Abbie Tidmore
About Abbie Tidmore
Abbie Tidmore is Senior Managing Director and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI), responsible for revenue generation across production channels; she has held the CRO role since October 2022, after leading Correspondent Group Sales and previously heading the correspondent channel since 2016, with senior roles at PFSI since 2011 . She holds a B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin and previously served as Vice President and Sales Manager at Bank of America from 1999–2011 . Age: 60 . Context for performance under her revenue remit: in FY 2024 PFSI delivered net income of $311.4M, ROE of 8.5%, $116.3B production UPB, and $665.8B servicing UPB, while increasing the dividend to $0.30 per quarter; management highlighted scale leadership (#2 overall producer; 19% correspondent share; #3 broker channel with 4.1% share) .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic Impact |
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| PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) | Senior Managing Director & Chief Revenue Officer | Oct 2022 – present | Leads revenue across production channels; builds on prior correspondent leadership |
| PFSI | Senior Managing Director, Correspondent Group Sales | Jan 2021 – Oct 2022 | Drove correspondent sales performance |
| PFSI | Managing Director & Head of Correspondent Channel | Feb 2016 – Dec 2020 | Built and led the correspondent lending division |
| PFSI | Senior positions | 2011 – 2016 | Progressively senior roles supporting mortgage production |
| Bank of America | Vice President & Sales Manager | 1999 – 2011 | National mortgage sales leadership experience |
Fixed Compensation
| Component | 2024 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base salary | Not disclosed for Ms. Tidmore | 2025 proxy discloses detailed compensation tables only for named executive officers (NEOs); Ms. Tidmore was not a 2024 NEO . |
| Target bonus % | Not disclosed for Ms. Tidmore | Annual incentive framework is disclosed company‑wide (see Performance Compensation), but individual targets for non‑NEOs are not provided . |
Performance Compensation
PFSI’s executive pay design centers on annual cash incentives and long‑term equity (PSUs, RSUs, options); the framework below applied to NEOs in 2024 and reflects the company’s program design used to align pay with performance.
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Annual incentive structure (2024): | Metric | Weight | Target | Payout Scale | Notes | |---|---|---|---|---| | Return on Equity (ROE) | 70% | 15% ROE = 100% payout | 0% at ≤5% ROE; 37.5% at 7.5%; 75% at 10%; 200% at 20%; 300% at 30% (interpolated) | Objective financial measure; no non‑GAAP adjustments . | | Strategic objectives | 30% | 100% at “Target” | 0% at below threshold; up to 150% at maximum (interpolated) | Focus areas included balanced model leadership, tech, efficiency, products, customer metrics, risk, culture . |
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FY 2024 outcomes context (NEOs): Company ROE of 8.5% produced a 52.6% payout on the ROE component, with strategic objectives at 150%; blended payout equaled 81.8% of target for NEOs . This demonstrates downward sensitivity of cash incentives to macro‑driven ROE .
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Long‑term equity design (2024 grants): | Instrument | Target Mix | Vesting | Performance Design | |---|---|---|---| | PSUs | 50% of LTI value | 3‑year performance period (2024‑2026) | ROE payout scale: 0% at <5% cumulative annualized ROE, 100% at 15%, 250% at ≥30%; leverage ratio multiplier 50% (≥5x) to 120% (≤1.5x); individual effectiveness multiplier 60%–100%; max 300% of target . | | Time‑based RSUs | 25% | Ratable over 3 years | Time‑based retention . | | Stock options | 25% | Ratable over 3 years; 10‑year term | Exercise price at grant FMV; aligned to stock appreciation . |
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Pay governance features: heavy bias toward performance‑based equity, clawbacks, no single‑trigger vesting if assumed, and prohibitions on hedging/pledging/short sales/margin trading .
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Validation of performance sensitivity: 2022 PSU cohort paid 0% based on three‑year ROE under threshold (8.8% vs 15% target), despite a favorable leverage multiplier; all awards forfeited .
Equity Ownership & Alignment
| Policy/Practice | Detail |
|---|---|
| Executive stock ownership guidelines | CEO 5x salary; other executive officers 3x salary; five‑year compliance period; includes common stock and unvested time‑based RSUs in counting . |
| Clawback policies | SEC‑compliant clawback for Section 16 officers; an additional clawback also applies to non‑Section 16 officers with the title Senior Managing Director (covers Ms. Tidmore) . |
| Anti‑hedging/anti‑pledging | Prohibits hedging, pledging, short sales, public put/call transactions, and margin trading in company securities . |
Note: The proxy provides detailed beneficial ownership only for specified executives and directors; Ms. Tidmore’s individual share count was not included in the ownership table .
Employment Terms
| Topic | Terms (as disclosed) |
|---|---|
| Change‑of‑control (COC) equity treatment | Under the 2013/2022 Equity Incentive Plans: time‑based awards vest at COC unless assumed/continued; performance‑based awards may vest pro‑rata based on achieved performance to date, with the remaining portion subject to assumption or committee determination on payout/forfeiture . |
| COC severance plan | A dedicated COC severance plan covers named executive officers without individual agreements (2x salary + 200% bonus; equity acceleration; 18 months benefits and outplacement; double‑trigger; best‑net cutback for 280G) . The proxy does not disclose plan coverage for Ms. Tidmore specifically (non‑NEO) . |
| Non‑compete/solicit | Not specifically disclosed for Ms. Tidmore; the proxy details select terms only for the CEO/President employment agreements . |
| Deferred compensation | Company adopted a non‑qualified Executive Deferred Compensation Plan in 2024 allowing deferral of salary/bonus/RSUs/PSUs; participation and company contributions at discretion; generally applies to eligible senior management . |
Company Operating Context (FY 2024)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Net income | $311.4 million |
| ROE | 8.5% |
| Production volume (UPB) | $116.3 billion |
| Servicing portfolio (UPB) | $665.8 billion (incl. PMT fulfilled/subserviced loans) |
| Dividend | Increased to $0.30 per share quarterly |
| Market position | #2 U.S. mortgage producer; #1 correspondent (19.0% share); #3 broker (4.1% share) |
Investment Implications
- Alignment and retention: The program’s heavy at‑risk mix (NEO at‑risk comp 86% in 2024) and three‑year PSUs with ROE and leverage discipline create strong performance and retention ties for senior leaders under Ms. Tidmore, while ownership guidelines (3x salary) and anti‑hedging/pledging improve long‑term alignment .
- Sensitivity and downside risk: 2024 cash incentive payouts below target (81.8% for NEOs) and full forfeiture of 2022 PSUs (0% payout) evidence robust downside sensitivity when ROE underperforms, limiting windfalls and signaling discipline to investors .
- Vesting and potential selling pressure: Time‑based RSUs and options vest ratably over three years, and PSUs vest after three years, creating predictable vesting events that can coincide with periodic insider selling for tax/liquidity; the company’s no‑pledge/hedge policy mitigates leverage‑related risks .
- Change‑of‑control protections: Equity plan COC treatment and the NEO COC severance plan (double‑trigger) reduce retention risk during strategic events; individual COC terms for non‑NEO executives like Ms. Tidmore are not disclosed, a modest visibility gap for investors .
- Performance execution: With CRO oversight of revenue channels, contextually strong 2024 production scale and maintained segment balance support execution credibility; however, macro‑driven ROE pressures directly flow through incentive outcomes, aligning pay with cycle realities .