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Biotech / Medical : VVUS: VIVUS INC. (NASDAQ) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Zebra 365 who wrote (20003)	3/23/1999 2:51:00 PM
From: Colby	Respond to of 23519

My biggest renewal of faith in the company is the VISX CEO joining the board. Why would a guy like that join VVUS? He can't need the money so why tarnish his record? Unless, of course, he sees some great things happening with this company. This company isn't at 3 because of its product, its there because of the people running it. This company needs to restore credibility and bringing in respected people will help do that. I know it is old news, but i was just thinking about it. R&D, product, and milestones don't mean anything on a ship with a floundering crew. But, a good crew can help make up for the short commings of a lousy skipper. But, i digress, Colby

To: Zebra 365 who wrote (20003)	3/23/1999 3:08:00 PM
From: BigKNY3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23519

Zebra 365 <<I have learned one thing about Small Pharma companies, that top managment is as important as product in the long run.>> Dr. Z: This is also true of Big Pharma companies...in fact any company...large of small... Managing in an evolving market is a particularly tough challenge. Since December 1997, I have noted that potential VVUS investors must evaluate top management in the face of this challenge: www3.techstocks.com www3.techstocks.com www3.techstocks.com www3.techstocks.com Dr.Z <<That is why both you and I are holders of ICOS.>> I am still long on ICOS......management includes the former founder of AMGN with Bill Gates on its Board and the #1 ICOS shareholder. BigKNY3