Vector Group Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Vector Group's CEO is Howard Lorber, appointed in Jan 2001, has a tenure of 23.33 years. total yearly compensation is $10.95M, comprised of 16.8% salary and 83.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 3.5% of the company’s shares, worth $57.12M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.3 years and 20.2 years respectively.

Key information

Howard Lorber

Chief executive officer

US$11.0m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage16.8%
CEO tenure23.3yrs
CEO ownership3.5%
Management average tenure4.3yrs
Board average tenure20.2yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Should You Think About Buying Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Now?

Apr 04
Should You Think About Buying Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Now?

Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

Mar 13
Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

Vector Group Ltd.: An Attractive Company With A Significant Upside Potential

Feb 13

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR)

Dec 14
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR)

Vector Group: Potential Dividend Cut Inbound

Nov 18

Here's Why Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Sep 16
Here's Why Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Vector Group Seems Promising Despite Regulatory Risks

Sep 04

Estimating The Fair Value Of Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR)

Aug 07
Estimating The Fair Value Of Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR)

Vector Group: A Potential Value Trap, Hold

Jun 20

Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20

Jun 15
Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20

Is It Time To Consider Buying Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR)?

Apr 12
Is It Time To Consider Buying Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR)?

Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.20

Mar 10
Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.20

Is Now The Time To Put Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) On Your Watchlist?

Feb 20
Is Now The Time To Put Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) On Your Watchlist?

Vector Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

Feb 14

Revisiting Our Vector Group Ltd. Trade

Jan 28

Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20

Dec 02
Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.20

Vector Group: It's Smokin'

Nov 09

Vector Q3 2022 Earnings Preview

Nov 01

Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.20

Aug 26
Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.20

Vector Group Q2: The Good And The Ugly

Aug 19

Vector Q2 2022 Earnings Preview

Aug 04

Vector Group: Big Dividend Yield With Growth Potential

Jul 26

Vector Group: Dividend Safety Looking Thin Without Douglas Elliman

Apr 20

Vector Group: Not Quite A Value Yet

Feb 04

When Should You Buy Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR)?

Jan 04
When Should You Buy Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR)?

Vector Group: A Pre-Spinoff Buy

Dec 16

Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Will Pay A Dividend Of US$0.20

Dec 04
Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Will Pay A Dividend Of US$0.20

Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Could Become A Multi-Bagger

Nov 23
Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Could Become A Multi-Bagger

Estimating The Fair Value Of Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR)

Nov 08
Estimating The Fair Value Of Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR)

Vector Group: Overlooked Growth, Value And Income, On Sale

Oct 09

Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of US$0.20

Aug 27
Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of US$0.20

Vector Group: High Yield And Acceptable Quality

Aug 24

Why We Like The Returns At Vector Group (NYSE:VGR)

Aug 06
Why We Like The Returns At Vector Group (NYSE:VGR)

What Is Vector Group Ltd.'s (NYSE:VGR) Share Price Doing?

Jul 19
What Is Vector Group Ltd.'s (NYSE:VGR) Share Price Doing?

Does Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Jun 16
Does Vector Group (NYSE:VGR) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Increases to CEO Compensation Might Be Put On Hold For Now at Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR)

May 28
Increases to CEO Compensation Might Be Put On Hold For Now at Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR)

Vector declares $0.20 dividend

May 27

Vector Q1 2021 Earnings Preview

May 05

Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of Vector Group's (NYSE:VGR) Recent Growth In Returns

Apr 07
Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of Vector Group's (NYSE:VGR) Recent Growth In Returns

Have Insiders Sold Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Shares Recently?

Mar 20
Have Insiders Sold Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Shares Recently?

Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Stock Goes Ex-Dividend In Just Four Days

Mar 13
Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) Stock Goes Ex-Dividend In Just Four Days

Is Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) An Attractive Dividend Stock?

Feb 04
Is Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) An Attractive Dividend Stock?

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Howard Lorber's remuneration changed compared to Vector Group's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Dec 31 2023n/an/a

US$179m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$169m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$155m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$156m

Dec 31 2022US$11mUS$2m

US$154m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$137m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$128m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$152m

Dec 31 2021US$18mUS$3m

US$141m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$178m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$186m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$149m

Dec 31 2020US$16mUS$3m

US$124m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$68m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$65m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$77m

Dec 31 2019US$12mUS$3m

US$86m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

US$103m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

US$80m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

US$59m

Dec 31 2018US$8mUS$3m

US$51m

Sep 30 2018n/an/a

US$73m

Jun 30 2018n/an/a

US$80m

Mar 31 2018n/an/a

US$90m

Dec 31 2017US$11mUS$3m

US$79m

Compensation vs Market: Howard's total compensation ($USD10.95M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.72M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Howard's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.


CEO

Howard Lorber (74 yo)

23.3yrs

Tenure

US$10,950,867

Compensation

Mr. Howard M. Lorber serves as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Elliman Inc. since December 29, 2021. Mr. Lorber serves as an Executive Chairman of its subsidiary Douglas Elliman...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Howard Lorber
President23.3yrsUS$10.95m3.5%
$ 57.1m
James Kirkland
Senior VP18.1yrsUS$1.92m0.32%
$ 5.2m
Richard Lampen
Executive VP3.3yrsUS$3.35m0.56%
$ 9.2m
Marc Bell
Senior VP30yrsUS$1.76m0.24%
$ 3.9m
Nicholas Anson
President & COO of Liggett Group LLC and Liggett Vector Brands LLC4.1yrsUS$1.53m0.029%
$ 478.5k
James Ballard
Senior VP of Enterprise Efficiency & CTO3.8yrsno data0.046%
$ 756.8k
Fredrick Schmidt
VP & Controller4.3yrsno datano data

4.3yrs

Average Tenure

62yo

Average Age

Experienced Management: VGR's management team is considered experienced (4.3 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Howard Lorber
President23.3yrsUS$10.95m3.5%
$ 57.1m
Richard Lampen
Executive VP3.3yrsUS$3.35m0.56%
$ 9.2m
Bennett LeBow
Independent Chairman of the Board37.6yrsUS$207.82k0.015%
$ 245.8k
Jean Sharpe
Independent Director26yrsUS$210.53k0.10%
$ 1.7m
Henry Beinstein
Independent Director29.5yrsUS$199.92k0.10%
$ 1.6m
Paul Carlucci
Independent Director6.2yrsUS$194.36k0.020%
$ 319.7k
Ronald Bernstein
Director20.2yrsUS$836.70k0.016%
$ 265.2k
Barry Watkins
Independent Director6.2yrsUS$166.55k0.018%
$ 301.9k
Wilson White
Independent Director2.9yrsUS$164.47k0.012%
$ 191.4k

20.2yrs

Average Tenure

74yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: VGR's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 20.2 years average tenure).


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