SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Technology Stocks : eBay - Superb Internet Business Model
EBAY 84.56+0.9%10:36 AM EST

 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: KYA27 who wrote (7152)2/5/2003 7:44:49 AM
From: AJ Berger  Read Replies (1) of 7772
 
ebaY to show Zero Earnings

forbes.com

As the International Accounting Standards Board in London completes its set of accounting rules requiring expensing of options, expect the U.S. to follow along. All companies will probably have to expense options in 2004.

As companies begin expensing, investors can expect the largest impact to be felt in technology, biotech, support services, telecom equipment and some telecom services, semiconductor makers and equipment manufacturers, as well as financial services firms.

-----------

Meg has already admitted on CNBC that without stock options ebaY would have no earnings. Also consider the dilution effect of both PayPal for ebaY stock purchase, annual stock options, and ebaY shares have actually diluted nearly 30% during 2002 alone.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext