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materiality 0.65
Spok requests Acacia provide details on confidential information controls amid insider trading probe
Spok Holdings, Inc
- Spok's Board invited Acacia to strategic review but has concerns after Acacia disclosed improper trading by a family member of President/CIO Al Tobia.
- Acacia's President/CIO Al Tobia resigned after disclosing trading in Acacia securities by a family member of his.
- Spok requests detailed information on Acacia's investigation, policies, and oversight to ensure Spok's confidential information is protected.
- Spok asks about role of Starboard Value (over 50% owner of Acacia) in handling confidential information, noting a Starboard rep serves on Acacia's Strategic Review Committee.
- Spok asks whether Spok securities were involved in the trading and whether Schedule 13D amendments are required.