In response to the statement yesterday from former Apple CFO Fred Anderson, Apple Board Members Bill Campbell, Millard Drexler, Albert Gore Jr., Arthur D. Levinson, Eric Schmidt and Jerry York released the following statement:
"We are not going to enter into a public debate with Fred Anderson or his lawyer. Steve Jobs cooperated fully with Apple’s independent investigation and with the government’s investigation of stock option grants at Apple. The SEC investigated the matter thoroughly and its complaint speaks for itself, in terms of what it says, what it does not say, who it charges, and who it does not charge. We have complete confidence in the conclusions of Apple’s independent investigation, and in Steve’s integrity and his ability to lead Apple."
The strong statement of support comes just in time to accompany the good news today that Apple exceeded its estimates for first quarter sales (see SEC report), up 21 percent to $5.26 billion, compared to $4.36 billion last year. The Steve Jobs Reality Distortion Field™ is intact!
