums, medical expense reimbursements and employer 401(k) contributions. |
| (6) | Represents the aggregate grant date fair value 6,666 shares of our common stock issued on August 11, 2023 at a closing market price of $8.70 per share as compensation for service as our Interim Chief Executive Officer. |
| (7) | Represents the aggregate grant date fair value of options to purchase 16,666 shares of common stock issued on January 27, 2023, with 1/12th of the shares vesting on the monthly anniversary of January 1, 2023 as compensation for service on our Board of Directors. |
| (8) | Represents the aggregate grant date fair value of options to purchase 23,335 shares of common stock issued on October 17, 2024, with 1/36th of the shares vesting on the monthly anniversary of June 3, 2024 until fully vested, subject to acceleration |
| (9) | Represents the aggregate grant date fair value 6,666 shares of our common stock issued on August 11, 2023 at a closing market price of $8.70 per share. |
| (10) | Represents the aggregate grant date fair value of options to purchase 16,666 shares of common stock issued on January 27, 2023, with 1/12th of the shares vesting on the monthly anniversary of January 1, 2023 |
Employment Agreements
The Company is party to employment agreements with both Michael Breen and Alan Urban, each of which are described below. The Company does not currently have employment agreements with any of its other officers and directors.
Michael Breen, Chairman, Interim Chief Executive Officer, and President
On December 31, 2021, the Company entered into a one-year, annually renewable executive services agreement with Mr. Breen, effective November 8, 2021, and amended on June 17, 2022 and February 20, 2023. Under the terms of the amended executive services agreement, Mr. Breen will receive an annual base salary of $556,200, reimbursement for executive life insurance premiums, a pension contribution equal to 4% of Mr. Breen’s gross annual salary, and right to receive any benefit and participate in any benefit plan generally available to the most senior level of employees of the Company. Mr. Breen is eligible to participate in our performance bonus plan or as otherwise determined by our Compensation Committee, with a target annual bonus of 75% of his annual base salary with a minimum guaranteed performance bonus of 25% of base salary.
Upon the termination of Mr. Breen’s services for any reason, Mr. Breen will receive his accrued but unpaid salary and vacation pay through the date of termination and any other benefits accrued to him under any benefit plans outstanding at such time, and the reimbursement of documented, unreimbursed expenses incurred prior to such date. Upon our termination of Mr. Breen’s services without cause (as defined in the his services agreement) or upon Mr. Breen’s termination of his employment for good reason (as defined in his services agreement) prior to the end of the term of his services agreement, Mr. Breen shall also receive (i) a lump sum payment equal to the greater of the amount of his annual base salary (at the then-current rate) that he would have earned through the end of the term of the agreement, and 50% of his annual base salary, plus (ii) a lump sum payment equal to the greater of the bonus paid or payable to Mr. Breen for the immediately preceding year, and the target bonus under our performance bonus plan, if any, in effect during the immediately preceding year, plus (iii) monthly reimbursement for the cost of medical, life and disability insurance coverage at a level equivalent to that provided by our company for a period of the earlier of (a) one year and (b) the time Mr. Breen begins alternative services wherein said insurance coverage is available and offered to Mr. Breen. Mr. Breen will also be designated for election to our Board of Directors during the term of his services agreement.
Alan Urban, Chief Financial Officer
On June 7, 2024, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Urban (the “Employment Agreement”). The Employment Agreement is effective from June 3, 2024 (the “Effective Date”) and shall continue for a period of one year. The Employment Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one-year periods unless and until either party provides sixty (60) days’ advance written notice prior to applicable renewal term. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Urban will receive an annual base salary of $375,000 and is eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus of up to 40% of his annual base salary each calendar year during the term, subject to the achievement of applicable Company and individual performance goals, as determined in the Company’s sole discretion. Mr. Urban is eligible to receive a stock award of the Registrant’s Common Stock following the three months after the Effective Date. The Employment Agreement further provides that Mr. Urban will be eligible to receive any benefit and participate in any benefit plan generally available to employees of the Company.
The Company may terminate the Employment Agreement without Cause (as such term is defined in the Employment Agreement) at any time and Mr. Urban may terminate his employment for Good Reason (as such term is defined in the Employment Agreement) at any time. Upon a termination of Mr. Urban’s employment by the Company without Cause or by Mr. Urban for Good Reason, Mr. Urban will be entitled to receive (i) for a termination or resignation that occurs during the first six months following the Effective Date, a cash severance equal to two (2) months of Mr. Urban’s then current Annual Base Salary (as such term is defined in the Employment Agreement) or (ii) for a termination or resignation that occurs any time thereafter, a cash severance equal to five (5) months of Mr. Urban’s then current Annual Base Salary, in either case less deductions and withholding required by law, payable in a lump sum within seventy (70) days of the termination of employment (or such shorter period as may allow the severance payment to be exempt from Code Section 409A). Upon a termination of Mr. Urban’s employment by the Company for Cause or by Mr. Urban without Good Reason, Mr. Urban will be entitled to the Accrued Amounts (as such term is defined in the Employment Agreement). The Employment Agreement also contains certain non-disclosure covenants that apply during his employment and thereafter.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
The following table sets forth information regarding unexercised stock options for each named executive officer as of December 31, 2024.
| Name · Number of securities underlying unexercised options exercisable (#) · Number of securities underlying unexercised options unexercisable (#) · Option exercise price ($) · Option expiration date | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Breen | 1,666 | (1) | — | 74.40 | 7/14/2032 | |
| 16,666 | (1) | — | 25.50 | 1/27/2033 | ||
| Alan Urban | 4,537 | (2) | 18,798 | (2) | 2.11 | 10/17/2034 |
| (1) | Consists of options granted to Mr. Breen as compensation for service on our Board of Directors. |
| (2) | Consists of options granted to Mr. Urban that vest as follows: 1/36th of the shares vest on the monthly anniversary of June 3, 2024 until fully vested, subject to acceleration. |
Compensation of Directors
The following table presents information regarding compensation awarded or paid to our non-employee directors for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 for the services rendered by them to the Company in all capacities.
| Name | Fees earned or paid in cash ($) | Stock awards ($) | Option awards ($) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajesh Shrotriya, M.D. | 81,000 | — | — | 81,000 |
| Bruce Wendel | 81,000 | — | — | 81,000 |
| Charles J. Casamento | 65,000 | — | — | 65,000 |
During fiscal 2024, our non-employee directors received annual cash compensation in the amount of $50,000 for service on our Board of Directors, and annual compensation of $5,000 per committee for service on our Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Non-employee members of the Special Committee of our Board of Directors also received a monthly fee of $8,000 for service on the Special committee for the months of January and February 2024.
Indemnification of Directors and Executive Officers and Limitation of Liability
We have entered into indemnification agreements with each of our current directors and certain key employees. The indemnification agreements, our restated certificate of incorporation and Amended Restated Bylaws require us to indemnify our current and former directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law.
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