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Re: wallstarb post# 133697

Friday, 12/23/2011 11:34:55 AM

Friday, December 23, 2011 11:34:55 AM

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The reason for exercising early is (as GrthzGd noted in #msg-70228670) to start the clock on LT capitals-gains treatment for the difference between the eventual sale price and the exercise price. In the case we’re discussing (MNTA’s Chairman), the exercised options did not expire until 2018.

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