Iveda Solutions, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Apr 15, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Apr 15, 2025
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ITEM 11. – EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary Compensation Table
We believe that it is important to design a compensation program that supports our business strategy. As a result, our compensation program emphasizes performance-based compensation and is designed to support our business goals, promote short- and long-term growth, and attract, retain, and motivate key talent. Our compensation program is comprised of three components: base salary, bonus awards, and long-term performance incentives.
We believe that our executive officers and other key employees should have a portion of their potential annual compensation tied to our profitability and our other goals. Additionally, we seek to align the ability to earn long-term incentives directly with the interests of our stockholders through the use of equity-based incentives. We strive to ensure compensation is competitive with companies similar to us; however, we acknowledge that base salaries are currently below market.
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to compensation for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, earned by or paid to our chief executive officer and principal executive officer, our principal financial officer, and our other most highly compensated executive officers whose total compensation exceeded US $100,000 (the “named executive officers”).
| Name and Principal Position · Year · Salary (1) · Warrants Awards (2) · Option Awards (3) · All Other Compensation (4) · Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ly | 2024 | $190,000 | $18,367 | $16,586 | $224,953 | ||
| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | 2023 | $190,000 | $23,859 | $11,968 | $225,827 | ||
| Sid Sung | |||||||
| Former President (5) | 2023 | $150,000 | $2,130 | $152,130 | |||
| Robert J. Brilon | 2024 | $180,000 | $18,367 | $198,367 | |||
| Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary | 2023 | $180,000 | $20,450 | $200,450 | |||
| Gregory Omi | 2024 | - | $ | - | $ | - | |
| Chief Technology Officer | 2023 | - | $2,130 | $2,130 | |||
| (1) | The amounts in this column reflect the amounts earned during the fiscal year, whether or not actually paid during such year. |
| (2) | The amounts in this column reflect the aggregate probable grant date fair value of warrants awards to our named executive officers during the fiscal year calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation. The amounts reported in this column do not correspond to the actual economic value that may be received by our named executive officers from their option awards. |
| (3) | The amounts in this column reflect the aggregate probable grant date fair value of option awards to our named executive officers during the fiscal year calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation. The amounts reported in this column do not correspond to the actual economic value that may be received by our named executive officers from their option awards. |
| (4) | The amounts in this column reflect the amount of perquisites related to a vehicle allowance. |
| (5) | Resigned effective December 31, 2023. |
Outstanding Equity Awards as of December 31, 2024
The following table provides information regarding outstanding equity awards held by our named executive officers as of December 31, 2024.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024
| Name and Principal Position · Grant Date · Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options/Warrants (#) Exercisable · Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable · Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options (#) · Option Exercise Price ($) · Option Expiration Date | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ly | |||||||
| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | |||||||
| 2/25/2015 | 1,563 | (1) | - | - | $49.28 | 2/25/2025 | |
| 12/11/2015 | 3,125 | (1) | - | - | $46.08 | 12/11/2025 | |
| 12/15/2020 | 10,938 | (1) | - | - | $23.68 | 12/15/2030 | |
| 12/30/2021 | 2,344 | (1) | - | - | $129.92 | 12/31/2031 | |
| 6/15/2022 | 1,563 | (1) | - | - | $11.36 | 6/15/2032 | |
| 10/03/2022 | 625 | (1) | - | - | $6.00 | 10/03/2032 | |
| 12/01/2022 | 1,875 | (1) | - | - | $4.32 | 12/01/2032 | |
| 11/3/2023 | 8,750 | (2) | - | - | $5.44 | 11/3/2033 | |
| 12/7/2024 | 15,000 | (2) | - | - | $1.71 | 12/7/2034 | |
| Robert J. Brilon | |||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | |||||||
| 12/30/2021 | 1,563 | (1) | - | - | $129.92 | 12/31/2031 | |
| 6/15/2022 | 1,563 | (1) | - | - | $11.36 | 6/15/2032 | |
| 10/03/2022 | 625 | (1) | - | - | $6.00 | 10/03/2032 | |
| 12/01/2022 | 1,563 | (1) | - | - | $4.32 | 12/01/2032 | |
| 11/3/2023 | 7,500 | (2) | - | - | $5.44 | 11/3/2033 | |
| 12/7/2024 | 15,000 | (2) | - | - | $1.71 | 12/7/2034 | |
| Sid Sung President | 12/20/2019 | 1,563 | (1) | - | - | $17.92 | 12/20/2029 |
| 12/15/2020 | 1,563 | (1) | - | - | $23.68 | 12/15/2030 | |
| 12/30/2021 | 1,563 | (1) | - | - | $129.92 | 12/30/2031 | |
| 10/03/2022 | 625 | (1) | - | - | $6.00 | 10/03/2032 | |
| 12/01/2022 | 782 | (1) | - | - | $4.32 | 12/01/2032 | |
| 11/3/2023 | 782 | (2) | - | - | $5.44 | 11/3/2033 | |
| Gregory Omi | |||||||
| Chief Technology Officer | |||||||
| 02/25/2015 | 313 | (1) | - | - | $49.28 | 02/25/2025 | |
| 12/11/2015 | 782 | (1) | - | - | $46.08 | 12/11/2025 | |
| 01/05/2016 | 313 | (1) | - | - | $41.60 | 01/05/2026 | |
| 12/29/2016 | 313 | (1) | - | - | $16.64 | 12/29/2026 | |
| 05/10/2021 | 2,344 | (1) | - | - | $48.00 | 5/10/2031 | |
| 12/30/2021 | 1,563 | (1) | - | - | $129.92 | 12/30/2031 | |
| 10/03/2022 | 625 | (1) | - | - | $6.00 | 10/03/2032 | |
| 12/01/2022 | 782 | (1) | - | - | $4.32 | 12/01/2032 | |
| 11/3/2023 | 782 | (2) | - | - | $5.44 | 11/3/2033 | |
| (1) | The options became fully vested on the date of grant. |
| (2) | The options became fully vested on December 31, 2024. |
Equity Compensation Plans
On January 18, 2010, we adopted the 2010 Stock Option Plan (the “2010 Option Plan”), which allows the Board to grant options to purchase up to 15,625 shares of common stock to directors, officers, key employees, and service providers of our company. In 2011, the 2010 Option Plan was amended to increase the number of shares issuable under the 2010 Option Plan to 375,000 shares. In 2012, 2010 Option Plan was again amended to increase the number of shares issuable under the 2010 Option Plan to 203,125 shares. The shares issuable pursuant to the 2010 Option Plan are registered with the SEC under Forms S-8 filed on February 4, 2010 (No. 333- 164691), June 24, 2011 (No. 333-175143), and December 4, 2013 (No. 333-192655). The 2010 Option Plan expired on January 18, 2020. As of December 31, 2024 there were 23,659 options outstanding under the 2010 Option Plan.
On December 15, 2020, we adopted the Iveda Solutions, Inc. 2020 Plan (the “2020 Plan”). The 2020 Plan has a maximum of 156,250 shares authorized with similar terms and conditions to the 2010 Option Plan. As of December 31, 2024 there were 193,397 options outstanding under the 2020 Option Plan. The shares issuable pursuant to the 2020 Option Plan are registered with the SEC under Forms S-8 filed on October 7, 2022 (No. 333- 267792). In 2024, the 2020 Option Plan was amended to increase the number of shares issuable under the 2020 Option Plan to 656,250 shares.
As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 217,056 and 162,265 options outstanding, respectively, under all the option plans.
Stock options may be granted as either incentive stock options intended to qualify under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or as options not qualified under Section 422 of the Code. All options are issued with an exercise price at or above the fair market value of the common stock on the date of the grant as determined by our Board of Directors. Incentive stock option plan awards of restricted stock are intended to qualify as deductible performance-based compensation under Section 162(m) of the Code. Incentive Stock Option awards of unrestricted stock are not designed to be deductible to us under Section 162(m). Under the plans, stock options will terminate on the tenth anniversary date of the grant or earlier if provided in the grant.
We have also granted non-qualified stock options to employees and contractors. All non-qualified options are generally issued with an exercise price no less than the fair value of the common stock on the date of the grant as determined by our Board of Directors. Options may be exercised up to ten years following the date of the grant, with vesting schedules determined by us upon grant. Vesting schedules vary by grant, with some fully vesting immediately upon grant to others that ratably vest over a period of time up to four years. Standard vested options may be exercised up to three months following date of termination of the relationship unless alternate terms are specified at grant. The fair values of options are determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The estimated fair value of options is recognized as expense on the straight-line basis over the options’ vesting periods. At December 31, 2024, we had approximately $7,854 unrecognized stock-based compensation.
Director Compensation
Non-employee directors receive stock-based compensation for their service on our Board of Directors and are reimbursed for their cost of attending meetings. For the year ended December 31, 2024, Joseph Farnsworth, Alejandro Franco and Robert Gillen received 15,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock as compensation for services during the year ended December 31, 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2023, Joseph Farnsworth, Alejandro Franco and Robert Gillen received 6,250 options to purchase shares of our common stock as compensation for services during the year ended December 31, 2024. We do not pay additional compensation to our directors for their service, either as Chair or as a member, on the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, or Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee.
| Name · Fees Earned or paid in Cash $ · Stock Awards $ · 2024 Options Awards $ · Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation · Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings $ · All Other Compensation $ · Total $ | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Farnsworth | - | - | $18,367 | (1) | - | - | - | $18,367 |
| Alejandro Franco | - | - | $18,367 | (2) | - | - | - | $18,367 |
| Robert Gillen | - | - | $18,367 | (3) | - | - | - | $18,367 |
(1) As of December 31, 2024, Mr. Farnsworth had outstanding options to purchase 34,457 shares of our common stock.
(2) As of December 31, 2024, Mr. Franco had outstanding options to purchase 28,912 shares of our common stock.
(3) As of December 31, 2024, Mr. Gillen had outstanding options to purchase 29,538 shares of our common stock.
Incentive-Based Compensation Recovery Policy
The Company adopted an Incentive-Based Compensation Recovery Policy in order to comply with Nasdaq Listing Rules and Rule 10D-1 under the Exchange Act. In the event the Company is required to prepare an accounting restatement to correct an error in previously issued financial statements that is material to the previously issued financial statements or that would result in a material misstatement if the error were corrected in the current period or left uncorrected in the current period, subject to the terms of the policy, the Company must recover reasonably promptly from its current and former executive officers the amount of any erroneously awarded incentive based compensation received on or after October 2, 2023 and during the three years preceding the date that the Company is required to prepare such accounting restatement.
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