Revenge of Pax Pox (News Show): Activision shareholders narrowly approve Bobby Kotick’s pay package, while EA makes significant changes after last year’s failed Say on Pay vote. Also: PAX West returns without vaccination requirements, Microsoft details Windows 11.
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TIME STAMPS
- [00:01:00] – Comparing Activision and EA executive compensation
- [00:21:10] – Investment Interlude
- [00:31:25] – Quick Hits
- [00:41:15] – Listener Question
- [00:51:10] – Windows 11 and Gaming
- [00:56:16] – PAX West? PAX Pox.
SOURCES
- Activision Blizzard pulls out a win on say-on-pay proposal that includes $150 million CEO pay package (MarketWatch)
- Activision Notice of 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement
- EA Notice of 2021 Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement
- Windows 11: The Best Windows Ever for Gaming
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