Tracy X. Tan
About Tracy X. Tan
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Primerica, Inc. since December 20, 2023; joined the Company on October 16, 2023 as EVP, Finance. As of the 2025 proxy, tenure is 1.2 years in current role and 1.5 years at the Company; education and age are not disclosed in the proxy materials . Compensation is explicitly tied to corporate performance with 2024 short‑term incentives paid at 147.4% of target based on adjusted operating revenues, adjusted net operating income, ROAE, and sales force size, with a ±20% personal modifier; adjusted net operating income is cited as the most important driver of executive pay . Long‑term incentives use PSUs earned equally on average ROAE and average annual adjusted operating EPS growth over 2024–2026; the prior 2022–2024 PSU cycle (pre‑CFO tenure) paid out at 109.1% based on average ROAE of 26.7% and EPS growth of 12.2% .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primerica, Inc. | EVP, Finance | Oct 16, 2023–Dec 19, 2023 | Supported CFO transition; predecessor CFO retiring April 1, 2024 . |
| Primerica, Inc. | EVP & Chief Financial Officer | Dec 20, 2023–present | Oversees finance; compensation targets increased for 2025 alongside President, per market analysis . |
External Roles
Not disclosed in the proxy; no external directorships or roles for Ms. Tan are detailed in the available filings .
Fixed Compensation
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary ($) | $104,167 | $500,000 |
| Target Cash Bonus ($) | Not disclosed | $500,000 |
| All Other Compensation ($) | $9,631 | $31,487 |
Notes:
- For 2025, Compensation Committee increased total target direct compensation for the CFO and President by a weighted average 12.7%, including average increases of 12.9% to incentives and 11.9% to base salary (individual CFO base not itemized) .
Performance Compensation
Short‑Term Incentive (Cash)
| Component | Weighting/Target | Actual FY2024 | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate performance factor (adj. operating revenues, adj. net operating income, ROAE, sales force size) | Target 100%; payout schedule: threshold 50%, target 100%, max 200% (narrower band for sales force) | 147.4% of target | CFO bonus paid $737,000 (target $500,000 × 147.4%) |
| Personal performance modifier | ±20% | No adjustment disclosed for Ms. Tan | N/A |
Long‑Term Incentive (Equity)
| Grant Type | Grant Date | Shares/Target | Fair Value | Performance Metrics | Payout Range | Vesting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSUs | Feb 15, 2024 | 2,041 | $499,820 | Time‑based | N/A | Equal annual installments on March 1, 2025/2026/2027 |
| PSUs | Feb 15, 2024 | Target 2,041; Threshold 1,021; Max 3,061 | $499,820 | 50% average ROAE, 50% average annual adjusted operating EPS growth (2024–2026) | 0%–150% of target | Cliff payout March 2027 |
| RSUs (on hire) | Oct 16, 2023 | 812 | Value realized at FY‑end shown below | Time‑based | N/A | Equal installments March 1, 2025 and March 1, 2026 |
2022–2024 PSU cycle results (not applicable to Ms. Tan): payout factor 109.1% based on average operating ROAE 26.7% and average annual EPS growth 12.2% .
Grants of Plan‑Based Awards (FY2024)
| Name | Short‑Term Incentive Target ($) | PSUs Target (#) | PSUs Max (#) | RSUs (#) | Grant Date FV ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy X. Tan | $500,000 | 2,041 | 3,061 | 2,041 | $999,641 total (split; RSUs $499,820, PSUs $499,820) |
Stock Vested (FY2024)
| Name | Shares Vested (#) | Value Realized ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy X. Tan | 405 | $99,330 (at $245.26 per share on Mar 1, 2024) |
Equity Ownership & Alignment
| Item | As of Mar 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Beneficial Ownership (common) | 1,020 shares; <1% of outstanding |
| Unvested RSUs (excluded from “within 60 days” count) | 3,878 RSUs not vesting within 60 days |
| Unvested PSUs (excluded from “within 60 days” count) | 4,152 PSUs not vesting within 60 days |
| Outstanding as of Dec 31, 2024 | RSUs: 2,853 (market value $774,361 at $271.42); PSUs: 2,041 (assumed at target, $553,968) |
| Ownership Guideline | 2.5× base salary |
| Multiple of Salary Owned | 2.8× (counts RSUs; excludes PSUs) |
| Holding Requirement until compliant | Must retain 75% of net shares from equity awards until guidelines are met |
| Hedging/Pledging | Prohibited for officers/directors |
| 10b5‑1 trading plans | Permitted; 2024 plans disclosed for CEO/President; none disclosed for CFO |
Employment Terms
| Term | CFO (Ms. Tan) |
|---|---|
| Initial term and renewal | Initial term expires Jan 5, 2027; annual auto‑renewals thereafter |
| Base salary clause | Subject to annual review; may be increased or decreased |
| Target annual cash bonus | Set annually by Compensation Committee |
| Non‑compete | 18 months post‑termination |
| Severance (no cause/good reason) | 100% of salary + target bonus |
| Severance (post non‑renewal) | 100% of salary + target bonus if terminated within 1 year of non‑renewal |
| Change‑of‑control (double trigger) | 150% of salary + target bonus |
| Excise tax gross‑up | None (no Section 4999 gross‑ups) |
| Perquisites | Limited; no significant perqs; dividends paid on unvested RSUs; 401(k) match |
Potential Payments (Assuming termination on Dec 31, 2024)
| Scenario | Cash Severance ($) | Pro‑rata Bonus ($) | Equity Vesting Value ($) | Health & Welfare ($) | Total Cash ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A: Termination without cause/good reason | 1,000,000 | 737,000 | 1,328,329 | 63,501 | 1,737,000 |
| D: Double‑trigger CoC termination | 1,500,000 | 737,000 | 1,328,329 (PSUs vest at target on CoC) | 63,501 | 2,237,000 |
| E: CoC without termination (or other specified events) | — | 737,000 | 1,328,329 | 63,501 | 737,000 |
Note: Equity values based on $271.42 closing price on Dec 31, 2024; PSUs for 2022–2024 reflect earned shares; other outstanding PSUs assumed at target .
Multi‑Year Compensation Summary (SCT)
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Salary ($) | $104,167 | $500,000 |
| Stock Awards ($) | $249,972 (Oct 2023 RSUs) | $999,641 (Feb 2024 RSUs/PSUs) |
| Non‑equity Incentive Plan ($) | $520,000 (paid Mar 2024 for FY2023) | $737,000 (paid Mar 2025 for FY2024) |
| All Other Compensation ($) | $9,631 | $31,487 |
| Total ($) | $883,700 | $2,268,128 |
Vesting Schedules and Insider Selling Pressure
| Award | Vesting Dates | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| RSUs (Oct 16, 2023 grant) | Mar 1, 2025; Mar 1, 2026 | 812 total; equal installments |
| RSUs (Feb 15, 2024 grant) | Mar 1, 2025; Mar 1, 2026; Mar 1, 2027 | 2,041 total; ratable |
| PSUs (Feb 15, 2024 grant) | Mar 2027 (performance period 2024–2026) | Target 2,041; payout 0%–150% |
- Hedging and pledging are prohibited; executives must retain 75% of net shares until ownership guideline compliance, dampening forced selling. Ms. Tan’s reported multiple of salary owned was 2.8× versus a 2.5× guideline as of March 1, 2025; PSUs do not count toward guidelines .
Governance, Benchmarking, and Say‑on‑Pay Signals
- Pay practices emphasize performance; no single‑trigger CoC payments; no excise tax gross‑ups; limited perquisites; stock ownership guidelines apply; hedging/pledging prohibited .
- Say‑on‑Pay support remained high: approximately 95.1% approval at the 2024 Annual Meeting; Committee reported no changes in response .
- Compensation targets for CFO and President raised for 2025 following market review and value‑creation track record; CEO circumstances discussed separately .
Investment Implications
- Alignment: Strong pay‑for‑performance architecture—short‑term cash keyed to four operating metrics and long‑term PSUs tied to ROAE and adjusted EPS growth—supports durable shareholder alignment; CFO’s 2024 bonus precisely matched corporate factor with no disclosed personal override, reinforcing formulaic rigor .
- Retention risk: Employment agreement with auto‑renewals, an 18‑month non‑compete, and double‑trigger CoC severance of 1.5× salary+target bonus presents moderate retention security; equity vesting values under CoC further stabilize retention economics .
- Trading signals: Upcoming RSU deliveries on March 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027 and PSU cliff in March 2027 could create scheduled liquidity events; however, hedging/pledging prohibitions and ownership guidelines (2.5× multiple requirement; 2.8× owned as reported) mitigate near‑term insider selling risk .
- Execution track record: Company achieved 147.4% corporate performance payout for FY2024 and, in the prior PSU cycle, averaged ROAE of 26.7% and EPS growth of 12.2%, indicating operational momentum supporting incentive realizations during CFO’s tenure initiation .