08-08-2013, 03:59 AM
"During a quiet period, the Corporation will not initiate any meetings or telephone contacts with analysts and investors,
but will respond to unsolicited inquiries concerning factual matters. If the Corporation is invited to participate, during a
quiet period, in investment meetings or conferences organized by others, the Committee will determine, on a case-bycase
basis, if it is advisable to accept these invitations. If accepted, extreme caution will be exercised to avoid selective
disclosure of any material non-public information."
Not as if they have no ability to talk about things, but I agree with Pet. Unless they make a public comment on earnings that subject is likely off limits even for "unsolicited inquiries", but they are still able to talk to analysts and investors.
but will respond to unsolicited inquiries concerning factual matters. If the Corporation is invited to participate, during a
quiet period, in investment meetings or conferences organized by others, the Committee will determine, on a case-bycase
basis, if it is advisable to accept these invitations. If accepted, extreme caution will be exercised to avoid selective
disclosure of any material non-public information."
Not as if they have no ability to talk about things, but I agree with Pet. Unless they make a public comment on earnings that subject is likely off limits even for "unsolicited inquiries", but they are still able to talk to analysts and investors.