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below. We use the Black-Scholes model as opposed to a
lattice pricing model since employee exercise patterns,
which are considered in a lattice model, are not relevant to
this plan. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S.
Treasury two-year rate in effect at the time of grant.
Other Option Plans - Stock options are granted with an
exercise price equal to the market price of the stock at the
date of grant. Substantially all of the options granted are
exercisable ratably over a four-year vesting period.
The fair value of the options are estimated using a
lattice option pricing model which also uses the assumptions
in the table below. We believe the lattice model
provides a better estimated fair value of our options as it
uses a range of possible outcomes over an option term
and can be adjusted for changes in certain assumptions
over time. Expected volatilities are based on the historical
performance of our stock. We also use historical data to
estimate the timing and amount of option exercises and
forfeitures within the valuation model. The expected term
of the options is an output of the option pricing model and
estimates the period of time that options are expected to
remain unexercised. The risk-free interest rate is based on
the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
The per share weighted-average fair value for all options
granted was $6.83, $7.47 and $7.05 in 2007, 2006 and
2005, respectively. These fair values were computed
using the following range of assumptions for our various
stock compensation plans for the years ended November 30:
Under our stock option plans, we may issue shares on a
net basis at the request of the option holder. This occurs by
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A summary of our stock option activity for the years
ended November 30 follows:
As of November 30, 2007, the intrinsic value (the difference
between the exercise price and the market price) for
options outstanding was $168.8 million and the intrinsic
value for options exercisable was $161.4 million. The total
intrinsic value of all options exercised during the years
ended November 30, 2007 and 2006 was $33.2 million
and $29.7 million, respectively. A summary of our stock
options outstanding and exercisable at November 30, 2007
follows:
A summary of our RSU activity for the years ended
November 30, 2007 and 2006 follows:
No RSUs were issued in 2005.
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