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To: John Rieman who wrote (46396)	10/20/1999 10:06:00 PM
From: JEFF K	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

John am I correct that in the first two qtrs 1.6mil shs or options were purchased or converted @ $26mil (I'm assuming by employees) and that an additional amount of options were converted in the 3rd qtr for $20mil. In addition, the dilution in earnings between outstanding shares and fully diluted shares is created by the ability of employees to purchase or convert shs at some set price ? Also I believe that GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) requires disclosure of the affect the dilution of shares have on earnings, without reflecting the benefit derived by the company (add'l capital investment) from the conversion of the shares. If this is true it would seem that employees have been making substantial investments into the company lately.

To: John Rieman who wrote (46396)	10/21/1999 5:51:00 PM
From: BillyG	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 50808

Scientific-Atlanta to Conduct Europe's First Test of Its Interactive Digital Network and Explorer 2000 Set-top -- Spanish Cable Operator to Test Scientific-Atlanta's Explorer 2000 Advanced Digital Set-tops and Digital Interactive Network in Catalunya Field Trial -- ATLANTA, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific-Atlanta Europe and MENTA have agreed to conduct a field trial of Scientific-Atlanta's Explorer® 2000 digital interactive set-top boxes over the company's digital interactive network in Spain. This is the first interactive digital network trial in Spain and the first digital set-top trial for Scientific-Atlanta in Europe. Scientific-Atlanta will provide its Explorer 2000 digital set-tops, headend components and technical support for the 3-month field trial. Scientific-Atlanta will deliver digital interactive services over cable using its Internet protocol (IP) based, real-time, digital reverse path technology. In addition, Scientific-Atlanta will provide the software requirements for writing third-party applications. MENTA will determine the applications, which will be tested in the trial. Previous digital trials have offered only digital broadcasting. MENTA will now be equipped to test interactive applications such as e-mail, Web browsing, video-on-demand and interactive program guides to subscribers. The trial is expected to start in October 1999 with selected households in Barcelona. ''There has been excited anticipation amongst both cable operators and suppliers for the widespread use of digital technology since the announcement by the Spanish government that they would encourage advancement in the cable industry,'' said Jaume Salvat Font, technology director of MENTA. ''This is a groundbreaking trial for the Spanish cable industry, so it is important that we are working with Scientific-Atlanta, a leader in interactive digital technology.'' ''Spain is a crucial market for Scientific-Atlanta within Europe and, by partnering with MENTA, we are in a position to demonstrate the full potential of a digital interactive cable network in this region,'' said Ruttger Keienburg, president of Scientific-Atlanta Europe, Inc. ''Our relationship with MENTA enhances our ability to meet our customers' needs in Spain and in the rest of Europe. We are committed to the European market and will continue to invest in it.'' MENTA (http://www.menta.net ) is one of the major cable operators in Spain with offices in Barcelona which manage CATV operations for the entire region of Catalonia. Scientific-Atlanta Europe employs more than 350 people who are responsible for the company's activities in the UK, continental Europe, and Middle East and Africa. Along with comprehensive product lines, the company supplies a full range of services tailored to our customers' needs. The services include network design consultancy, comprehensive engineering support, supply planning, inventory control, distribution logistics, and maintenance and repair services. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. (NYSE: SFA - news; sciatl.com ) is a leading supplier of broadband communications systems, satellite-based video, voice and data communications networks and worldwide customer service and support. ''Forward-looking statements'' as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 may be included in this news release. A variety of factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ from the anticipated results expressed in such forward-looking statements. Investors are referred to the Company's Cautionary Statements (Exhibit 99 to the Company's most recent Form 10-K), which statements are incorporated into this news release by reference. Additional information on Scientific-Atlanta (http://www.sciatl.com ) and its are available via the Internet. Select Investor Information to access a variety of financial and investor services. Explorer is a registered trademark of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. SOURCE: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.