WHISTLER INVESTMENTS, INC. (WHIS) Announces a 640,000-Share Short in the DTC Stock Holdings of Whistler Common Stock
13 Oktober 2004 - 10:49PM
PR Newswire (US)
WHISTLER INVESTMENTS, INC. (WHIS) Announces a 640,000-Share Short
in the DTC Stock Holdings of Whistler Common Stock LAS VEGAS, NV,
Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- We have previously communicated
with our stockholders concerning short positions in our stock.
Recently, in connection with the mailing to stockholders of the
Notice for our upcoming Special Meeting of Stockholders to be held
on October 26, 2004, our transfer agent and ADP have reported
widely varying amounts of our stock held in the CEDE & Co.
street name as of the October 4, 2004 record date. According to our
transfer agent records, we have 6,014,759 shares held by DTC, but
the ADP broker search indicates of 6,658,599 shares being reported
by broker/dealers as being held on behalf of their customers, a
short position of more than 640,000 shares. Given this
over-reporting of our stock ownership, we are concerned that shares
voted at the October 26 may not represent valid stockholders, and
are conducting an audit to determine the correct amounts of stock
permitted to be voted by various street holders. We have therefore
commenced work with DTC to commence a formal review of the reported
excessive broker/dealer holdings of our stock, so that we can
conduct our corporate affairs properly, in view of our planned
stockholders meeting and future corporate events. We again advise
our stockholders make sure that they receive delivery of any shares
that they purchase, and also that their stock is not being borrowed
without authorization. Holly Roseberry, President of Whistler
Investments states "We find this situation startling and difficult
to comprehend, particularly in light of the recent rule adopted by
the Securities and Exchange Commission the effect of which is to
limit the maintenance of these open short positions by traders. We
have retained counsel in this regard and intend to get to the
bottom of the excessive short position. Once we put in place a plan
for these shorts to get covered we expect all our stockholders to
benefit." About Whistler Investments, Inc.
http://www.whistlerinvestments.com/ Whistler Investments Inc. (NASD
OTCBB: WHIS) is emerging as a leader in the development and
marketing of Lithium-powered products worldwide. We believe our
superior technology, coupled with an aggressive marketing plan will
establish our company on the world stage. With the global focus
moving rapidly towards addressing pollution, the need for
sustainable, zero emission energy is immediate. As current
legislation dictates a move towards this type of energy, we foresee
this industry as one of the fastest growing segments within the
global economy. Whistler and its subsidiaries are applying their
superior technology to everyday products being used around the
world. Everything from scooters, bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles,
small vehicles, watercraft, military applications and many other
essential products have been converted to Lithium applications. The
combination of our exciting technology and ability to mass-market
these products, creates a unique market niche for our Company. By
utilizing this technology, Whistler is able to begin the sales
cycle immediately. For additional information, please contact:
Telephone - (888) 669-1808 Facsimile - (604) 688-1817 E-mail:
Forward-Looking Statement This press release may include
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. These statements are based on the Company's current
expectations as to future events. However, the forward-looking
events and circumstances discussed in this press release might not
occur, and actual results could differ materially from those
anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.
DATASOURCE: Whistler Investments, Inc. CONTACT: Telephone - (888)
669-1808, Facsimile - (604) 688-1817, E-mail:
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