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In 1996, Microsoft issued 12.5 million convertible preferred shares carrying a dividend of 2.75 percent for $980 million. The shares were converted into common shares in December 1999, with each preferred share receiving 1.1273 common shares. At the time of conversion, Microsoft's common shares traded at $88 each.

What was the loss to shareholders from the conversion?

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