1. What are David Jacob's alternatives regarding his future involvement with Spyder? 2. Is 2004 a good time to sell? 3. What accounts for the success of Spyder over the past few years? 4. Why not just keep the company? 5. If he decides to sell should David Jacob's sell to VF Corp (a strategic buyer) or to Bain Capital (a financial buyer)? Is the value the same for both buyers? 6. How do potential synergies affect Spyder's value to a potential buyer? 7. What is the main drawback for Jacob's to sell to a strategic buyer? 8. What would you recommend Jacobs do?