It seems although only a few have posted on this recent rumor, it would reflect a significant number of s/h's to have similar concerns. "...I am handling it..." can be no more than ill perceived.
To hear of this from someone outside the company reeks of poor communication between s/h and company and smells of trouble from within. Why, even the news services did not pick this up (if true)! I look forward to a prompt explanation, as confidence erodes day by day. taco