Danny, I hope you are correct that the goals were increased along with the compensation but nowhere in the filing does it state so. Based on past history, I really doubt if the goals were changed, IMO only the compensation was changed. My gut feeling is that under the old plan, they would have received all of the RSU's if they achieved 100% of the stated goal or even 200% of the stated goal. Now that they have more visibility internally, they probably believe that they will significantly exceed the original goals and for some reason they believe they should get even more.
My feeling on this matter is if they significantly exceed the original goals by let's say 150%, 250% or more, they will be handsomely rewarded by their stock and option holdings. They didn't need nor deserve additional incentives to do what they are being paid for, sign deals and do the best they can. Just because the original goal may have been achievable, and exceedable(is this a word?) doesn't mean that they now should receive even more. They are being compensated extremely well and should be striving to do the best damn job possible. With better internal visibility to me this just smells like a form of backdating which is the investigation du jour for the SEC. Our management must be squeaky clean both in reality and appearances.
In addition, if they scaled back on their stock sales, AND their performance was exceptional, let's say they exceeded their established goals by not 150% but by 250%, their total compensation and net worth would skyrocket due to the performance of the stock. They didn't need to go to the trough once again. All jmho of course.
I hope you are correct but I don't think so in this instance.
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