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To: Boca_PETE who wrote (2864)	1/17/1998 11:00:00 PM
From: Kirk ©	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 42834

Someone cross-posted a tough AOL letter at suite101.com calling The Brink to task for UTEK. I think I gave a decent reply on why the poster shouldn't complain as loud as he is. regards Kirk out

To: Boca_PETE who wrote (2864)	1/18/1998 7:15:00 PM
From: Boca_PETE	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 42834

Open Question to Ponder - Any thoughts from Analysts and others out there? Which EPS figure do you think analysts will focus on when calculating P/E's and stock valuations, given the new accounting rule which just became effective ??? The new accounting rule (SFAS128) requires companies to use less shares when reporting their earnings per share ("EPS") starting for the 4th Qtr & Year 97. This new figure, "Basic EPS" , is calculated using average common shares outstanding, excluding the shares previously included for assumed exercised stock options and warrants. This new computation will result in higher EPS numbers for some companies that issue large amounts of stock options to their employees. In annual reports, companies will also report "Diluted EPS which assumes all options, warrants, and convertible securities have been exercised or converted to common stock. This number is very similar to the previously required "Fully Diluted EPS". P