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We have cited and linked numerous sources concerning the PFIC issue and encourage you to read this material and seek the advice of an expert.", "attrs": null, "subkind": "paragraph", "toolName": null, "toolSlug": null, "confidence": null, "componentId": "6908277a-f19a-4048-a036-d8766afb6439", "frameworkName": null, "frameworkSlug": null }, { "bbox": { "h": 0.04, "w": 0.78, "x": 0.11, "y": 0.25 }, "kind": "paragraph", "text": "In our opinion, US holders would be well served by POET’s statement on its PFIC status from its January prospectus, which provided a stark warning:", "attrs": null, "subkind": "paragraph", "toolName": null, "toolSlug": null, "confidence": null, "componentId": "a7c11cb3-73ba-41ec-a095-f819ec2bc6da", "frameworkName": null, "frameworkSlug": null }, { "bbox": { "h": 0.09, "w": 0.78, "x": 0.11, "y": 0.42 }, "kind": "paragraph", "text": "What really adds insult to injury with POET, is that they have been using paid promotion to drive support for their real business—selling their stock. Their history is riddled with delays and failures, yet they are promoted as the next big thing. Look at the track record of POET’s promoters. Look at POET’s track record. We think that those who choose to hold and not make the appropriate election will potentially end up with big losses with only the IRS to console them.", "attrs": null, "subkind": "paragraph", "toolName": null, "toolSlug": null, "confidence": null, "componentId": "e7d79d6c-fa1c-4cde-8f8e-561b5d691ba6", "frameworkName": null, "frameworkSlug": null }, { "bbox": { "h": 0.08, "w": 0.74, "x": 0.13, "y": 0.3 }, "kind": "quote", "text": "The PFIC rules are very complex. The Company offers no opinion or representation of any kind with respect to its PFIC status. 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