To: Lazarus Long who wrote (46114 ) 7/8/1999 3:05:00 PM From: Bill C Respond to of 50264
I wish the SEC's justification for the trading suspension had not been so obtuse. Evidently, the SEC doesn't hold itself to the same full disclosure requirements to which it holds companies. I mean, look carefully at its statement. What does it really say? ...The Commission ordered this trading suspension because questions have been raised about the adequacy and accuracy of publicly disseminated information concerning Digitcom Interactive Video Network, relating to the company's financial condition and the nature or existence of agreements and contracts with overseas private and governmental entities. The Commission determined that the public interest and the protection of investors requires a suspension of trading in Digitcom securities. Rather than helping investors with a clear and complete reason for the DGIV suspension, the above boilerplate statement has created fear and uncertainty in much the same way that bashers' attacks do! Innuendo, partial info, etc. Investors deserve better! As an investor, I want this government agency to execute its charter and provide the following: 1. A complete reason for the suspension. What specific "...questions have been raised...."? To what specific "...information relating to the company's financial condition...etc." is the SEC referring? Is the SEC referring to Mr. Chin's television appearance when it writes "...publically disseminated...", and if so, what did he say exactly that the SEC has found objectionable? Are SEC examiners saying they are skeptical about Mr. Chin's statements, or are they calling him a liar? 2. A description of what to expect next - a hearing? If so, when? - report from the company? If so, by when and what must it cover? BTW, I don't see anything in the above SEC statement to suggest that SEC examiners acted in response to the heavy volume and price run-up last week. It sure would be nice for them to say so if that were the catalyst.