Golden Parachutes

Golden Parachute is a term used to describe agreements between companies and employees (usually high-level executives) whereby employees are significantly compensated in the event employment is terminated.... more +

Golden Parachute is a term used to describe agreements between companies and employees (usually high-level executives) whereby employees are significantly compensated in the event employment is terminated. Typically, Golden Parachutes are implicated in the event of a merger or take-over of the original company and take the form of stock options, severance payments, and/or bonuses.  less -