So lets say that Marissa was handed a steaming bag (other than the BABA stake obviously) and that the stub was destined for failure either way (probably true). Why does she still deserve several hundred million from shareholders?
I mean, even high level employees joining a beleaguered companies don't get big payouts if they fail or the company goes under. Why should it be any different for the C-suite? You should only get a big payout for success.