JAKKS Pacific Sets Ambitious 2026 Performance Targets for CEO and CFO Bonuses
JAKK sits 38% above its 52-week low of $14.865.
Summary
JAKKS Pacific's Compensation Committee has established the 2026 annual performance bonus criteria for its CEO and CFO, linking substantial potential payouts to ambitious EBITDA targets following a challenging financial year.
Key Events · Executive and Board Changes · JAKK
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Executive Bonus Criteria Set
The Compensation Committee established the 2026 annual performance bonus criteria for CEO Stephen G. Berman and CFO John L. Kimble.
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Performance-Based Payouts
Bonuses are tied to achieving specific EBITDA targets, ranging from 25% to 300% of salary for the CEO and 25% to 200% for the CFO.
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Significant Potential Compensation
Maximum potential cash bonuses are $5.625 million for the CEO and $1.265 million for the CFO, representing a substantial incentive for performance.
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Ambitious EBITDA Targets
The highest bonus tiers require EBITDA to exceed $65.59 million, indicating a strong push for operational improvement after a challenging 2025.
Analysis · JAKK · Manufacturing
This 8-K filing details the specific EBITDA performance criteria for the 2026 annual cash bonuses for JAKKS Pacific's CEO, Stephen G. Berman, and CFO, John L. Kimble. Following a significant decline in 2025 net income and sales, the Compensation Committee has set ambitious targets, with maximum potential bonuses reaching $5.625 million for the CEO and $1.265 million for the CFO. These performance-based incentives, totaling approximately $6.89 million if fully achieved, signal a strong management focus on operational improvement and a potential turnaround. Investors should monitor the company's progress towards these EBITDA goals as a key indicator of executive performance and future financial health.
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At the time of this filing, JAKK was trading at $20.56 on NASDAQ in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $229.1M. The 52-week trading range was $14.87 to $25.83. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.