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To: Ian@SI who wrote (44348)3/22/2001 5:51:06 PM
From: Math Junkie  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 70976
 
KLAC has bought back shares in the past when prices were low in order to avoid dilution caused by employee stock purchase and option programs. I believe other equipment companies have done so as well.



To: Ian@SI who wrote (44348)3/23/2001 9:27:30 PM
From: Demosthenes  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 70976
 
<<With the exception of CYMI, I can't remember any Semi Capital Equipment company doing a buyback.>>

VSEA bot their shares recently.

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