Japanese Internet company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu speaks to reporters at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in Tokyo March 24, 2006. [Hiramatsu said on Friday the company was in talks to cut stakes in condominium developer Dynacity Corp and used car unit Livedoor Auto.] 

Japanese Internet company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu adjust his spectacles during an interview in Tokyo March 24, 2006. Hiramatsu said on Friday the company was in talks to cut stakes in condominium developer Dynacity Corp and used car unit Livedoor Auto. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa 

Japanese Internet company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu smiles during an interview in Tokyo March 24, 2006. Hiramatsu said on Friday the company was in talks to cut stakes in condominium developer Dynacity Corp. and used car unit Livedoor Auto. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa 

Japanese Internet company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu talks to reporters at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in Tokyo March 24, 2006. Hiramatsu said on Friday the company was in talks to cut stakes in condominium developer Dynacity Corp. and used car unit Livedoor Auto. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa 

Japanese Internet company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu speaks to reporters at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in Tokyo March 24, 2006. Hiramatsu said on Friday the company was in talks to cut stakes in condominium developer Dynacity Corp and used car unit Livedoor Auto. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa Aizawa 

President of Japanese Internet firm Livedoor Co. Kozo Hiramatsu speaks during a news conference in Tokyo March 13, 2006. [The Tokyo Stock Exchange said it would delist shares in scandal-hit Livedoor on April 14 after Japan's securities watchdog filed a criminal complaint against the company for falsifying its books.] 

President of Japanese Internet firm Livedoor Co. Kozo Hiramatsu speaks during a news conference in Tokyo March 13, 2006. The Tokyo Stock Exchange said it would delist shares in scandal-hit Livedoor on April 14 after Japan's securities watchdog filed a criminal complaint against the company for falsifying its books. REUTERS/Toru Hanai 

President of Japanese Internet firm Livedoor Co. Kozo Hiramatsu bows during a news conference in Tokyo March 13, 2006, after the Tokyo Stock Exchange said it would delist shares in scandal-hit Livedoor on April 14 after Japan's securities watchdog filed a criminal complaint against the company for falsifying its books. REUTERS/Toru Hanai 

Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu speaks during a news conference at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo February 24, 2006. The troubled Japanese Internet company Livedoor [is not in any specific talks with other companies about potential partnerships and aims to continue the business with a focus on media, finance and business service, Hiramatsu said on Friday.] 

Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu, accompanied by Senior Vice President Yukihiro Shimizu (L), speaks during a news conference at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo February 24, 2006. The troubled Japanese Internet company Livedoor is not in any specific talks with other companies about potential partnerships and aims to continue the business with a focus on media, finance and business service, Hiramatsu said on Friday. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa 

Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu speaks during a news conference at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo February 24, 2006. The troubled Japanese Internet company Livedoor is not in any specific talks with other companies about potential partnerships and aims to continue the business with a focus on media, finance and business service, Hiramatsu said on Friday. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa 

Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu adjusts his glasses during a news conference at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo February 24, 2006. The troubled Japanese Internet company Livedoor is not in any specific talks with other companies about potential partnerships and aims to continue the business with a focus on media, finance and business service, Hiramatsu said on Friday. On his left is Senior Vice President Yukihiro Shimizu. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa 

Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu, accompanied by Senior Vice President Yukihiro Shimizu (L), speaks during a news conference at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo February 24, 2006. The troubled Japanese Internet company Livedoor is not in any specific talks with other companies about potential partnerships and aims to continue the business with a focus on media, finance and business service, Hiramatsu said on Friday. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa 

Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu speaks during a news conference at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo February 24, 2006. The troubled Japanese Internet company Livedoor is not in any specific talks with other companies about potential partnerships and aims to continue the business with a focus on media, finance and business service, Hiramatsu said on Friday. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa 

Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu adjusts his glasses during a news conference at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo February 24, 2006. The troubled Japanese Internet company Livedoor is not in any specific talks with other companies about potential partnerships and aims to continue the business with a focus on media, finance and business service, Hiramatsu said on Friday. On his left is Senior Vice President Yukihiro Shimizu. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa 

Japanese Internet firm Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu speaks at a news conference in Tokyo February 22, 2006. [Liverdoor's former CEO Takafumi Horie was arrested again on suspicion of violating a securities law. Also arrested was the company's representative director Fumio Kumagai and three other former Livedoor executives, Tokyo prosecutors said.] 

Japanese Internet firm Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu speaks at a news conference in Tokyo February 22, 2006. Liverdoor's former CEO Takafumi Horie was arrested again on suspicion of violating a securities law. Also arrested was the company's representative director Fumio Kumagai and three other former Livedoor executives, Tokyo prosecutors said. REUTERS/Toru Hanai 

Japanese Internet firm Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu (R) and Vice President Noritaka Ochiai bow at a news conference in Tokyo February 22, 2006. Liverdoor's former CEO Takafumi Horie was arrested again on suspicion of violating a securities law. Also arrested was the company's representative director Fumio Kumagai and three other former Livedoor executives, Tokyo prosecutors said. REUTERS/Toru Hanai 

Japanese Internet firm Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu leaves a news conference in Tokyo February 22, 2006. Liverdoor's former CEO Takafumi Horie was arrested again on suspicion of violating a securities law. Also arrested was the company's representative director Fumio Kumagai and three other former Livedoor executives, Tokyo prosecutors said. REUTERS/Toru Hanai 

Japanese Internet firm Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu leaves a news conference in Tokyo February 22, 2006. Liverdoor's former CEO Takafumi Horie was arrested again on suspicion of violating a securities law. Also arrested was the company's representative director Fumio Kumagai and three other former Livedoor executives, Tokyo prosecutors said. REUTERS/Toru Hanai 

Japanese Internet firm Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu speaks at a news conference in Tokyo February 22, 2006. Liverdoor's former CEO Takafumi Horie was arrested again on suspicion of violating a securities law. Also arrested was the company's representative director Fumio Kumagai and three other former Livedoor executives, Tokyo prosecutors said. REUTERS/Toru Hanai 

Japanese Internet firm Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu (R) and Vice President Noritaka Ochiai bow at a news conference in Tokyo February 22, 2006. Liverdoor's former CEO Takafumi Horie was arrested again on suspicion of violating a securities law. Also arrested was the company's representative director Fumio Kumagai and three other former Livedoor executives, Tokyo prosecutors said. REUTERS/Toru Hanai 

Japanese Internet venture company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu speaks to reporters during a news conference at the company headquarters in Tokyo February 13, 2006, after the [company's former chief Takafumi Horie was indicted by prosecutors. Horie, who shook up corporate Japan with his aggressive business tactics, was indicted on Monday on charges of breaking securities law by spreading false information and falsifying accounts.] 

Japanese Internet venture company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu speaks to reporters during a news conference at the company headquarters in Tokyo February 13, 2006, after the company's former chief Takafumi Horie was indicted by prosecutors. Horie, who shook up corporate Japan with his aggressive business tactics, was indicted on Monday on charges of breaking securities law by spreading false information and falsifying accounts. REUTERS/Issei Kato 

Japanese Internet venture company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu (R) and Senior Vice President Yukihiro Shimizu arrive at a news conference at the company headquarters in Tokyo February 13, 2006, after the company's former chief Takafumi Horie was indicted by prosecutors. Horie, who shook up corporate Japan with his aggressive business tactics, was indicted on Monday on charges of breaking securities law by spreading false information and falsifying accounts. REUTERS/Issei Kato 

Japanese Internet venture company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu adjusts his glasses during a news conference at the company headquarters in Tokyo February 13, 2006, after the company's former chief Takafumi Horie was indicted by prosecutors. Horie, who shook up corporate Japan with his agressive business tactics, was indicted on Monday on charges of breaking securities law by spreading false information and falsifying accounts. REUTERS/Issei Kato 

Japanese Internet venture company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu (L) is surrounded by photographers as he speaks during a news conference at the company headquarters in Tokyo February 13, 2006, after the company's former chief Takafumi Horie was indicted by prosecutors. Horie, who shook up corporate Japan with his aggressive business tactics, was indicted on Monday on charges of breaking securities law by spreading false information and falsifying accounts. REUTERS/Issei Kato 

Japanese Internet venture company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu (R) and Senior Vice President Yukihiro Shimizu arrive at a news conference at the company headquarters in Tokyo February 13, 2006, after the company's former chief Takafumi Horie was indicted by prosecutors. Horie, who shook up corporate Japan with his aggressive business tactics, was indicted on Monday on charges of breaking securities law by spreading false information and falsifying accounts. REUTERS/Issei Kato 

Japanese Internet venture company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu (R) and Senior Vice President Yukihiro Shimizu bow deeply during a news conference at the company headquarters in Tokyo February 13, 2006, after the company's former chief Takafumi Horie was indicted by prosecutors. Horie who shook up corporate Japan with his aggressive business tactics, was indicted on Monday on charges of breaking securities law by spreading false information and falsifying accounts. REUTERS/Issei Kato 

Japanese Internet venture company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu adjusts his glasses during a news conference at the company headquarters in Tokyo February 13, 2006, after the company's former chief Takafumi Horie was indicted by prosecutors. Horie, who shook up corporate Japan with his agressive business tactics, was indicted on Monday on charges of breaking securities law by spreading false information and falsifying accounts. REUTERS/Issei Kato 

Japanese Internet venture company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu speaks to reporters during a news conference at the company headquarters in Tokyo February 13, 2006, after the company's former chief Takafumi Horie was indicted by prosecutors. Horie, who shook up corporate Japan with his aggressive business tactics, was indicted on Monday on charges of breaking securities law by spreading false information and falsifying accounts. REUTERS/Issei Kato 

Japanese Internet venture company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu (R) and Senior Vice President Yukihiro Shimizu arrive at a news conference at the company headquarters in Tokyo February 13, 2006, after the company's former chief Takafumi Horie was indicted by prosecutors. Horie, who shook up corporate Japan with his aggressive business tactics, was indicted on Monday on charges of breaking securities law by spreading false information and falsifying accounts. REUTERS/Issei Kato 

Japanese Internet venture company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu (R) and Senior Vice President Yukihiro Shimizu arrive at a news conference at the company headquarters in Tokyo February 13, 2006, after the company's former chief Takafumi Horie was indicted by prosecutors. Horie, who shook up corporate Japan with his aggressive business tactics, was indicted on Monday on charges of breaking securities law by spreading false information and falsifying accounts. REUTERS/Issei Kato 

Japanese Internet venture company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu (L) is surrounded by photographers as he speaks during a news conference at the company headquarters in Tokyo February 13, 2006, after the company's former chief Takafumi Horie was indicted by prosecutors. Horie, who shook up corporate Japan with his aggressive business tactics, was indicted on Monday on charges of breaking securities law by spreading false information and falsifying accounts. REUTERS/Issei Kato 

Japanese Internet venture company Livedoor Co. President Kozo Hiramatsu (R) and Senior Vice President Yukihiro Shimizu bow deeply during a news conference at the company headquarters in Tokyo February 13, 2006, after the company's former chief Takafumi Horie was indicted by prosecutors. Horie who shook up corporate Japan with his aggressive business tactics, was indicted on Monday on charges of breaking securities law by spreading false information and falsifying accounts. REUTERS/Issei Kato