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Abbie Tidmore

Senior Managing Director and Chief Revenue Officer at PennyMac Financial ServicesPennyMac Financial Services
Executive

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

OrganizationRoleYearsStrategic Impact
PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI)Senior Managing Director & Chief Revenue OfficerOct 2022 – present Leads revenue across production channels; builds on prior correspondent leadership
PFSISenior Managing Director, Correspondent Group SalesJan 2021 – Oct 2022 Drove correspondent sales performance
PFSIManaging Director & Head of Correspondent ChannelFeb 2016 – Dec 2020 Built and led the correspondent lending division
PFSISenior positions2011 – 2016 Progressively senior roles supporting mortgage production
Bank of AmericaVice President & Sales Manager1999 – 2011 National mortgage sales leadership experience

Fixed Compensation

Component2024Notes
Base salaryNot disclosed for Ms. Tidmore2025 proxy discloses detailed compensation tables only for named executive officers (NEOs); Ms. Tidmore was not a 2024 NEO .
Target bonus %Not disclosed for Ms. TidmoreAnnual 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.

  • 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 . |

  • 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 .

  • 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 . |

  • 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 .

  • 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/PracticeDetail
Executive stock ownership guidelinesCEO 5x salary; other executive officers 3x salary; five‑year compliance period; includes common stock and unvested time‑based RSUs in counting .
Clawback policiesSEC‑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‑pledgingProhibits 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

TopicTerms (as disclosed)
Change‑of‑control (COC) equity treatmentUnder 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 planA 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/solicitNot specifically disclosed for Ms. Tidmore; the proxy details select terms only for the CEO/President employment agreements .
Deferred compensationCompany 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)

MetricValue
Net income$311.4 million
ROE8.5%
Production volume (UPB)$116.3 billion
Servicing portfolio (UPB)$665.8 billion (incl. PMT fulfilled/subserviced loans)
DividendIncreased 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 .