Bridgeline Digital Appoints New CFO, Grants Stock Options
Ticker: BLIN · Form: 8-K · Filed: Feb 11, 2025 · CIK: 1378590
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Bridgeline Digital, INC. (BLIN) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: executive-appointment, compensation, cfo
TL;DR
Bridgeline Digital just hired a new CFO, Michael Johnson, starting Feb 10th. He gets $250k base + bonus + stock options.
AI Summary
On February 5, 2025, Bridgeline Digital, Inc. announced the appointment of Michael D. A. Johnson as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 10, 2025. Johnson will receive an annual base salary of $250,000 and will be eligible for an annual bonus. He will also be granted 100,000 stock options, vesting over four years.
Why It Matters
The appointment of a new CFO is a significant leadership change that could impact the company's financial strategy and investor confidence.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in key executive positions like CFO can introduce uncertainty regarding future financial strategy and performance.
Key Numbers
- $250,000 — CFO Base Salary (Annual compensation for Michael Johnson)
- 100,000 — Stock Options (Granted to new CFO, vesting over four years)
Key Players & Entities
- Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Michael D. A. Johnson (person) — Appointed Chief Financial Officer
- $250,000 (dollar_amount) — Annual base salary for new CFO
- February 5, 2025 (date) — Date of announcement
- February 10, 2025 (date) — Effective date for new CFO
- 100,000 (dollar_amount) — Stock options granted to new CFO
FAQ
What is the effective date of Michael D. A. Johnson's appointment as CFO?
Michael D. A. Johnson's appointment as Chief Financial Officer is effective February 10, 2025.
What is the annual base salary for the new CFO?
The annual base salary for Michael D. A. Johnson is $250,000.
How many stock options were granted to the new CFO?
The new CFO, Michael D. A. Johnson, was granted 100,000 stock options.
What is the vesting schedule for the granted stock options?
The 100,000 stock options granted to Michael D. A. Johnson will vest over four years.
What other compensation is the new CFO eligible for?
In addition to his base salary and stock options, Michael D. A. Johnson will be eligible for an annual bonus.
Filing Stats: 762 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 10.8 · Accepted 2025-02-11 16:02:01
Filing Documents
- blin20250210_8k.htm (8-K) — 26KB
- 0001437749-25-003414.txt ( ) — 155KB
- blin-20250205.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- blin-20250205_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 11KB
- blin-20250205_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 15KB
- blin-20250205_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 11KB
- blin20250210_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. BRIDGELINE DIGITAL, INC. (Registrant) Date: February 11, 2025 By: /s/ Thomas R. Windhausen Thomas R. Windhausen Chief Financial Officer