Millions at stake

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For chief executives, their stock options, bonuses and equity stakes matter more than their salary. Bloomberg Rankings examined the compensation packages of more than 11,000 CEOs of US public companies. Most of the packages were loaded with restricted stock and options that vest over time. So, the actual take-home amount could be far less or far more, depending on how well or badly the companies perform. A look at the top 15: