51.   Michael Jones, an SEC spokesman, said the agency would have no comment.

52.   Once the SEC is satisfied the team has disclosed all its financial information, the sale can move forward, SEC spokesman John Heine said.

53.   SEC spokesman Christopher Ullman said the bank must register as a broker with the market watchdog agency before it can sell securities to U.S. citizens.

54.   SEC spokesman John Heine confirmed the commission has received the letter but declined to comment.

55.   Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Harvey Pitt had said earlier that he believed the markets would be ready to open Thursday, according to SEC spokesman John Heine.

56.   SEC spokesman Christopher Ullman had no immediate comment.

57.   SEC spokesman John Heine declined comment on whether the agency was looking into Aurora Foods.

58.   SEC spokesman John Heine said he could not comment on the filings.

59.   SEC spokesman Michael Robinson would not comment Tuesday.

60.   SEC spokesmen had no immediate comment on the results announced Thursday evening.