Seven Network chairman Kerry Stokes has paid a hefty premium over the market price for shares owned by Perth businessman Neven Botica in National Hire Group because of a 'shortfall indemnity agreement' signed in 2004.

Seven Network chairman Kerry Stokes has paid a hefty premium over the market price for shares owned by Perth businessman Neven Botica in National Hire Group because of a 'shortfall indemnity agreement' signed in 2004.