Equilar in the News                                                                                                                

To help you monitor the latest executive compensation headlines, we've selected several recent articles featuring Equilar data and research. Visit the news and publications section of our website to read the complete listing of new media mentions.

Big Paydays for the Chiefs in the Media May 2, 2010
"At the top of the list is Leslie Moonves, chief executive of the CBS Corporation, whose pay package in 2009 totaled almost $43 million, more than twice what he made in 2008, according to an analysis by Equilar, an executive compensation research firm."
A Chance to Direct May 1, 2010
"The pay isn't bad, either. Last year the median pay for independent directors at Fortune 500 companies was $182,102 (excluding additional fees for sitting on particular committees), according to Equilar, a compensation-research firm. At companies below $1 billion in revenue, directors earn between $40,000 and $140,000, according to BDO."
Measuring Wall Street Apologetics April 19, 2010
"Total compensation includes career salary, bonus, proceeds from stock and options sales and accumulated stock and retirement benefits, according to publicly available filings. For executives who left their firms, their stock is valued at their date of departure. For those who remained, their stock was valued as of Friday's market close. Data analyzed by Equilar, James F. Reda & Associates."
Corporate Watch April 14, 2010
"Aaron Boyd, head of research at executive-compensation firm Equilar Inc., noted that Mr. Bezos's security costs rank among the highest for U.S. chief executives."
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