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CFO pay jumps 66% at industrial spinoffs, outpacing CEO gains

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Compensation for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) at industrial and manufacturing companies undergoing spinoffs has seen a significant increase, with median target total compensation rising by approximately 66%. This surge is notably higher than the 57% increase seen for CEOs in similar situations. The rise in compensation is attributed to the expanded responsibilities of leading a standalone public company, with a substantial portion of CFOs being externally recruited for these roles. AI

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CFO pay jumps 66% at industrial spinoffs, outpacing CEO gains

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sheryl Estrada ·

    CFO pay jumps 66% at major industrial spinoffs

    A CAP study finds median one-time transaction awards for CFOs were $1 million, separate from recurring compensation and recruitment packages.

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