Article: Study Finds Sharp Drop in CFO Pay; Bonuses and Restricted Stock Gaining in Value While Stock Options Plummet.

GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Chief Financial Officers' average total compensation was nearly 14 percent lower in 2002 compared to 2001. This is the central finding of a study of 823 large public companies with revenues of more than $250 million by The Todd Organization, a leading nationwide executive benefits and consulting firm.

 
  Of particular note: 
 
  *Total compensation.  Total average remuneration for CFOs was 
$1,390,967 in 2002 compared to $1,616,909 in 2001.  This is a 13.97 
percent reduction in compensation, amounting to $225,942, on 
average. 
 
  *Stock Options.  The average CFO saw a $308,352 reduction in ...

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