321, Press Reset for Restoration., page-53

Wabbit, just consider this.....In essence the current board took over the running
Of Empire oil and gas "cold".....It makes perfect sense and indeed prudent to
Entice someone with "inside" knowledge of company to remain in the transition
Period...Also consider that person would not be"over the moon" about getting
The bullet....I consider that good management, pay over the odds to get to
Desired results in a shorter time frame...