What is the meaning of Golden Parachute?

Golden Parachute is a clause in an executive employment contract that provides the executive with a lucrative severance package in the event of their termination. May include a continuation of salary, bonus and/or certain benefits and perquisites, as well as accelerated vesting of stock options. AKA: Golden handshake.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). golden parachute. Retrieved September 30, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/golden_parachute/definitions/1155013
ChicagoBarry Goldsmith. 2010. "golden parachute" http://smartdefine.org/golden_parachute/definitions/1155013 (accessed September 30, 2026).
HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, golden parachute, Smart Define, viewed 30 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/golden_parachute/definitions/1155013>.
MLABarry Goldsmith. "golden parachute" 21 October 2010. Web. 30 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/golden_parachute/definitions/1155013>
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