Fat cat pay | Why magazine publisher Future is facing a row over executive bonuses

Why magazine publisher Future is facing a row over executive bonuses

In this member-exclusive Grapevine Leaders piece, we explore the issue of "fat cat pay". It includes:

  • A look at why magazine publisher Future has faced a revolt from shareholders over a £95 million bonus plan that includes a potential bonus of up to £40 million to its CEO

  • Comparison to WHSmith, which faced a similar revolt last month

  • Expert views on whether "fat cat payouts" can be justified against an increasingly gloomy economic backdrop.

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