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To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (26447)	9/21/1999 12:03:00 AM
From: Mike Hermann	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 99985

Aren't the predicting "above average earnings " on the whole?

To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (26447)	9/21/1999 12:23:00 AM
From: Berney	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 99985

Haim, Re: Stock Options When a FASB committee started looking at this issue several years ago, they received an absolute storm of protest from the Big Boyz, and rightfully so IMHO. To imply that stock options are not expensed is poppycock. As with any other expense, options are expensed when they are incurred; that is, sum certain and fixed in amount. Currently, they are generally reflected as a compensation expense when exercised by the employee, after the associated "strings" have been satisfied. I believe a change on this issue will not go beyond adequate disclosure in the form of a note to the financial statements. If they are required to be expensed at the time of issuance, I believe it will only be done with the blessing of the Big Boyz. I'm sure they are tired of losing quality employees that become paper millionaires. More importantly, it would obliterate their competition from the innovative start-ups that cannot afford to pay the cash salaries to attract the quality talent. A change would only lead to a whole new set of game playing. Just a View from the (very wet) Swamp Berney

To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (26447)	9/21/1999 7:56:00 AM
From: re3	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 99985

Haim, is there another side to the story on options, perhaps they should only be expensed when exercised, as they may never be excersized if the market tanks... tia ike

To: Haim R. Branisteanu who wrote (26447)	9/21/1999 9:12:00 AM
From: donald sew	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 99985

Haim, This is not directed at you, since you were one of the those expressing concern. I read a few posts on various threads, where all the people could discuss was how the TAIWAN earthquake would help the the prices of dram, whatever-ram, and no mention of the numerous numbers who perished. Yesterday the figure was around 600 fatalities, and now I heard its over 1500. Forget about the market needing a correction, I think the social fabric needs a bit of a correction, especially for a few. I realise that it is not all so I did say a few, but to ever who reads this message, ask yourself did you think of DRAM prices before the loss of life. Just some food for thought. Seeya