Defendant Name: Blue Coat Systems, Inc.

Defendant Type: Public Company
SIC Code: 7373
CUSIP: 09534T50

Initial Case Details

Legal Case Name SEC v. Blue Coat Systems, Inc. and Robert P. Verheecke
First Document Date 12-Nov-2008
Initial Filing Format Civil Proceeding
Case Number 08-cv-05127
Allegation Type Issuer Reporting and Disclosure
Federal District Court California, Northern District of California

Violations Alleged

Exchange Act
• Sec 10(b) + Rule 10b-5
• Rule 12b-20
• Sec 13(a)
• Rule 13a-1
• Rule 13a-11
• Rule 13a-13
• Sec 13(b)(2)(A)
• Sec 13(b)(2)(B)
• Sec 14(a)
• Rule 14a-9
Securities Act
• Sec 17(a)(1)
• Sec 17(a)(2)
• Sec 17(a)(3)
• Sec 17(a) (Not specified)
Additionally, Robert P. Verheecke is alleged to have aided and abetted Blue Coat Systems, Inc.'s violation of Rule 12b-20 of the Exchange Act.
Robert P. Verheecke is alleged to have aided and abetted Blue Coat Systems, Inc.'s violation of Sec 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Robert P. Verheecke is alleged to have aided and abetted Blue Coat Systems, Inc.'s violation of Rule 13a-1 of the Exchange Act.
Robert P. Verheecke is alleged to have aided and abetted Blue Coat Systems, Inc.'s violation of Rule 13a-11 of the Exchange Act.
Robert P. Verheecke is alleged to have aided and abetted Blue Coat Systems, Inc.'s violation of Rule 13a-13 of the Exchange Act.
Robert P. Verheecke is alleged to have aided and abetted Blue Coat Systems, Inc.'s violation of Sec 13(b)(2)(A) of the Exchange Act.
Robert P. Verheecke is alleged to have aided and abetted Blue Coat Systems, Inc.'s violation of Sec 13(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act.
Robert P. Verheecke is alleged to have aided and abetted Blue Coat Systems, Inc.'s violation of Sec 14(a) of the Exchange Act.
Robert P. Verheecke is alleged to have aided and abetted Blue Coat Systems, Inc.'s violation of Rule 14a-9 of the Exchange Act.

Resolutions

First Resolution Date 12-Nov-2008

Related Documents:

complaint_08-cv-05127 12-Nov-2008 Complaint
Complaint
The SEC filed a complaint against Blue Coat Systems, Inc., stating: "From at least 2000 through 2005, Blue Coat Systems, Inc. ("Blue Coat" or the "Company"), a Sunnyvale network security company, illegally backdated stock options granted to Blue Coat employees and executives, concealing tens of millions of dollars in expenses from the Company's shareholders."
LR-20801 12-Nov-2008 Litigation Release
Blue Coat Systems and Former CFO Settle Charges of Stock Option Backdating
The SEC stated that: "[It] charged Sunnyvale, California, network security company Blue Coat Systems, Inc. and its former chief financial officer Robert P. Verheecke, alleging that they backdated stock option grants to executives and employees and reported false financial information to shareholders."
2008-266 12-Nov-2008 Press Release--Civil Action
Blue Coat Systems and Former CFO Settle Charges of Stock Option Backdating
The SEC stated that: "[It] charged Sunnyvale, Calif., network security company Blue Coat Systems, Inc. and its former chief financial officer Robert P. Verheecke, alleging that they backdated stock option grants to executives and employees and reported false financial information to shareholders."
court_doc7_08-cv-05127 20-Nov-2008 Court Docket Document
Final Judgment as to Defendant Blue Coat Systems, Inc.
The Court stated that the SEC and Defendant Blue Coat Systems, Inc. "consented to the Court's jurisdiction over Defendant and the subject matter of this action; consented to entry of this final judgment without admitting or denying allegations of the complaint (except as to jurisdiction); waived findings of fact and conclusions of law; and waived any right to appeal from this final judgment".

Other Defendants in Action:

Robert P. Verheecke

Related Actions:

In the Matter of Robert P. Verheecke (CPA)
Robert P. Verheecke