Odyssey Marine Exploration Up 4% Despite WikiLeaks Info (OMEX)

Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. OMEX is up more than 4% today after the company issued a statement regarding the 'Black Swan' case, which it is currently involved with, with the Spanish government. The statement reads, "While we are obviously concerned about these implications regarding the "Black Swan" case, we are attempting to obtain additional information before taking any specific actions. I have personally sent a letter to the Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, requesting additional information and a review of the position taken by the U.S. in the 'Black Swan' legal case... The possibility that someone in the U.S. Government came up with this perfidious offer to sacrifice Odyssey, its thousands of shareholders, and the many jobs created by the company in exchange for the return of one painting to one individual is hard to believe. The WikiLeaks cables clearly show that we have worked cooperatively and transparently with both Spain and the State Department for many years, in spite of claims to the contrary. That fact makes the revelations all the more disappointing. The cables also make us wonder what other agreements may have taken place between U.S. Government officials and Spain regarding the amicus brief filed in support of Spain's position in the 'Black Swan' case." Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. engages in the exploration and recovery of deep-ocean shipwrecks worldwide. The company sells coins, artifacts, and merchandise, as well as leases its themed attraction exhibit and expedition charters.