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To: greg nus who wrote (113044)10/10/2000 1:55:42 PM
From: The Duke of URL©  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 186894
 
>>Intel's investment portfoilo may have turned into an earnings liability. <<

Well, not exactly, Intel doesn't invest in technology for capital gain purposes, although that has been a nice bi-product, they are strategic investments, to encourage technological development. The mark-to-market concept doesn't really apply here.



To: greg nus who wrote (113044)10/10/2000 2:25:07 PM
From: Amy J  Respond to of 186894
 
RE: "Paul, Intel's investment portfoilo may have turned into an earnings liability. "

Here's the facts:

1) Intel gets the top 10% to 20% of the deals
2) Intel pays early-stage prices, which are usually a fraction of the public market prices after an IPO.

I imagine it's hard to lose money, if you're a VC getting the top deals for a fraction of what the public eventually pays. Check the RedHerring for the top VC fund returns.

Regards,
Amy J


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