golden parachute
Example Sentences
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Shareholders, however, made known their disdain for Warner Chief Executive David Zaslav’s proposed golden parachute, which could swell to $887 million, depending on when the transaction closes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 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
Baldanza resigned in 2016, with a $1 million golden parachute and a lifetime of free Spirit flights, and the company has fallen consistently each year for a decade, leading to its current predicament.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2024
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
In the event of an involuntary termination, Mr. Agrawal was entitled to a so-called golden parachute payment of $60 million, according to a Twitter securities filing.
From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2024
