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To: Michael who wrote (11089)	6/15/1999 5:50:00 PM
From: MeDroogies	Respond to of 19080

Very glad I added at 25. Hope we gap up nicely tomorrow. Could be a very nice day tomorrow, too.

To: Michael who wrote (11089)	6/15/1999 5:59:00 PM
From: Richard Habib	Respond to of 19080

Math 101 revisited - 1999 earnings grew 35% to .87 vs .64 last year. If you try and back out 1999 one time credits and expenses you come out nearer 28% bottom line growth. Top line revenue growth was 24% for 99 vs 98. Growth in database, apps and services all in the mid-20's. Growth has been in mid-30's looking back historically. So for a gold star what is the growth rate of the company that the street will recognize and what is that times about .84 which would be rough operating earnings. Rich