It happens when they have a pay package that is dependent on moving the share price. So it’s not about stock market math but the explicit agreement between the company and the executive.
Pay packages are incorporated into income statements. Reducing cash spend now in lieu of equity is priced in.
An executive is also just an employee. So I am not sure what you are implying there. If it’s malfeasance between the shareholders, board of directors, and c suite, you will have to be more explicit.
An executive is also just an employee. So I am not sure what you are implying there. If it’s malfeasance between the shareholders, board of directors, and c suite, you will have to be more explicit.