InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[The Count]

Dishfan, let me try a different approach

If these options only cost the company $1, why wouldn't IDCC sell these to the public. teecee estimated the value of a 10 year option with a $60 strike price at $10. One at market price has to be worth twice that. So IDCC can sell a ton of these options for over half the price of a share AND get the cash when the options are exercised. Or offer options to pay for other goods and services.

IMO, one cannot spin straw into gold, nor can one give away options that have a greater value to the recipient than cost to the giver.
The fact that the end result of option grants varies widely and is difficult to value doesn't change that.

If this doesn't carry any weight with you either, than I'll thank you for the cordial dialogue and agree to disagree.

To anyone whose interested in selling me options on a similar basis to what IDCC grants, let me know. Give me a strike price, cost per option and expiration date because I believe those options are worth a lot. Show up the CPA and take his cash! I AM serious.