Gregory Fortenot's questions to Heritage Global Inc (HGBL) leadership • Q4 2024
Question
Gregory Fortenot, a shareholder, asked about the potential size and financing of M&A deals, why the company's stock appears undervalued, and the status of the nonaccrual loan. He also questioned the management compensation structure, asking if it was still based on a percentage of sales and how much was paid in performance bonuses in 2024.
Answer
CEO Ross Dove stated he believes the stock is too low to use for acquisitions and would prefer a combination of cash and debt. He attributed the stock's undervaluation to being unrecognized by the market. CFO Brian Cobb disclosed the nonaccrual loan amount is approximately $22-23 million with a $1.4 million reserve. Regarding compensation, Dove defended the variable, performance-based model as a way to attract and retain top talent by paying for production, but declined to disclose the aggregate bonus amount for 2024.