What he had to "let go" barely made a dent in his 2 million + shares. Second swap meet, he & execs sold what they acquired for $0, yes zip, nada dollars. As far as Exxon & BP, I think he's traded some favors along the way to keep them at bay. JVP with BP, acquisition of DDJET ... nah, they're golfing buds.
Before the margin calls in October, Mac had over 33 million shares. He was forced to sell these shares for $550MM to meet the calls. Really a big, big hit.
Of course, he still has other perks and holdings, and his contacts.
I stand corrected ( thanks, Dion ). After the garage sale, Aubrey had "significantly" fewer shares. But, he acquired 375,000 more shares for $0 by Jan. 2, '09, then immediately turned around over the next 2 days and sold 35.5% of those shares @ $17.27.
Dion, after the way that some of the citizens here have been reportedly treated by CPK and/or it's agents in the rush to acquire acreage before the Average Joe could get educated or get competent counsel, my sympathy button is stuck on off.
I do appreciate your input & that you've pointed out how truly, truly blessed Mr. McClendon was, actually still is as a result of CPK's E&P in our & other areas of ng play. :0) sesport
buck - go easy on Aubrey, it's been a rough year. LOL You want to know how some of the other execs did at their garage sales?
Marcus Rowland (Exec. VP & CFO) acquired 80,000 shares @ $0 on 01.02.09
divested 5,575 shares @ $17.27 next day
Steven Dixon ( Officer, EVP) acquired 80,000 shares @ $0 on 01.02.09
divested 10,143 shares @ $17.27, same day
I've got a 2 1/2 page list ... more of the same ...
He had use the $$$(!!!) to pay 'the man' for what he used to buy other people's shares as far higher prices. The shares were not so much sold as they were a forced liquidation.