LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 9, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Law Firm of Cauley Geller Bowman & Coates, LLP announced today that it has filed a class action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all individuals and institutional investors who purchased the securities of VA Linux Systems, Inc. ("Linux" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:LNUX) between December 9, 1999 and December 6, 2000, inclusive (the "Class Period").
The complaint charges Linux and certain of its officers and directors with violations of the federal securities laws. On December 9, 1999, Linux completed an initial public offering of 4.4 million of its shares of common stock at an offering price of $30 per share (the "Linux IPO"). In connection therewith, Linux filed a registration statement, which incorporated a prospectus (the "Prospectus"), with the SEC. The complaint further alleges that the Prospectus was materially false and misleading because it failed to disclose, among other things, that: (i) Credit Suisse had solicited and received excessive and undisclosed commissions from certain investors in exchange for which Credit Suisse allocated to those investors material portions of the restricted number of Linux shares issued in connection with the Linux IPO; and (ii) Credit Suisse had entered into agreements with customers whereby Credit Suisse agreed to allocate Linux shares to those customers in the Linux IPO in exchange for which the customers agreed to purchase additional Linux shares in the aftermarket at pre-determined prices. As alleged in the complaint, the SEC is investigating underwriting practices in connection with several other initial public offerings, including the Linux offering and the offerings of Ariba Inc. and United Parcel Service, Inc.
Cauley Geller Bowman & Coates, LLP has substantial experience representing investors in securities fraud class action lawsuits such as this. The firm has offices in Florida, Arkansas and California, but represents shareholders from throughout the nation. If you have any questions about how you may be able to recover for your losses, or if you would like to consider serving as one of the lead plaintiffs in this lawsuit, you must meet certain requirements and take appropriate action by March 12, 2001. You are encouraged to call or e-mail the Firm or visit the Firm's Website at www.classlawyer.com.
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