InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[Dishfan]

D_Dweller -

I'm concerned about your blood pressure (lol)

1. You "diminishing returns" theory only applies if the options are granted to employees who already have some. I hope the options will be granted to new engineers, scientists and professional managers. (But not too many attorneys ;)

2. Because the options vest over time, there really can be no question that they serve to enhance employee retention - no studies needed - just human nature (if you leave now, you walk away from $x in options left to vest).

3. Your analysis of the "cost" of the options includes every option issued under the plan, not just the 5,000,000 proposed. To assume or expect that InterDig should never have issued any options is absurd - I've never heard of a public company that does not issue options. The cost of the 5,000,000 proposed shares is small relative to the potential benefits, IMO.

Out of concern for your physical and mental well-being, I promise to cut way back on my pro option posts (after all, we're all friends here ;)