The executives kept that benefit even though regulators blocked the merger.

Rowan's executives are keeping their options open, expecting that within a year they will be able to get more than $200,000 a day.

Typically, executives may keep restricted shares only if they remain with the company for a predetermined period.

Why then do smart executives keep defending the sanctity of the theatrical release?

And that possibility could still make a chief executive keep some distance from his protectors.

They said one executive who always promised to draw up a marketing plan kept putting them off.

Some chief executives keep their speaking engagements to a minimum.

This is promoted by ensuring that executives keep in touch with the firm's business.

An optimistic executive might keep an undeveloped well on the books longer than would a company inclined to cut its losses.

The executive handles the major decision making of the council and keeps track of finances.