To: TENNET who wrote (1360 ) 5/26/1999 7:08:00 AM From: Arcane Lore Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 4443
Has everyone seen this excellent report? This will be HUGE!insidewallstreet.com What does it take to be a featured company on insidewallstreet.com? In the case of ASTN, the disclaimer (in small print at the bottom of the article) may provide a clue:This publication is an advertisement on behalf of Ashton Technology Group , Inc. and may not be construed as investment advice. This advertisement does not provide an analysis of the Company's financial position and is not a solicitation to purchase or sell securities of the Company. Readers should consult with their own independent tax, business and financial advisors with respect to any investment, including any contemplated investment in the advertised Company. All information contained in this advertisement should be independently verified with the advertised Company and by an independent financial analyst. The Publisher, its affiliates, officers, directors, subsidiaries and agents (collectively, "the Publisher") of this advertisement has been compensated by the Company. For services to be rendered over a two year period, compensation includes a monthly cash payment of fifteen thousand dollars; three hundred thousand shares of Rule 144 restricted stock issuable in blocks of one hundred thousand shares over a two year period; and the option to purchase two hundred thousand shares of Rule 144 restricted stock at an exercise price of one dollar and eighty seven cents. In preparing this advertisement, the Publisher has relied upon information received from the Company, which, although believed to be reliable, cannot be guaranteed. This advertisement is not an endorsement of the Company by the Publisher. The Publisher is not responsible for any claims made by the Company. You should independently investigate and fully understand all risks before investing. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements which are not historical facts contained in this advertisement are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial results, additional financing requirements, development of new products, government approval processes, the impact of competitive products or pricing, technological changes, the effect of economic conditions and other uncertainties detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In short, the writeup is simply a paid advertisement and IMO should be granted all of the credibility that paid ads usually receive.