Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread Eactivist
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Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread Jack Davis
This release has a bit more positive tone than some. Hope it's warranted. Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.reuters.com/article/technology-media-telco-SP/idUST3913420070525 Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email,

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/25/2007 7:04:02 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This release has a bit more positive tone than some. Hope it's warranted. Jack = Actually, about 1/2 of them have been positive in tone. I think Pentaxians tend to jump to negative

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread Joseph Tainter
http://www.reuters.com/article/technology-media-telco-SP/idUST3913420070525 - [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This release has a bit more positive tone than some. Hope it's warranted. Jack = Actually, about 1/2 of them have been positive in tone. I think Pentaxians tend to jump to

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread Eactivist
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Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread Joseph Tainter
Earlier: Sparx is now in control. Hoya has given them authority to interview all potential board members. We know what Sparx wants. Joe - P.S. If Sparx cashes out with the merger, they will gain about 50% profit for holding Pentax stock only two years:

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread P. J. Alling
That's all Sparx wants to do. 50% for two years would make almost anyone happy, but their management probably sees it as a failure. Companies like Sparx are only in it for the money, there's nothing wrong with that, but they don't care what kind of wreckage they leave behind them. Joseph

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread Tim Øsleby
I for one does not like leeches. Does that make me a commy? Tim Typo Mostly Harmless - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 7:59 PM Subject: Re: Pentax Board To Resign That's all Sparx wants

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread pnstenquist
leeches. Does that make me a commy? Tim Typo Mostly Harmless - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 7:59 PM Subject: Re: Pentax Board To Resign That's all Sparx wants to do. 50

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 5/25/07, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't imagine Sparx has any intention to retain its shares. When an equity firm pushes for a merger, it usually indicates that they plan to cash out their shares. Paul - I hope so. One thing doesn't add up, though: Why would Sparx

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread pnstenquist
I can't imagine Sparx has any intention to retain its shares. When an equity firm pushes for a merger, it usually indicates that they plan to cash out their shares. Paul -- Original message -- From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Earlier: Sparx is now in

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread Joseph Tainter
I can't imagine Sparx has any intention to retain its shares. When an equity firm pushes for a merger, it usually indicates that they plan to cash out their shares. Paul - I hope so. One thing doesn't add up, though: Why would Sparx insist on the right to interview new appointees to the

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread Tim Øsleby
8:59 PM Subject: Re: Pentax Board To Resign Leeches can be quite good with a nice bernaise sauce and a sprinkle of fresh dill. Not liking them doesn't make you a commy, although it may suggest that you're a vegetarian. Paul -- Original message -- From: Tim

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread pnstenquist
Good question. I certainly don't know. I didn't see anything in regard to interviewing new appointees in the releases I read. But I haven't been following this very closely and don't intend to do so now. Paul -- Original message -- From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread P. J. Alling
Why to keep Pentax compliant and not cause any further disruption to the smooth process of assimilation, of course. The last month has been very embarrassing, right now analysts are blaming the Pentax Board. But if a whole new Board comes to the same conclusion that the original board did,

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/25/2007 12:35:23 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why to keep Pentax compliant and not cause any further disruption to the smooth process of assimilation, of course. The last month has been very embarrassing, right now analysts are blaming the

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread John Forbes
On Fri, 25 May 2007 15:07:35 +0100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/25/2007 7:04:02 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This release has a bit more positive tone than some. Hope it's warranted. Jack = Actually, about 1/2 of them have been

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-25 Thread John Forbes
With respect, Hoya has no authority to do anything. Sparxx have clearly persuaded another 25% of the shareholders to support them. That is the origin of their power. They have no authority. John On Fri, 25 May 2007 18:40:03 +0100, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Earlier: Sparx

Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-24 Thread Tom C
TOKYO (Nikkei)--All eight directors of Pentax Corp. will resign at the firm's general shareholders meeting in late June to take responsibility for causing confusion over a possible business integration with Hoya Corp., company sources said Thursday. Pentax President Takashi Watanuki on

Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-24 Thread Walter Hamler
I guess this is the same gent who spoke to Keppler a few years ago about the digital version of the K1000 ( June 2007 Pop Photo). I believe he has had a close relationship with Keppler over the years. That should be a good thing. On another forum, the Canadian fashion photographer that works out

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-24 Thread David J Brooks
Humm, i'm looking for work. Whats the fax number. Dave On 5/24/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TOKYO (Nikkei)--All eight directors of Pentax Corp. will resign at the firm's general shareholders meeting in late June to take responsibility for causing confusion over a possible business

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-24 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/24/2007 8:20:55 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: TOKYO (Nikkei)--All eight directors of Pentax Corp. will resign at the firm's general shareholders meeting in late June to take responsibility for causing confusion over a possible business

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-24 Thread Joseph Tainter
Kou Torigoe, a senior executive officer overseeing the firm's digital camera operations, is expected to replace Watanuki as president. - Thanks, Tom. Torigoe-san has given interviews about Pentax's DSLR products. I think he will support the imaging division. This is encouraging. Joe --

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-24 Thread Norm Baugher
Ooohh, looks like someone lost face... Norm Tom C wrote: TOKYO (Nikkei)--All eight directors of Pentax Corp. will resign at the firm's general shareholders meeting in late June to take responsibility for causing confusion over a possible business integration with Hoya Corp., company

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-24 Thread pnstenquist
That's my take. Sounds like good news. Paul -- Original message -- From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kou Torigoe, a senior executive officer overseeing the firm's digital camera operations, is expected to replace Watanuki as president. - Thanks,

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-24 Thread Jack Davis
Something innately honorable in their resignations..if not truly forced. Maybe I'm too cynical. Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/24/2007 8:20:55 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: TOKYO (Nikkei)--All eight directors of Pentax Corp. will resign at

Re: Pentax Board To Resign

2007-05-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Good bye. Don't let the door hit you in the ass. G On May 24, 2007, at 8:12 AM, Tom C wrote: TOKYO (Nikkei)--All eight directors of Pentax Corp. will resign at the firm's general shareholders meeting in late June to take responsibility for causing confusion over a possible business