Virgin Galactic Announces New Employment Agreement with CEO Michael Colglazier, Boosting Salary and Incentives

Reuters
16 hours ago
Virgin Galactic Announces New Employment Agreement with CEO Michael Colglazier, Boosting Salary and Incentives

Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. announced a new amended and restated employment agreement with CEO Michael Colglazier, effective July 29, 2025. The agreement includes an increase in his annual base salary from $1,125,000 to $1,250,000 starting April 1, 2026, and sets a target annual bonus of 150% of his base salary. Colglazier is also eligible for a retention bonus totaling $2,250,000, with $1,250,000 already paid by July 31, 2025, and the remaining $1,000,000 to be paid upon the completion of the first revenue-generating Delta spaceflight, contingent on his continued employment. Additionally, starting in 2026, Colglazier will be eligible for an annual long-term incentive compensation award valued at $6,000,000. The agreement runs for five years with automatic renewal for successive one-year periods unless either party opts out. In the event of a qualifying termination, Colglazier is entitled to severance payments, including a cash severance multiplier of 2x and 24 months of company-subsidized healthcare.

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