Steven Sinofsky agrees to Microsoft non-compete through 2013, pockets $14 million in shares

Former Microsoft executive Steven Sinofsky has finalized his leaving agreement with the software giant this week. In an SEC filing published on Wednesday, Microsoft notes that the ex-Windows chief is being rewarded with 418,361 shares ($14.2 million at current stock price). The "Retirement Agreement" also reveals that Microsoft is enforcing a non-compete agreement that will prevent Sinofsky from "accepting employment at certain competitors or encouraging certain customers of Microsoft to choose ...