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To: Eggolas Moria who wrote (56116)	4/15/1999 12:14:00 PM
From: Ed Beers	Respond to of 132070

Gary, There are a few other details to keep in mind. The IPO should offer up about 1 to 2% of the company. This will keep the float small and allow a large market cap without the need to attract billions in real money. The founders should be allowed register another 2 to 4% which they can move in and out of margin accounts to conduct periodic short squeezes and boost volatility. Now, sell puts, pay your employees primarily in stock options and you should have a real profit engine.