Valhi, Inc. (VHI)

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Valhi, Inc.

5430 LBJ Freeway
Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75240-2620
United States
972 233 1700
https://www.valhi.net

Sector(s): Basic Materials
Industry: Chemicals
Full-time employees: 2,772

Key executives

Name	Title	Pay	Exercised	Year born
Mr. Michael S. Simmons	President, CEO & Vice Chairman	2.11M	N/A	1972
Ms. Amy Allbach Samford	Executive VP & CFO	1.91M	N/A	1974
Mr. John A. Sunny	Executive VP & Chief Information Officer	1.12M	N/A	1963
Mr. Andrew B. Nace	Executive VP & General Counsel	1.17M	N/A	1965
Ms. Courtney J. Riley	Executive Vice President	1.65M	N/A	1966
Mr. Bryan A. Hanley	Senior VP & Treasurer	N/A	N/A	1981
Ms. Kristin B. McCoy	Executive Vice President of Tax	N/A	N/A	1973
Ms. Patty S. Brinda	VP & Controller	N/A	N/A	1963

Amounts are as of 31 December 2023, and compensation values are for the last fiscal year ending on that date. Pay includes salary, bonuses, etc. Exercised is the value of options exercised during the fiscal year. Currency in USD.

Description

Valhi, Inc. engages in the chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development businesses in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company's Chemicals segment produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2), which are white inorganic pigments used in various applications by paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers. It offers TiO2 under the KRONOS name through agents and distributors. The company's Component Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms for use in ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, vending and cash containment machines, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, medical cabinetry security, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, and gas station security applications. It also provides stainless steel exhaust components, gauges, throttle controls, wake enhancement systems, trim tabs, and related hardware and accessories primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard boats. The company's Real Estate Management and Development segment offers utility services to industrial and municipal customers; owns real properties; and develops land holdings for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes. It also holds marketable securities and other investments. The company was incorporated in 1932 and is based in Dallas, Texas. Valhi, Inc. is a subsidiary of Contran Corporation.

Corporate governance

Valhi, Inc.’s ISS governance QualityScore as of 1 April 2024 is 7. The pillar scores are Audit: 5; Board: 9; Shareholder rights: 5; Compensation: 5.

Corporate governance scores courtesy of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). Scores indicate decile rank relative to index or region. A decile score of 1 indicates lower governance risk, while 10 indicates higher governance risk.