 His preliminary finding was that Parker's management deal of 50% was extortionate compared to the industry average of 15-20%.He also noted that Parker's handling of Elvis's business affairs during his lifetime, including the decision to sell off past royalties to RCA for $5.4 million in 1973, were "unethical" and poorly handled.During a second, more detailed investigation, all earnings were paid directly to the Trust instead of Parker.