"Appointed" means full time. "Interim" means just that. He hasn't secured the position, he's only sitting there temporarily, IMO, because it is a requirement for a corporation to have someone performing this role at all times.

"Don't you think those incentives were created to address someone assuming a full time position as opposed to an interim role?"

Yes. What are you thinking? Have you read somewhere that Flowers has received these incentives? Please share.....

SGE