SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Jul 11, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Jul 11, 2025
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth information for our two most recently completed fiscal years ending December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 concerning all of the compensation awarded to, earned by the executive officers named below.
| Name and Principal Position · Year · Salary · Bonus · Other · Stock Awards · Option Awards · Nonequity Incentive Plan Compensation · Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings · Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Nistico, CEO | 2024 | $324,819 | — | $13,800 | — | $396,000 | — | — | $734,619 | |
| 2023 | $333,125 | — | $— | — | — | — | — | $347,525 | ||
| William Meissner, President and CMO | 2024 | $324,819 | — | $9,200 | — | $247,500 | — | — | $581,519 | |
| 2023 | $333,125 | — | $— | — | — | — | — | $333,125 | ||
| Ronald Wall, CFO(1) | 2024 | $— | — | $— | — | — | — | — | $— | |
| 2023 | $249,438 | — | $— | — | — | — | — | $249,438 | ||
| Fatima Dhalla, Interim CFO(2) | 2024 | $— | — | $— | — | $16,200 | — | — | $16,200 | |
| 2023 | $55,950 | $ | $55,950 | |||||||
| Stacy McLaughlin, Former CFO(3) | 2024 | $60,937 | — | $— | — | — | — | — | $60,937 | |
| 2023 | $— | — | $— | — | — | — | — | $— | ||
| Julius Ivancsits, CFO(3) | 2024 | $209,280 | $4,000 | 247,500 | $460,780 | |||||
| 2023 | $— | — | $— | — | — | — | — | $— | ||
| William Devereux (4) | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $— | |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $— | ||
(1) On September 26, 2023, Ronald Wall resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
(2) Effective January 19, 2024, Fatima Dhalla, resigned as the Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
(3) The individual listed was appointed during fiscal year 2024 and received no compensation during the last completed fiscal year.
(4) The individual listed was appointed during fiscal year 2025 and received no compensation during the last two completed fiscal year.
Employment Agreements
Except as described below, the Company does not have any employment agreements in place with any of its executive officers. The board of directors reserves the right to increase the salary of our executive officers, and/or to grant them equity awards, including stock, options or other equity securities, from time to time, as additional compensation or bonuses.
Robert Nistico - CEO and Director
On March 12, 2012, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Robert Nistico, pursuant to which Mr. Nistico serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Pursuant to Mr. Nistico’s employment agreement, the Company pays Mr. Nistico an annual salary of $275,000. Mr. Nistico is also eligible to receive an annual bonus of 50% of his annual salary, and was granted an option to purchase 350,000 shares of common stock. In the event Mr. Nistico terminates his employment with the Company he shall provide the Company a minimum of 45 days of written notice.
On December 9, 2019, the board of directors of the Company extended Mr. Nistico’s employment agreement beginning December 1, 2019, and ending on November 30, 2024. Pursuant to the amendment, the Company increased Mr. Nistico’s base salary from $275,000 to $325,000.
William Devereux -- CFO
Pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement dated February 21, 2025, the Company employed Mr. William Devereux as its Chief Financial Officer on a full-time basis. Effective March 3, 2025, Mr. Devereux’s annual salary is $325,000. He is also entitled to a $60,000 signing bonus and discretionary annual performance bonus of up to $162,500, upon achieving certain targets that are to be defined on an annual basis. Mr. Devereux is also entitled to participate in all qualified plans, holidays and other employee benefits which the Company, in its sole discretion, may maintain from time to time for the benefit of its employees in general. Pursuant to his employment agreement, granted 600,000 options to acquire shares of common stock of the Company, with such shares vesting in 200,000 share increments annually (with the first vest to occur on March 3, 2025). Continued vesting of these options and the underlying shares is subject to Mr. Devereux’s employment remaining in good standing with the Company.
Julius Ivancsits – Former CFO
Pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement dated April 22, 2024, the Company employed Mr. Julius Ivancsits as its Chief Financial Officer on a full-time basis. Effective April 24, 2024, Mr. Ivancsits annual salary is $325,000. He is also entitled to a discretionary annual performance bonus of up to $162,500, upon achieving certain targets that are to be defined on an annual basis. Mr. Ivancsits is also entitled to participate in all qualified plans, holidays and other employee benefits which the Company, in its sole discretion, may maintain from time to time for the benefit of its employees in general. Pursuant to his employment agreement, granted 750,000 options to acquire shares of common stock of the Company, with such shares vesting in 250,000 share increments annually (with the first vest to occur on April 24, 2024). Continued vesting of these options and the underlying shares is subject to Mr. Ivancsits’ employment remaining in good standing with the Company.
Stacy McLaughlin – Former CFO
Pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement dated January 22, 2024, the Company employs Ms. Stacy McLaughlin as its Chief Financial Officer on a full-time basis. Effective January 24, 2024, Ms. McLaughlin’s annual salary is $325,000. She is also entitled to an annual performance bonus of up to $162,500, upon achieving certain targets that are to be defined on an annual basis. Ms. McLaughlin is also entitled to participate in all qualified plans, holidays and other employee benefits which the Company, in its sole discretion, may maintain from time to time for the benefit of its employees in general. On March 5, 2024, pursuant to her employment agreement, Ms. McLaughlin was granted 600,000 restricted shares of Common Stock. These shares will vest in tranches of 50,000 per quarter, until exhausted, with the first tranche vesting upon the completion of the first quarter of 2024. Continued vesting of these shares is subject to Ms. McLaughlin’s employment remaining in good standing with the Company. In the event that the company is acquired within the two years of January 24, 2024, the vesting schedule that the shares are subject to will accelerate, contingent on Ms. McLaughlin’s employment being in good standing to the date on which the acquisition closes.
William Meissner - CMO and President
On May 4, 2020, the Company entered into an employment agreement with William Meissner, pursuant to which Mr. Meissner serves as President and Chief Marketing Officer of Company. Pursuant to Mr. Meissner’s employment agreement, the Company pays Mr. Meissner an annual base salary of $325,000 and includes annual increases based on cost of living adjustments and performance at the discretion of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Meissner is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, as determined by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, of up to 50% of Mr. Meissner’s base salary. Mr. Meissner also received a grant of an option to purchase 666,667 shares of common stock under the Company’s equity incentive plan. The employment agreement with Mr. Meissner’s does not have a fixed termination date and permits the Company to terminate Mr. Meissner upon twenty days prior written notice and grants Mr. Meissner the right to resign upon twenty days prior written notice.
Directors Compensation
Directors Compensation
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, our directors were paid compensation in cash and options for serving as Directors of the Company. The awards below have been adjusted for the 1 for 40 reverse split.
| Name | Year | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash | All Other Compensation | Stock Awards | Option Awards | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Fore(1) | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Justin Yorke | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bill Caple | 2024 | $69,996 | — | — | $161,500 | $231,496 |
| John Paglia | 2024 | $45,000 | — | — | $318,000 | $363,000 |
| (1) | Mr. Fore was appointed as a director of the Company in 2025, and received no compensation during fiscal year 2024. |
Pension, Retirement or Similar Benefit Plans
There are no arrangements or plans in which we provide pension, retirement or similar benefits for directors or executive officers. We have no material bonus or profit sharing plans pursuant to which cash or non-cash compensation is or may be paid to our directors or executive officers, except that stock options may be granted at the discretion of the Board or a committee thereof.
Indebtedness of Directors, Senior Officers, Executive Officers and Other Management
None of our directors, executive officers or any associate or affiliate of our Company during the last two fiscal years is or has been indebted to our Company by way of guarantee, support agreement, letter of credit or other similar agreement or understanding currently outstanding.
Equity Compensation Plan
On May 21, 2020, the Board adopted the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2020 Plan”), which provides for the grant of Options, Restricted Stock Awards, Stock Appreciation Rights, Performance Units and Performance Bonuses to consultants and other eligible recipients. The Plan has been in effect since July 1, 2020, for a period of ten years thereafter. The Plan continues to remain in effect until all matters relating to the payment of Awards and administration of the Plan have been settled.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table has been adjusted for the 1 for 40 reverse split and summarizes the total outstanding equity awards as of December 31, 2024, for each Named Executive Officer:
| Name | Grant Date | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options Exercisable | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options Un-Exercisable | Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options | Option Exercise Price | Option Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Nistico | 2/28/2020 | 3,975 | — | — | $44.80 | 2/21/2025 |
| Robert Nistico | 10/16/2020 | 25,000 | — | — | $44.80 | 10/15/2025 |
| Robert Nistico | 9/16/2021 | 13,250 | — | — | $44.80 | 9/16/2031 |
| Robert Nistico | 4/18/2024 | 30,000 | — | — | $13.20 | 4/18/2034 |
| William Meissner | 10/16/2020 | 10,417 | — | — | $44.80 | 10/16/2025 |
| William Meissner | 9/16/2021 | 2,500 | — | — | $44.80 | 9/16/2031 |
| William Meissner | 4/18/2024 | 18,750 | — | — | $13.20 | 4/18/2034 |
| Julius Ivancsits | 4/22/2024 | 6,250 | 12,500 | — | $13.20 | 4/22/2034 |
| Fatima Dhalla | 3/31/2024 | 750 | — | — | $13.20 | 3/31/2034 |
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