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Get filing alertsSonida Senior Living appoints hospitality veteran Anton Nikodemus as COO at $550K salary
Filed June 1, 2026 · Period ending June 1, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Anton Nikodemus, 62, joins as EVP and Chief Operating Officer effective June 15, bringing 30+ years of entertainment and hospitality experience including roles as President/CEO of Seaport Entertainment and President/COO of MGM's CityCenter.
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Compensation package includes $550K base salary, 100% target bonus ($550K), and guaranteed minimum 2026 bonus of $301,370 regardless of performance, plus up to $50K relocation reimbursement.
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Nikodemus eligible for equity awards including time-based and performance-based RSUs, plus stock price hurdle awards contingent on shareholder approval of equity plan amendment at upcoming annual meeting.
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Employment agreement includes standard severance protections for termination without cause or resignation for good reason, including change-in-control provisions.
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Summary
Sonida Senior Living has hired Anton Nikodemus as its new Chief Operating Officer, bringing in a seasoned hospitality executive to oversee operations. Nikodemus spent decades in entertainment and hospitality, most recently leading Seaport Entertainment Group and previously serving in top operational roles at MGM Resorts' CityCenter property.
This hire signals Sonida's focus on operational excellence and potentially applying hospitality best practices to senior living. The compensation package is competitive for a senior living operator of Sonida's size, with a $550K base and target bonus that could reach $1.1 million annually. The guaranteed 2026 bonus floor of $301K reduces his first-year risk.
Equity awards will align his interests with shareholders, though some performance-based grants require shareholder approval of an equity plan expansion at the upcoming annual meeting. Investors should watch for Nikodemus's operational initiatives in the coming quarters, particularly any changes to occupancy rates, resident satisfaction metrics, or cost structure. His hospitality background could drive differentiation in an increasingly competitive senior living market.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
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Mr. Nikodemus’s employment agreement also entitles him to certain severance payments and benefits in the event he is terminated by the Company without “Cause” or by Mr. Nikodemus for “Good Reason” (including in connection with a “Change in Control”), as described more fully in Mr. Nikodemus’s employment agreement.
The employment agreement includes severance protections if Mr. Nikodemus is terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason, including in connection with a Change in Control. The agreement also contains non-solicitation, non-competition, and confidentiality covenants.
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