Routine CEO contract renewal with no change in leadership or strategy. The retention bonus structure and extended term suggest board confidence in management continuity. No immediate trading catalyst — monitor for any future 8-Ks regarding performance or strategic updates.
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Executive Summary
Superior Group of Companies entered into a new employment agreement with CEO Michael Benstock, extending his term through May 31, 2029. The agreement sets a base salary of $1,044,399, guarantees a minimum annual bonus of $500,000 for fiscal years 2026-2028, and includes a $2.1M retention bonus payable upon voluntary retirement or resignation for Good Reason. The agreement replaces a prior severance protection agreement from 2005 and includes standard non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality provisions.
Key Facts
- CEO Michael Benstock's employment agreement extended through May 31, 2029
- Annual base salary set at $1,044,399
- Guaranteed minimum bonus of $500,000 per year for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028
- Retention bonus of $2,100,000 payable within 240 days of voluntary retirement or resignation for Good Reason
- Severance equal to 2.0x highest annual compensation plus prorated guaranteed bonus upon termination without Cause or resignation for Good Reason
- Agreement voids prior Severance Protection Agreement dated November 23, 2005
- Unvested restricted stock awards accelerate on a prorated basis upon retirement
Financial Impact
CEO base salary of $1,044,399 per year; guaranteed minimum bonus of $500,000 per year; retention bonus of $2,100,000; total guaranteed annual compensation at least $1,544,399
Risk Factors
- Retention bonus creates a $2.1M cash liability contingent on retirement or Good Reason resignation
- Generous severance (2x highest annual compensation) could be triggered in a change-of-control scenario
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001437749-26-018885 |
| Document: 0001437749-26-018885-index-headers.html | 0001437749-26-018885 |
| Document: 0001437749-26-018885-index.html | 0001437749-26-018885 |
| Document: 0001437749-26-018885.txt | 0001437749-26-018885 |
Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 11, 2026 11w ago | 8-K | $12.80 | awaiting T+60 | — | $12.60 (−1.56%) |
May 29, 2026 21w ago | 8-K | $13.35 $12.58 | ▼ −5.77% | ▼ −7.00% | $12.60 (−5.62%) |
May 4, 2026 25w ago | 8-K | $11.54 $12.76 | ▲ +10.57% | ▲ +8.72% | $12.60 (+9.19%) |
May 4, 2026 25w ago | Press Release | $11.54 $12.76 | ▲ +10.57% | ▲ +8.72% | $12.60 (+9.19%) |
Apr 20, 2026 27w ago | Press Release | $11.33 $13.46 | ▲ +18.80% | ▲ +11.90% | $12.60 (+11.21%) |
Mar 23, 2026 31w ago | DEFA14A | $10.40 $13.41 | ▲ +28.94% | ▲ +15.88% | $12.60 (+21.15%) |
Mar 3, 2026 34w ago | 8-K | $10.23 $13.25 | ▲ +29.52% | ▲ +19.43% | $12.60 (+23.17%) |
Mar 3, 2026 34w ago | Press Release | $10.23 $13.25 | ▲ +29.52% | ▲ +19.43% | $12.60 (+23.17%) |
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