Is It Safe? Chesapeake Overpays, Loses Big

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Chesapeake Energy(CHK Quote) has come under fire recently for the lavish bonus paid to Chief Executive Aubrey McClendon. His $112.5 million pay package in 2008 was the largest paid to any S&P 500 CEO and has brought about legal action by shareholders.

While this compensation package is outrageous, it's not the only factor that should make investors wary of the gas producer.

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