Solid State Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Solid State's CEO is John Macmichael, appointed in Nov 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is £309.00K, comprised of 63.4% salary and 36.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.96% of the company’s shares, worth £928.55K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.1 years and 6.8 years respectively.
Key information
John Macmichael
Chief executive officer
UK£309.0k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 63.43% |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 1.0% |
| Management average tenure | 2.1yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Solid State (LON:SOLI) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.0092
Solid State plc's ( LON:SOLI ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.0092 per share on 13th of February. This...Solid State's (LON:SOLI) Dividend Will Be £0.0167
Solid State plc ( LON:SOLI ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.0167 per share on the 30th of September...Solid State plc (LON:SOLI) Shares Could Be 27% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Solid State fair value estimate is UK£1.41 Solid State's...Is Solid State (LON:SOLI) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Solid State plc's (LON:SOLI) Shares Climb 26% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
Solid State plc ( LON:SOLI ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 26% share price jump in the last...Should You Investigate Solid State plc (LON:SOLI) At UK£1.33?
Solid State plc ( LON:SOLI ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 13% on the AIM...
Future Investments In Production And US Expansion May Face Challenges From Expected Revenue Declines
Strategic investments in production and product development across key business units and acquisitions aim to boost revenue, margins, and earnings through enriched offerings.Subdued Growth No Barrier To Solid State plc (LON:SOLI) With Shares Advancing 30%
Those holding Solid State plc ( LON:SOLI ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 30% in the last...Is There An Opportunity With Solid State plc's (LON:SOLI) 31% Undervaluation?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Solid State is UK£2.13 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Market Cool On Solid State plc's (LON:SOLI) Earnings Pushing Shares 46% Lower
Solid State plc ( LON:SOLI ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 46...Solid State (LON:SOLI) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.145
Solid State plc ( LON:SOLI ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment...The Strong Earnings Posted By Solid State (LON:SOLI) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business
The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Solid State plc's ( LON:SOLI ) strong earnings didn't offer any...Solid State's (LON:SOLI) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Solid State plc's ( LON:SOLI ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to £0.145 on...Solid State's (LON:SOLI) Dividend Will Be £0.07
Solid State plc's ( LON:SOLI ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.07 per share on 16th of February. This...Here's Why We Think Solid State (LON:SOLI) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...We Think Solid State (LON:SOLI) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Solid State's (LON:SOLI) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
The board of Solid State plc ( LON:SOLI ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 1.9% on the 29th of...Solid State's (LON:SOLI) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.135
Solid State plc ( LON:SOLI ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 29th of September to...Solid State (LON:SOLI) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.135
Solid State plc's ( LON:SOLI ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 29th of September to £0.135, with investors...Solid State's (LON:SOLI) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Solid State plc's ( LON:SOLI ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 17th of February to £0.065, with investors...Solid State (LON:SOLI) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.065
The board of Solid State plc ( LON:SOLI ) has announced that the dividend on 17th of February will be increased to...Solid State (LON:SOLI) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Solid State plc ( LON:SOLI ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 17th of February to...Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Solid State plc (LON:SOLI)
Does the October share price for Solid State plc ( LON:SOLI ) reflect what it's really worth? Today, we will estimate...Solid State (LON:SOLI) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.1325
Solid State plc's ( LON:SOLI ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to £0.1325 on...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£2m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£1m |
| Mar 31 2025 | UK£309k | UK£196k | UK£512k |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£3m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£5m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£7m |
| Mar 31 2024 | UK£376k | UK£190k | UK£9m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | UK£8m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | UK£8m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | UK£7m |
| Mar 31 2023 | UK£474k | UK£175k | UK£7m |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£5m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£4m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£3m |
| Mar 31 2022 | UK£296k | UK£165k | UK£3m |
| Dec 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | UK£3m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | UK£4m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | UK£4m |
| Mar 31 2021 | UK£293k | UK£160k | UK£4m |
| Dec 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | UK£4m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | UK£3m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | UK£3m |
| Mar 31 2020 | UK£376k | UK£150k | UK£3m |
Compensation vs Market: John's total compensation ($USD415.24K) is about average for companies of similar size in the UK market ($USD412.25K).
Compensation vs Earnings: John's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
John Macmichael (64 yo)
Mr. John Lawford Macmichael has been the Managing Director of Solid State Supplies Limited, a subsidiary of Solid State plc since April 1, 2010. Mr. Macmichael served as Commercial Director of Solid State...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Director | less than a year | UK£309.00k | 0.96% £ 928.5k | |
| CFO, Group Finance Director & Executive Director | 9.3yrs | UK£346.00k | 0.27% £ 264.2k | |
| Executive Director | no data | UK£271.00k | 0.26% £ 252.5k | |
| Group HR Director | no data | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director of Steatite Systems | no data | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director of Solsta | no data | no data | 0.012% £ 11.8k | |
| Group Financial Controller & Company Secretary | 2.1yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: SOLI's management team is considered experienced (2.1 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Director | 16.1yrs | UK£309.00k | 0.96% £ 928.5k | |
| CFO, Group Finance Director & Executive Director | 9.3yrs | UK£346.00k | 0.27% £ 264.2k | |
| Executive Director | 10.1yrs | UK£271.00k | 0.26% £ 252.5k | |
| Senior Independent Non-Executive Director | 5.3yrs | UK£41.00k | 0.074% £ 71.8k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | 6.8yrs | UK£73.00k | 0.070% £ 67.4k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 2.8yrs | UK£41.00k | 0.030% £ 29.2k | |
| Non-Executive Deputy Chairman | less than a year | no data | 0.022% £ 21.2k |
Experienced Board: SOLI's board of directors are considered experienced (6.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/20 16:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
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
Solid State plc is covered by 4 analysts. 3 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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| Tom Castle | Berenberg |
| David Buxton | Cavendish |
| Natalya Davies | Edison Investment Research |