Figure B
Real options-realized CEO compensation growth, by CEO pay fifth, 2011–2012
| Fifth | Options exercised |
|---|---|
| Bottom | 6.5% |
| Second | 12.6% |
| Middle | 5.0% |
| Fourth | 8.7% |
| Top | 18.3% |
Note: This figure uses the "Options realized" compensation data series which includes salary, bonuses, restricted stock grants, options exercised, and long-term incentive payouts for CEOs at the top 350 firms ranked by sales.
Source: Authors' analysis of data from Compustat's ExecuComp database
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