RSA Gets Subpoena In OptionsProbe

June 15, 2006, 1:00 a.m. EDT 1 Min Read

BEDFORD, Mass. - (06/15/06) RSA Security Inc. reported ithas been subpoened by the U.S. Attorneys office in New York,which is investigating the back-dating of stock options at morethan four-dozen companies. RSA reported earlier it is among thosecompanies being investigated by the Securities and ExchangeCommission in connection to the case. The company said plans tocooperate fully with the office of the United States Attorney inconnection with this subpoena. The online security provider alsosaid it has been sued by a shareholder claiming RSA violatedfederal securities laws with its practice of awarding stockoptions. The company said it and its directors intend to review theallegations and respond appropriately.

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