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Choice of vesting patterns. Under SFAS 123(R), awards with graded vesting, as all
of our awards have, may be expensed in one of two time patterns: 1) On a straight-
line basis over the complete vesting period (as though the entire award was one
grant); or 2) On an accelerated basis, treating each vesting layer as a separate grant
and amortizing each layer on a straight-line basis. For disclosure purposes under
SFAS 123, we used the accelerated basis. We have preliminarily concluded that we
will use the straight-line method for future grants under SFAS 123(R). As discussed
below under transition methods, such policy will only apply to future grants.
Expense recognized under SFAS 123(R) for previously granted options will be
recorded on the accelerated basis.
Estimating forfeitures. Under SFAS 123, we could choose whether to estimate 
forfeitures at the grant date or recognize actual forfeitures as they occur. Under
SFAS 123(R), we must estimate forfeitures as of the grant date.
Presentation of excess tax benefits in the statement of cash flows. Under SFAS
123(R), the excess of tax benefits realized from the exercise of employee stock
options over the tax benefit associated with the financial r eporting expense is shown
as a financing cash inflow in the statement of cash flows. Previously, these excess
benefits were shown as an operating cash inflow.
Transition alternatives. There are two allowable transition alternatives – the modified-
prospective transition or the modified-retrospective transition. Under the modified-
prospective transition, we would begin applying the valuation and other criteria to
stock options granted beginning July 1, 2005. We would begin recognizing expense for
the unvested portion of previously issued grants at the same time, based on the valua-
tion and attribution methods originally used to calculate the disclosures. Under the
modified-retrospective transition, we would restate prior periods to reflect the previous-
ly calculated amounts in the pro forma disclosures as actual expenses of the prior 
period (with no change in valuation or attribution methods). Future accounting would
be the same as under the modified-prospective transition. We would also restate the
statement of cash flows for the change in classification of excess tax benefits. In 
addition, we would be required under the modified-retrospective transition method to
estimate forfeitures for options outstanding as of July 1, 2005 and recognize a cumula-
tive effect of change in accounting principle to reverse such previously recognized
compensation. We have not yet determined which transition method we will apply.
Disclosures. There are additional disclosure requirements under SFAS 123(R),
which will not have a material impact on us.
The impact of adopting SFAS 123(R) on our operating results will depend in part
on the amount of stock options or other shar e-based payments we grant in the
future. The following table shows compensation expense related to options granted
through December 31, 2004, based on the options’ vesting schedules:
(In thousands)
2002 (Actual, included in our pro forma disclosures) $47,761
2003 (Actual, included in our pro forma disclosures) 43,310
2004 (Actual, included in our pro forma disclosures) 22,963
2005, through June 30 (Estimated, for pro forma disclosures) 10,299
2005, July 1 through December 31 (Estimated, to be r ecorded as expense) 10,032
We do not believe the adoption of SFAS 123(R) will have a material impact on our
cash flows or financial position.
Market Risk
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and
prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices.
Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our