NeoMedia Technologies, Inc (NEOM)

[ASTOCKCOLLAPSE N0W]

Sir, there is little if any "naked" shorting occurring in NEOM's stock. There may, however, be "shorting against the box" strategies being employ by parties holding or potentially owed a significant amount of NEOM shares that are currently restricted from normal sales in the open market due to pending registration statements.

Look at it this way, you own or have the rights to hundreds of millions of shares of NEOM however those shares are restricted until a registration statement is rendered effective by the SEC.

You have one of two options-- hold and watch the value of the restricted shares evaporate on a near daily basis or offset the position by opening a equivalent short position; effectively rendering you "flat" NEOM. When the 144A is lifted on the restricted shares you can use them to cover your short position.

This is Trading/Corporate Finance 101 my friend.