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Sonic Automotive raises base salaries for CEO, President, CFO; grants performance RSUs
SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC
- CEO David Bruton Smith base salary increased from $1,336,366 to $1,737,276 (30% raise).
- President Jeff Dyke base salary increased from $1,193,230 to $1,491,538 (25% raise).
- CFO Heath Byrd base salary increased from $930,000 to $1,023,000 (10% raise).
- Compensation Committee set 2025 bonus criteria: adjusted EPS goals and customer satisfaction metrics.
- Performance RSUs granted: Smith 53,035 units, Dyke 30,135 units, Byrd 23,487 units; vest over 3 years subject to performance and employment.