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To: Techplayer who wrote (383879)	4/1/2003 10:01:25 PM
From: DuckTapeSunroof	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

Re: "A stock grant has value when it is granted." >>> Yes. "An option typically does not." >>> Unless it is already in-the-money... as many are. "The stock in the company needs to go up for value to be realized." >>> No. It has a cash basis immediately (unless restricted.) "I believe that a stock option will inspire its' holder to work harder and smarter to help the company be more successful while a grant will not have the same effect." >>> Why? "Now, if a company NEEDS an employee to stay on board, grants are certainly a better tool." >>> Why? The available evidence seems to show that stock better aligns an employee's interest with the company's long-term growth than options - which can be walked away from if they are under-water, and there is far less incentive for upper management to cook the books for a short-term options cash-out.