Well said ! Why would all those companies have paid real money? As far as I can figure it out, your conclusion is the one that makes the most sense. And while I'm writing this, I'll just add to the coruption part with a complaint about bonuses being given out ( by votes from those that get them ) while companies stock prices fall. And further more, where is the response about this issue from those that received big checks and bonuses? I can only hope that the longer it takes the better the news of a response is going to be.