Yahoo Board Decides Not to Award CEO Mayer Cash Bonus

Yahoo Board Decides Not to Award CEO Mayer Cash Bonus

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The transcript discusses Yahoo's board's decision to deny bonuses to CEO Marissa Mayer, highlighting her compensation details despite not receiving a cash bonus. It examines the impact of Yahoo's data breach on its acquisition deal with Verizon, which resulted in a $350 million price reduction. The discussion also covers Yahoo's market challenges and the implications of the acquisition on Mayer's compensation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Marissa Mayer did not receive a cash bonus in the previous year?

She was not eligible for a bonus.

The company did not have enough funds.

Her performance did not meet expectations.

The board was not informed about the breach.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much was the Verizon deal price reduced due to the Yahoo breach?

$100 million

$500 million

$200 million

$350 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the consequences of the Yahoo breach for its business value?

Decreased user confidence

Increased advertiser confidence

Higher revenue potential

Lower expenses for future attacks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What compensation is Marissa Mayer entitled to due to the change in control of Yahoo?

$100 million

$20 million

$10 million

$44 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much has Marissa Mayer taken out of the business in the last four years?

More than $100 million

More than $75 million

More than $50 million

More than $150 million