CaliberCos Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 31, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Mar 31, 2025
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
Compensation of Named Executive Officers
The summary compensation table below shows certain compensation information for services rendered in all capacities for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Other than as set forth herein, no executive officer’s salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 in any of the applicable years. The following information includes the dollar value of base salaries, bonus awards, the number of stock options granted and certain other compensation, if any, whether paid or deferred.
| Name and PrincipalPosition · Fiscal Year · Salary ($) · Bonus(1) ($) · Stock Awards(2) ($) · Option Awards ($) · Incentive Plan Compensation ($) · All Other Compensation(3) ($) · Total ($) | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C. “Chris” Loeffler, II | 2024 | $490,000 | $10,000 | $326,087 | $— | $— | $63,177 | $889,264 | ||||||
| Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board | 2023 | 490,000 | 42,500 | 397,493 | — | — | 28,025 | 958,018 | ||||||
| Jennifer Schrader | 2024 | 450,000 | 10,000 | 326,087 | — | — | 83,378 | 869,465 | ||||||
| President & Chief Operating Officer and Vice-Chairperson | 2023 | 450,000 | 42,500 | 397,493 | — | — | 9,900 | 899,893 | ||||||
| Jade Leung | 2024 | 375,000 | 20,000 | 253,623 | 253,623 | — | — | 13,800 | 662,423 | |||||
| Chief Financial Officer | 2023 | 375,000 | 219,175 | 311,360 | — | — | 8,250 | 913,785 | ||||||
| Roy Bade | 2024 | 350,000 | 220,000 | 163,043 | — | — | 10,300 | 743,343 | ||||||
| Chief Development Officer | 2023 | 350,000 | 315,344 | 358,999 | — | — | 6,750 | 1,031,093 | ||||||
| Ignacio Martinez | 2024 | 325,000 | 20,000 | 431,159 | — | — | — | 776,159 | ||||||
| Chief Operating Officer | ||||||||||||||
(1) The amounts reported in this column reflect cash bonus payments made in the respective year for performance.
(2) The amounts reported in this column reflect restricted stock units awarded in the respective year for performance.
(3) The amounts reported in this column represent employer 401(k) contributions. Mr. Loeffler’s and Ms. Schrader’s other compensation includes loan guarantee fees of $70,952 and $69,578, respectively.
(4) Ignacio Martinez was determined to be a Named Executive Officer in connection with his appointment as Chief Operating Officer on April 1, 2024.
Employment Agreements
The Company entered into Executive Employment Agreement, dated January 1, 2019, with each of John C. Loeffler, II, Jennifer Schrader, Jade Leung and Roy Bade (each an “Executive”, and together the “Executives”). The Executive Employment Agreements (the “Employment Agreements”) provide for certain base salary and termination payments to the Executives as follows:
The Employment Agreements are for an indefinite term until the agreement is terminated. Mr. Loeffler’s annual base salary is $490,000 and his employment agreement provides for compensation of $2,083.33 per month for any and all leadership services rendered in any capacity (“Leadership Compensation”). Ms. Schrader’s annual base salary is $450,000 and her employment agreement provides for Leadership Compensation of $2,083.33 per month. Mr. Leung’s annual base salary is $375,000 and his employment agreement provides for Leadership Compensation of $2,083.33 per month. Mr. Bade’s annual base salary is $350,000 and his employment agreement provides for Leadership Compensation of $2,083.33 per month. Mr. Martinez’s annual base salary is $325,000.
Following the termination of the employment of an Executive under the circumstances described below, the Company will pay to Executive in accordance with its regular payroll practices the following compensation and provide the following benefits:
Death; Disability. In the event that an Executive's employment is terminated by reason of an Executive's death or disability, an Executive or his/her estate, as the case may be, shall be entitled to the following payments: (i) payment of an Executive’s Base Salary plus Leadership Compensation; (ii) any pro rata Bonus earned by an Executive; and (iii) payment of amounts and benefits available under the employee benefit plans.
Termination by the Company for Cause. In the event that an Executive's employment is terminated by the Company for cause, an Executive will not be entitled to compensation, pro rata Bonus or other benefits.
Termination by the Company Without Cause. In the event that an Executive's employment is terminated by the Company without cause, an Executive will be entitled to receive their Base Salary, any pro rata Bonus and any expenses earned or incurred through the date of termination. An Executive will be entitled to receive a severance payment of their current Base Salary plus Leadership Compensation for twelve (12) or thirty-six (36) months, depending on the Executive
Voluntary Resignation by Executive for Good Reason. In the event of an Executive's resignation for Good Reason, an Executive will be entitled to receive their Base Salary plus Leadership Compensation, any pro rata Bonus and any expenses earned or incurred through the date of termination. An Executive will be entitled to receive a severance payment of their current Base Salary plus Leadership Compensation for twelve (12) or thirty-six (36) months, depending on the Executive.
Resignation. In the event an Executive resigns from the Company regardless of circumstances or reason, the Executive shall be entitled to receive only the Base Salary plus Leadership Compensation and Bonus earned by him through the effective date of his resignation
In September 2022, the Company adopted new compensation arrangements for its Named Executive Officers; these arrangements are in the process of being reduced to formal agreements which will replace existing agreements in place with such officers. Other than as set forth below, each of the formal agreements will contain identical terms and conditions. The agreements will (i) provide for at-will employment, (ii) provide an auto allowance equal to $19,500 per year, (iii) provide for severance equal to 12 months of salary upon termination without cause or voluntary resignation for good reason and (iv) require that the Named Executive Officer shall devote substantially all of his/her time and attention to the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities for and on behalf of the Company except as may be consented to by the Company.
The Company entered into an Employment Agreement, dated May 25, 2023, with Ignacio Martinez. The Employment Agreement is for an indefinite term until the agreement is terminated. Mr. Martinez’s annual base salary is $325,000. He is eligible to receive an annual bonus based on performance of up to 125% of his base compensation and long-term incentives via the Company’s 2017 Incentive Stock Plan.
The following table sets forth the agreed to compensation arrangements with each of our Named Executive Officers:
| Name | Base Salary ($) | Maximum Bonus as a Percentage of Base Salary ($) | Maximum Bonus ($) (1) | Long Term Incentive (LTI) ($) (2) | Total Compensation Potential ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C. “Chris” Loeffler, II | $490,000 | 200% | $980,000 | $450,000 | $1,920,000 |
| Jennifer Schrader | $450,000 | 150% | $675,000 | $450,000 | $1,575,000 |
| Jade Leung | $375,000 | 100% | $375,000 | $350,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Roy Bade | $350,000 | 150% | $525,000 | $225,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Ignacio Martinez(3) | $325,000 | 125% | $406,250 | $250,000 | $981,250 |
(1) Bonuses are discretionary, will be dependent on both individual and company performance and will be issued following the close of each year. The amounts listed under Maximum Bonus ($) are target totals assuming the Named Executive Officer achieves his/her designated goals and expected outcomes in the annual plan.
(2) The LTI will be payable in the form of RSU's from the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, subject to vesting further to the provisions in the plan. The calculation of total shares to issue for the year will be completed annually as of the first business day each year and the corresponding share price average for the preceding 20 trading days, or as otherwise agreed upon by the Board of Directors.
(3) Ignacio Martinez was determined to be a Named Executive Officer in connection with his appointment as Chief Operating Officer on April 1, 2024.
Other than the employment arrangements described above, we have not entered into any arrangements providing for payments or benefits in connection with the resignation, severance, retirement or other termination of any of our named executive officers, changes in their compensation or a change in control.
In general, Caliber's pay philosophy with respect to its Named Executive Officers is to target at or about the market median of peer group companies for a Named Executive Officer's total compensation, with actual compensation varying based on performance and tenure.
Caliber makes such compensation decisions for the Named Executive Officers based on:
The Company's strategic and human resources objectives;
Competitive data for peer group companies and for a broader group of asset management firms;
Corporate and individual performance on key initiatives;
Corporate performance compared to our competitors;
Economic conditions;
Advice of outside executive compensation consultants and that of our Advisory Board; and
How the elements of compensation contribute to and interrelate to total compensation.
The peer group of companies was compiled by an unaffiliated compensation consultant's study. The compensation consultant recommends an appropriate peer group of public, similarly sized, asset management companies, considering the Company's and the competitors' strategy, mix of business and size, as measured primarily by annual revenues, market capitalization and total assets. These companies are the major competitors in one or more of the Company's businesses, but none represent the exact business mix of the Company. Caliber strives to target compensation for the Named Executive Officers at the median of the compensation of the named executive officers at the peer group companies.
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change-In-Control
The Employment Agreements, and the employment arrangements approved in 2022, provide for severance benefits upon a termination of employment under certain circumstances. For a discussion regarding the benefits see “Employment Agreements.”
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End Table
| Option Awards · Stock Awards | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options (#) | Option Exercise Price ($) | Option Expiration Date | Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#) | Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($) | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested (#) | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested ($) |
| John C. “Chris” Loeffler, II | — | — | — | N/A | N/A | 482,927 | $337,566 | — | $— |
| Jennifer Schrader | — | — | — | N/A | N/A | 482,927 | $337,566 | — | $— |
| Jade Leung | 386,436 | — | — | $3.35 | 1/1/2026 | 387,742 | $271,032 | — | $— |
| 59,452 | — | — | $5.85 | 12/31/2029 | — | $— | — | $— | |
| Roy Bade | 445,888 | — | — | $3.35 | 1/1/2026 | 312,535 | $218,462 | — | $— |
| Ignacio Martinez | 59,375 | — | 9,625 | $2.87 | 11/14/2033 | 807,008 | $564,099 | — | $— |
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation
The Board adopted a clawback policy (the “Clawback Policy”) effective as of May 15, 2023. The Clawback Policy, which is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, applies to current and former executive officers of the Company (each an “Covered Person”). In the event the Company is required to prepare an accounting restatement of its financial results as a result of a material noncompliance by the Company with any financial reporting requirement under the federal securities laws, the Company will have the right to use reasonable efforts to recover from any Covered Person who received incentive compensation (whether cash or equity) from the Company during the three-year period preceding the date on which the Company was required to prepare the accounting restatement, any excess incentive compensation awarded as a result of the misstatement. As of December 31, 2024, there have been no Restatements that would require recovery of erroneously awarded compensation under the Clawback Policy.
Equity Incentive Plans
2017 Incentive Stock Plan
We currently have adopted the 2017 Incentive Stock Plan, as amended and restated in December 2021 (the “2017 Plan”). The 2017 Plan remains in place for governance of awards made prior to adoption of our 2024 Equity Incentive Plan in 2024. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, options representing 2,699,252 and 2,285,601 shares, respectively, have been awarded and are outstanding under the 2017 Plan. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, restricted stock units representing 4,847,067 and 2,386,786 shares have been awarded and are outstanding under the 2017 Plan, respectively. No new awards may be made under the 2017 Plan.
2024 Incentive Stock Plan
We have adopted a 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2024 Plan”). An aggregate of 4.0 million shares of our Class A common stock is reserved for issuance and available for awards under the 2024 Plan. The 2024 Plan administrator may grant awards to any employee, director, consultant or other person providing services to us or our affiliates. As of December 31, 2024, options representing 148,000 shares have been awarded and are outstanding under the 2024 Plan. As of December 31, 2024, restricted stock units representing 607,505 shares have been awarded and are outstanding under the 2024 Plan.
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