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Shell’s 2025 Pay Surpasses $60 Million Amid Paramount Shakeup
business1 month ago

Shell’s 2025 Pay Surpasses $60 Million Amid Paramount Shakeup

Former Paramount president Jeff Shell’s 2025 compensation totaled about $60.7 million, largely from $58.7 million in stock awards and a $1.4 million base salary, plus a roughly $5 million cash severance under a separation agreement. The disclosure comes as Skydance’s David Ellison remains linked to Paramount post-merger, and Shell’s April departure followed a breach-of-contract suit, with other executives also noted for substantial pay packages in the SEC filing.

via Deadline|
#business#executive-compensation#jeff-shell
Paramount Skydance Reveals Multi‑Million 2025 Pay for Ellison and Shell
business1 month ago

Paramount Skydance Reveals Multi‑Million 2025 Pay for Ellison and Shell

Paramount Skydance disclosed in an SEC filing that David Ellison’s 2025 compensation totaled $63.2 million (mostly stock vesting over five years) and former president Jeff Shell’s totaled $60.68 million, with most of each package in stock awards (Ellison about $58.7 million) plus pro‑rated salaries and cash bonuses; Shell also will receive accelerated vesting of stock and cash under his separation agreement. Several other executives posted seven-figure stock‑based pay as Paramount navigates a Warner Bros. Discovery deal and Shell’s departure amid a securities dispute.

via Variety|
#business#ellison#executive-compensation
WBD Shareholders Rebuff Zaslav Payout Even as Paramount Merger Advances
business1 month ago

WBD Shareholders Rebuff Zaslav Payout Even as Paramount Merger Advances

Warner Bros. Discovery said only 17% of shares represented approved CEO David Zaslav’s potentially $886 million merger-related payout at a special meeting (82% opposed), even as shareholders overwhelmingly supported the Paramount merger; the non-binding vote won’t stop the payout, and regulators are still reviewing the deal which is expected to close later this year.

via Deadline|
#business#david-zaslav#executive-compensation
Paramount Skydance Merger Clears Hurdle as WBD Shareholders Back Deal, Reject Top Exec Payouts
business1 month ago

Paramount Skydance Merger Clears Hurdle as WBD Shareholders Back Deal, Reject Top Exec Payouts

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders overwhelmingly approved Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion merger to create a larger media company, but voted against the lavish exit compensation for CEO David Zaslav and other top executives; the advisory vote is non-binding, meaning payouts could still proceed. Zaslav’s exit package includes roughly $34.2 million in cash severance, about $517.2 million in equity, health-benefits, and up to $335 million in IRS tax reimbursements for accelerated stock vesting, totaling at least $550 million. Other top executives are slated for nine-figure sums. Regulators’ approvals are still pending, and the deal could yield about $6 billion in cost savings with potential layoffs; the brief, virtual meeting lasted around 10 minutes.

via Variety|
#business#executive-compensation#merger
Zaslav Could Earn a Record $887 Million Golden Parachute in Warner Deal
business1 month ago

Zaslav Could Earn a Record $887 Million Golden Parachute in Warner Deal

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav could collect up to $887 million in a severance package if the company is acquired by Paramount Skydance in a $111 billion deal, including about $335 million to reimburse excise taxes. The compensation vote is nonbinding while shareholders vote on the sale, which is expected to trigger layoffs and cost cuts as the two studios and TV networks are consolidated. The arrangement has drawn criticism from ISS, highlighting the vast portion of the payout coming from stock vesting and the tax gross-up, amid broader concerns about debt and regulatory scrutiny surrounding the deal.

via Los Angeles Times|
#business#executive-compensation#golden-parachute
Meta Bets on AI with Executive Stock Grants
technology2 months ago

Meta Bets on AI with Executive Stock Grants

Meta is granting stock options to top executives—excluding CEO Mark Zuckerberg—on an aggressive five-year plan to accelerate AI progress and retain talent, signaling urgency as it competes with OpenAI, Anthropic and Google; payouts depend on substantial share-price gains across multiple tranches and come as Meta bets big on AI investments.

via CNBC|
#ai#executive-compensation#meta
Zaslav Set for $550M+ Golden Parachute Amid Warner Bros.-Paramount Deal
business2 months ago

Zaslav Set for $550M+ Golden Parachute Amid Warner Bros.-Paramount Deal

David Zaslav is slated to receive more than $550 million in merger-related pay tied to Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, including $34.2 million in cash severance and about $517.2 million in equity, plus roughly $335 million in potential tax reimbursements that would decline over time; the filing also lists seven-figure packages for other WBD executives. The total is contingent on deal timing (closing targeted for 2026) and contingencies such as a ticking fee if the merger delays, and WBD cautions that these amounts are estimates that could differ materially. Zaslav recently sold about $114 million of WBD stock, and there was a previously unverified Nobelis Capital bid mentioned in the filing.

via Variety|
#business#david-zaslav#executive-compensation
Pichai's $692M Equity Plan Bets Big on Waymo and Wing Growth
business2 months ago

Pichai's $692M Equity Plan Bets Big on Waymo and Wing Growth

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai will receive a three-year equity package potentially worth up to $692 million, with up to $260 million tied to Waymo's per-unit value and up to $90 million tied to Wing, plus up to $252 million in performance stock units linked to Alphabet's total shareholder return and an $84 million time-based award; the compensation is designed to incentivize scaling Waymo and Wing as Waymo expands to 10 markets and Wing plans to roll out drone delivery to Walmart stores.

via Business Insider|
#alphabet#business#executive-compensation
Barclays rewards MRTs with near-£1m bonuses amid mixed year for bankers
business3 months ago

Barclays rewards MRTs with near-£1m bonuses amid mixed year for bankers

Barclays’ investment bank material risk takers earned an average £901k in bonuses for 2025 (£732m total for 1,465 MRTs), with MRTs’ average salary at £652k for a £1.6m total package. Despite a weak year for M&A and capital markets fees, the bank plans to pivot toward advisory growth and aims to raise its share of global IB fees to about 3.5% by 2028. Bonus distribution remained top-heavy: 762 staff earned over €1, 89 earned over €3.9m, and one individual was in the €17–€18m range.

via eFinancialCareers|
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business9 months ago

Paramount's New Era: Leadership, Merger, and Future Vision

Paramount has announced the salaries for its new CEO David Ellison and President Jeff Shell, each set at $3.5 million with additional bonuses, following the company's acquisition of Skydance. The company also disclosed severance payouts to former executives and changes in leadership roles, with Paramount now trading under the ticker PSKY and remaining controlled by the Ellison family.

via Variety|
#business#ceo-salary#david-ellison
business11 months ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Approves Company Split Amid Industry Changes

Warner Bros Discovery is restructuring its executive compensation, notably reducing CEO David Zaslav's pay following the company's planned split into two entities. Zaslav will receive a new employment agreement with lower annual cash bonuses and equity awards, but also a one-time stock options award tied to stock performance. The split aims to align management incentives with shareholder interests and is expected to be completed by mid-2026.

via Variety|
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