38 pages. Excerpt: Key findings from the Frederic W. Cook & Co. 2008 Top 250 report include the following: Stock option usage continues to decline, although options remain the single most common long-term incentive vehicle. Stock options are being replaced primarily by full-value shares that are earned by continued service and achievement of performance contingencies (performance shares). Full-value shares with performance contingencies (performance shares) are now as common as full-value shares that vest by continued service alone (restricted stock). Long-term performance awards (performance shares and performance units)[.]  MORE >>