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To: jazzcat2000 who wrote (83164)10/11/2000 7:11:01 PM
From: Labrador  Respond to of 152472
 
>>But I wonder why Q didn't just sell off the chip division rather than going the IPO route. <<

I would suggest that the chip division has significant long-term potential, and shareholders would do much better owning the company.

Further, if Q sold the division, what would they do with the cash? [they already have paid off all debt].



To: jazzcat2000 who wrote (83164)10/11/2000 7:11:53 PM
From: Cooters  Respond to of 152472
 
<<By doing it the IPO way, at worst they end up with a spin-off and at best they end up with an "auction" to the highest bidder. >>

Even better. Put pressure on the licensee holdouts while you are at it. IMHO, like a year-long bachelor party. <gg>

Cooters



To: jazzcat2000 who wrote (83164)10/11/2000 7:35:38 PM
From: golfinvestor  Respond to of 152472
 
I'm sure glad Q spun out LWIN as opposed to an outright sell. Most here would agree that LWIN has done much better then anyone expected when it was first spun out (it wasn't that long ago LWIN was trading under $2). IMHO, SpinCo is a one of a kind "Crown Jewel". Let the suitors continue to try and duplicate the jewel and when they can't we'll see what the Q jewel is worth!


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