Matrix Composites & Engineering Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Matrix Composites & Engineering's CEO is Aaron Begley, appointed in Sep 2009, has a tenure of 16.83 years. total yearly compensation is A$767.36K, comprised of 62.1% salary and 37.9% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 4.01% of the company’s shares, worth A$3.56M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 9.8 years and 4 years respectively.
Key information
Aaron Begley
Chief executive officer
AU$767.4k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 62.15% |
| CEO tenure | 16.8yrs |
| CEO ownership | 4.0% |
| Management average tenure | 9.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Is Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd's (ASX:MCE) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon
There wouldn't be many who think Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd's ( ASX:MCE ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of...What Does The Future Hold For Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd (ASX:MCE)? These Analysts Have Been Cutting Their Estimates
Today is shaping up negative for Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd ( ASX:MCE ) shareholders, with the analysts...
Over $90 Million In SURF Orders Will Drive Future Opportunities
Revenue growth is expected through increased project activity and strategic positioning in strong markets like subsea production and SURF.Shareholders Should Be Pleased With Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd's (ASX:MCE) Price
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 19x in Australia, you could be forgiven for feeling...Fewer Investors Than Expected Jumping On Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd (ASX:MCE)
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1x in the Energy Services industry in Australia, you could be...Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd's (ASX:MCE) Revenues Despite 26% Price Jump
Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd ( ASX:MCE ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 26% share price...Is Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE) Using Debt Sensibly?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd (ASX:MCE)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Matrix Composites & Engineering fair value estimate is AU$0.34...Does Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...We Think Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE) Needs To Drive Business Growth Carefully
We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although Amazon.com made...Will Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE) Spend Its Cash Wisely?
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although...How Much Are Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd (ASX:MCE) Insiders Spending On Buying Shares?
It is not uncommon to see companies perform well in the years after insiders buy shares. Unfortunately, there are also...How Does Matrix Composites & Engineering's (ASX:MCE) CEO Pay Compare With Company Performance?
Aaron Begley has been the CEO of Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd ( ASX:MCE ) since 2009, and this article will...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -AU$13m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -AU$7m |
| Jun 30 2025 | AU$767k | AU$477k | -AU$2m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | AU$3m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | AU$9m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | AU$6m |
| Jun 30 2024 | AU$846k | AU$453k | AU$4m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -AU$761k |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -AU$5m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | AU$2m |
| Jun 30 2023 | AU$731k | AU$383k | AU$9m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | AU$9m |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | AU$9m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | AU$2m |
| Jun 30 2022 | AU$651k | AU$373k | -AU$5m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -AU$15m |
| Dec 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -AU$25m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -AU$26m |
| Jun 30 2021 | AU$573k | AU$392k | -AU$28m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -AU$49m |
| Dec 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -AU$71m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -AU$69m |
| Jun 30 2020 | AU$669k | AU$435k | -AU$68m |
Compensation vs Market: Aaron's total compensation ($USD531.96K) is above average for companies of similar size in the Australian market ($USD318.96K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Aaron's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Aaron Begley
Mr. Aaron Paul Begley has been the Chief Executive Officer of Matrix Composites & Engineering Limited since September 2009 and also serves as its Managing Director. Mr. Begley had been Managing Director of...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD, CEO & Director | 16.8yrs | AU$767.36k | 4.01% A$ 3.6m | |
| CFO, Company Secretary & Executive Director | 9.8yrs | AU$613.36k | 0.60% A$ 530.5k | |
| General Manager of Commercial & Operations | no data | AU$275.30k | no data | |
| General Manager of Technology Group | no data | AU$295.87k | no data | |
| General Counsel & Joint Company Secretary | 1.4yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: MCE's management team is seasoned and experienced (9.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD, CEO & Director | 27.5yrs | AU$767.36k | 4.01% A$ 3.6m | |
| CFO, Company Secretary & Executive Director | 2.4yrs | AU$613.36k | 0.60% A$ 530.5k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 5.6yrs | AU$78.05k | 0.19% A$ 165.3k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | 14.8yrs | AU$111.50k | 0.52% A$ 465.3k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 2.4yrs | AU$78.05k | 0.045% A$ 39.5k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1.4yrs | AU$29.27k | no data |
Experienced Board: MCE's board of directors are considered experienced (4 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/06 11:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd is covered by 4 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Mark Samter | CLSA |
| Will Charlston | Goldman Sachs |
| Bryan Johnson | J.P. Morgan |