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Kyle T. Larkin

President and Chief Executive Officer at GRANITE CONSTRUCTION
Board
Since June 2021
Age
53 years
Education
Holds a B.S. in Construction Management from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and an M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Tenure
Joined GVA in 1996 and advanced through roles such as Project Manager, Chief Estimator, Manager of Construction, and President of a subsidiary before being promoted to President in September 2020 and then Chief Executive Officer in June 2021.

Also at GRANITE CONSTRUCTION

BJW
Bradley J. Williams
Senior Vice President, Construction
BJE
Bradly J. Estes
Senior Vice President, Construction Materials
BAD
Brian A. Dowd
Senior Vice President, Construction

About

Kyle T. Larkin is a seasoned executive at Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) with a balanced background in construction management and business leadership.

He began his career at GVA in 1996, progressing from technical and project-level roles to key leadership positions including Project Manager, Chief Estimator, Manager of Construction, and President of a wholly-owned subsidiary.

In September 2020, he was named President and later promoted to Chief Executive Officer in June 2021, reflecting his significant contributions and strategic vision for the company. His academic credentials, comprising a B.S. in Construction Management and an M.B.A., underscore his commitment to excellence and his comprehensive understanding of the industry.

$GVA Performance Under Kyle T. Larkin

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer February 2020 - September 2020
Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) Senior Vice President and Manager of Construction and Materials Operations 2019 - 2020
Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) Senior Vice President and Group Manager 2017 - 2019
Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) Vice President and Regional Manager in Nevada 2014 - 2017
Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) President of Granite’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. 2011 - 2014
Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) Manager of Construction at the Reno area office 2008 - 2011
Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) Chief Estimator 2004 - 2008
Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA) Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Estimator 1996 - 2003

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$975,000 2024Base salary for 2024.
RSU Time-Based Service Awards$800,000 and 14,695 RSUs Vest in three equal annual installments starting March 14, 2025Granted on March 14, 2024 at a stock price of $54.44.
All Other Compensation$74,086 2024Includes 401(k) match ($20,700 ), Dividends ($18,203 ), Vehicle Allowances ($12,000 ), Insurance ($23,183 ).
Potential Termination/Change-in-Control Payments$25,477,997 Contingent upon termination or change-in-control eventsConsists of Cash Severance ($3,433,797 ), Insurance Benefits ($39,178 ), Other Compensation ($37,000 ), Accelerated Equity Awards ($21,968,022 ).

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

RSU Performance-Based Awards

MetricValue
Performance MetricsTSR: 67% , RONA: 33%
Threshold$1,200,000
Target$2,400,000
Maximum$4,800,000
Grant DateMarch 14, 2024
Grant Date Stock Price$54.44
Vesting ScheduleVests after performance period (post Dec 31, 2026)

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation (AIP)

MetricValue
Performance MetricsCompany EBITDA (80% weighting) and OCF (% of Revenue) (20% weighting)
Threshold$585,000
Target$1,170,000
Maximum$2,340,000
Actual Payout$1,431,867
Grant DateMarch 14, 2024
Payment TypeCash-based; no vesting

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - Performance-Based Component

MetricValue
Performance MetricsRelative TSR (50% weighting) and RONA (25% weighting)
Target Opportunity$3,200,000
Award Details81,657 RSUs with a Grant Date Fair Value of $4,445,407
Threshold/RangePayout range from 0% to 200% of target
Grant DateMarch 14, 2024
Grant Date Stock Price$54.44
Vesting ScheduleVesting occurs after Dec 31, 2026, subject to performance

These components collectively define the performance compensation for 2024, with detailed metrics, targets, schedules, and actual outcomes where available.