JP Morgan Chase has granted chairman and chief executive Jamie Dimon about $25m (â¬17m) worth of stock options in addition to his regular compensation, as unlike rivals, the bank remained in the black for the fourth quarter and full year despite the credit crunch.
Dimon has been granted two million long term stock appreciation rights. The options are understood to be worth $25m (â¬17m) based on the bankâs current share price of $40.
