Statement by Nixon Peabody LLP in Connection with SEC v. Meurs, et al

Business Wire, Oct 19, 2004

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The following is a statement issued by Nixon Peabody LLP, which represents Cees van der Hoeven, in connection with SEC v. Meurs, et al., Civil Action No. 04-1743 (RMU) (D.D.C.) (October 13, 2004):

Certain mischaracterizations of the SEC's complaint in the press were improperly attributed to our client, Cees van der Hoeven, and his representatives. The complaint speaks for itself, and is available at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. Mr. van der Hoeven has neither admitted nor denied the allegations of the complaint.