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To: Chuzzlewit who wrote (2778)8/1/1999 10:32:00 AM
From: JK  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 4710
 
Chuzzlewit,
Actually I agree that a split does not, over time, add much of anything to the value of the stock. There have been studies that show a stock may 'pop' 4 or 5% during the process but then quickly settles back to a normal valuation (for that stock).
Since I don't trade, but hold, I am not really interested in the day to day ups and downs.
What attracts me to a split is the price of a block of shares. I like to buy by the block and can average in to a good company over time especially when I intend to hold for the forseeable future.
Buying half as much at a higher price doesn't 'feel right'. And I've found too many good companies to invest in everything I'd like.
Just my view.
What a great market (and country) we share that presents us with this problem!
- jk



To: Chuzzlewit who wrote (2778)8/12/1999 3:52:00 PM
From: Beltropolis Boy  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 4710
 
these are latest ownership numbers if you like this sort of thing. from the aug 6 proxy.

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SHARE OWNERSHIP BY PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS AND MANAGEMENT
OF VITESSE SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION COMMON STOCK


The following table shows the number of shares of Common
Stock owned as of the Record Date by the Company's
directors, Chief Executive Officer and other four most
highly compensated officers, all directors and officers as
a group and holders of at least 5% of the Company's Common
Stock. Share ownership by owners of at least 5% of our
Common Stock is reproduced in reliance upon information
provided to us by the holders thereof, without any inquiry
by us, and may not be accurate as of the Record Date.

Total Shares Beneficially
Shares Exercisable Owned Plus Exercisable Percent of
Name of Individuals Or Shares Owned Within 60 Days of Within 60 Days of July 1, Total
Identity of Group Beneficially(1) July 1, 1999 1999 Voting Power
---------------------- --------------- ------------------ ------------------------- ------------

Fidelity Management &
Research Company....... 9,005,889 -- 9,005,889 12%
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, MA 02109-3614

Janus Capital
Corporation............ 5,556,189 -- 5,556,189 7%
100 Fillmore Street
Denver, CO 80206-4928

Louis R. Tomasetta(2)... 349,780 185,156 534,936 *
President & Chief
Executive Officer

Neil J. Rappaport(3).... 55,606 125,000 180,606 *
Vice President, Sales

Pierre R. Lamond(4)..... 80,000 27,000 107,000 *
Chairman of the Board

James A. Cole(5)........ 16,850 90,000 106,850 *
Board of Directors

John C. Lewis(6)........ 35,000 15,600 50,600 *
Board of Directors

Michael S.
Millhollan(7).......... 8,047 30,710 38,757 *
Vice President &
General Mgr., Data Communications

Eugene F. Hovanec(8).... 7,460 15,169 22,629 *
Vice President, Finance
& Chief Financial Officer

Robert R. Nunn(9)....... 18,758 -- 18,758 *
Vice President &
General Mgr., Telecommunications

Alex Daly(10)........... -- 15,600 15,600 *
Board of Directors

All directors and officers(11) as a group
(12 persons)........... 835,369 642,002 1,477,371 2%

* Less than 1%

(1) Beneficial Ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission and generally includes voting and
investment power with respect to securities

(2) Includes an aggregate of 32,500 shares held by Dr. Tomasetta as custodian
for Kathleen A. Tomasetta and 32,500 shares for Susan A. Tomasetta,
pursuant to the Transfer to Minors Act and as to which Dr. Tomasetta has
voting and investment power. In the case of Dr. Tomasetta, includes
185,156 shares of common stock subject to options exercisable within 60
days of the date of this table.

(3) Includes 125,000 shares of common stock subject to options held by Mr.
Rappaport exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table.

(4) Includes 27,000 shares of common stock subject to options held by Mr.
Lamond exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table.

(5) Includes 90,000 shares of common stock subject to options held by Mr.
Cole exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table.

(6) Includes 15,600 shares of common stock subject to options held by Mr.
Lewis exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table.

(7) Includes 30,710 shares of common stock subject to options held by Mr.
Millhollan exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table.

(8) Includes 15,169 shares of common stock subject to options held by Mr.
Hovanec within 60 days of the date of this table.

(9) Mr. Nunn resigned from his position with the Company in February 1999.

(10) Includes 15,600 shares of common stock subject to options held by Mr.
Daly within 60 days of the date of this table.

(11) Includes 642,002 shares of common stock subject to options exercisable
within 60 days of the date of this table.