8. Steve Wynn, $103.3 million
CEO, Wynn Resorts (WYNN)
No. of shares sold: 1 million
Price: $103.30
When: Dec. 1, 2010
Sold for: $103.3 million
Source: Equilar Inc.
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Last updated April 06 2011: 3:08 PM ET
Source: Equilar Inc., an executive compensation research firm in Redwood City, Calif.
Methodology: Equilar looked at more than 7,000 officers and directors of public companies who sold stock in 2010, according to Form 4 filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. "Sold for" amounts represent the total value of stock sold, minus any amount spent to acquire the shares (e.g. exercising options), from January 1 to December 31, 2010. Some sales made under prearranged 10b5-1 trading plans.
* May have purchased some shares on his own.
