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    Steven V. Abramson

    President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director at Universal Display Corp
    Board
    Since December 2007
    Age
    73 years
    Tenure
    Has been with OLED since May 1996, initially serving as President and Chief Operating Officer and later promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer in December 2007.

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    About

    Steven V. Abramson, aged 73 as of February 20, 2025 , has built an extensive career in executive leadership at OLED. He joined the company as a member of the Board of Directors in May 1996, marking the start of a long tenure during which he played a key role in its growth and strategic direction.

    During his early years at the firm, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer from May 1996 until his promotion in December 2007. This progression reflects his ability to steer operational excellence and drive transformation within the company.

    In his current role as President and Chief Executive Officer, Abramson has leveraged his considerable experience, which includes previous executive positions in legal and operational areas, to enhance OLED's market positioning and innovation strategies. His leadership continues to have a significant impact on the direction of the company, underscoring a career defined by long-term growth and strategic foresight.

    $OLED Performance Under Steven V. Abramson

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Universal Display Corporation (OLED)President and Chief Operating OfficerMay 1996 - December 2007Held this role before becoming President, CEO, and Director
    Universal Display Corporation (OLED)Member of the Board of DirectorsSince May 1996Held this position before his current roles
    Roy F. Weston, Inc.Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary, and TreasurerMarch 1992 - May 1996
    InterDigital, Inc.General Counsel, Executive Vice President, and General Manager of the Technology Licensing DivisionDecember 1982 - December 1991

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$878,024 Annual 2023Fixed base salary for 2023
    Annual Car Allowance$6,000 Monthly ($500/month)Automobile allowance provided monthly
    All Other Compensation$53,347 Annual 2023Includes 401(k) contribution and insurance premiums

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

    MetricValueNotes
    Threshold Payout$563,206 Minimum performance level
    Target Payout$1,126,413 Expected performance level
    Maximum Payout$2,252,825 Cap on payout
    Actual Payout$1,543,185 137% of target; paid in March 2024
    Performance MetricsRevenue & Adjusted Operating Income Revenue: $576M, Adjusted Operating Income: $251M

    Equity Incentive Plan Compensation (Performance Stock Units - PSUs)

    MetricValueNotes
    Grant DateMarch 7, 2023
    Vesting DateDecember 31, 2025 PSUs vest after three years
    Threshold Shares3,606 shares Minimum performance level for vesting
    Target Shares28,851 shares Expected performance level
    Maximum Shares86,553 shares Cap on share awards
    Grant Date Fair Value$4,781,070 Based on likely achievement of target performance
    Grant Date Stock Price$165.72 Weighted average grant-date fair value per unit
    Performance Metrics & WeightsCumulative Adjusted EBITDA (50%), TSR (25%), Cumulative Total Gross Margin (25%) Defined metrics with sliding scale multiplier
    Multiplier Range0x to 3x Sliding scale based on percentile achievement
    Additional NoteHighest performance yields fair value of $12,000,573 Conditions include continued employment and certification by the Human Capital Committee