DarioHealth Corp
For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Mar 28, 2024.
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FY2023 · Filed Mar 28, 2024
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
The following table summarizes compensation of our named executive officers, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Summary Compensation Table
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| Principal Position · Year · Salary ($)* · Bonus ($) · Stock Awards · ($)** · compensation · compensation · ($) · ($) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Erez Raphael | | 2023 | | $446,307 | (1) | | 101,939 | (2) | $— | (3) | $— | | — | | — | | $173,941 | (4) | $722,187 | |||||
| (Chief Executive Officer) | | 2022 | | $489,848 | (1) | $306,263 | (2) | $1,977,250 | (3) | $— | | — | | — | | $182,651 | (4) | $2,956,012 | ||||||
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| Zvi Ben David | 2023 | | $243,419 | (5) | | 31,479 | (6) | $— | (7) | $— | | — | | — | | $67,686 | (8) | $342,584 | ||||||
| (Chief Financial Officer) | 2022 | | $268,022 | (5) | | 87,504 | | $683,050 | (7) | $— | | — | | — | | $73,522 | (8) | $1,112,098 | ||||||
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| Richard Anderson | 2023 | | $400,000 | (9) | | 80,000 | (10) | $— | | $— | (11) | — | | — | | $56,648 | (12) | $536,648 | ||||||
| (President) | 2022 | | $689,955 | (9) | | 250,000 | (10) | $— | | $732,510 | (11) | — | | — | | $58,467 | (12) | $1,730,932 | ||||||
| * | Certain compensation paid by the company is denominated in New Israeli Shekel (or the NIS). Such compensation is calculated for purposes of this table based on the annual average currency exchange for such period. |
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| ** | Amount shown does not reflect dollar amount actually received. Instead, this amount reflects the aggregate grant date fair value of each stock option granted in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, computed in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718 “Compensation-Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”). Assumptions used in accordance with ASC 718 are included in Note 9 to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report. |
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| (1) | In accordance with his second amendment to the employment agreement with our company effective August 11, 2013, Mr. Raphael was entitled to a monthly salary of NIS 44,000, commencing April 1, 2016, his monthly salary was increased to NIS 80,000 (approximately $21,578 per month). On June 1, 2018, his monthly salary was increased to NIS 134,167 (approximately $36,188) and on April 1, 2021, his monthly salary was increased to NIS 137,466 (approximately $37,078 per month). |
| (2) | In March 2022, Mr. Raphael was paid a bonus of $306,263 for his performance during 2021. On March 2023, Mr. Raphael was paid a bonus of $101,939 for his performance during 2022. |
| (3) | On May 18, 2022, Mr. Raphael was granted 275,000 restricted shares of our common stock under our 2020 Equity Incentive Plan. |
| (4) | In addition to his salary, Mr. Raphael is entitled to receive a leased automobile and mobile phone during his employment as well as reimbursements for expenses accrued. These benefits, as well as other social benefits under Israeli law, are included as part of his “All Other Compensation.” |
| (5) | In accordance with his employment agreement with our company effective January 8, 2015, Mr. Ben David was initially entitled to a monthly salary and additional compensation (excluding social benefits under applicable Israeli law) of NIS 31,200 (approximately $8,415) for providing eighty percent of his working time to our company. Beginning on March 1, 2015, Mr. Ben David began working for us on a full-time basis pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement at which point Mr. Ben David’s salary was increased to NIS 39,000 (approximately $10,519 per month, commencing April 1, 2016, his monthly salary was updated to NIS 60,000 (approximately $16,183). Commencing June 1, 2018, his monthly salary was updated to NIS 67,200 (approximately $18,125), and commencing April 1, 2021, his monthly salary was updated to NIS 74,620 (approximately $20,127). |
| (6) | In March 2022, Mr. Ben David was paid a bonus of $87,504 for his performance during 2021. In March 2023, Mr. Ben David was paid a bonus of $31,479 for his performance during 2022. |
| (7) | On May 18, 2022, Mr. Ben David was granted 95,000 restricted shares of our common stock under our 2020 Equity Incentive Plan. |
| (8) | In addition to his salary, Mr. Ben David is entitled to receive a mobile phone during his employment as well as reimbursements for expenses accrued. These benefits, as well as other social benefits under Israeli law, are included as part of his “All Other Compensation.” |
| (9) | In accordance with his employment agreement, effective in January 2020, Mr. Anderson was entitled to a monthly salary of $27,916.67. As of April 2022, Mr. Anderson is entitled to a monthly salary of $33,333.33. |
| (10) | In April 2022, Mr. Anderson was paid a bonus of $250,000 for his performance during 2021. In April 2023, Mr. Anderson was paid a bonus of $80,000 for his performance during 2022. |
| (11) | On May 18, 2022, Mr. Anderson was granted 135,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock under our 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, at an exercise price of $7.19 per share. |
| (12) | In addition to his salary, Mr. Anderson is entitled to participate in any and other benefit plans and programs that the Company may offer to its employees from time to time according to the terms of such plans and the Company’s practices and policies as well as reimbursements for expenses accrued. These benefits are included as part of his “All Other Compensation.” |
All compensation awarded to our executive officers was independently reviewed by our Compensation Committee.
Employment and Related Agreements
Except as set forth below, we currently have no other written employment agreements with any of our officers and directors. The following is a description of our current executive employment agreements:
Erez Raphael,Chief Executive Officer and a Member of the Board of Directors – On August 30, 2013, LabStyle Innovation Ltd., our Israeli subsidiary, entered into an amendment to a Personal Employment Agreement with Mr. Raphael in connection with his August 2013 appointment as our President and Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement as amended, Mr. Raphael is entitled to a monthly salary of NIS 137,466 (approximately $37,078 per month).
On July 25, 2017, we, through our Israeli subsidiary, LabStyle Innovation Ltd., executed an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Mr. Raphael. Pursuant to the agreement, Mr. Raphael kept his monthly salary and shall be eligible for an annual bonus equal to up to 60% of his annual base salary. Mr. Raphael’s employment agreement expires on December 31, 2020. In the event Mr. Raphael’s employment agreement is terminated by us at will, by Mr. Raphael for good reason as provided thereby, or in conjunction with a change of control, Mr. Raphael shall be entitled to receive 24 months base salary and severance payment pursuant to applicable Israeli severance law, provided, however, that in the event such termination occurs during the final year of the term, or within the last 6 months of a renewal period of the term, Mr. Raphael shall be entitled to receive 12 months base salary and severance payment pursuant to applicable Israeli severance law. In the event the employment agreement is terminated by us for cause, Mr. Raphael will only be entitled to a severance pay under applicable Israeli severance law. Mr. Raphael’s employment agreement also includes a one-year non-competition and non-solicitation provision, certain confidentiality covenants and assignment of any of his company-related inventions. Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Raphael is entitled to certain expense reimbursements and other standard benefits, including vacation, sick leave, contributions to a manager’s insurance policy and study fund and car and mobile phone allowances. On February 12, 2020, we extended the term of Mr. Raphael’s employment to expire on December 31, 2022.
On April 7, 2021, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors approved an increase to Mr. Raphael’s target bonus to 75% of his annual base salary.
Zvi Ben David,Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary – On January 8, 2015, LabStyle Innovation Ltd., our Israeli subsidiary, entered into a Personal Employment Agreement with Mr. Ben David. Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Ben David was initially entitled to a monthly salary and additional compensation (excluding social benefits under applicable Israeli law) of NIS 31,200 (approximately $8,415) for providing eighty percent of his working time to our company. Beginning on March 1, 2015, Mr. Ben David began working for us on a full-time basis pursuant to the terms
of his employment agreement at which point Mr. Ben David’s salary was increased to NIS 39,000 (approximately $10,519). Commencing April 1, 2016, Mr. Ben David’s Salary was updated to NIS 60,000 (approximately $16,183) per month. Commencing June 1, 2018, his monthly salary was updated to NIS 67,200 (approximately $18.215), and commencing April 1, 2021, his monthly salary was updated to NIS 74,620 (approximately $20.127).
Mr. Ben David's employment agreement may be terminated by either party at will upon 90 days prior written notice or terminated by us for cause, as defined under the employment agreement. In the event the employment agreement is terminated by us at will, Mr. Ben David shall be entitled to receive 90 days of severance plus any required severance payment pursuant to applicable Israeli severance law. In the event the employment agreement is terminated by us for cause, Mr. Ben David will only be entitled to a severance pay under applicable Israeli severance law. The employment agreement also includes a twelve-month non-competition and non-solicitation provision, certain confidentiality covenants and assignment of any of his company-related inventions to the company. Under the terms of the employment agreement, Mr. Ben David is entitled to certain expense reimbursements and other standard benefits, including vacation, sick leave, contributions to a manager’s insurance policy and study fund and mobile phone allowances.
On April 7, 2021, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors approved an increase of Mr. Ben-David’s annual salary by $27,000 in the aggregate and increased his target bonus to 40% of his annual base salary.
Richard Anderson, President and General Manager of North America – On January 7, 2020, we appointed Mr. Anderson as our President and General Manager of North America. In connection with Mr. Anderson’s appointment, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Anderson an annual base salary of $335,000. Mr. Anderson shall also be subject to a six-month non-competition and one-year non-solicitation provision, certain confidentiality covenants and assignment of any of his company-related inventions. Mr. Anderson will also be entitled to certain expense reimbursements and other standard benefits, including vacation and sick leave. On April 1, 2022 Mr. Anderson’s base salary was increased to $400,000. In addition, Mr. Anderson will be entitled to receive an annual incentive bonus of up to $250,000, subject to certain milestones and performance targets. In addition, and in conjunction with his appointment as President and General Manager of North America, the Company agreed to issue Mr. Anderson a stock option to purchase up to 90,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $8.41 per share, subject to vesting. Mr. Anderson was also issued a stock option to purchase up to 90,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $8.41 per share, subject to vesting and the achievement of certain business revenue targets. In that regard, Mr. Anderson’s option will vest as follows: (i) 22,500 shares shall vest following fiscal year 2020 if our business-to-business revenues reach or exceed $6 million in the aggregate, or a pro-rated amount equal to the percentage achievement of such target, assuming the Company’s GAAP revenues in 2020 will reach at least $11 million in the aggregate; (ii) 22,500 shares shall vest following fiscal year 2021 if our business-to-business revenues reach or exceed $15 million in the aggregate, or a pro-rated amount equal to the percentage achievement of such target, assuming the Company’s GAAP revenues in 2021 will reach at least $19.5 million in the aggregate; (iii) 22,500 shares shall vest following fiscal year 2022 if our business-to-business revenues reach or exceed $40 million in the aggregate, or a pro-rated amount equal to the percentage achievement of such target, assuming the Company’s GAAP revenues in 2022 will reach at least $38 million in the aggregate; and (iv) 22,500 shares shall vest following fiscal year 2023 if our business-to-business revenues reach or exceed $80 million in the aggregate, or a pro-rated amount equal to the percentage achievement of such target, assuming the Company’s GAAP revenues in 2023 will reach at least $62 million in the aggregate. The performance options for 2020, 2021,2022 and 2023 did not vest and have expired.
On October 16, 2020, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors approved the issuance to Mr. Anderson of 5,182 shares of our Common Stock under our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. Such shares were issued in lieu of the waiver of $23,333 of salary otherwise payable to Mr. Anderson from April to July 2020.
On June 8, 2022, the Compensation Committee authorized the Company to redeem 17,957 shares of restricted stock held by Mr. Anderson, in compliance with Rule 16b-3 promulgated by the SEC. The redemption is part of previously granted 91,652 and 20,000 shares of restricted stock granted in January and July 2021, in exchange for the aggregate redemption price equal to the withholding tax obligation in the amount of $170,000.
Tomer Ben-Kiki, Chief Operating Officer. On February 15, 2024, we appointed Mr. Ben-Kiki as Chief Operating Officer. In connection with his appointment as Chief Operating Officer, we entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Ben-Kiki. Mr. Ben-Kiki will earn an annual salary of $212,000 for his work in the United States, and 65,000 NIS per
month for his work in Israel. Mr. Ben-Kiki will be entitled to a bonus of up to 20% of his base salary, subject to certain performance objectives as defined by the Board of Directors. In addition, he will be entitled to receive a stock option to purchase up to 1,017,947 shares of Common Stock, at an exercise price of $2.55 per share, which were granted as an inducement material to Mr. Ben-Kiki becoming an employee of the company, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). Time-based options to purchase up to 717,947 shares of common stock shall vest as follows: 291,742 shares shall vest immediately, and the remaining 426,205 shares will vest over two years in eight equal quarterly amounts, subject to Mr. Ben-Kiki’s continued employment by the Company on the applicable vesting date. The performance-based option to purchase up to 300,000 shares of Common Stock will vest immediately upon achieving certain milestones relating to the achievement of revenues (on a U.S. generally accepted account principals basis) relating to Twill products for the year ending December 31, 2024, the achievement of certain operating expense targets for the years ending December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025, the ability to generate software value from funds invested and meet product roadmap and the retention of key employees post transaction, subject in each case to Mr. Ben-Kiki's continued employment by us on the applicable vesting date. Mr. Ben-Kiki will be employed at-will with a 90 days’ notice period, unless it is terminated for cause.
Outstanding Equity Awards at December 31, 2023
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| Name · exercisable · unexercisable · options (#) · price ($) · date | |||||||||||
| Erez Raphael | | 45 | | — | | — | | $3,330 | | January 6, 2024 | |
| (Chief Executive Officer) | | 234 | | — | | — | | $1,764 | | July 6, 2024 | |
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| Zvi Ben David | 27,827 | | — | (1) | | | $7.736 | | February 12, 2026 | ||
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| Richard Anderson | | 90,000 | — | (2) | — | | $8.41 | | January 30, 2026 | ||
| (President and General Manager of North America) | 84,018 | 7,634 | (1) | — | | $17.89 | | January 19, 2031 | |||
| | 67,500 | 67,500 | (1) | — | | $7.19 | | May 18, 2032 | |||
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| Total Option Shares | 269,624 | 75,134 | | | | $ | | | | ||
| (1) | Vests in 12 equal quarterly installments over a three-year period. |
| (2) | Vests in 3 equal annual installments over a three-year period. |
Non-Employee Director Remuneration Policy
In March 2013, our Board of Directors adopted the following non-employee director remuneration policy:
Cash Awards
Our non-employee directors (currently Messrs. Shaked, Matheis, McGrath, Prof. Stone (till his pass away on May 30, 2022) and Ms. Karah) will receive the following cash payments for each fiscal year: (i) $50,000 per year, to be paid quarterly in arrears and (ii) $20,000 for Board committee service, to be paid quarterly in arrears.
Stock and Option Awards
On May 18, 2022, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors approved the following issuances, each was done under our 2020 Equity Incentive Plan: (i) 60,000 restricted shares of our common stock to Mr. Shaked; (ii) 80,000 restricted shares of our common stock to Ms. Karah; (iii) 17,620 restricted shares of our common stock to Mr. Matheis; (iv) 55,000 restricted shares of our common stock to each of Mr. Stern and Mr. McGrath; and (v) 35,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $7.19 per share, to each of Prof. Stone and Mr. Matheis.
Compensation Committee Review
The Compensation Committee shall, if it deems necessary or prudent in its discretion, reevaluate and approve in January of each such year (or in any event prior to the first board meeting of such fiscal year) the cash and equity awards (amount and manner or method of payment) to be made to non-employee directors for such fiscal year. In making this determination, the Compensation Committee shall utilize such market standard metrics as it deems appropriate, including, without limitation, an analysis of cash compensation paid to independent directors of our peer group.
The Compensation Committee shall also have the power and discretion to determine in the future whether non-employee directors should receive annual or other grants of options to purchase shares of common stock or other equity incentive awards in such amounts and pursuant to such policies as the Compensation Committee may determine utilizing such market standard metrics as it deems appropriate, including, without limitation, an analysis of equity awards granted to independent directors of our peer group.
Participation of Employee Directors; New Directors
Unless separately and specifically approved by the Compensation Committee in its discretion, no employee director of our company shall be entitled to receive any remuneration for service as a director (other than expense reimbursement as per prevailing policy).
New directors joining our Board of Directors shall be entitled to a pro-rated portion (based on months to be served in the fiscal year in which they join) of cash and stock option or other equity incentive awards (if applicable) for the applicable fiscal year at the time they join the board.
Summary Director Compensation Table
The following table summarizes the annual compensation paid to our non-employee directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022:
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| Dennis McGrath | 2023 | | $70,000 | | $— | (1) | $— | (2) | $— | | $— | | $— | | $70,000 | ||||||||
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| Jon Kaplan | 2023 | | $42,778 | | $— | (3) | $— | (4) | $— | | $— | | $— | | $42,778 | ||||||||
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| Dennis Matheis | | 2023 | | $70,000 | | $— | (5) | $— | (6) | $— | | $— | | $— | | $70,000 | |||||||
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| Hila Karah | 2023 | | $70,000 | | $— | (7) | $— | (8) | $— | | $— | | $— | | $70,000 | ||||||||
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| Yoav Shaked | 2023 | | $70,000 | | $— | (9) | $— | (10) | $— | | $— | | $— | | $70,000 | ||||||||
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| Adam Stern | | 2023 | | $50,000 | | $— | (11) | $— | (12) | $— | | $— | | $— | | $50,000 | |||||||
| * | Amount shown does not reflect dollar amount actually received. Instead, this amount reflects the aggregate grant date fair value of each stock option granted in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, computed in accordance with the |
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provisions of ASC 718. Assumptions used in accordance with ASC 718 are included in Note 9 to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report.
| (1) | 74,744 stock awards are outstanding as of December 31, 2023. |
| (2) | 98 option awards are outstanding as of December 31, 2023. |
| (3) | No stock awards are outstanding as of December 31, 2023. |
| (4) | No option awards are outstanding as of December 31, 2023. |
| (5) | 32,620 stock awards are outstanding as of December 31, 2023. |
| (6) | 55,000 option awards are outstanding as of December 31, 2023. |
| (7) | 148,751 stock awards are outstanding as of December 31, 2023. |
| (8) | No option awards are outstanding as of December 31, 2023. |
| (9) | 163,896 stock awards are outstanding as of December 31, 2023. |
| (10) | No option awards are outstanding as of December 31, 2023. |
| (11) | 108,341 stock awards are outstanding as of December 31, 2023. |
| (12) | No option awards are outstanding as of December 31, 2023. |
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