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- Material Weakness (new) — The company disclosed material weaknesses in internal controls in its 2025 10-K, serious enough that the CFO's $850K completion bonus is contingent on fixing them.
Urban One CFO gets $850K bonus tied to fixing material weaknesses in internal controls
Filed June 16, 2026 · Period ending June 11, 2026 · ~1 min read
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CFO Peter Thompson's new contract through Jan 2029 includes an $850,000 completion bonus contingent on remediating material weaknesses disclosed in the 2025 10-K, directly tying executive pay to fixing internal control deficiencies.
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Thompson receives $750,000 annual base salary, $333,333 signing bonus (clawed back if he leaves early), and annual performance bonus up to $396,000 tied to achieving budget targets.
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Shareholders approved the 2026 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan with 98.7% support (3,083,564 for vs 41,890 against), governing future stock-based compensation.
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Six directors elected: Class A directors Jones and McNeill with 82.7% support; Class B directors Hughes, Liggins, Mitchell, and Armstrong with 98.6%-98.7% support.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers ratified as auditor for 2026 with 99.9% support (3,336,914 for vs 2,541 against).
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Summary
Urban One disclosed a significant internal control issue: the CFO's new employment agreement reveals that the company notes it has identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting in the past and may do so again in its 2025 10-K and is now tying an $850,000 completion bonus to remediating them by January 2029.
Material weaknesses represent serious deficiencies in financial reporting controls that could allow errors or fraud to go undetected. The board's decision to structure executive compensation around fixing this problem signals both the severity of the control gaps and management's commitment to addressing them.
Peter Thompson's new contract extends his CFO tenure through January 2029 with $750,000 base salary, a $333,333 signing bonus, annual performance bonuses up to $396,000 tied to budget achievement, and substantial equity grants totaling over $2.8 million across the contract term. The completion bonus represents a meaningful portion of his total compensation package and creates direct accountability for resolving the control weaknesses. Shareholders also approved a new equity incentive plan with 98.7% support and elected six directors with strong backing. The annual meeting results were routine, but the material weakness disclosure and remediation-linked CFO pay structure warrant attention as investors monitor progress on internal controls in upcoming quarterly filings.
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Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Urban One held its 2026 annual meeting, electing six directors, approving a new equity incentive plan, and ratifying PwC as auditor.
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The results of the voting included 3,083,564 votes for, 41,890 votes against, and 217,508 votes abstained.
Shareholders approved the Urban One, Inc. 2026 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan with 98.7% of votes cast (3,083,564 for vs 41,890 against, with 217,508 abstentions). The plan received support from approximately 88.7% of the 3,476,830 total votes that could be cast. This new equity plan will govern future stock-based compensation for employees and directors.
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Terry L. Jones 218,773 45,583 216,776
Brian W. McNeill 218,694 45,662 216,776
Terry L. Jones and Brian W. McNeill were elected as Class A directors with 82.7% and 82.7% of votes cast, respectively (218,773 for vs 45,583 withheld; 218,694 for vs 45,662 withheld). Both received support from approximately 35.5% of the 615,000 Class A shares outstanding and entitled to vote.
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Catherine L. Hughes 3,082,577 43,609 216,776
Alfred C. Liggins, III 3,084,113 42,073 216,776
B. Doyle Mitchell, Jr. 3,083,446 42,740 216,776
D. Geoffrey Armstrong 3,081,780 44,406 216,776
Four Class B directors were elected with support ranging from 98.6% to 98.7% of votes cast. Catherine L. Hughes received 3,082,577 votes for vs 43,609 withheld; Alfred C. Liggins, III received 3,084,113 for vs 42,073 withheld; B. Doyle Mitchell, Jr. received 3,083,446 for vs 42,740 withheld; D. Geoffrey Armstrong received 3,081,780 for vs 44,406 withheld. All four received support from approximately 88.6% to 88.7% of the 3,476,830 total votes that could be cast.
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The results of the voting included 3,336,914 votes for, 2,541 votes against, and 3,507 votes abstained. The appointment was ratified.
Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 with 99.9% of votes cast (3,336,914 for vs 2,541 against, with 3,507 abstentions). The ratification received support from approximately 96.0% of the 3,476,830 total votes that could be cast.
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On June 16, 2026, the Company entered into a new employment agreement with the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Peter D. Thompson (the “Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Mr. Thompson will continue to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and Vice President of its wholly-owned subsidiaries through January 6, 2029, unless earlier terminated pursuant to the terms of the agreement.
Urban One's CFO Peter Thompson signed a new employment agreement extending his tenure through January 6, 2029. The agreement replaces his prior arrangement and locks in the CFO role for nearly three years.
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For each complete calendar year of the term of the Agreement, Mr. Thompson is eligible to receive an annual performance bonus (the “Annual Bonus”) of up to Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) (the “Target Bonus”), with the opportunity to earn up to one hundred thirty two percent (132%) of the Target Bonus for superior performance.
The amount of any Annual Bonus will be based on the achievement of performance goals established by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors. Achievement of at least ninety percent (90%) of the Company’s budget for the applicable fiscal year will entitle Mr. Thompson to fifty percent (50%) of the Target Bonus (the “Bonus Threshold”), and achievement of one hundred percent (100%) of such performance goals shall result in one hundred percent (100%) of the Target Bonus being earned.
The CFO is eligible for an annual performance bonus with a $300,000 target, scalable up to 132% ($396,000) for superior performance. The bonus is tied to achieving at least 90% of the company's annual budget (earning 50% of target) with full target at 100% budget achievement.
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Provided that the material weaknesses identified in the Company’s Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2025, are remediated (the “Remediation”), at the end of the term of the Agreement, Mr. Thompson is eligible to receive bonus compensation in the amount of Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000) (“Completion Bonus”), less any applicable withholdings and authorized deductions.
The CFO is eligible for an $850,000 completion bonus at the end of the contract term, contingent on remediating material weaknesses disclosed in the 2025 Form 10-K. This directly ties a significant portion of his compensation to fixing internal control deficiencies, signaling board priority on this issue.
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With respect to each of the contract years ending January 6, 2026, and January 6, 2027, Mr. Thompson is eligible to receive Class D common stock with an aggregate value of Seven Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($704,250), less applicable tax withholdings and authorized deductions. The grant for the contract year ending January 6, 2026 is to occur made as soon as practicable after execution of the Agreement, and the grant for the contract year ending January 6, 2027, shall be made no later than January 6, 2027. In addition, for each of the contract years 2026 and 2027, the Company is to grant Mr. Thompson shares Class D common stock and/or options to vest based upon certain performance-based measures with a target value of Two Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($234,750) (the “2026-2027 Performance Grants”). (B) With respect to contract years ending January 6, 2028, and January 6, 2029, Mr. Thompson is eligible to receive Class D common stock with an aggregate value of Four Hundred Sixty-Nine Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($469,500), less applicable tax withholdings and authorized deductions.
The CFO receives substantial equity compensation in Class D common stock: $704,250 per year for 2026-2027 plus performance grants targeting $234,750 annually, then $469,500 per year for 2028-2029 plus performance grants targeting $469,500 annually. This equity package aligns his interests with shareholders and represents significant dilution over the contract term.
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