BALTIMORE, Dec. 10, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. today announced that private securities actions requesting class action status have been initiated on behalf of purchasers of the following securities during the following periods:
Class Period
CORNING, INC. Purchasers of the common stock or zero
(NYSE:GLW) coupon convertible debentures pursuant
to a prospectus dated November, 2000
XO COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Nasdaq:XOXO) April 4, 2001 - November 29, 2001
TERADYNE, INC.
(NYSE:TER) July 14, 2000 - October 17, 2000
AETNA, INC.
(NYSE:AET) December 13, 2000 - June 7, 2001
No class has yet been certified in the above actions. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. If you purchased any stock listed above during the class period, you have certain rights. To be a member of the class you need not take any action at this time, and you may retain counsel of your choice.
If you were a purchaser of a stock listed above during the period indicated and want to discuss your legal rights, you may e-mail or call Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions. Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. has been involved in securities litigation for over ten years. You may contact Law Offices Of Charles J. Piven, P.A. at The World Trade Center-Baltimore, 401 East Pratt Street, Suite 2525, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by email at hoffman@pivenlaw.com or by calling 410/986-0036.
More information on these and other class actions can be found on the Class Action Newsline at www.primezone.com/ca