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To: SeaViewer who wrote (47845)	12/14/2000 5:57:37 PM
From: Cynic 2005	Respond to of 436258

Looks like they took a leaf out of Lou Gersner book, Crooks! At least for IBM, the hook is on! -g-

To: SeaViewer who wrote (47845)	12/14/2000 6:01:03 PM
From: pater tenebrarum	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 436258

yep...when you see shareholder's equity decline on good 'earnings' something smells...i've observed this phenomenon at ORCL over several quarters in a row actually.

To: SeaViewer who wrote (47845)	12/14/2000 6:05:49 PM
From: patron_anejo_por_favor	Respond to of 436258

Good point, Jeff. The ORCL balance sheet is a master work of financial engineering. Bagholder's equity WAY down, debt unchanged, rapidly rising debt/equity ratio (as we enter the teeth of a recession, no less). Wonder if the so-called "analysts" bothered to raise any of these questions during the CC?