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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS)

GCT Semiconductor approves H2 2026 executive bonus plan and raises CFO base salary

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 other Written later

On September 10, 2026, GCT Semiconductor's Compensation Committee approved a second-half 2026 incentive bonus plan for its executive officers, with bonuses tied to 2026 revenue targets and individual performance goals. The committee also approved raising CFO Edmond Cheng's annual base salary from $304,500 to $330,383, effective October 1, 2026. The filing describes routine compensation terms and does not report financial results.

Key points

  • Target bonus is 25% of base salary for the second half of 2026 at 100% performance for CEO John Schlaefer, CFO Edmond Cheng, SVP Alex Sum and VP of Engineering and CTO Jeongmin Kim
  • Bonus amounts depend on 2026 revenue targets and individual KPI goals, weighted according to the plan
  • CFO base salary rises from $304,500 to $330,383, effective October 1, 2026
  • Full plan will be filed as an exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2026

The filing

CompanyGCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. (GCTS)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECSep 15, 2026, 4:24 PM ET
Accession number0000929638-26-003539

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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