The Truth About Verity's Options Grants

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At companies like Verity (VRTY Quote), the magnitude of employees' property grab via stock options is nothing short of stunning. The title of my earlier column on the subject, "Corporate America's Dirty Little Secret," is unfortunately all too appropriate: It's the stealth transfer of wealth, under the guise of aligning employee interests with shareholder interests through stock options. ...