Options vs BonusJust over 2 years ago, IT went public around the $4 range. Most CEO,CFO's etc would at that time issue themsevles 2-3 million shares each at $3 with warrants etc. Then each year they could issue even more. This is their way of compensating themselves for just being there at the helm. Fitz et al never issued one option which could have netted them at $20, where the stock peaked, $30-40 million each. Instead they rewarded themselves with a bonus tied to a good deal, JJ, for the shareholders and themselves. I'm not an accountant, but I think options may be more tax friendly than a bonus as well. The market takes issue with stock options,which can dilute the O.Shares, but make a bigger issue with a bonus tied to performance.. and they crucify management for it...