MICHAEL J. KOSS

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KOSS CORP

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2001-09-07 MICHAEL J. KOSS, 47, has held various positions at the Company since 1976, and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, and Vice-Chairman in 1998. ... Michael J. Koss 2001 $ 185,000 $ 374,060 $ 81,438 $ 0 30,000 $ 17,842
2002-09-20 Michael J. Koss, 48, has held various positions at the Company since 1976, and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, and Vice-Chairman in 1998. ... Michael J. Koss 2002 $195,000 salary, $324,869 bonus, $289,500 other annual compensation, 0 restricted stock awards, 60,000 options, $19,222 all other compensation.
2003-08-19 Michael J. Koss, 49, has held various positions at the Company since 1976, and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, and Vice-Chairman in 1998.
2004-10-07 Michael J. Koss, 50, has held various positions at the Company since 1976, and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, and Vice-Chairman in 1998.
2005-09-20 Michael J. Koss, 51, has held various positions at the Company since 1976, and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, and Vice-Chairman in 1998.
2006-09-12 Michael J. Koss, 52, has held various positions at the Company since 1976, and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, and Vice-Chairman in 1998. He is the son of John C. Koss (the Company’s Chairman of the Board) and the brother of John Koss, Jr. (the Company’s Vice President – Sales). Michael J. Koss is also a director of STRATTEC Security Corporation.
2007-09-10 Michael J. Koss, 53, has held various positions at the Company since 1976, and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, and Vice-Chairman in 1998.
2008-08-27 Michael J. Koss, 54, has held various positions at the Company since 1976, and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, and Vice-Chairman in 1998. Michael J. Koss did not receive additional compensation for his service as a member of our Board.
2009-09-04 Michael J. Koss, 55, has held various positions at the Company since 1976, and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, and Vice-Chairman in 1998. Michael J. Koss is also a director of STRATTEC Security Corporation. Michael J. Koss did not receive additional compensation for his service as a member of our Board.
2009-11-06 Michael J. Koss is listed as a director and beneficial owner of 999,976 shares (27.09%) as of September 30, 2009. No specific age, committees, or compensation details are provided.
2010-09-20 Michael J. Koss, 56, has held various positions at the Company since 1976 and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991 and Vice-Chairman in 1998. Mr. Michael J. Koss did not receive additional compensation for his service as a member of our Board. Total compensation for 2010 was $637,795.
2011-09-02 Michael J. Koss, 57, has held various positions at the Company since 1976 and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991 and Vice-Chairman in 1998. ... Michael J. Koss did not receive additional compensation for his service as a member of our Board.
2012-08-27 Michael J. Koss, 58, has held various positions at the Company since 1976 and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991 and Vice-Chairman in 1998.
2013-09-05 Michael J. Koss, 59, has held various positions at the Company since 1976 and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991 and Vice-Chairman in 1998. Mr. Koss brings to the Board intimate knowledge of the Company’s daily operations as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
2014-08-28 Michael J. Koss, 60, has held various positions at the Company since 1976 and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991 and Vice-Chairman in 1998. ... Michael J. Koss did not receive additional compensation for his service as a member of our Board. ... Michael J. Koss received $315,000 salary, $226,712 option awards, and $51,670 other compensation in 2014.
2015-08-27 Michael J. Koss, 61, has held various positions at the Company since 1976 and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, Vice-Chairman in 1998 and Chairman in 2015. The current Chairman of our Board and Chief Executive Officer is Mr. Michael J. Koss. John C. Koss and Michael J. Koss did not receive additional compensation for their service as a member of our Board.
2016-08-25 Michael J. Koss, 62, has held various positions at the Company since 1976 and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, Vice-Chairman in 1998 and Chairman in 2015... 2016 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE shows Michael J. Koss did not receive additional compensation for his service as a member of our Board.
2017-08-25 Michael J. Koss, 63, has held various positions at the Company since 1976 and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, Vice-Chairman in 1998 and Chairman in 2015... 2017 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE... Michael J. Koss did not receive additional compensation for his service as a member of our Board.
2018-08-23 Michael J. Koss, 64, has held various positions at the Company since 1976 and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, Vice-Chairman in 1998 and Chairman in 2015... The current Chairman of our Board and Chief Executive Officer is Mr. Michael J. Koss... 2018 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE... Michael J. Koss did not receive additional compensation for his service as a member of the Company's Board.
2019-08-30 Michael J. Koss, 65, has held various positions at the Company since 1976 and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, Vice-Chairman in 1998 and Chairman in 2015... The current Chairman of our Board and Chief Executive Officer is Mr. Michael J. Koss... 2019 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE shows Michael J. Koss did not receive additional compensation for his service as a member of the Company's Board.
2020-08-27 Michael J. Koss, 66, has held various positions at the Company since 1976 and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, Vice-Chairman in 1998 and Chairman in 2015... 2020 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE shows Michael J. Koss did not receive additional compensation for his service as a member of the Company's Board.
2021-08-20 Michael J. Koss, 67, has held various positions at the Company since 1976 and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, Vice-Chairman in 1998 and Chairman in 2015... Michael J. Koss did not receive additional compensation for his service as a member of the Company's Board.
2022-08-26 Michael J. Koss, 68, has held various positions at the Company since 1976 and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, Vice-Chairman in 1998 and Chairman in 2015... The current Chairman of our Board and Chief Executive Officer is Mr. Michael J. Koss... 2022 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE... Michael J. Koss did not receive additional compensation for his service as a member of the Company's Board.
2023-08-25 Michael J. Koss, 69, has held various positions at the Company since 1976 and has been a director of the Company since 1985. He was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company in 1987, Chief Executive Officer in 1991, Vice-Chairman in 1998 and Chairman in 2015. ... 2023 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE ... Michael J. Koss did not receive additional compensation for his service as a member of the Company's Board.
2024-08-30 Mr. Koss brings to the Board intimate knowledge of the Company’s daily operations as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORP

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2001-09-07 MICHAEL J. KOSS............................................... 47 1995 President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989.
2002-08-28 MICHAEL J. KOSS............................................... 48 1995 President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989. Director of Koss Corporation. The Board's Audit Committee is comprised of Messrs. Koss (Chairman), Feitler and Krejci. The Board's Compensation Committee is comprised of Messrs. Feitler (Chairman), Koss and Krejci. Each nonemployee director of the Corporation receives an annual retainer fee of $8,000, a fee of $750 for each Board meeting attended and a fee of $500 for each committee meeting attended. Effective June 30, 1997, For fiscal 2002, Messrs. Feitler, Koss and Krejci each received a bonus of $7,124 pursuant to the Director EVA Plan.
2003-08-28 President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989. Director of Koss Corporation.
2004-08-27 The Board's Audit Committee is comprised of Messrs. Koss (Chairman), Feitler and Krejci. The Compensation Committee is comprised of Messrs. Feitler (Chairman), Koss and Krejci. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised of Messrs. Krejci (Chairman), Koss and Feitler. For fiscal 2004, Messrs. Feitler, Koss and Krejci each received a bonus of $11,448 pursuant to the Director EVA Plan.
2005-08-29 The Board's Audit Committee is comprised of Messrs. Koss (Chairman), Feitler and Krejci. The Compensation Committee is comprised of Messrs. Feitler (Chairman), Koss and Krejci. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised of Messrs. Krejci (Chairman), Koss and Feitler. For fiscal 2005, Messrs. Feitler, Koss and Krejci received bonuses of $5,530, $6,320 and $6,004, respectively, pursuant to the Director EVA Plan. Each nonemployee director of the Corporation receives an annual retainer fee of $9,000, a fee of $1,000 for each Board meeting attended and a fee of $500 for each committee meeting attended. The respective chairmen of the Board committees receive an additional meeting fee of $1,000 for each Audit Committee meeting and $500 for each Compensation Committee meeting and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee meeting.
2006-08-29 MICHAEL J. KOSS 52 1995 President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989. Director of Koss Corporation Committees: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Compensation: Each nonemployee director receives an annual retainer fee of $12,000.
2007-08-30 MICHAEL J. KOSS President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989. The Board’s Audit Committee is comprised of Messrs. Koss (Chairman), Feitler, Krejci and Zimmer. The Board’s Compensation Committee is comprised of Messrs. Feitler (Chairman), Koss, Krejci and Zimmer. The Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised of Messrs. Krejci (Chairman), Koss, Feitler and Zimmer. Director Summary Compensation Table Michael J. Koss 28,500
2008-08-29 MICHAEL J. KOSS 54 1995 President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989. Director of Koss Corporation. Our Audit Committee is comprised of Messrs. Koss (Chairman), Feitler, Krejci and Zimmer. Our Compensation Committee is comprised of Messrs. Feitler (Chairman), Koss, Krejci and Zimmer. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised of Messrs. Krejci (Chairman), Koss, Feitler and Zimmer. The following table summarizes the director compensation for fiscal year 2008 for all of our non-employee directors. Michael J. Koss 31,500 29,500 31,500
2009-08-28 MICHAEL J. KOSS 55 1995 President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (a manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989. Director of Koss Corporation.
2010-09-01 MICHAEL J. KOSS 56 1995 President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (a manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989. Director of Koss Corporation.
2011-09-08 MICHAEL J. KOSS 57 1995 President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (a manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989. Director of Koss Corporation. Mr. Koss is a sitting chief executive officer of a public company. His experience includes strategic planning, financial oversight, compensation and organizational development. The committees of our Board of Directors consist of the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The chart below identifies the members of each of these committees as of the date of this Proxy Statement, along with the number of meetings held by each committee during fiscal 2011: Name of Director: Michael J. Koss Audit: X Compensation: X Governance: * The following table summarizes the director compensation for fiscal year 2011 for all of our non-employee directors. Michael J. Koss Paid in Cash ($): 33,500 Stock Awards ($): 19,224 Plan Compensation ($): 19,076 Total ($): 71,800
2012-09-06 Michael J. Koss is a sitting chief executive officer of a public company. His experience includes strategic planning, financial oversight, compensation and organizational development. The chart below identifies the members of each of these committees as of the date of this Proxy Statement, along with the number of meetings held by each committee during fiscal 2012: Audit Committee: Michael J. Koss (member), Compensation Committee: Michael J. Koss (Chairman), Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee: Michael J. Koss (member). The following table summarizes the director compensation for fiscal year 2012 for all of our non-employee directors. Michael J. Koss received total compensation of $76,482.
2013-09-09 MICHAEL J. KOSS 59 1995 President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (a manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989. Director of Koss Corporation. Mr. Koss is a sitting chief executive officer of a public company. His experience includes strategic planning, financial oversight, compensation matters and organizational development. Moreover, his career includes extensive experience in the electronics industry, international business and highly engineered products. This business and career experience led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director of STRATTEC.
2014-09-05 President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation... Director of Koss Corporation... Michael J. Koss is the Chairman of our Compensation Committee and the other members of the Compensation Committee are David R. Zimmer and Thomas W. Florsheim, Jr... Director Summary Compensation Table: Michael J. Koss Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $39,000, Stock Awards $28,712, Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation $40,716, All Other Compensation $968, Total $109,396.
2015-09-04 Michael J. Koss, 61, President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation. Member of Audit, Compensation (Chairman), and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Director Summary Compensation Table shows total compensation of $108,360 for fiscal 2015.
2016-09-08 MICHAEL J. KOSS 62 1995 President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (a manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989. Director and Chairman of the Board of Koss Corporation.
2017-09-07 MICHAEL J. KOSS 63 1995 President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (a manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989. Director and Chairman of the Board of Koss Corporation. Mr. Koss is a sitting chief executive officer of a public company. His experience includes strategic planning, financial oversight, compensation matters and organizational development. Moreover, his career includes extensive experience in the electronics industry, international business and highly engineered products. This business and career experience led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director of STRATTEC. Director Summary Compensation Table The following table summarizes the director compensation for fiscal year 2017 for all of our non-employee directors. Michael J. Koss Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $45,000 Stock Awards: $26,322 Total: $71,322
2018-09-06 Michael J. Koss, 64, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation since 1989. Member of Audit Committee, Compensation Committee (Chairman), and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The director summary compensation table shows Michael J. Koss received $75,140 in total compensation for fiscal 2018.
2019-09-05 MICHAEL J. KOSS Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (a manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989. Director and Chairman of the Board of Koss Corporation. Mr. Koss is a sitting chief executive officer of a public company. His experience includes strategic planning, financial oversight, compensation matters and organizational development. Moreover, his career includes extensive experience in the electronics industry, international business and highly engineered products. This business and career experience led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director of STRATTEC.
2020-09-03 MICHAEL J. KOSS 66 1995 Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (a manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989. Director and Chairman of the Board of Koss Corporation. Mr. Koss is a sitting chief executive officer of a public company. His experience includes strategic planning, financial oversight, compensation matters and organizational development. Moreover, his career includes extensive experience in the electronics industry, international business and highly engineered products. This business and career experience led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director of STRATTEC. Audit Committee Michael J. Koss X Compensation Committee Michael J. Koss X* Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Michael J. Koss X Director Summary Compensation Table Michael J. Koss $63,500 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $45,780 Stock Awards $0 Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation $0 All Other Compensation $109,280 Total
2021-09-02 MICHAEL J. KOSS 67 1995 Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation (a manufacturer and marketer of high fidelity stereophones for the international consumer electronics market) since 1989. Director and Chairman of the Board of Koss Corporation. Directors' Meetings and Committees Michael J. Koss Audit Committee: Member Compensation Committee: Member Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee: Chairman Director Summary Compensation Table Michael J. Koss Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $57,500 Stock Awards: $44,520 Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation: $41,400 All Other Compensation: $0 Total: $143,420
2022-09-08 Michael J. Koss is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Koss Corporation since 1989. He serves on the Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees of STRATTEC. For fiscal 2022, Mr. Koss received $118,258 in director compensation.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03