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Ed Meyer in line for pounds 20m as Havas and WPP weigh up Grey.(Grey Global Group chairman and chief executive)(Brief Article)

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Ed Meyer, the chairman and chief executive of Grey Global Group, as well as its controlling shareholder, could be in line for a pounds 19.5 million windfall if the company is sold.

Meyer would also be entitled to perks such as a staffed office, a car and a chauffeur, as well as a pounds 26.4 million pension.

However, the prospect of a huge pay-off for Meyer could prove a big influence on how much would-be bidders are prepared to fork out for Grey, which has a price tag of more than pounds 700 million. Meyer's share of the company is estimated at pounds 142 million.

Meyer would be owed compensation if he lost his job after a takeover.

He would also be entitled to receive pounds 57,000 every year for five years to cover expenses.

At present, ...

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