Simmons First National Finalizes CEO James Brogdon's 2026 Compensation Package
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Simmons First National Corporation filed an 8-K/A to disclose the 2026 compensation package for its President and CEO, James M. Brogdon, including a $900,000 base salary, significant incentive awards, and an enhanced severance agreement.
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CEO Compensation Details Disclosed
James M. Brogdon's 2026 compensation includes an annual base salary of $900,000, a target cash incentive award of 100% of base salary, and a target equity incentive award of approximately 180% of base salary.
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One-Time Equity Enhancement
Mr. Brogdon will receive a one-time enhancement to his equity incentive award with a target value of approximately $1,620,000.
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Enhanced Severance Agreement
The 'Termination Compensation' under Mr. Brogdon's Executive Change In Control Severance Agreement has been increased from two times to three times his 'Executive's Base Period Income'.
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This 8-K/A provides crucial details on the compensation structure for CEO James M. Brogdon, which was previously undisclosed when his appointment was announced on August 4, 2025. The package includes a substantial base salary, target cash and equity incentives, and a one-time equity enhancement, totaling over $5 million in target compensation. Additionally, the increase in his change-in-control severance multiplier from two to three times his base period income significantly enhances his termination benefits. Investors should note the company's commitment to its new leadership through this comprehensive and generous compensation plan, which could impact future expenses and shareholder value.
At the time of this filing, SFNC was trading at $20.58 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3B. The 52-week trading range was $17.00 to $23.44. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.