Non-reporting status covers the quarterlies and annuals because they are extremely expensive and cumbersome and, thus, a burden on small companies. The 8ks, however, are neither expensive or burdensome so the SEC expects the 8Ks to be filed as those pertiain to facts that are material to be known as soon as possible. Zwick knows that ... and that's why you were told by them to read the 8K. They, of course, knew that there was none and left it to you to put two and two together.
No 8K, no binding commitment.
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