Jet-Setting Executives: Boeing Revises Disclosures For Personal Trips By CEO, Other Executives
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) disclosed in a securities filing that an internal review found executives, including CEO David Calhoun, took personal trips on company jets misclassified as business travel, exceeding $500,000. The review, prompted by a Wall Street Journal investigation, led to revised disclosures for 2021 and 2022, aligning with SEC rules. Boeing's board mandates CEO's private jet use for security reasons. The company reported $514,000 in personal flights for Calhoun in 2023, as part of his compensation. BA shares slightly rose by 0.05% in premarket trading.
April 12, 2024 | 10:50 am
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Boeing's disclosure of misclassified executive personal trips and subsequent corrections could impact investor perception, potentially affecting stock price stability.
While the financial impact of the misclassified trips is relatively small compared to Boeing's overall financials, the disclosure and subsequent correction highlight governance and oversight issues that could concern investors. However, the slight premarket stock price increase suggests a limited immediate financial impact.
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