CEO Neil Ashe was paid $12,500,683 in fiscal year 2025, ↑ up 14.7% from fiscal year 2024, the 65th percentile of its disclosed peer group (SEC filing 0001144215-25-000104 ↗): executive and director compensation, incentive-plan design, equity activity, and governance — every figure in this brief is traceable to its exact location in the company’s SEC filing — the document, the section, the page, and the table, linked directly.
$12,500,683 ↑ Neil Ashe total, FY2025 | 65th CEO pay percentile vs peers | — CEO-to-median pay ratio | 98.37% Say-on-pay support, latest vote |
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| Named executive officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension / NQDC | All other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Ashe | $1,000,000 | $0 | $8,576,928 | $0 | $1,512,000 | $1,399,155 | $12,600 | $12,500,683 |
| Chairman, President and CEO | ||||||||
| Karen Holcom | 550,000 | 0 | 2,146,033 | 0 | 693,000 | 311,197 | 80,110 | 3,780,340 |
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
| Barry Goldman | 520,833 | 0 | 1,170,808 | 0 | 529,200 | 336,007 | 49,707 | 2,606,555 |
| Senior Vice President and General Counsel | ||||||||
| Dianne Mills | 520,833 | 0 | 1,170,808 | 0 | 508,200 | 5,970 | 19,083 | 2,224,894 |
| Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer | ||||||||
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column; 0 means it reported zero. Figures are as printed in the filing, without adjustment.
| Named executive officer | FY2025 total | FY2024 total | FY2023 total | Δ FY2024→2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Ashe | $12,500,683 | $10,894,174 | $9,213,817 | ↑ +1,606,509 |
| Karen Holcom | 3,780,340 | 3,452,810 | 3,182,299 | ↑ +327,530 |
| Barry Goldman | 2,606,555 | 2,608,998 | 2,351,338 | ↓ −2,443 |
| Dianne Mills | 2,224,894 | 2,243,154 | 2,170,192 | ↓ −18,260 |
Prior-year totals as disclosed in the corresponding proxy; deltas are computed values with the derivation shown in the register.
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Each company listed discloses AYI in its own benchmarking peer group, as disclosed in each company's most recent proxy statement within the last two proxy seasons. Two companies are therefore absent by design: one that named AYI in an earlier year and no longer does, and one whose own most recent disclosure is older than the last two seasons.
One page per officer: the same table above, read for one person at a time — his own figure and every fiscal year the register holds.
| Executive | Role | FY2025 total |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Goldman | General Counsel | $2,606,555 |
| Karen Holcom | CFO | $3,780,340 |
| Dianne Mills | Executive | $2,224,894 |
| Neil Ashe | CEO | $12,500,683 |
One page per director: the seat, the committees and the fee table, read for one person at a time.
| Director | Role | FY2025 total |
|---|---|---|
| G. Douglas Dillard Jr | Independent Director | $285,644 |
| James H. Hance Jr | Independent Director | $339,929 |
| Laura G. O’Shaughnessy | Independent Director | $285,267 |
| Marcia J. Avedon, Ph.D | Independent Director | $284,982 |
| Mark J. Sachleben | Independent Director | $314,361 |
| Mary A. Winston | Independent Director | $12,500 |
| Maya Leibman | Independent Director | $305,228 |
| Michael J. Bender | Independent Director | $284,959 |
| W. Patrick Battle | Independent Director | $286,037 |
No insider equity transactions reported since the proxy statement.
| Executive | Award | Grant date | Threshold | Target | Granted | Maximum | Grant-date fair value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Ashe | PSU | 2024-10-24 | — | 12,544 | — | 25,088 | $3,750,280 |
| Barry Goldman | PSU | 2024-10-24 | — | 702 | — | 1,404 | 330,403 |
| Dianne Mills | PSU | 2024-10-24 | — | 702 | — | 1,404 | 330,403 |
| Neil Ashe | PSU | 2024-10-24 | — | 6,271 | — | 12,542 | 2,951,509 |
| Barry Goldman | PSU | 2024-10-24 | — | 1,405 | — | 2,810 | 420,053 |
| Karen Holcom | PSU | 2024-10-24 | — | 1,287 | — | 2,574 | 605,739 |
| Karen Holcom | PSU | 2024-10-24 | — | 2,576 | — | 5,152 | 770,147 |
| Dianne Mills | PSU | 2024-10-24 | — | 1,405 | — | 2,810 | 420,053 |
| Karen Holcom | RSU | 2024-10-24 | — | — | 2,576 | — | 770,147 |
| Dianne Mills | RSU | 2024-10-24 | — | — | 1,406 | — | 420,352 |
| Neil Ashe | RSU | 2024-10-24 | — | — | 6,272 | — | 1,875,140 |
| Barry Goldman | RSU | 2024-10-24 | — | — | 1,406 | — | 420,352 |
| Named executive officer | Time-vested (RSU) | Performance-vested (PSU) | Options / SARs | % performance-vested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Ashe | $1,875,140 | $6,701,789 | $0 | 78.1% |
| Barry Goldman | 420,352 | 750,456 | 0 | 64.1% |
| Dianne Mills | 420,352 | 750,456 | 0 | 64.1% |
| Karen Holcom | 770,147 | 1,375,886 | 0 | 64.1% |
% performance-vested = PSU grant-date fair value ÷ (RSU + PSU + Options), a computed value with the derivation shown in the register.
| Executive | Award | Shares unvested | Exercise price | Market value unvested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Goldman | PSU | 4,214 | — | $1,375,745 |
| Neil Ashe | RSU | 46,053 | — | 15,034,923 |
| Dianne Mills | RSU | 7,072 | — | 2,308,796 |
| Karen Holcom | RSU | 11,670 | — | 3,809,905 |
| Dianne Mills | RSU | 1,406 | — | 459,017 |
| Dianne Mills | RSU | 1,643 | — | 536,390 |
| Neil Ashe | PSU | 55,452 | — | 18,103,414 |
| Barry Goldman | RSU | 1,643 | — | 536,390 |
| Karen Holcom | PSU | 12,200 | — | 3,982,934 |
| Neil Ashe | PSU | 37,630 | — | 12,285,066 |
| Karen Holcom | PSU | 7,726 | — | 2,522,307 |
| Barry Goldman | PSU | 7,394 | — | 2,413,919 |
| Dianne Mills | PSU | 7,394 | — | 2,413,919 |
| Barry Goldman | RSU | 7,072 | — | 2,308,796 |
| Neil Ashe | RSU | 6,272 | — | 2,047,620 |
| Neil Ashe | RSU | 6,162 | — | 2,011,708 |
| Dianne Mills | PSU | 4,214 | — | 1,375,745 |
| Karen Holcom | RSU | 2,711 | — | 885,060 |
| Karen Holcom | RSU | 2,576 | — | 840,987 |
| Barry Goldman | RSU | 1,406 | — | 459,017 |
The core tenet of the executive compensation philosophy is 'pay aligned to performance,' with a significant portion of direct compensation being variable and 'at-risk' based on financial performance, stock value, and individual assessment. The strategy aims to align pay with stockholder value creation, reinforce business strategy, remain competitive with peers, and motivate and retain key talent.
| CEO STI target (% of salary) | NaN% |
|---|---|
| CEO LTI target (% of salary) | — |
| Independent consultant | Exequity |
| Clawback policy | true |
| Anti-hedging | The Company's insider trading policy prohibits associates, officers, and directors from hedging their ownership of common stock, including short sales and derivative securities. |
| Anti-pledging | The Company's insider trading policy prohibits executive officers and directors from pledging common stock. None of the NEOs or directors hold any stock subject to pledge. |
| Meeting year | Meeting date | For | Against | Abstain | Support | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026-01-21 | 24,398,615 | 405,360 | 68,151 | 98.37% | Passed |
| 2025 | 2025-01-22 | 26,076,502 | 843,461 | 89,172 | 96.87% | Passed |
| 2024 | 2024-01-24 | 25,691,786 | 1,210,919 | 100,860 | 95.5% | Passed |
| 2023 | 2023-01-25 | 26,587,152 | 1,262,272 | 259,192 | 95.47% | Passed |
| 2022 | 2022-01-05 | 20,615,672 | 9,445,228 | 1,014,762 | 68.58% | Passed |
Rows are labeled by annual-meeting year, with the meeting date beside each; the vote held in a given year acts on the prior fiscal year's compensation.
| Meeting year | Meeting date | Approval — company's computation |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026-01-21 | 98.37%a |
| 2025 | 2025-01-22 | 96.87%b |
| 2024 | 2024-01-24 | 95.5%c |
a. Voting standard not stated in the filing.
b. Voting standard not stated in the filing.
c. Voting standard not stated in the filing.
Approval percentages are the company's own reported computations under its own stated standard, not recomputed by Velarion. Where a company does not state a standard, none is assumed.
| Director | Cash fees | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | All other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James H. Hance JrIndependent · Governance (Chair) · Compensation | $155,000 | $179,878 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $339,929 |
| Mark J. SachlebenIndependent · Governance · Audit (Chair) · Compensation | 0 | 313,607 | 0 | 0 | 524 | 314,361 |
| Maya LeibmanIndependent · Governance · Compensation (Chair) | 125,000 | 179,878 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 305,228 |
| W. Patrick BattleIndependent · Governance · Compensation | 105,000 | 179,878 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 286,037 |
| G. Douglas Dillard JrIndependent · Governance · Audit | 105,000 | 179,878 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 285,644 |
| Laura G. O’ShaughnessyIndependent · Governance · Audit | 105,000 | 179,878 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 285,267 |
| Marcia J. Avedon, Ph.DIndependent · Compensation and Management Development · Governance | 105,000 | 179,878 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 284,982 |
| Michael J. BenderIndependent · Governance · Audit | 105,000 | 179,878 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 284,959 |
| Mary A. WinstonIndependent | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| Neil M. AsheEmployee director · Board Chair | — | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| Annual cash retainer | $105,000 |
|---|---|
| Annual equity retainer | $175,000 |
| Per board meeting fee | $2,000 |
| Committee chair fees (audit / comp / nom-gov) | 25,000 / 20,000 / 15,000 |
| Stock ownership guideline | $525,000 |
| Component | FY2025 |
|---|---|
| Cash retainers and fees | $805,000 |
| Equity awards (grant-date value) | $1,572,753 |
| All other compensation | $18,024 |
| Total cost of the board | $2,395,777 |
Computed as the sum of the director compensation table rows above; inputs and formula shown in the register.
Most recent fiscal-year chief executive compensation at each disclosed peer, taken from that company's own proxy statement.
| Rank | Company | FY | Chief executive | Salary | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acuity INC. (DE) | 2025 | Neil Ashe | $1,000,000 | $8,576,928 | $0 | $1,512,000 | $12,500,683 |
Each peer's compensation is from its most recently filed proxy; fiscal years differ by company. Each peer's figures come from its own filings; the subject company is highlighted. Peers whose chief executive compensation is outside our coverage universe are stated as such, never left blank.
Answers are drawn only from the figures disclosed in this brief and cited to their location in the source filing. Where a figure required for an answer is not disclosed, that is stated rather than estimated.
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| # | Supports | Document | Filed | Accession | Location in document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 01, Neil Ashe | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation Tables” · page 57. As printed: 12,500,683. Filing ↗machine: r2 · c9 · span 2733631–2733641 |
| 2 | Section 01, Karen Holcom | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation Tables” · page 57. As printed: 3,780,340. Filing ↗machine: r5 · c9 · span 2754337–2754346 |
| 3 | Section 01, Barry Goldman | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation Tables” · page 57. As printed: 2,606,555. Filing ↗machine: r8 · c9 · span 2774767–2774776 |
| 4 | Section 01, Dianne Mills | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation Tables” · page 57. As printed: 2,224,894. Filing ↗machine: r11 · c9 · span 2795521–2795530 |
| 5 | Section 03, Neil Ashe PSU | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation” · grants of plan-based awards table. Filing ↗ |
| 6 | Section 03, Barry Goldman PSU | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation” · grants of plan-based awards table. Filing ↗ |
| 7 | Section 03, Dianne Mills PSU | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation” · grants of plan-based awards table. Filing ↗ |
| 8 | Section 03, Neil Ashe PSU | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation” · grants of plan-based awards table. Filing ↗ |
| 9 | Section 03, Barry Goldman PSU | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation” · grants of plan-based awards table. Filing ↗ |
| 10 | Section 03, Karen Holcom PSU | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation” · grants of plan-based awards table. Filing ↗ |
| 11 | Section 03, Karen Holcom PSU | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation” · grants of plan-based awards table. Filing ↗ |
| 12 | Section 03, Dianne Mills PSU | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation” · grants of plan-based awards table. Filing ↗ |
| 13 | Section 03, Karen Holcom RSU | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation” · grants of plan-based awards table. Filing ↗ |
| 14 | Section 03, Dianne Mills RSU | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation” · grants of plan-based awards table. Filing ↗ |
| 15 | Section 03, Neil Ashe RSU | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation” · grants of plan-based awards table. Filing ↗ |
| 16 | Section 03, Barry Goldman RSU | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Executive Compensation” · grants of plan-based awards table. Filing ↗ |
| 17 | Section 08, James H. Hance Jr | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Director Compensation”. As printed: 339,929. Filing ↗ |
| 18 | Section 08, Mark J. Sachleben | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Director Compensation”. As printed: 314,361. Filing ↗ |
| 19 | Section 08, Maya Leibman | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Director Compensation”. As printed: 305,228. Filing ↗ |
| 20 | Section 08, W. Patrick Battle | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Director Compensation”. As printed: 286,037. Filing ↗ |
| 21 | Section 08, G. Douglas Dillard Jr | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Director Compensation”. As printed: 285,644. Filing ↗ |
| 22 | Section 08, Laura G. O’Shaughnessy | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Director Compensation”. As printed: 285,267. Filing ↗ |
| 23 | Section 08, Marcia J. Avedon, Ph.D | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Director Compensation”. As printed: 284,982. Filing ↗machine: span 1554783–1555381 |
| 24 | Section 08, Michael J. Bender | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Director Compensation”. As printed: 284,959. Filing ↗ |
| 25 | Section 08, Mary A. Winston | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Director Compensation”. As printed: 12,500. Filing ↗machine: span 1588067–1588500 |
| 26 | Section 08, Neil M. Ashe | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | Section “Director Compensation”. As printed: 0. Filing ↗ |
| 27 | Section 06, 2026 vote | Form 8-K | 2026-01-23 | 0001144215-26-000015 | Item 5.07 · say-on-pay result. As reported: 98.37% (votes for as printed: 24,398,615). Filing ↗ |
| 28 | Section 06, 2025 vote | Form 8-K | 2025-01-24 | 0001144215-25-000013 | Item 5.07 · say-on-pay result. As reported: 96.87% (votes for as printed: 26,076,502). Filing ↗ |
| 29 | Section 06, 2024 vote | Form 8-K | 2024-01-26 | 0001144215-24-000015 | Item 5.07 · say-on-pay result. As reported: 95.5% (votes for as printed: 25,691,786). Filing ↗ |
| 30 | Section 01 trend, Δ column (computed) | Computed | — | — | Δ = current-FY total − prior-FY total per named officer.machine: formula: Δ = FY(n) − FY(n−1) |
| 31 | Section 03b vehicle mix (computed) | Computed | — | — | RSU / PSU / Options grant-date fair values summed per officer from the grants table; % performance-vested = PSU ÷ (RSU+PSU+Options).machine: formula: sums + PSU ratio |
| 32 | Section 09b board cost (computed) | Computed | — | — | Cash 805,000 + equity 1,572,753 + all other 18,024 = 2,395,777, summed across the director compensation table rows.machine: formula: Σ = 2,395,777 |
| 33 | Acuity INC. (DE) (subject), Section 10b CEO total | DEF 14A | 2025-12-11 | 0001144215-25-000104 | CEO total compensation as printed in Acuity INC. (DE)'s own proxy. As printed: 12,500,683. Filing ↗machine: r2 · c9 · span 2733631–2733641 |