AZL General Discussion, page-14890

American Plan: Our CEO's and key employees get rich because we give them options to buy stock at higher than current price but much lower than what it's worth when the option is exercised, because the market has risen.

Australian Plan: Your CEO's and directors get rich because you give them stock if they do their job, even if the market has dropped.

American Plan: When we need to raise capital, we let all the current shareholders buy in it a small discount from market price.

Australian Plan: When you need to raise capital, you let "sophisticated investors" who don't yet own any shares, buy at a 20% discount from market price.