To: marcos who wrote (1630 ) 8/25/1998 6:00:00 PM From: Josef Svejk Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 2770
Message from the Chairman August 25, 1998 DEAR FBN ASSOCIATES SHAREHOLDERS: Re: FBN Associates Customers I am pleased to report to you that product and customer development is moving forward rapidly. Unfortunately, we have encountered a problem with one of our customers. The problem is that certain shareholders have repeatedly called this customer directly to inquire about FBNA's relationship with the customer. These calls have been so frequent that the customer has complained to us and asked us to take steps to stop these calls. We have approximately 3,000 shareholders. Almost all of our shareholders are responsible investors who monitor FBNA's performance and obtain information regarding FBNA through our web site and/or through discussions with our investor relations department . All current information regarding FBNA is available on the web site and Janice will be pleased to discuss FBNA matters with you. We want our shareholders to be fully informed regarding FBNA's affairs and to this end we frequently issue news releases which are widely disseminated through news services and posted on our web site. There are however a few shareholders who are causing harm to FBNA through repeated contact directly with customers. This behaviour is totally irresponsible and damaging to FBNA and I will not tolerate it. I am working with our customers to obtain the names of the abusive shareholders and FBNA will commence litigation against these people if this conduct continues. If you know of an abusive shareholder please provide me with details. FBNA recently obtained a judgment for $3 against an individual who made damaging remarks about FBNA over the internet. We are in the process now of executing on that judgment and in fact have filed documentation necessary to petition that person into bankruptcy. This demonstrates our resolve to take action against anyone who interferes with our business. Our scientists, software architects, programmers and other technical personnel are working hard to develop leading edge products. Our business development people are in the process of forging the customer base that will generate substantial revenues for FBNA. I ask all shareholders to support FBNA in these endeavours. Further, I ask those shareholders that are interfering with our customers to stop doing so. If any of you wish to speak to me on this matter, or on any other FBNA matter, please call Janice Shell, Investor Relations, with your name and telephone number and I will get back to you. FBNA is strong and is moving forward. Let's keep it that way. Yours truly, FBN Associates Dick Eue, Chairman #reply-5545020