golden parachute
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That amount “represents one of the highest golden parachute estimates ever observed,” investor advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services wrote in a report this week.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Nolan, who’d led AveXis for less than three years, walked away with over $190 million; according to a financial filing, his payout included a golden parachute worth almost $65 million.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2025
Upon his retirement, CNN reported Calhoun’s golden parachute will be worth about $45 million in stock awards and options that vest over time.
From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024
Under the merger agreement, Mr. Agrawal was potentially set to receive a golden parachute worth about $60 million, with Mr. Segal to receive $46 million, while Ms. Gadde would receive about $20 million.
From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2022
He will also stay on and continue running Activision Blizzard within Microsoft, the companies announced, so it’s not quite right to say he is getting a golden parachute out of this deal.
From Slate • Jan. 18, 2022
