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To: Spekulatius who wrote (34409)	11/7/2000 9:36:39 AM
From: pater tenebrarum	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 436258

let's not forget, pooling of interests accounting has also a lot to do with their acquisitiveness. imo many acquisitions are not economical per se, but are used to exploit this accounting loophole. a 5% increase in the share count IS dramatic once you have 7 billion shares outstanding. in a down market, this huge supply overhang does count. it's actually priced beyond perfection for a company that large. before i sound like a complete pessimist, let me add that it is without doubt the premier large cap tech company...its record and stock price performance over the years certainly bear this out.