Wednesday, September 20, 2006

FAQ: Behind the stock options uproar | CNET News.com

FAQ: Behind the stock options uproar | CNET News.com: "The tech industry's stock option backdating scandal appears to be gathering steam.

Last week, federal investigators announced criminal charges against former executives of Brocade Communications Systems, and they're hinting that more cases may be on the way. Meanwhile, Silicon Valley's top lawyers are scrambling to assuage their clients' fears, and the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission has said that the investigation will expand beyond technology companies to other publicly traded outfits. Already, some companies have begun restating years worth of financial results." [c|net]