RPM International Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

RPM International's CEO is Frank Sullivan, appointed in Oct 2002, has a tenure of 21.42 years. total yearly compensation is $6.41M, comprised of 15.5% salary and 84.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.81% of the company’s shares, worth $123.65M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 11.9 years and 8.4 years respectively.

Key information

Frank Sullivan

Chief executive officer

US$6.4m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage15.5%
CEO tenure21.4yrs
CEO ownership0.8%
Management average tenure11.9yrs
Board average tenure8.4yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

RPM International Had Its Growth Spurt

Mar 26

At US$116, Is It Time To Put RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) On Your Watch List?

Mar 18
At US$116, Is It Time To Put RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) On Your Watch List?

Does This Valuation Of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Feb 01
Does This Valuation Of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Jan 20
RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Does RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jan 08
Does RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

RPM International: Put This Wealth Compounder On Your Radar

Dec 28

Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)

Dec 25
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)

Is There Now An Opportunity In RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)?

Nov 30
Is There Now An Opportunity In RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)?

RPM International: Performing Well But Wait For The Right Time

Oct 17

A Look At The Fair Value Of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)

Oct 10
A Look At The Fair Value Of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)

RPM International's (NYSE:RPM) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Sep 28
RPM International's (NYSE:RPM) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Is RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Using Too Much Debt?

Sep 14
Is RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Using Too Much Debt?

RPM International: Unattractive Landscape For Small Investors

Sep 06

Is There Now An Opportunity In RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)?

Sep 01
Is There Now An Opportunity In RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)?

Is There An Opportunity With RPM International Inc.'s (NYSE:RPM) 20% Undervaluation?

Jul 07
Is There An Opportunity With RPM International Inc.'s (NYSE:RPM) 20% Undervaluation?

Returns On Capital At RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Have Stalled

Jun 25
Returns On Capital At RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Have Stalled

Is Now The Time To Put RPM International (NYSE:RPM) On Your Watchlist?

Jun 14
Is Now The Time To Put RPM International (NYSE:RPM) On Your Watchlist?

RPM International: Wait A Little Longer

Jun 13

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Jun 03
RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Why RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Could Be Worth Watching

May 20
Why RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Could Be Worth Watching

Estimating The Fair Value Of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)

Apr 01
Estimating The Fair Value Of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)

The Returns At RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Aren't Growing

Mar 21
The Returns At RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Aren't Growing

Here's Why RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Feb 27
Here's Why RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Here's Why We Think RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Is Well Worth Watching

Feb 16
Here's Why We Think RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Is Well Worth Watching

Is There Now An Opportunity In RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)?

Jan 12
Is There Now An Opportunity In RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)?

RPM International: No Room For Error

Jan 02

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)

Dec 20
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Nov 28
RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Does RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Nov 17
Does RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

RPM International Is Too Expensive

Nov 15

Here's Why We Think RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Nov 06
Here's Why We Think RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Is RPM International Stock A Buy After Earnings?

Oct 11

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.42

Oct 10
RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.42

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)?

Oct 08
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)?

RPM Q1 2023 Earnings Preview

Oct 04

RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Shares Could Be 28% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Sep 12
RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Shares Could Be 28% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Is RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Using Too Much Debt?

Aug 16
Is RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Using Too Much Debt?

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Aug 02
RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

RPM Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

Jul 22

Should You Think About Buying RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Now?

Jul 09
Should You Think About Buying RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Now?

RPM declares $0.40 dividend

Jul 05

RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Shares Could Be 21% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jun 14
RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Shares Could Be 21% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Is RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Using Too Much Debt?

May 17
Is RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Using Too Much Debt?

RPM International's (NYSE:RPM) Returns Have Hit A Wall

May 03
RPM International's (NYSE:RPM) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Why RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Could Be Worth Watching

Apr 08
Why RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Could Be Worth Watching

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Frank Sullivan's remuneration changed compared to RPM International's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Nov 30 2023n/an/a

US$523m

Aug 31 2023n/an/a

US$509m

May 31 2023US$6mUS$995k

US$477m

Feb 28 2023n/an/a

US$523m

Nov 30 2022n/an/a

US$529m

Aug 31 2022n/an/a

US$522m

May 31 2022US$9mUS$995k

US$488m

Feb 28 2022n/an/a

US$445m

Nov 30 2021n/an/a

US$450m

Aug 31 2021n/an/a

US$453m

May 31 2021US$12mUS$920k

US$499m

Feb 28 2021n/an/a

US$452m

Nov 30 2020n/an/a

US$426m

Aug 31 2020n/an/a

US$376m

May 31 2020US$9mUS$970k

US$302m

Feb 29 2020n/an/a

US$327m

Nov 30 2019n/an/a

US$329m

Aug 31 2019n/an/a

US$301m

May 31 2019US$8mUS$975k

US$265m

Feb 28 2019n/an/a

US$217m

Nov 30 2018n/an/a

US$243m

Aug 31 2018n/an/a

US$288m

May 31 2018US$5mUS$970k

US$334m

Feb 28 2018n/an/a

US$375m

Nov 30 2017n/an/a

US$347m

Aug 31 2017n/an/a

US$182m

May 31 2017US$5mUS$970k

US$179m

Compensation vs Market: Frank's total compensation ($USD6.41M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD12.26M).

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


CEO

Frank Sullivan (62 yo)

21.4yrs

Tenure

US$6,409,875

Compensation

Mr. Frank C. Sullivan has been the Chief Executive Officer of RPM International Inc. since October 11, 2002 and served as its President from August 1999 until 2008 and again serves as President since 2018....


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Frank Sullivan
Chairman21.4yrsUS$6.41m0.81%
$ 123.7m
Russell Gordon
VP & CFO11.9yrsUS$2.10m0.095%
$ 14.4m
Timothy Kinser
Vice President of Operations2.4yrsUS$1.76m0.016%
$ 2.4m
Edward Moore
Senior VP17.2yrsUS$1.86m0.044%
$ 6.7m
Michael Laroche
VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer2.3yrsno data0.0095%
$ 1.4m
Matthew Schlarb
Senior Director of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Randell McShepard
VP of Public Affairs & Chief Talent Officer16.4yrsno datano data
John Kramer
Vice President of Corporate Developmentno datano datano data
Michael Matchinga
Director of Human Resource Information Systemsno datano datano data
Tracy Crandall
VP of Compliance & Sustainability and Associate General Counsel8.7yrsno datano data
Bryan Gillette
VP of Internal Audit & Chief Audit Executive1.7yrsno datano data
Matthew Ratajczak
VP of Global Tax & Treasurer12.1yrsno data0.018%
$ 2.8m

11.9yrs

Average Tenure

58.5yo

Average Age

Experienced Management: RPM's management team is seasoned and experienced (11.9 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Frank Sullivan
Chairman29.2yrsUS$6.41m0.81%
$ 123.7m
Bruce Carbonari
Independent Lead Director21.4yrsUS$311.45k0.022%
$ 3.4m
Salvatore Fazzolari
Independent Director11.2yrsUS$298.95k0.015%
$ 2.3m
William Summers
Independent Director19.7yrsUS$276.45k0.036%
$ 5.4m
John Ballbach
Independent Director5.8yrsUS$276.45k0.015%
$ 2.3m
Frederick Nance
Independent Director17.2yrsUS$296.45k0.0063%
$ 964.9k
Robert Livingston
Independent Director6.4yrsUS$286.45k0.013%
$ 1.9m
Elizabeth Whited
Independent Director2.4yrsUS$276.45k0.0033%
$ 507.5k
Jenniffer Deckard
Independent Director8.4yrsUS$276.45k0.012%
$ 1.8m
Ellen Pawlikowski
Independent Director1.7yrsUS$278.95k0.0029%
$ 436.1k
Kirkland Andrews
Independent Director5.8yrsUS$276.45k0.0090%
$ 1.4m

8.4yrs

Average Tenure

66yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: RPM's board of directors are considered experienced (8.4 years average tenure).


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