Comstock Resources Files Definitive Proxy, Details Strong 2025 Performance and Executive Compensation

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Comstock Resources filed its definitive proxy, detailing strong 2025 financial results, performance-based executive compensation including a $4.0 million transaction bonus, and proposals for the annual shareholder meeting.

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• Annual Meeting Proposals

  Shareholders will vote on electing five directors, ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditors, and an advisory resolution on 2025 executive compensation at the June 2, 2026 meeting.

• Strong 2025 Financial Performance

  The company reported $420.2 million in net income and $445 million in proceeds from non-strategic asset divestitures, which were used to reduce debt. The drilling program replaced 229% of 2025 production.

• Performance-Based Executive Compensation

  Executive officers received a $4.0 million aggregate transaction bonus for successful divestitures and saw 2022 Performance Share Units (PSUs) vest at 197% of target due to 89th percentile Total Shareholder Return.

• CEO Compensation and Pay Ratio

  CEO M. Jay Allison's total compensation for 2025 was $21.9 million, resulting in a 142:1 ratio compared to the median employee.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, including the election of directors and the advisory vote on executive compensation. The filing highlights Comstock's strong financial performance in 2025, with $420.2 million in net income and $445 million from asset divestitures, which significantly reduced debt. Executive compensation, including a $4.0 million transaction bonus and performance-based equity awards, reflects these achievements, with 2022 PSUs vesting at 197% of target due to high Total Shareholder Return. The CEO's total compensation for 2025 was $21.9 million, resulting in a 142:1 pay ratio. Shareholders will vote on these matters, providing insight into investor sentiment on governance and pay practices.