This seems more like a benefit in the offer package to Elop. It's like the board was saying to Elop: "hey we know our company is in hard times. Try your best bu

This seems more like a benefit in the offer package to Elop. It's like the board was saying to Elop: "hey we know our company is in hard times. Try your best but if you fail, that's ok, we'll pay you for your trouble. But make sure you sell it off to a buyer" I think the new Blackberry CEO had a similar offer. In case of a buyout, he ges paid.