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While CEO of Sara Lee in 2008, Barnes earned a total compensation of $ 10,489,347, which included a base salary of $ 1,000,000, a cash bonus of $ 1,993,597, stocks granted of $ 4,866,000, and options granted of $ 2,398,668.
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