To: Michael Arrigotti who wrote (2071 ) 11/13/1997 4:17:00 AM From: Michael T Currie Respond to of 8835
> Read the press release.. The numbers are there.. You just need to be able to read them and perform some simple arithmetic. I spent six years studying numbers in all sorts of mediums (cal, integral cal, differentials, statics, dynamics, thermo, physics, statistics, ergo, materials, chem, DFT etc....). From my studies I found that numbers never lie, they just get mismanaged. If you can prove that NPEC's numbers are false I'll be the first to sue NPEC for the blatant deception of their investors. If you are as well versed in mathematics as you say you are (or, for that matter, if you have passed 6th grade arithmetic - no reflection on yourself, just a comment on using common sense), it should be patently obvious that ALL companies have overhead, ALL companies pay taxes (at least eventually), ALL oil and gas wells have ongoing operating expenses, NEARLY ALL companies must pay royalties to the landowner (unless they happen to own the mineral rights - a very unusual situation). Show me an established, fully reporting company that shows anything near the sort of net profit margins of which you speak. It can't happen. Numbers may never lie, but the people providing those numbers can. I suggest that you look a bit deeper into the situation and use these comments as constructive advice rather than a personal attack. > I personally don't care if you think NPEC is a good pick or not. Earnings, past press releases, and info the company has provided support that it is a high potential short /long term investment. You are entitled to your opinion, of course. The stock market is nothing but a set of opinions. Do you want to reevaluate that view in light of the above? Mike