Royal bank of Canada CEO Gord Nixon forgoes his CDN$5 million salary because of the tough economic climate, and because his bank miss their profit projections INSPITE of the fact RBC earned CDN$4.5 billion profit in 2008. Our fucking Ministers losing tens of billions of money thru Temasek and GIC, got the fucking audacity to stick around. Pieces of shit.
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TORONTO (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Canada's chief executive plans to forfeit nearly C$5 million ($4 million) in compensation as the country's biggest bank looks to weather the global financial crisis.
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Gord Nixon will forgo his 2008 variable compensation package, made up of deferred share units and 10-year stock options, totaling C$4.95 million. It is part of his mid- and long-term compensation package at RBC.
Nixon had a base salary of C$1.4 million in 2008.
He received a cash bonus of C$2.4 million in December, part of his short-term incentive package and down 40 percent from the prior year. Nixon said he will use the after-tax proceeds to buy Royal shares.
Battered by fallout from the global financial crisis and economic downturn, Royal Bank shares hit their lowest level in more than five years last week, but have since recovered a little. Royal was down 1 percent at C$30.10 on the Toronto Stock Exchange at midday on Monday.
"I have confidence in the future performance of Canada and RBC, but feel my decision is appropriate at this time," Nixon said in a statement that accompanied the bank's management proxy circular, adding his move was a "personal" decision.
"I believe as the global economic performance turns around, RBC has significant opportunities, given its strong businesses and relative global strength. And, as its CEO and a significant shareholder, I would benefit from any recovery."
Royal Bank reported more than C$4.5 billion in profit in 2008, though down 17 percent from the year before. Results in the latest quarter were down 15 percent on higher loan loss provisions.
The bank missed on its 2008 target to grow diluted earnings per share and return on equity, but topped expectations on its dividend payout ratio.
Canada's banking sector, described as one of the strongest in the world, has endured the financial crisis better than many of its international peers, which have needed massive amounts of government aid.
($1=$1.24 Canadian)
(Reporting by Ka Yan Ng; editing by Rob Wilson)
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Royal Bank of Canada CEO to forgo C$5 million in pay
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Mon Feb 2, 12:54 PM
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TORONTO (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Canada's chief executive plans to forfeit nearly C$5 million ($4 million) in compensation as the country's biggest bank looks to weather the global financial crisis.
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Gord Nixon will forgo his 2008 variable compensation package, made up of deferred share units and 10-year stock options, totaling C$4.95 million. It is part of his mid- and long-term compensation package at RBC.
Nixon had a base salary of C$1.4 million in 2008.
He received a cash bonus of C$2.4 million in December, part of his short-term incentive package and down 40 percent from the prior year. Nixon said he will use the after-tax proceeds to buy Royal shares.
Battered by fallout from the global financial crisis and economic downturn, Royal Bank shares hit their lowest level in more than five years last week, but have since recovered a little. Royal was down 1 percent at C$30.10 on the Toronto Stock Exchange at midday on Monday.
"I have confidence in the future performance of Canada and RBC, but feel my decision is appropriate at this time," Nixon said in a statement that accompanied the bank's management proxy circular, adding his move was a "personal" decision.
"I believe as the global economic performance turns around, RBC has significant opportunities, given its strong businesses and relative global strength. And, as its CEO and a significant shareholder, I would benefit from any recovery."
Royal Bank reported more than C$4.5 billion in profit in 2008, though down 17 percent from the year before. Results in the latest quarter were down 15 percent on higher loan loss provisions.
The bank missed on its 2008 target to grow diluted earnings per share and return on equity, but topped expectations on its dividend payout ratio.
Canada's banking sector, described as one of the strongest in the world, has endured the financial crisis better than many of its international peers, which have needed massive amounts of government aid.
($1=$1.24 Canadian)
(Reporting by Ka Yan Ng; editing by Rob Wilson)
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