Is Cabletron worth more to a potential acquiror if Spectrum is kept inside the company or spun out?
Spectrum is built into the value of the company now in a very modest amount. If it was showcased, it would value Cabletron higher. People see Spectrum too closely tied to Cabletron now. I think we can break it out and make it more successful. Cabletron would retain a majority stake, that way we can still retain access. My guess is that it would happen in next nine months, and the likelihood that Spectrum will be spun off, outside of market conditions which we can’t control, is pretty good. Q: Does it frustrate you that many Wall Street analysts and some investors believe the best option for Cabletron at this point is to sell the company to a bigger player in the industry? A: It’s a quick answer to something. I’m not sure its the best answer. But it is frustrating. We’ve been rumored to be for sale for the last five years, and it hasn’t happened. You kind of get sick of trying to defend something you have not done. Q: Cabletron’s market cap lags far behind your primary competitors, and
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