golden parachute

US /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˈpær.ə.ʃuːt/
UK /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˈpær.ə.ʃuːt/
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gouden parachute, ontslagvergoeding

a large payment or other financial compensation guaranteed to a company executive in the event of termination of employment, especially due to a merger or acquisition

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The CEO received a substantial golden parachute when the company was acquired.
De CEO ontving een aanzienlijke gouden parachute toen het bedrijf werd overgenomen.
Shareholders often criticize excessive golden parachute clauses in executive contracts.
Aandeelhouders bekritiseren vaak buitensporige gouden parachute clausules in directiecontracten.