Monsanto gives CEO Hugh Grant 64% raise ahead of Bayer acquisition
Grant got a $6 million bonus and $11 million of stock awards for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, along with a $1.7 million salary and other compensation. It marks the first time since 2002 that Grant, who’s also chairman, didn’t receive stock options because the Bayer deal prohibits it. The stock awards include $5.65 million of retention compensation in lieu of options.
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