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BusinessWeek January 17, 2005 Louis Lavelle	Time To Start Weighing The Options New Financial Accounting Standards Board rules make stock options an expense. How will companies cope?
The Motley Fool January 31, 2008 Rich Duprey	Candela Investors Burned Again The aesthetic-laser maker continues its string of disappointing quarters.
The Motley Fool December 23, 2005 Philip Durell	First Data Fiddles Around A stock-option plan won't hurt the parent company of Western Union financially, or change its valuation, but it does say something about the board and the executives who deem it worth fiddling with the plan to dress up future income statements.
The Motley Fool May 3, 2006 Rich Duprey	Candela's Cool Beam The aesthetic laser manufacturer reports steady revenues and profits. Candela's not a cheap stock at these prices, even with the sell-off.
Knowledge@Wharton	New Ways to Retain and Reward Employees (Hint: We're Not Talking Stock Options) A handful of technology companies are heading in alternative directions when it comes to giving employees incentives to stay and perform well.
The Motley Fool October 26, 2006 Rich Duprey	Candela's October Surprise The aesthetic laser maker trounces analyst projections, though all may not be what it seems. Investors, take note.
BusinessWeek December 19, 2005 Jane Sasseen	Stock Options: Old Game, New Tricks Companies are finding ways to lower options costs despite stricter rules.
The Motley Fool May 5, 2005 Rich Duprey	Candela Brightens on Sales Growth The laser manufacturer reports record revenues and growing profits. Though not a sell, this stock isn't as hot as expected.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2007 Rich Duprey	Candela's Number Is Up The aesthetic laser maker reports dismal results that fall short of its own fuzzy math expectations.
The Motley Fool November 10, 2005 Salim Haji	Distractions at Whole Foods Though good numbers continue at the grocer, recent announcements raise questions about driving long-term shareholder value.
The Motley Fool April 17, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: A Bet Candela Can't Afford to Lose The aesthetic laser maker is set to report third-quarter 2007 financial results. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool December 8, 2004 Bill Mann	Aligning Interests? Yeah, Right Cisco's employees apparently can't sell their stock options fast enough. Suits the company just fine.
The Motley Fool February 1, 2006 Rich Duprey	Candela Is Finally White Hot The aesthetic laser maker finally produces the white-hot sales growth it promised -- two years ago. In midday trading, the stock soared 30%.
The Motley Fool November 2, 2005 Rich Duprey	Can Candela Regain Focus? Aesthetic laser maker reports strong gains, but can it do so consistently? It has new products, new distributors, and new markets to expand into, along with a shareholder-friendly stock buyback program.
Knowledge@Wharton January 29, 2003	Are Stock Options In Your Future? Given the recent turmoil surrounding stock options -- including well-publicized abuses of executive stock options, the depressed market, and anticipated new rules on the expensing of options -- has this once-popular form of compensation lost its appeal?
Inc. April 2005 Michael Sisk	Taking Stock Stock options are about to get pricier, thanks to a new regulation passed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Fortunately, options are not the only way to dole out equity. Here are four other strategies for small businesses to consider.
The Motley Fool August 18, 2006 Rich Duprey	Candela Singed by Patent Lawsuit The cosmetic laser maker, hit by rival's claim of infringement, fires back with a counterclaim. Investors, with Candela releasing its earnings report next week, this is sure to be a white hot topic on the conference call. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 17, 2005 Rich Duprey	Candela Does a Slow Burn Arbitrator rules against laser maker in royalty case. Already reeling from the lackluster sales of lasers that remove varicose veins, tattoos, and the like, Candela's stock plummeted another 10%.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2007 Rich Duprey	Candela's Amazing Shrinking Quarter The aesthetic laser maker reports its second consecutive quarter of declining sales. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 22, 2008 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: No Sizzle at Candela In advance of earnings, analysts expect sales from aesthetic laser maker Candela to be essentially flat.
The Motley Fool August 26, 2005 Rich Duprey	Candela Burns Holes in Logic The cosmetic laser manufacturer claims success via questionable mental gymnastics. Perhaps it ought to trim the fat off its verbiage and spare investors any more unneeded workouts.
The Motley Fool September 10, 2007 Rich Duprey	A Strategic Alternative for Candela In an SEC filing, hedge fund Third Point LLC reports its discussions of "strategic alternatives" at laser maker Candela. Some say a sale was discussed. Investors should take notice.
BusinessWeek March 1, 2004 Louis Lavelle	Options: A Modest Proposal Why not expense part of the cost at grant and the rest at expiration?
Entrepreneur June 2005 Crystal Detamore-Rodman	Taking Stock Minimize the costs of new stock-option expensing rules.
The Motley Fool April 29, 2005 Rich Duprey	Will Candela Burn Investors Again? Laser maker set to report earnings next week, but spotty record casts doubt on outcome.
The Motley Fool February 3, 2005 Rich Duprey	Candela's Lasers Offer Dim View In the cosmetic laser maker's earnings report, it misses its estimates. Revenues, though within the range set by the company, were still at the bottom rung of the ladder at $28.2 million.
Knowledge@Wharton	Re-examining Stock Options as a Way to Compensate Executives Now that an underperforming stock market and the excesses of Enron have focused new attention on the use and abuse of stock options as a way to incentivize senior managers, what changes, if any, should companies make in their design of compensation packages?
The Motley Fool March 15, 2007 Rich Duprey	Candela Eases the Pain The aesthetic laser maker acquires an innovative technology that minimizes pain. Investors, it's essentially an investment in the future, but one that still entails some risk.
The Motley Fool May 8, 2007 Rich Duprey	Cutera's Ugly Quarter The aesthetic laser maker's weak domestic sales dim the outlook for the rest of the year. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 22, 2006 Rich Duprey	A Change of Heart for Candela An upgrade of the laser maker points out the futility of watching analysts' shifting opinions. One of the tricks to generating long-term profits is to ignore the shifting winds of analyst sentiment and focus solely on the ability of the company to deliver.
BusinessWeek July 14, 2003 Louis Lavelle	Stock Options: The Fuzzy New Math In solving one problem by forcing companies to recognize that options have a cost, we've created something equally complex: Shareholders will have no way of knowing whether their companies are accurately estimating expenses or engaging in wishful thinking to burnish the bottom line.
The Motley Fool September 12, 2006 Rich Duprey	A Fuzzy Forecast for Candela Based on company-specific trends, the balance of 2006 will be a bust for the aesthetic laser maker. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 17, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Dim Hope for Candela The aesthetic-laser maker will report second-quarter 2007 financial results shortly. Investors, here what to expect.
The Motley Fool August 28, 2007 Rich Duprey	Candela's Chance to Fan the Flames The maker of lasers used in aesthetic procedures receives FDA approval for an innovative pain reduction technology. Investors, it needs something. Sales have been giving off a pretty weak signal lately, and management admits it has been losing market share.
The Motley Fool August 22, 2007 Rich Duprey	A Weak Signal at Candela The aesthetic-laser maker continues to show declining sales and earnings. Investors, take note.
CFO May 1, 2003 Kris Frieswick	Better Options Disillusioned investors are demanding stronger links between executive pay and long-term performance.
The Motley Fool August 22, 2006 Rich Duprey	Candela Goes Dark Atop recent legal woes, the laser maker reports gloomy quarterly earnings. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 5, 2004 Rich Duprey	Profit From Management Integrity Laser manufacturer Candela's management avoids taking the easy way out to explain shortfalls. It's a sign of management integrity that will lead to future profits.
The Motley Fool January 10, 2006 Rich Duprey	Biolase Brightens Outlook The aesthetic laser company expects to be cash flow-neutral on flat revenues. Investors cheer.
BusinessWeek January 17, 2005	Too Many Ways To Expense Options Expensing stock options was supposed to provide a clear, consistent picture of earnings that can be compared across companies and industries. But that goal may now be fading.
The Motley Fool March 14, 2008 Rich Duprey	No Point Man at Candela Activist hedge fund Third Point cuts its stake in the aesthetic laser maker Candela from 9% to only 3.5%.
The Motley Fool April 3, 2007 Rich Duprey	Palomar Medical Burns Another Rival The aesthetic laser maker zaps a privately held firm for patent infringement. But one company not buckling under to Palomar's aggressive tactics is Candela. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 30, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Cutera Zaps Quarter Investors, don't expect the aesthetic laser maker to burn up the growth charts when it reports first-quarter results.
The Motley Fool March 29, 2006	The Best Course for Investors Your local community college might make you a better investor. Consider taking a course or two in accounting at a local college to boost your accounting knowledge.
BusinessWeek April 3, 2006 David Henry	Earnings: It's Still Apples And Oranges Over the next several weeks, most companies will start factoring options expenses into their quarterly earnings results. But investors won't suddenly get clear visions of company profitability.
HBS Working Knowledge October 25, 2006 Desai & Margolis	Fixing Executive Options: The Veil of Ignorance The latest corporate governance crisis is buried in the details of executive compensation contracts, where the practice of backdating options for top executives is only part of the problem.
Financial Planning June 1, 2006 John Nersesian	Weigh Your Options Employee stock options are difficult to understand. Clients need your help to manage them effectively. Advisers who develop expertise in this area can attract and retain significant relationships with executives.
Inc. October 2005 Darren Dahl	Granting Options Like It's 1999 New rules do little to dampen private companies' use of stock options.