Hi EWO,
you said
"Those that were paid generously the last two years for no result, need to start buying on market to show investors that they are confident of getting this project done. Or they should be moved aside and have their remuneration at least halved."
IMHO, to show that "they are confident of getting this project done." and to preserve SDL's cash, they should be paid in SDL script only.
Kind regards,
Tony