Michael D Ross
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First SEC filing: July 18, 2017 · Latest: July 18, 2017
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Price change vs current quote, split-adjusted for corporate actions since the filing — not benchmarked, not annualized, not size-weighted
| Date | Ticker | Code | Shares | Price | Value | Owned after | Δ own | A/D | vs now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2017 | RNST | D | 5,083 | · | · | 5,610 Direct | -47.54% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 13, 2017 | RNST | S | 1,492 | $40.85 | $60,948 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | -2.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 3, 2017 | RNST | F | 1,396 | $42.22 | $58,939 | 1,492 Direct | -48.34% | Disposed | -5.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 3, 2017 | RNST | A | 2,888 | · | · | 2,888 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 3, 2017 | RNST | J | 3,500 | · | · | 4,000 Direct | -46.67% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 14, 2017 | RNST | S | 2,671 | $41.16 | $109,938 | 0 Indirect | -100.00% | Disposed | -3.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 14, 2017 | RNST | S | 30,064 | $40.73 | $1,224,507 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | -2.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 17, 2017 | RNST | A | 4,000 | · | · | 7,500 Direct | +114.29% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 17, 2017 | RNST | A | 4,000 | · | · | 7,500 Direct | +114.29% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 30, 2016 | RNST | P | 51 | $37.91 | $1,933 | 2,887 Direct | +1.80% | Acquired | 5.3% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Nov. 18, 2016 | RNST | S | 6,000 | $39.46 | $236,760 | 30,042 Direct | -16.65% | Disposed | 1.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Sept. 30, 2016 | RNST | P | 15 | $33.63 | $504 | 2,836 Direct | +0.53% | Acquired | 18.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Sept. 30, 2016 | RNST | P | 58 | $33.56 | $1,946 | 2,821 Direct | +2.10% | Acquired | 19.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Sept. 1, 2016 | RNST | M | 5,000 | $19.14 | $95,700 | 37,629 Direct | +15.32% | Acquired | 108.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Sept. 1, 2016 | RNST | M | 10,000 | $14.96 | $149,600 | 47,629 Direct | +26.58% | Acquired | 166.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Sept. 1, 2016 | RNST | F | 11,635 | $35.45 | $412,461 | 35,994 Direct | -24.43% | Disposed | 12.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Sept. 1, 2016 | RNST | X | 10,000 | $14.96 | $149,600 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 166.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Sept. 1, 2016 | RNST | X | 5,000 | $19.14 | $95,700 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 108.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 30, 2016 | RNST | P | 15 | $32.33 | $485 | 2,764 Direct | +0.55% | Acquired | 23.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 30, 2016 | RNST | P | 50 | $33.16 | $1,658 | 2,749 Direct | +1.85% | Acquired | 20.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 31, 2016 | RNST | P | 52 | $31.83 | $1,655 | 2,699 Direct | +1.96% | Acquired | 25.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 19, 2016 | RNST | F | 4,594 | · | · | 32,629 Direct | -12.34% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 19, 2016 | RNST | A | 1,610 | · | · | 37,223 Direct | +4.52% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 19, 2016 | RNST | A | 7,000 | · | · | 35,613 Direct | +24.46% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 19, 2016 | RNST | A | 7,000 | · | · | 3,500 Direct | -66.67% | Disposed | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 15, 2016 | RNST | A | 3,500 | · | · | 3,500 Direct | · | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 15, 2016 | RNST | A | 3,500 | · | · | 10,500 Direct | +50.00% | Acquired | (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 12, 2016 | RNST | P | 44 | $35.68 | $1,570 | 2,633 Direct | +1.70% | Acquired | 11.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 26, 2015 | RNST | X | 10,000 | $16.91 | $169,100 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 136.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 26, 2015 | RNST | F | 7,329 | $35.03 | $256,735 | 28,613 Direct | -20.39% | Disposed | 14.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 26, 2015 | RNST | M | 10,000 | $35.03 | $350,300 | 35,942 Direct | +38.55% | Acquired | 14.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 7, 2015 | RNST | P | 57 | $32.23 | $1,837 | 2,576 Direct | +2.26% | Acquired | 23.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 1, 2015 | RNST | P | 52 | $30.38 | $1,580 | 2,494 Direct | +2.13% | Acquired | 31.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 31, 2015 | RNST | P | 65 | $28.18 | $1,832 | 2,429 Direct | +2.75% | Acquired | 41.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 13, 2015 | RNST | A | 7,000 | $31.46 | $220,220 | 7,000 Direct | -50.00% | Disposed | 26.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 13, 2015 | RNST | F | 3,276 | $28.93 | $94,775 | 25,942 Direct | -11.21% | Disposed | 38.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 13, 2015 | RNST | A | 8,540 | $28.93 | $247,062 | 29,218 Direct | +41.30% | Acquired | 38.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 21, 2015 | RNST | A | 7,000 | $28.93 | $202,510 | 14,000 Direct | +100.00% | Acquired | 38.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 31, 2014 | RNST | P | 14 | $28.93 | $405 | 2,364 Direct | +0.60% | Acquired | 38.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 31, 2014 | RNST | P | 52 | $28.54 | $1,484 | 2,350 Direct | +2.26% | Acquired | 39.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Sept. 30, 2014 | RNST | P | 60 | $28.68 | $1,721 | 2,284 Direct | +2.70% | Acquired | 39.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Aug. 19, 2014 | RNST | X | 7,500 | $14.22 | $106,650 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 180.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Aug. 19, 2014 | RNST | X | 7,500 | $17.03 | $127,725 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 134.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Aug. 19, 2014 | RNST | F | 11,372 | $28.91 | $328,765 | 20,678 Direct | -35.48% | Disposed | 38.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Aug. 19, 2014 | RNST | M | 15,000 | $28.91 | $433,650 | 32,050 Direct | +87.98% | Acquired | 38.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 25, 2014 | RNST | P | 52 | $28.19 | $1,466 | 2,212 Direct | +2.41% | Acquired | 41.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 1, 2014 | RNST | P | 59 | $29.24 | $1,725 | 2,147 Direct | +2.83% | Acquired | 36.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 14, 2014 | RNST | A | 8,550 | $19.14 | $163,647 | 7,000 Direct | -54.98% | Disposed | 108.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 14, 2014 | RNST | A | 2,850 | $19.14 | $54,549 | 15,550 Direct | +22.44% | Acquired | 108.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 14, 2014 | RNST | F | 3,707 | $31.46 | $116,622 | 18,071 Direct | -17.02% | Disposed | 26.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Feb. 14, 2014 | RNST | A | 8,550 | $31.46 | $268,983 | 21,778 Direct | +64.64% | Acquired | 26.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 1, 2014 | RNST | A | 7,000 | $31.46 | $220,220 | 12,700 Direct | +122.81% | Acquired | 26.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 31, 2013 | RNST | P | 46 | $29.60 | $1,362 | 2,077 Direct | +2.26% | Acquired | 34.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| April 1, 2013 | RNST | P | 14 | $22.18 | $311 | 1,888 Direct | +0.75% | Acquired | 80.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 31, 2013 | RNST | P | 65 | $21.07 | $1,370 | 1,863 Direct | +3.62% | Acquired | 89.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 9, 2013 | RNST | A | 4,800 | $14.96 | $71,808 | 5,700 Direct | -45.71% | Disposed | 166.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 9, 2013 | RNST | A | 800 | $14.96 | $11,968 | 10,500 Direct | +8.25% | Acquired | 166.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 9, 2013 | RNST | F | 1,856 | $19.14 | $35,524 | 11,782 Direct | -13.61% | Disposed | 108.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 9, 2013 | RNST | A | 4,800 | $19.14 | $91,872 | 13,638 Direct | +54.31% | Acquired | 108.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 1, 2013 | RNST | A | 5,000 | $19.14 | $95,700 | 5,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 108.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 1, 2013 | RNST | A | 5,700 | $19.14 | $109,098 | 9,700 Direct | +142.50% | Acquired | 108.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 31, 2012 | RNST | P | 70 | $18.16 | $1,271 | 1,784 Direct | +4.08% | Acquired | 119.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Nov. 14, 2012 | RNST | P | 500 | $17.28 | $8,640 | 500 Indirect | · | Acquired | 131.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Sept. 28, 2012 | RNST | P | 83 | $18.03 | $1,496 | 1,700 Direct | +5.13% | Acquired | 121.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 22, 2012 | RNST | P | 83 | $15.48 | $1,285 | 1,600 Direct | +5.47% | Acquired | 157.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 31, 2012 | RNST | P | 94 | $15.59 | $1,465 | 1,504 Direct | +6.67% | Acquired | 156.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 17, 2012 | RNST | A | 4,000 | $14.96 | $59,840 | 4,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 166.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 17, 2012 | RNST | A | 10,000 | $14.96 | $149,600 | 10,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 166.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 17, 2012 | RNST | A | 3,000 | $14.96 | $44,880 | 3,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 166.8% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 17, 2012 | RNST | J | 3,000 | $16.91 | $50,730 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 136.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 31, 2011 | RNST | P | 82 | $14.41 | $1,182 | 1,395 Direct | +6.25% | Acquired | 177.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Sept. 30, 2011 | RNST | P | 100 | $13.76 | $1,376 | 1,297 Direct | +8.35% | Acquired | 190.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 30, 2011 | RNST | P | 88 | $15.58 | $1,371 | 1,184 Direct | +8.03% | Acquired | 156.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 31, 2011 | RNST | P | 74 | $15.93 | $1,179 | 1,086 Direct | +7.31% | Acquired | 150.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 31, 2011 | RNST | F | 464 | $16.91 | $7,846 | 8,286 Direct | -5.30% | Disposed | 136.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 31, 2011 | RNST | J | 1,250 | $16.91 | $21,138 | 8,750 Direct | +16.67% | Acquired | 136.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 31, 2011 | RNST | J | 1,500 | $14.22 | $21,330 | 3,000 Direct | -33.33% | Disposed | 180.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 18, 2011 | RNST | A | 10,000 | $16.91 | $169,100 | 10,000 Direct | · | Acquired | 136.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 18, 2011 | RNST | A | 3,000 | $16.91 | $50,730 | 4,500 Direct | +200.00% | Acquired | 136.1% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 31, 2010 | RNST | P | 83 | $16.62 | $1,379 | 1,003 Direct | +9.02% | Acquired | 140.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Sept. 30, 2010 | RNST | P | 83 | $14.13 | $1,173 | 911 Direct | +10.02% | Acquired | 182.5% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 28, 2010 | RNST | P | 2,000 | $15.32 | $30,640 | 7,500 Direct | +36.36% | Acquired | 160.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 30, 2010 | RNST | P | 88 | $15.64 | $1,376 | 820 Direct | +12.02% | Acquired | 155.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 31, 2010 | RNST | P | 78 | $15.18 | $1,184 | 725 Direct | +12.06% | Acquired | 163.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 19, 2010 | RNST | A | 7,500 | $14.22 | $106,650 | 7,500 Direct | · | Acquired | 180.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 19, 2010 | RNST | A | 1,500 | $14.22 | $21,330 | 1,500 Direct | · | Acquired | 180.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 31, 2009 | RNST | P | 98 | $13.96 | $1,368 | 641 Direct | +18.05% | Acquired | 186.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 31, 2009 | RNST | A | 2,500 | $17.03 | $42,575 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 134.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Sept. 30, 2009 | RNST | P | 81 | $14.54 | $1,178 | 537 Direct | +17.76% | Acquired | 174.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 31, 2009 | RNST | P | 97 | $12.15 | $1,179 | 353 Direct | +37.89% | Acquired | 228.6% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 16, 2009 | RNST | A | 7,500 | $17.03 | $127,725 | 7,500 Direct | · | Acquired | 134.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 16, 2009 | RNST | A | 2,500 | $17.03 | $42,575 | 2,500 Direct | · | Acquired | 134.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 16, 2009 | RNST | A | 2,500 | $17.63 | $44,075 | 0 Direct | -100.00% | Disposed | 126.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Dec. 31, 2008 | RNST | P | 71 | $18.95 | $1,345 | 255 Direct | +38.59% | Acquired | 110.7% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Oct. 1, 2008 | RNST | P | 1 | $21.32 | $21 | 184 Direct | +0.55% | Acquired | 87.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Sept. 30, 2008 | RNST | P | 61 | $19.02 | $1,160 | 183 Direct | +50.00% | Acquired | 109.9% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| July 1, 2008 | RNST | P | 1 | $14.57 | $15 | 122 Direct | +0.83% | Acquired | 174.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| June 30, 2008 | RNST | P | 63 | $21.21 | $1,336 | 121 Direct | +108.62% | Acquired | 88.2% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| March 31, 2008 | RNST | P | 58 | $19.96 | $1,158 | 58 Direct | · | Acquired | 100.0% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
| Jan. 15, 2008 | RNST | A | 7,500 | $17.63 | $132,225 | 7,500 Direct | · | Acquired | 126.4% (price as of 2026-10-02) |
Showing latest 100 of 102 transactions
P = Open-market purchase · S = Sale · A = Grant/award · M = Option exercise · G = Gift · F = Tax withholding
Insider transactions are not a recommendation; sales are often driven by liquidity or tax reasons.
Derivative holdings (Form 4 Table II) Options, RSUs and convertible securities reported on Form 4 Table II.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Underlying | Exercise price | Expiration | Shares | A/D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 30, 2016 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 51 | Acquired |
| Sept. 30, 2016 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 15 | Acquired |
| Sept. 30, 2016 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 58 | Acquired |
| Sept. 1, 2016 | RNST | Stock Option (Right To Buy) | Common | $14.96 | Jan. 16, 2022 | 10,000 | Disposed |
| Sept. 1, 2016 | RNST | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common | $19.14 | Dec. 31, 2023 | 5,000 | Disposed |
| June 30, 2016 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 15 | Acquired |
| June 30, 2016 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 50 | Acquired |
| March 31, 2016 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 52 | Acquired |
| Jan. 12, 2016 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 44 | Acquired |
| Oct. 26, 2015 | RNST | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common | $16.91 | Jan. 17, 2021 | 10,000 | Disposed |
| Oct. 7, 2015 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 57 | Acquired |
| July 1, 2015 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 52 | Acquired |
| March 31, 2015 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 65 | Acquired |
| Dec. 31, 2014 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 14 | Acquired |
| Dec. 31, 2014 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 52 | Acquired |
| Sept. 30, 2014 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 60 | Acquired |
| Aug. 19, 2014 | RNST | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common | $14.22 | Jan. 18, 2020 | 7,500 | Disposed |
| Aug. 19, 2014 | RNST | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common | $17.03 | Jan. 15, 2019 | 7,500 | Disposed |
| June 25, 2014 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 52 | Acquired |
| April 1, 2014 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 59 | Acquired |
| Dec. 31, 2013 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 46 | Acquired |
| April 1, 2013 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 14 | Acquired |
| March 31, 2013 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 65 | Acquired |
| Jan. 1, 2013 | RNST | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common | $19.14 | Dec. 31, 2023 | 5,000 | Acquired |
| Dec. 31, 2012 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 70 | Acquired |
| Sept. 28, 2012 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 83 | Acquired |
| June 22, 2012 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 83 | Acquired |
| March 31, 2012 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 94 | Acquired |
| Jan. 17, 2012 | RNST | Stock Option (Right To Buy) | Common | $14.96 | Jan. 16, 2022 | 10,000 | Acquired |
| Dec. 31, 2011 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 82 | Acquired |
| Sept. 30, 2011 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 100 | Acquired |
| June 30, 2011 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 88 | Acquired |
| March 31, 2011 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 74 | Acquired |
| Jan. 18, 2011 | RNST | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common | $16.91 | Jan. 17, 2021 | 10,000 | Acquired |
| Dec. 31, 2010 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 83 | Acquired |
| Sept. 30, 2010 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 83 | Acquired |
| June 30, 2010 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 88 | Acquired |
| March 31, 2010 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 78 | Acquired |
| Jan. 19, 2010 | RNST | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common | $14.22 | Jan. 1, 2020 | 7,500 | Acquired |
| Dec. 31, 2009 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 98 | Acquired |
| Sept. 30, 2009 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 81 | Acquired |
| March 31, 2009 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 97 | Acquired |
| Jan. 16, 2009 | RNST | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common | $17.03 | Jan. 1, 2019 | 7,500 | Acquired |
| Dec. 31, 2008 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 71 | Acquired |
| Oct. 1, 2008 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 1 | Acquired |
| Sept. 30, 2008 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 61 | Acquired |
| July 1, 2008 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 1 | Acquired |
| June 30, 2008 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 63 | Acquired |
| March 31, 2008 | RNST | Phantom Stock | Common | · | · | 58 | Acquired |
| Jan. 15, 2008 | RNST | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Common Stock [F1] | · | Jan. 1, 2018 | 7,500 | Acquired |
Exercise/conversion price is blank when not applicable (e.g. RSUs).
Initial ownership (Form 3) 1 holding
Securities held when first becoming an insider, per SEC Form 3.
| Date | Ticker | Security | Shares | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 18, 2007 | RNST | Common Stock | 0 | Direct |
Compensation (DEF 14A)
Matched by name from proxy statements (DEF 14A) — verify against the filing.
| Fiscal year | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension change | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $380,000 | · | $217,840 | · | $129,677 | · | $58,327 | $785,844 |
| 2015 | $360,000 | · | $202,510 | · | $241,482 | · | $58,049 | $862,041 |
| 2012 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
Figures from the Summary Compensation Table of the company's proxy statement (DEF 14A). Compensation is not a recommendation.