> On Apr 16, 7:23 pm, gregw....@gmail.com wrote:

> > When do the shares get converted to cash?  I thought it was the 15th.

> > On Mar 30, 4:11 pm, tara <tarabr...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > Looks like shareholders are getting paid out at $95.  I logged into
> > > sell and it was too late, being done for me!

> > > On Mar 13, 5:25 pm, msum...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > The deal will be done by May.  Roche currently owns close to 56% of
> > > > Genentech.  All Roche needs is 51% of the remaining shares.  If they
> > > > hit 90% they will close the merger in about a day.  If they receive
> > > > less than 90% they can send the offer to a shareholder vote using the
> > > > newly acquired shares.  All they need is a majority of shareholders to
> > > > agree during that vote and the merger will be finalized.

> > > > I'll just sit back until March 25th.  More than likely this deal will
> > > > go thorugh and Roche will send you a check for $95 per share.

> > > > On Mar 13, 9:23 am, bobb...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > I heard the deal will not close till 06-30-2009. Thats a long time for
> > > > > a $1. But its better than having your money in a saving account. It's
> > > > > a 3.71% intrest rate for 4 months.

> > > > > On Mar 13, 8:01 am, dachia...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > 1. Dont sell your shares on the market right now, its below the 95$
> > > > > > and your just missing out on money. If you want to sell then accept
> > > > > > the tender off from Roche for 95. You should be getting something from
> > > > > > your broker.

> > > > > > 2. Roche currently has 54% of the Stock, they need to own greater than
> > > > > > 90% for the tender offer to be accepted. So if people dont accept the
> > > > > > offer, roche cant just take the shares. DNA is a publicly owned
> > > > > > company. you the shareholders decided whether or not you want to sell
> > > > > > for 95$. Now that is all i know as of now, i cant speak to what would
> > > > > > happen if they dont receive greater than 90%.

> > > > > > On Mar 13, 6:23 am, keithdp...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > it hasnt gone thru shareholders, yet to be officially approved, though
> > > > > > > i think it is a done deal.  be happy dna higher -ups made us money in
> > > > > > > this crappy 2008-2009

> > > > > > > On Mar 12, 10:12 am, Mandeep <obstrukt...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > > > > > Guys, if Roche is paying 95, why is this thing at 94?
> > > > > > > > Isn't this free money for a guy to buy it right now?

> > > > > > > > upside of 1 dollar?

> > > > > > > > Let me know.

> > > > > > > > On Mar 12, 9:34 am, jdegra...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > > > All outstanding shares of DNA will be either converted to cash or
> > > > > > > > > Roche stock at the equivalent value (so you would have more shares of
> > > > > > > > > Roche). I'm not sure which option Roche has chosen, but I would guess
> > > > > > > > > it'll probably be cash. Your only option is to sell now; otherwise you
> > > > > > > > > don't need to do anything. You'll probably just find your shares in
> > > > > > > > > cash when it goes through.

> > > > > > > > > On Mar 11, 1:15 pm, lmont...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > > > > My question is once the deal passes and DNA no longer is will the
> > > > > > > > > > price drop to Roche price? So should I sell all my shares at that $95
> > > > > > > > > > price? I know we still have to wait on the Avastin results but you
> > > > > > > > > > know. Please advise.

> > > > > > > > > > On Mar 11, 3:02 am, Tim <biot...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > > > > > > > > good call. market will be at an upswing VERY soon.

> > > > > > > > > > > On Mar 10, 7:20 am, hogan...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > > > > > > Roche deal is not done yet. I just declined to sell 2K shares.

> > > > > > > > > > > > On Mar 9, 2:18 pm, steeler...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > > > > > > > Whats your upside vs Your downside? Upside is 2 more dollers per
> > > > > > > > > > > > > share? downside could be this stock going to 65 for a little while....
> > > > > > > > > > > > > Maybe not.... And The Resulst of Avastin could send this off like a
> > > > > > > > > > > > > rocket..... If Roche didnt buy, I'd keep DNA. Now that Roche is
> > > > > > > > > > > > > Buying... I've sold.

> > > > > > > > > > > > > On Mar 9, 3:32 pm, fatboy <etsun...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > > > > > > > > > > > If Roche successfully buys DNA, there will be no more DNA.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > And historically Roche (or no other biotech companies) had performed
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > as well
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > as DNA.  What do you think??- Hide quoted text -

> > > > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -

> > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -

> > - Show quoted text -

> On Mar 30, 4:11 pm, tara <tarabr...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > Looks like shareholders are getting paid out at $95.  I logged into
> > sell and it was too late, being done for me!

> > On Mar 13, 5:25 pm, msum...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > The deal will be done by May.  Roche currently owns close to 56% of
> > > Genentech.  All Roche needs is 51% of the remaining shares.  If they
> > > hit 90% they will close the merger in about a day.  If they receive
> > > less than 90% they can send the offer to a shareholder vote using the
> > > newly acquired shares.  All they need is a majority of shareholders to
> > > agree during that vote and the merger will be finalized.

> > > I'll just sit back until March 25th.  More than likely this deal will
> > > go thorugh and Roche will send you a check for $95 per share.

> > > On Mar 13, 9:23 am, bobb...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > I heard the deal will not close till 06-30-2009. Thats a long time for
> > > > a $1. But its better than having your money in a saving account. It's
> > > > a 3.71% intrest rate for 4 months.

> > > > On Mar 13, 8:01 am, dachia...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > 1. Dont sell your shares on the market right now, its below the 95$
> > > > > and your just missing out on money. If you want to sell then accept
> > > > > the tender off from Roche for 95. You should be getting something from
> > > > > your broker.

> > > > > 2. Roche currently has 54% of the Stock, they need to own greater than
> > > > > 90% for the tender offer to be accepted. So if people dont accept the
> > > > > offer, roche cant just take the shares. DNA is a publicly owned
> > > > > company. you the shareholders decided whether or not you want to sell
> > > > > for 95$. Now that is all i know as of now, i cant speak to what would
> > > > > happen if they dont receive greater than 90%.

> > > > > On Mar 13, 6:23 am, keithdp...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > it hasnt gone thru shareholders, yet to be officially approved, though
> > > > > > i think it is a done deal.  be happy dna higher -ups made us money in
> > > > > > this crappy 2008-2009

> > > > > > On Mar 12, 10:12 am, Mandeep <obstrukt...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > > > > Guys, if Roche is paying 95, why is this thing at 94?
> > > > > > > Isn't this free money for a guy to buy it right now?

> > > > > > > upside of 1 dollar?

> > > > > > > Let me know.

> > > > > > > On Mar 12, 9:34 am, jdegra...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > > All outstanding shares of DNA will be either converted to cash or
> > > > > > > > Roche stock at the equivalent value (so you would have more shares of
> > > > > > > > Roche). I'm not sure which option Roche has chosen, but I would guess
> > > > > > > > it'll probably be cash. Your only option is to sell now; otherwise you
> > > > > > > > don't need to do anything. You'll probably just find your shares in
> > > > > > > > cash when it goes through.

> > > > > > > > On Mar 11, 1:15 pm, lmont...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > > > My question is once the deal passes and DNA no longer is will the
> > > > > > > > > price drop to Roche price? So should I sell all my shares at that $95
> > > > > > > > > price? I know we still have to wait on the Avastin results but you
> > > > > > > > > know. Please advise.

> > > > > > > > > On Mar 11, 3:02 am, Tim <biot...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > > > > > > > good call. market will be at an upswing VERY soon.

> > > > > > > > > > On Mar 10, 7:20 am, hogan...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > > > > > Roche deal is not done yet. I just declined to sell 2K shares.

> > > > > > > > > > > On Mar 9, 2:18 pm, steeler...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > > > > > > Whats your upside vs Your downside? Upside is 2 more dollers per
> > > > > > > > > > > > share? downside could be this stock going to 65 for a little while....
> > > > > > > > > > > > Maybe not.... And The Resulst of Avastin could send this off like a
> > > > > > > > > > > > rocket..... If Roche didnt buy, I'd keep DNA. Now that Roche is
> > > > > > > > > > > > Buying... I've sold.

> > > > > > > > > > > > On Mar 9, 3:32 pm, fatboy <etsun...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > > > > > > > > > > If Roche successfully buys DNA, there will be no more DNA.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > And historically Roche (or no other biotech companies) had performed
> > > > > > > > > > > > > as well
> > > > > > > > > > > > > as DNA.  What do you think??- Hide quoted text -

> > > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -

> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -

> - Show quoted text -

> On Mar 13, 5:25 pm, msum...@gmail.com wrote:

> > The deal will be done by May.  Roche currently owns close to 56% of
> > Genentech.  All Roche needs is 51% of the remaining shares.  If they
> > hit 90% they will close the merger in about a day.  If they receive
> > less than 90% they can send the offer to a shareholder vote using the
> > newly acquired shares.  All they need is a majority of shareholders to
> > agree during that vote and the merger will be finalized.

> > I'll just sit back until March 25th.  More than likely this deal will
> > go thorugh and Roche will send you a check for $95 per share.

> > On Mar 13, 9:23 am, bobb...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > I heard the deal will not close till 06-30-2009. Thats a long time for
> > > a $1. But its better than having your money in a saving account. It's
> > > a 3.71% intrest rate for 4 months.

> > > On Mar 13, 8:01 am, dachia...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > 1. Dont sell your shares on the market right now, its below the 95$
> > > > and your just missing out on money. If you want to sell then accept
> > > > the tender off from Roche for 95. You should be getting something from
> > > > your broker.

> > > > 2. Roche currently has 54% of the Stock, they need to own greater than
> > > > 90% for the tender offer to be accepted. So if people dont accept the
> > > > offer, roche cant just take the shares. DNA is a publicly owned
> > > > company. you the shareholders decided whether or not you want to sell
> > > > for 95$. Now that is all i know as of now, i cant speak to what would
> > > > happen if they dont receive greater than 90%.

> > > > On Mar 13, 6:23 am, keithdp...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > it hasnt gone thru shareholders, yet to be officially approved, though
> > > > > i think it is a done deal.  be happy dna higher -ups made us money in
> > > > > this crappy 2008-2009

> > > > > On Mar 12, 10:12 am, Mandeep <obstrukt...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > > > Guys, if Roche is paying 95, why is this thing at 94?
> > > > > > Isn't this free money for a guy to buy it right now?

> > > > > > upside of 1 dollar?

> > > > > > Let me know.

> > > > > > On Mar 12, 9:34 am, jdegra...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > All outstanding shares of DNA will be either converted to cash or
> > > > > > > Roche stock at the equivalent value (so you would have more shares of
> > > > > > > Roche). I'm not sure which option Roche has chosen, but I would guess
> > > > > > > it'll probably be cash. Your only option is to sell now; otherwise you
> > > > > > > don't need to do anything. You'll probably just find your shares in
> > > > > > > cash when it goes through.

> > > > > > > On Mar 11, 1:15 pm, lmont...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > > My question is once the deal passes and DNA no longer is will the
> > > > > > > > price drop to Roche price? So should I sell all my shares at that $95
> > > > > > > > price? I know we still have to wait on the Avastin results but you
> > > > > > > > know. Please advise.

> > > > > > > > On Mar 11, 3:02 am, Tim <biot...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > > > > > > good call. market will be at an upswing VERY soon.

> > > > > > > > > On Mar 10, 7:20 am, hogan...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > > > > Roche deal is not done yet. I just declined to sell 2K shares.

> > > > > > > > > > On Mar 9, 2:18 pm, steeler...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > > > > > Whats your upside vs Your downside? Upside is 2 more dollers per
> > > > > > > > > > > share? downside could be this stock going to 65 for a little while....
> > > > > > > > > > > Maybe not.... And The Resulst of Avastin could send this off like a
> > > > > > > > > > > rocket..... If Roche didnt buy, I'd keep DNA. Now that Roche is
> > > > > > > > > > > Buying... I've sold.

> > > > > > > > > > > On Mar 9, 3:32 pm, fatboy <etsun...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > > > > > > > > > If Roche successfully buys DNA, there will be no more DNA.
> > > > > > > > > > > > And historically Roche (or no other biotech companies) had performed
> > > > > > > > > > > > as well
> > > > > > > > > > > > as DNA.  What do you think??- Hide quoted text -

> > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -

> - Show quoted text -

> On Mar 27, 9:32 am, ying...@yahoo.com wrote:

> > Technically, DNA has been showing support around $86.08 and resistance
> > in the $95.00 range. It is rated buy with the $110.96 target price in
> > six months.

> > check here:
> > 'http://www.stoxline.com/quote.php?symbol=dna'

> I'll just sit back until March 25th.  More than likely this deal will
> go thorugh and Roche will send you a check for $95 per share.

> On Mar 13, 9:23 am, bobb...@gmail.com wrote:

> > I heard the deal will not close till 06-30-2009. Thats a long time for
> > a $1. But its better than having your money in a saving account. It's
> > a 3.71% intrest rate for 4 months.

> > On Mar 13, 8:01 am, dachia...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > 1. Dont sell your shares on the market right now, its below the 95$
> > > and your just missing out on money. If you want to sell then accept
> > > the tender off from Roche for 95. You should be getting something from
> > > your broker.

> > > 2. Roche currently has 54% of the Stock, they need to own greater than
> > > 90% for the tender offer to be accepted. So if people dont accept the
> > > offer, roche cant just take the shares. DNA is a publicly owned
> > > company. you the shareholders decided whether or not you want to sell
> > > for 95$. Now that is all i know as of now, i cant speak to what would
> > > happen if they dont receive greater than 90%.

> > > On Mar 13, 6:23 am, keithdp...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > it hasnt gone thru shareholders, yet to be officially approved, though
> > > > i think it is a done deal.  be happy dna higher -ups made us money in
> > > > this crappy 2008-2009

> > > > On Mar 12, 10:12 am, Mandeep <obstrukt...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > > Guys, if Roche is paying 95, why is this thing at 94?
> > > > > Isn't this free money for a guy to buy it right now?

> > > > > upside of 1 dollar?

> > > > > Let me know.

> > > > > On Mar 12, 9:34 am, jdegra...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > All outstanding shares of DNA will be either converted to cash or
> > > > > > Roche stock at the equivalent value (so you would have more shares of
> > > > > > Roche). I'm not sure which option Roche has chosen, but I would guess
> > > > > > it'll probably be cash. Your only option is to sell now; otherwise you
> > > > > > don't need to do anything. You'll probably just find your shares in
> > > > > > cash when it goes through.

> > > > > > On Mar 11, 1:15 pm, lmont...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > My question is once the deal passes and DNA no longer is will the
> > > > > > > price drop to Roche price? So should I sell all my shares at that $95
> > > > > > > price? I know we still have to wait on the Avastin results but you
> > > > > > > know. Please advise.

> > > > > > > On Mar 11, 3:02 am, Tim <biot...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > > > > > good call. market will be at an upswing VERY soon.

> > > > > > > > On Mar 10, 7:20 am, hogan...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > > > Roche deal is not done yet. I just declined to sell 2K shares.

> > > > > > > > > On Mar 9, 2:18 pm, steeler...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > > > > > > > Whats your upside vs Your downside? Upside is 2 more dollers per
> > > > > > > > > > share? downside could be this stock going to 65 for a little while....
> > > > > > > > > > Maybe not.... And The Resulst of Avastin could send this off like a
> > > > > > > > > > rocket..... If Roche didnt buy, I'd keep DNA. Now that Roche is
> > > > > > > > > > Buying... I've sold.

> > > > > > > > > > On Mar 9, 3:32 pm, fatboy <etsun...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > > > > > > > > > If Roche successfully buys DNA, there will be no more DNA.
> > > > > > > > > > > And historically Roche (or no other biotech companies) had performed
> > > > > > > > > > > as well
> > > > > > > > > > > as DNA.  What do you think??- Hide quoted text -

> > > - Show quoted text -

> check here:
> 'http://www.stoxline.com/quote.php?symbol=dna'

> -Thanks in advance

> @Noel - It's really competitive, so be patient. All applications/
> resumes get reviewed, and if you are qualified for the position you'll
> be contacted. Some positions stay open for a long time, others are
> open for a very short period of time. Ideally though, it really really
> helps to know people here and/or get referred for the position.
> Remember that Genentech is considered one of the best places to work
> for, and a LOT of people apply. So its good to have connections or
> something that makes you stand out.

> On Mar 25, 1:15 am, noel002...@gmail.com wrote:

> > I'm applying to the research associate in organic/medicinal chemistry
> > dept.  I called employment hotline today, but its just all automated.
> > Resume goes into database, so really hard to contact somebody direct.
> > Do either of you ..hogan or srini.. work there or know someone who
> > does??.   I was curious how the rouche deal is going to affect
> > things.  Thanks for comments

> > On Mar 21, 8:20 am, hogan...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > They have a staff to update the web page on an hourly basis, some
> > > positions are ongoing. What type of position were you looking for?

> > > On Mar 16, 7:00 pm, noel002...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > > Hey just wondering if there is anybody that works for genentech that
> > > > regularly looks at these discussions.  I'm trying to find out more
> > > > info on the job process.  I'm applying for a job, in the R & D area,
> > > > but wondering how long they would take to respond.  Do they just keep
> > > > some jobs posted all the time??  Just curious.  Appreciate  any help.

> On Mar 21, 8:20 am, hogan...@gmail.com wrote:

> > They have a staff to update the web page on an hourly basis, some
> > positions are ongoing. What type of position were you looking for?

> > On Mar 16, 7:00 pm, noel002...@gmail.com wrote:

> > > Hey just wondering if there is anybody that works for genentech that
> > > regularly looks at these discussions.  I'm trying to find out more
> > > info on the job process.  I'm applying for a job, in the R & D area,
> > > but wondering how long they would take to respond.  Do they just keep
> > > some jobs posted all the time??  Just curious.  Appreciate  any help.

> On Mar 16, 7:00 pm, noel002...@gmail.com wrote:

> > Hey just wondering if there is anybody that works for genentech that
> > regularly looks at these discussions.  I'm trying to find out more
> > info on the job process.  I'm applying for a job, in the R & D area,
> > but wondering how long they would take to respond.  Do they just keep
> > some jobs posted all the time??  Just curious.  Appreciate  any help.