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Daily Journal Corp. exposes Buxton Helmsley's threats, refers CEO to authorities
DAILY JOURNAL CORP
- Buxton Helmsley USA, Inc. and CEO Alexander Parker sent 13 letters/emails since Dec. 13, threatening proxy contest unless Company enters cooperation agreement.
- Parker demanded 15 cents per dollar of stock appreciation (estimated $24 million) and two board seats; Company says he held only one share.
- Company referred Buxton Helmsley and Parker to federal and state authorities for criminal prosecution consideration and to SEC for civil charges.
- Parker threatened director John Frank with a State Bar of California disciplinary referral unless he agreed to fire the CEO; Board unanimously rejected demands.
- Company stands by software cost accounting (ASC 985-20) and notes CFO Tu To is retiring after 42 years, with no connection to Parker's allegations.