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Apple CEO Tim Cook asks tech giant to cut his pay

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Apple CEO Tim Cook recommended to the company’s board of directors that his salary be cut by $35 million to $49 million. Mr. Cook will likely earn more than $49 million this year with stock awards and bonuses.

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