My guess would be that there's knowledge of what's ahead and there were stock options or other "sign on" type arrangements made. Only a knucklehead would take options in a company in lieu of employment with a great company without some solid speculation that they were worth more than a roll of tp. And while I'm still not sure how I will vote, SK bringing in qualified people is the mark of a good CEO and is a positive. Not sure it trumps some of the other issues at this time but it sure is the right move. IMHO.