marcus carlson, the brow of corporate bonuses, it seemed to have gone away for a while but it's back? >> yes, a french equipment maker and etc. now former chief executive in hot water. there was outrage recently when it emerged they would pay him more than 14 million euros as he left the firm. he anger went as high as the french government. now he said that the so-called golden parachute will be almost halved but critics say it's not enough. >> under pressure gr -- from all sides, the french network equipment maker back tracked and reviewed -- reduced the amount of the payout. instead of the original, he should finally leave the group with close to 8 million. the employees remain un impressed. >> it's good news but nowhere near 234u6789 >> it could have been cut in four. we're talking huge amounts in comparison to what we earn. >> it's a gesture. the bonus remains enormous. >> he spent two years at the company where he was also behind the recovery plan that lend to the lots of -- loss of 10,000 jobs. friday morning the government spokesman said the company went only halfway. at the sa