Investors anticipating continued appreciation in the price of the underlying shares purchased longer-dated call options on the stock.

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Backdating, in which options are dated retroactively to coincide with low points in the stock price, can increase the profit for the recipient.

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In a letter dated Jan. 13, Deephaven Capital Management, one of the ten largest holders of Guidant stock, told Guidant's board that the Boston Scientific offer was clearly superior.

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In a letter dated Monday, Buffett said he planned to give away 12, 050, 000 Class B shares of Berkshire Hathaway stock to five foundations.

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