I think people will more often than not base their decisions using a pro-forma figure, which excludes the value of the options. It is an expense, but I don't have a problem making an adjustment to eliminate it because it is a non-cash item, like other adjustments such as amortizing intangible items. |
I'm hard-pressed to think of an IRS ruling that has this much potential, |
It's pretty unusual for Congress to revisit something passed by a prior Congress. |
That is a big blow, it was one of their flagship businesses that was quite profitable. |
This may prove that their policy barring pre-announcement and giving earnings guidance may not be the wisest policy. It's not as if providing guidance is a sign of poor governance. |
This may prove that their policy barring preannouncement and giving earnings guidance may not be the wisest policy. It's not as if providing guidance is a sign of poor governance. |
You always have to take into account the tax benefit, particularly with people who have income from other sources. Is it their primary focus? Probably not. But it is a great benefit to have along the way. |