[TopQuark]

....as an MBA/conservative.....
this seems to just be an extension of a shakedown he and the Board were "legally" able to complete.

So, which facts, combined with your knowledge of management, produced this conclusion?

[goodnesswins]

"shakedown" is probably NOT the correct characterization....and I RETRACT IT, however, knowing a bit about Boards, I know how EASY it is for the relationships to take precedent over logic. And, having worked in high tech, I understand the concept of future stock benefits, however, in this case I think the Board had a fiduciary responsibility to it's "shareholders" which it is now being forced to acknowledge. AND, there are hundreds of other Boards who should also be doing the same....I think Grasso is a fall guy for LOTS of others...I guess we shall see. And, NO, I'm no expert.