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MSCI Aligns CEO Compensation with Shareholder Value

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  • MSCI Inc. granted a $15 million stock option award to CEO Fernandez to align with shareholder value.
  • The company increased Fernandez’s annual equity compensation to $14.6 million, reinforcing performance alignment.
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MSCI Aligns CEO Compensation with Shareholder Value

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MSCI ( (MSCI) ) just unveiled an update.

On January 27, 2025, MSCI Inc. approved a one-time premium-priced stock option award for CEO Henry A. Fernandez, valued at $15 million and designed to align with long-term shareholder value creation through rigorous performance-based hurdles. The award, reflecting MSCI’s commitment to a robust ‘owner-operator’ culture, underscores Fernandez’s track record of substantial shareholder return, with a 23.5% CAGR since 2007, significantly outperforming the S&P 500. Additionally, the company increased Fernandez’s annual long-term equity incentive compensation from $11.6 million to $14.6 million, further aligning executive compensation with shareholder interests. This move is part of MSCI’s broader strategy to incentivize exceptional shareholder returns while adhering to competitive market standards and maintaining a pay-for-performance philosophy.

More about MSCI

MSCI Inc. operates in the financial services industry, primarily providing investment decision support tools and services. The company is known for its indices, risk management tools, and analytics, focusing on aiding institutional investors globally.

YTD Price Performance: -1.07%

Average Trading Volume: 473,792

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Sell

Current Market Cap: $46.3B

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