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To: Richard Forsythe who wrote (138061)	7/29/1999 7:49:00 PM
From: Chuzzlewit	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 176387

With options, the cost to the shareholders is in dilution and lost capital -- and the current accounting standards reflect that in EPS calculations. The eps reflects dilution but unfortunately the expense is not explicit in the P/L statement. This stuff is effectively hidden from shareholders, especially when the company is busy repurchasing shares which boosts eps. I am not against bonuses for worthy employees -- I am simply against hiding the true cost. BTW, Dell has a plan that allows employees to purchase stock at 85% of market value. I think this is a wonderful idea. TTFN, CTC