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golden parachute

Clause in an employment contract, usually that of an executive, providing for financial or other benefits should the executive be sacked or leave as a result of a merger, takeover, or buyout.



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As Neuhauser explains, many golden parachutes for departing executives are subject to a 20 percent excise tax.
Consumers' desire for unrealistic high returns on their investments has been the driving force behind the push for more profits, outrageous salaries for chief executive officers, golden parachutes, bonus plans, stock options, etc.
The only shot they have at getting final approval is significantly reducing the golden parachutes that executives will receive if the merger goes through,'' said Jerry Flanagan, lead health care advocate with the Foundation For Taxpayer and Consumer Rights in Santa Monica.
 
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