Network Solutions results being included by VeriSign in its March 2001 results but not in its March 2000 results. There are other material concerns related to VeriSign's 2001 first quarter earnings. In the quarter, VeriSign also generated an undisclosed amount from certain related party transactions. As a result of company and analyst actions, VeriSign's investors are unfortunately faced with questionable earnings, unrealistic forecasts and, worst of all, an extremely excessive stock price. Short selling involves a risk not associated with the purchase of stock including, but only limited to, unlimited loss and stock borrowing risks.
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