Fair Bonus system...
Actually guys, if well implemented, it would be the fairest bonus system one could dream of.
On 'bonus day', you will get X amount of options for EK shares. These options can only be used after one year and before a certain time obviously (as is with options). There will be of course some conditions (like you still have to be employed by EK to exercise the option).
If EK has good profits and is growing, EK shares will go up and your options can be worth a lot of money. If not, well, your options will be worthless.
At least it would give us a very transparent way of our bonus, and not like it is nowadays that the Sheikh just gives us the minimum amount to keep us here..
Schemes like this are in force at companies like easyJet, and are working very well... Especially for expanding companies, a lot of money can be made through these set-ups.
Also, should you opt to exercise the option and keep the shares, you would be entitled to divident payouts as well.
MR8