Such discretion is acceptable to public shareholders under the condition that the Compensation Committee clearly explains the business factors that were considered in applying such discretion.

FORBES: Paying Top Talent after the IPO

Adults under the age of 65 with an underlying health condition -- such as asthma -- are also considered to be more at risk from the H1N1 virus.

CNN: Report: Swine flu could cause up to 90,000 U.S. deaths