When he met with Davis at noon the next day, a press release announcing his “resignation” had already been prepared. Eisner had brought along a copy of his contract, which provided incentive compensation and the forgiveness of the loan on his house in the event that he was not offered Diller’s job if Diller left, a total of $1.55 million. In his eagerness to be rid of him, Davis readily agreed, saying he just needed Eisner to sign off on the press release. Eisner refused. “I want the check for what I’m owed,” Eisner said. “I can’t get a check on such short notice,” Davis insisted. “That’s
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