Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C.
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Release No. 46820 / November 13, 2002
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the temporary suspension, pursuant to Section 12(k) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), of trading of the securities of 800AMERICA.COM, INC. ("800America") (stock symbol ACCO), of New York, New York at 11:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 and terminating at 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 26, 2002.
The Commission temporarily suspended trading in the securities of 800America because of questions that have been raised about: the accuracy and adequacy of publicly disseminated information concerning, among other things, the earnings, revenues, expenses, and assets reported by 800America in its public filings since at least January 1, 2000; unregistered offerings being conducted by, among others, 800America's Chief Executive Officer; the criminal history of 800America's Chief Executive Officer; the identity of persons in control of the operations and management of 800America; and the criminal history of a person in control of the operations and management of 800America.
The Commission cautions broker-dealers, shareholders, and prospective purchasers that they should carefully consider the foregoing information along with all other currently available information and any information subsequently issued by the company.
Further, brokers and dealers should be alert to the fact that, pursuant to Rule 15c2-11 under the Exchange Act, at the termination of the trading suspension, no quotation may be entered unless and until they have strictly complied with all of the provisions of the rule. If any broker or dealer has any questions as to whether or not he has complied with the rule, he should not enter any quotation but immediately contact the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. If any broker or dealer is uncertain as to what is required by Rule 15c2-11, he should refrain from entering quotations relating to 800America's securities until such time as he has familiarized himself with the rule and is certain that all of its provisions have been met. If any broker or dealer enters any quotation which is in violation of the rule, the Commission will consider the need for prompt enforcement action.
If any broker-dealer or other person has any information that may relate to this matter, they should immediately communicate it to Barry Rashkover of the Northeast Regional Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission at (646) 428-1856.
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