Abacus Life, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABL), a $740 million market cap investment advisory firm currently trading below its InvestingPro Fair Value, has entered into a significant agreement regarding executive compensation, according to a recent 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
On Monday, the company disclosed that its Compensation Committee adopted a new Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated 2024 Long-Term Equity Compensation Incentive Plan (the "Plan").
The filing further revealed that on Sunday, 125,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) were granted to the company's Chief Financial Officer, William H. McCauley, Jr. This comes as the company maintains a strong gross profit margin of 91% despite recent stock price declines of about 23% over the past six months.
These RSUs are scheduled to vest over a three-year period, with one-third becoming available on each anniversary of the grant date, provided McCauley remains employed with Abacus Life through each vesting period.
The agreement stipulates that in the event of McCauley's involuntary termination without cause, death, disability, or retirement, he may be eligible to receive a prorated portion of the award. Additionally, the Plan outlines that all unvested awards will vest immediately if there is a change in control at the company, as defined by the Treasury Regulations under Section 409A of the Code.
The 8-K filing also includes forward-looking statements cautioning that the company's expectations may change due to various risks and uncertainties. However, the company does not undertake to update these statements in the future unless required by law.
This new compensation arrangement is part of Abacus Life's efforts to align the interests of its executives with those of its shareholders by tying a portion of their compensation to the company's long-term performance. While currently unprofitable, InvestingPro analysis reveals two analysts have revised earnings upward for the upcoming period, with expectations of profitability this year. Discover more insights and 6 additional ProTips with an InvestingPro subscription.
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In other recent news, Abacus Life Inc. has experienced significant developments. The company's recent $100 million common stock offering prompted B.Riley to maintain a Buy rating and increase the price target from $16.00 to $17.00. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2024 to 2026 were also raised, based on the anticipation that the majority of the offering proceeds will be used to purchase policies.
Piper Sandler, another analyst firm, raised its price target for Abacus Life from $12.00 to $13.00, following the company's strong performance with revenue and adjusted EBITDA surpassing initial guidance. Furthermore, Northland initiated coverage on Abacus Life shares with an Outperform rating and a price target of $13.50, indicating confidence in the company's growth prospects.
Abacus Life also reported robust financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, with over $100 million in investments. The company expanded its assets under management through strategic acquisitions of FCF Advisors and Carlisle Management Company SCA. Lastly, the company appointed Elena Plesco as its new Chief Capital Officer, signaling a focus on capital management strategies and global expansion. These are the recent developments for Abacus Life Inc.
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