Ya gotta hope the SEC was already investigating Mozilo and the goings-on at Countrywide.
But then again, like most of our institutions, they're probably run by monkeys too.
Three cheers for NC Treasurer Richard Moore. Hopefully this is the start of something good. And yes, like Mozilo, I'm short CFC. And hat-tip to mlimplode for the image - get your shirts over there!
N.C. Treasurer Seeks SEC Probe of Countrywide CEO Stock Trade
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- State Treasurer Richard Moore has asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate the timing of stock sales made by the chief executive of mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp.
Moore, the trustee of a pension fund that holds more than $11 million in Countrywide shares, said in an Oct. 8 letter to SEC Chairman Christopher Cox that he was "shocked" to learn that CEO Angelo Mozilo "apparently manipulated his trading plans to cash in" as the subprime crisis was heating up.
"As one of many investors who have felt the painful losses in Countrywide stock, I am outraged at his manipulation of the system and this abuse of shareholders," Moore wrote. "The timing of these sales and the changes to the trading plans raise serious questions about whether this is mere coincidence."
Moore cited reports that Mozilo was unloading 4.9 million Countrywide shares worth more than $138 million between November 2006 and August 2007. Moore said that at least three times over five months starting in October 2006, Mozilo reportedly changed the plans that outline how many of his shares would be sold monthly. That, said Moore, allowed the CEO to sell the stock before prices fell dramatically.
October 11, 2007
FLASH: FINALLY!!! North Carolina Treasurer calls for SEC investigation of Angelo Mozilo's insider stock trades at Countrywide Toxic Mortgage
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the SEC, like the DOJ, is a neutered little lap dog. nothing will come of this.
if this post appears several times, i apologize- user error.
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the SEC, like the DOJ, is a neutered little lap dog. nothing will come of this.
if this post appears several times, i apologize- user error.
October 11, 2007 3:53 PM
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I disagree. I recall Diana Olick's blog reporting of a conference Paulson held recently w/ Mozilo along with all the other bankers in attendance. Paulson made veiled negative comments directed at Mozilo Inc. in regards as to how he was screwing up Paulson's economy. Paulson was pissed, Mozilo fired back in post conference press comments. So basically, the Feds just might hold Mozilo up as a whipping boy to take the heat off of them when we fall into a sub-prime housing led recession.
Mozilo's almost done getting rid of every Countrywide share he owned this week.
And then, all bets are off!
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“I’m steaming when I think of the schoolteachers, sanitation workers and firefighters who have taken a loss on this stock and he’s still cashing out,” Mr. Moore said yesterday in an interview. “Where is the sense of shared sacrifice?”
North Carolina has several pension plans that own a total of 506,000 shares in Countrywide, or about $9.5 million at yesterday’s closing price. Mr. Moore serves as trustee of the state’s $87 billion in pension plans.
Late Friday, Countrywide said that Mr. Mozilo would sell almost all of his remaining shares this week before his October 2006 selling program expires at the end of the month.
NC Treasurer Richard Moore ..one day he will run for president....
"time to clean HOUSE"
"North Carolina has several pension plans that own a total of 506,000 shares in Countrywide, or about $9.5 million at yesterday’s closing price. Mr. Moore serves as trustee of the state’s $87 billion in pension plans.
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Bagholders... How come they didnt have a stop loss? Oh yeah, they were holding for the LONG TERM.
snicker.
Mozilo has friends in high places. He is more likely to be appointed as the new mortgage czar than be arrested, or have his money taken away.
http://tinyurl.com/2rtlek
And CFC cannot function & have the same revenue stream without subprime. Not only has loan volume dropped by almost half, we all know that fees generated by prime conforming loans are a fraction of sub-prime & jumbo-non-conforming loans. CFC cannot survive in its current form w/o sub-prime based revenue, PERIOD!!
Forget CFC, what about BZH???
"Beazer to Restate Earnings After Mortgage Unit Probe (Update3) "
Oops! We didn't actually sell those homes, we leased them. Did I do thaaaat?
"[Beazer] will restate earnings going back to 1999 after an internal probe found its mortgage unit violated federal regulations.
The inquiry also found accounting errors in the company's sale-leaseback program. "
http://tinyurl.com/34csbn
Keefer:
First you had an obession with Casey. Now that he is gone your new obession is this guy. Give it a rest man, it's funny once, twice, three times. Now you look like a guy who is stalking the neighbor's daughter.
Let me tell ya. Orange MOzilo is a POS but this guy needs to blame whoever runs that pension plan. Everyone with a brain knew the meltdown was coming.
Shared sacrifice? That's not the way it works in a market.
This thing will get played out like the Apple back-dated options investigation.
I went to NC treasurers site and left a comment Maybe everyone that reads this blog should
Jay 01844
The SEC went after Martha stewart for a mere $250,000 trade when she had inside information so I would assume they'll go after Mozilo for..........oops, I forgot, Martha is a democrat.
Will Paulson get equally angry at Bernanke for not reinstating the 23A Tier Capital exemptions?
Man, it is Enron all over again. Mozilo aka "Orangeman" is the new Ken Lay....
I think he is going to get spanked hard. Paulson does not like this guy, because he is the poster child for this whole mess. I mean, all the republimorons need some reason to take the heat of non oversight off of them in an election year. Think about it - the stock market is looking good, and if Mozilo is neatly prosecuted publically, it might relax lending due to other lenders saying "we are not Countrywide". There is a lot of money still to be made out there off of high interest loans, so they just need an excuse to start the fraud again. Sad but true. And the old saying of "it's the economy stupid" will apply. If the Guberment can neatly box up Mozilo as the poster child, and then slap the others on the wrist, while the stock market rises, it will take the edge off the underlying problems until after the elections - then all bets are off folks. My plan - cash in now, cash out once the fraudsters get elected or just before....at least then you can ride the BS wave until the end.....
Telling HP to take it easy on Mozilo is like telling Woodward to go easy on Nixon
Every generation has its bad guys. Mozilo will come to represent the greed and corruption seen during the Great Housing Bubble (and Crash)
I'm not gonna let up. Not until the day he reports to jail.
30-yr fixed nearly paid off ?
Want a new Beemr ?
Cash in with our
Countrywad Homekiller Re-fi.
Kieth,
"Protect Our House" wristbands are on EBAY
RayNLA
hahahaha!
This is the best blog. Thanks for informing the sheeple, but many dopes are not listening.
I think he is going to get spanked hard. Paulson does not like this guy, because he is the poster child for this whole mess.
PUHLEEZE!!! Paulson is a bigger maggot than the tan man ever thought about being. Pull your head out!
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Keefer:
First you had an obession with Casey. Now that he is gone your new obession is this guy. Give it a rest man, it's funny once, twice, three times. Now you look like a guy who is stalking the neighbor's daughter.
October 11, 2007 5:39 PM
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http://tinyurl.com/2lcy3a
CFC wristband for sale on ebay. Hat tip Implode-o-Meter.
Edgar said...
CFC wristband for sale on ebay. Hat tip Implode-o-Meter.
October 11, 2007 10:04 PM
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Its up to 102 USD for a 25 cent piece of rubber plastic!!! That will feed a laid off CFC worker for awhile!!
Modern GOP Dictionary
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"Shared sacrifice": We get our share, we get your share, you get the sacrifice.
"Compassionate Conservatism": We are very compassionate towards conserving our money and our power
"Moral Hazard": Men's restroom
"Family Values": When I'm indicted for perversions, I'll haul my whole embarassed family in public and whore them out for sympathy.
"Economic Advisor": chief looting legalization officer
"Strong Dollar Policy": Our paper towels can absorb 50% bigger spills!
"Patriot": Fascist Constitution violator
"U.S. Treasury": RNC bank account.
"Plunge Protection Team": Goldman Sachs Bonus Protection Team
Love to see Orangezilo in an orange jump suit.
I wonder how many Countrywide employers are now selling Kentucky fried chicken?
BREAKING NEWS:
THE FED HAS ANNOUNCED THEY ARE IMPOSING A MANDATE OF A STRONGER DOLLAR!!!
THE ACTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE IMMEDIATELY SAY PAULSON
THE NEW $1 DOLLAR BILL WILL BE MADE OF CARDBOARD AND BE PAINTED ORANGE.
THE $100 BILL WILL BE MADE OF BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL THAT CAN
ALSO BE CONSUMED IN CASE OF TERRORIST ATTACK.
ALL OLD CURRENCIES MUST BE SWAPPED
AT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNTRYWIDE
BANK LOCATIONS. IF REDEEMED BY THIS WEEK,
YOU WILL RECEIVE A FREE COUNTRYWIDE
WRISTBAND
IN RELATED NEWS, GOLD PRICES PLUNGED IN LIGHT OF THE STRONGER DOLLAR REPORT
ICEMAN REPORTING REPORTING
just a bunch of bitchy loser liberals! Pathetic. All of you are complaining and pointing fingers. This guy did nothing wrong. He had a right to sell his shares, and did so legally. He is not obligated to ride them lower. Grow up and get some sack.
it's about time they're investigating this guy....now he's trying to save the ARM borrowers to cover himself!
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