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This excerpt taken from the EBAY 10-Q filed Apr 28, 2009.

Valuation Assumptions

We calculated the fair value of each stock option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2009:

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2008     2009  

Risk-free interest rates

   2.2 %   1.6 %

Expected lives (in years)

   3.8     3.8  

Dividend yield

   0 %   0 %

Expected volatility

   32 %   47 %

Our computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility from traded options on our common stock. Our computation of expected life was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

This excerpt taken from the EBAY 10-Q filed Oct 23, 2008.
Valuation Assumptions
 
We calculated the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2008:
 
                                 
    Three Months Ended
    Nine Months Ended
 
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2008     2007     2008  
 
Risk-free interest rates
    4.5 %     2.9 %     4.5 %     2.3 %
Expected lives (in years)
    3.4       3.9       3.5       3.8  
Dividend yield
    0 %     0 %     0 %     0 %
Expected volatility
    40 %     40 %     36 %     34 %
 
Our computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility from traded options on our common stock. Our computation of expected life was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
 
Note 9 — Income Taxes
 
The following table reflects changes in unrecognized tax benefits for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 (in thousands):
 
         
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of January 1, 2008
  $ 494,253  
Gross amounts of increases in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken during the period
    116,042  
         
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2008
  $ 610,295  
         
 
As of September 30, 2008, our liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits were included in deferred and other tax liabilities, net. The total liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits and the increase for the current period of these liabilities relate primarily to the allocations of revenue and costs among our global operations. Over the next twelve months, our existing tax positions will continue to generate an increase in liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits. We recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The amount of interest and penalties accrued at September 30, 2008 was approximately $29.6 million.
 
We are subject to taxation in the U.S. and various states and foreign jurisdictions. We are under examination by certain tax authorities for the 2003 tax year. The material jurisdictions that are subject to potential examination by tax authorities for tax years after 2002 include, among others, the U.S., California, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Singapore.
 
Note 10 — Subsequent Events
 
On October 3, 2008 we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the equity securities of Bill Me Later for approximately $820 million in cash and $125 million worth of outstanding options, net of option exercise proceeds. Bill Me Later has expertise in deferred payments and promotional financing services. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2008.
 
On October 6, 2008 we completed the acquisition of all of the equity securities of Den Blå Avis and Bilbasen, and certain other related companies, for a purchase price of approximately $390 million in cash. Den Blå Avis and Bilbasen are two leading online classifieds sites in Denmark. The total purchase price will be allocated to the


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tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date.
 
On October 6, 2008, we announced an initiative to simplify and streamline our organization, improve our cost structure and strengthen the overall competitiveness of our existing businesses through a reduction in our global workforce. As a result of this initiative, we expect to incur aggregate costs of approximately $70-$80 million, with the charges predominantly recorded in the fourth quarter of 2008.
 
On October 16, 2008, we drew down an aggregate amount of $1.0 billion under our revolving credit facility pursuant to the Credit Agreement. We expect that the funds will be used for general corporate purposes, including financing the acquisition of Bill Me Later, Inc. and its associated receivables. See Note 6 — “Commitments and Contingencies” for further information on the Credit Agreement.


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Item 2:   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
This excerpt taken from the EBAY 10-Q filed Jul 24, 2008.
Valuation Assumptions
 
We calculated the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2008:
 
                                 
    Three Months Ended
    Six Months Ended
 
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2007     2008     2007     2008  
 
Risk-free interest rates
    4.7 %     2.3 %     4.5 %     2.2 %
Expected lives (in years)
    3.5       3.9       3.5       3.8  
Dividend yield
    0 %     0 %     0 %     0 %
Expected volatility
    35 %     33 %     36 %     32 %
 
Our computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility from traded options on our common stock. Our computation of expected life was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
 
Note 9 — Income Taxes
 
The following table reflects changes in unrecognized tax benefits for the six-month period ended June 30, 2008 (in thousands):
 
         
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of January 1, 2008
  $ 494,253  
Gross amounts of increases in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken during the period
    69,661  
         
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2008
  $ 563,914  
         
 
As of June 30, 2008, our liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits were included in deferred and other tax liabilities, net. The total liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits and the increase for the current period of these liabilities relate primarily to the allocations of revenue and costs among our global operations. Over the next twelve months, our existing tax positions will continue to generate an increase in liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits. We recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The amount of interest and penalties accrued at June 30, 2008 was approximately $26.9 million.
 
We are subject to taxation in the U.S. and various states and foreign jurisdictions. We are under examination by certain tax authorities for the 2003 tax year. The material jurisdictions that are subject to potential examination by tax authorities for tax years after 2002 include, among others, the U.S., California, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Singapore.


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Item 2:   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
This excerpt taken from the EBAY 10-Q filed Apr 24, 2008.
Valuation Assumptions
 
We calculated the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008:
 
                 
    Three Months Ended
 
    March 31,  
    2007     2008  
 
Risk-free interest rates
      4.5 %       2.2 %
Expected lives (in years)
    3.5       3.8  
Dividend yield
    0 %     0 %
Expected volatility
    36 %     32 %
 
Our computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility from traded options on our common stock. Our computation of expected life was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
 
Note 9 — Income Taxes
 
The following table reflects changes in the unrecognized tax benefits since December 31, 2007 (in thousands):
 
         
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of January 1, 2008
  $ 494,253  
Gross amounts of increases in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken during the period
    35,115  
         
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2008
  $ 529,368  
         
 
As of March 31, 2008, our liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits were included in deferred and other tax liabilities, net. The total liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits and the increase for the current period of these liabilities relate primarily to the allocations of revenue and costs among our global operations. Over the next twelve months, our existing tax positions will continue to generate an increase in liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits. We recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The amount of interest and penalties accrued at March 31, 2008 was approximately $22.5 million.
 
We are subject to taxation in the U.S. and various states and foreign jurisdictions. We are under examination by certain tax authorities for the 2003 tax year. The material jurisdictions that are subject to potential examination by tax authorities for tax years after 2002 primarily include the U.S., California, France, Germany, Switzerland and Singapore.


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Item 2:   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
This excerpt taken from the EBAY 10-Q filed Apr 24, 2008.
Valuation Assumptions
 
We calculated the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2008:
 
                 
    Three Months Ended
 
    March 31,  
    2007     2008  
 
Risk-free interest rates
      4.5 %       2.2 %
Expected lives (in years)
    3.5       3.8  
Dividend yield
    0 %     0 %
Expected volatility
    36 %     32 %
 
Our computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility from traded options on our common stock. Our computation of expected life was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
 
Note 9 — Income Taxes
 
The following table reflects changes in the unrecognized tax benefits since December 31, 2007 (in thousands):
 
         
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of January 1, 2008
  $ 494,253  
Gross amounts of increases in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken during the period
    35,115  
         
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2008
  $ 529,368  
         
 
As of March 31, 2008, our liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits were included in deferred and other tax liabilities, net. The total liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits and the increase for the current period of these liabilities relate primarily to the allocations of revenue and costs among our global operations. Over the next twelve months, our existing tax positions will continue to generate an increase in liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits. We recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The amount of interest and penalties accrued at March 31, 2008 was approximately $22.5 million.
 
We are subject to taxation in the U.S. and various states and foreign jurisdictions. We are under examination by certain tax authorities for the 2003 tax year. The material jurisdictions that are subject to potential examination by tax authorities for tax years after 2002 primarily include the U.S., California, France, Germany, Switzerland and Singapore.


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Item 2:   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
These excerpts taken from the EBAY 10-K filed Feb 29, 2008.
Valuation Assumptions
 
We calculated the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted-average assumptions were used for each respective period:
 
             
    Year Ended December 31,
    2005   2006   2007
 
Risk-free interest rates
  3.8%   4.7%   4.5%
Expected life
  3 years   3 years   3.5 years
Dividend yield
  0%   0%   0%
Expected volatility
  36%   36%   37%
 
Our computation of expected volatility for 2006 and 2007 was based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility from traded options on our stock. Prior to 2006, our computation of expected volatility was based on historical volatility. Our computation of expected life was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.


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Valuation
Assumptions



 



We calculated the fair value of each option award on the date of
grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The
following weighted-average assumptions were used for each
respective period:


 



































































             

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

2005

 

2006

 

2007
 


Risk-free interest rates


 

3.8%

 

4.7%

 

4.5%


Expected life


 

3 years

 

3 years

 

3.5 years


Dividend yield


 

0%

 

0%

 

0%


Expected volatility


 

36%

 

36%

 

37%






 



Our computation of expected volatility for 2006 and 2007 was
based on a combination of historical and market-based implied
volatility from traded options on our stock. Prior to 2006, our
computation of expected volatility was based on historical
volatility. Our computation of expected life was determined
based on historical experience of similar awards, giving
consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based
awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee
behavior. The interest rate for periods within the contractual
life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve
in effect at the time of grant.





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This excerpt taken from the EBAY 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2007.
Valuation Assumptions
 
We calculated the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used for each respective period:
 
                 
    Three Months Ended
    Nine Months Ended
 
    September 30, 2007     September 30, 2007  
 
Risk-free interest rates
    4.5 %     4.5 %
Expected lives (in years)
    3.4       3.5  
Dividend yield
    0 %     0 %
Expected volatility
    40 %     36 %
 
Our computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility from traded options on our common stock. Our computation of expected life was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.


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This excerpt taken from the EBAY 10-Q filed Jul 27, 2007.
Valuation Assumptions
 
We calculated the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used for each respective period:
 
                 
    Three Months Ended
    Six Months Ended
 
    June 30, 2007     June 30, 2007  
 
Risk-free interest rates
    4.7 %     4.5 %
Expected lives (in years)
    3.5       3.5  
Dividend yield
    0 %     0 %
Expected volatility
    35 %     36 %
 
Our computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility from traded options on our common stock. Our computation of expected life was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.


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This excerpt taken from the EBAY 10-Q filed Apr 25, 2007.
Valuation Assumptions
 
We calculated the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used for the three months ended March 31, 2007:
 
         
Risk-free interest rates
    4.5 %
Expected lives (in years)
    3.5  
Dividend yield
    0 %
Expected volatility
    36 %
 
Our computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility from traded options on our common stock. Our computation of expected life was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.


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This excerpt taken from the EBAY 10-K filed Feb 28, 2007.
Valuation Assumptions
 
We calculated the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted-average assumptions were used for each respective period:
 
             
    Year Ended December 31,
    2004   2005   2006
 
Risk-free interest rates
  2.5%   3.8%   4.7%
Expected life
  3 years   3 years   3 years
Dividend yield
  0%   0%   0%
Expected volatility
  49%   36%   36%
 
Our computation of expected volatility for 2006 was based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility from traded options on our stock. Prior to 2006, our computation of expected volatility was based on historical volatility. Our computation of expected life was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. The interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.


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