Intel Corp (INTC)

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That said, those days are over and a return to "normal" grant rates should ensue. "Normal" is 1-1.5% in my opinion.
I believe I understand the employee shareholder perspective as well. To put it bluntly, I would want as many options granted to me as possible at the lowest exercise price possible and I want the stock price to be at an all time high the day they vest. After exercise and sale, I'd want the stock price to plummet so I could get my next batch of options granted at a low exercise price. Lather, rinse, repeat. Do I have this correct?
I am fully cognizant that any discussion with an Intel employee about reducing the stock option grant percent is not going to be viewed in a positive light. Please try to see it from a non-employee shareholder perspective as well. Thanks.
-Moorea


I simply answered your question with a piece of data that you conveniently omitted. Of course, your data also does not take into account the increase in the number of employees during that period, which would also account for the increase in percentage. Your omission appeared to suggest that there wasn't a reason for the increase. I showed you one. Your "opinion" on what the rates should have been pre and post the granting of options to hourly employees is duly noted...... As your opinion.

BTW, I never said I was an intel employee. Unless you are attempting to join the "Are you an intel employee" Witch Hunt that seems to be a favorite pastime of certain people on these board, then I would appreciate it if you would refrain from speculation, or putting words into my mouth. As far as that topic goes, I would also appreciate it if you would MYOB. Thanks.

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