Bruce D. Strebinger and Brent Howard Chapman
Shareholders of Americas Energy Company (AECo) — formerly Trend Technology Corporation — who held stock between September 2009 and September 2010 were covered by this settlement. The claim filing window has closed.
Bruce D. Strebinger and Brent Howard Chapman, and Muskateer Investments, Inc.
A cash payment from the settlement fund — the exact per-share amount depended on the total number of valid claims submitted. No specific dollar figure was published.
Official site: www.prnewswire.com
Who may qualify
You qualified if you held common shares of Americas Energy Company (AECo), previously known as Trend Technology Corporation, at any point from September 9, 2009 through September 2, 2010.
Official eligibility wording
Investors who held shares of Americas Energy Company (AECo), formerly Trend Technology Corporation common stock at any time during September 9, 2009 through September 2, 2010 (the Recovery Period).
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- October 8, 2019 (closed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Yes.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Proof of share ownership during the recovery period was required — for example, brokerage statements showing your AECo holdings. No automatic refund was issued.
How to file this claim
- Check whether you submitted a Proof of Claim Form before October 8, 2019 — that was the hard cutoff for this distribution.
- If you filed before the deadline, contact the Distribution Agent by phone at 877-646-8204 or in writing to SEC v. Strebinger Distribution Fund, P.O. Box 2995, Portland, OR 97208-2995 to check the status of your claim.
- If you have questions about where the fund stands, you can also email the Distribution Agent — contact details were listed at www.SECvStrebingerDistributionFund.com.
- If you missed the deadline, no further action is available — the fund has almost certainly been disbursed to claimants who filed on time.
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- The October 8, 2019 deadline has passed — this distribution is not open to new claims.
- The official claim site was www.SECvStrebingerDistributionFund.com — any other site claiming to handle this distribution is a scam.
- This is an SEC enforcement fund, not a private class action. The only contacts are the Distribution Agent listed above and the SEC itself.
- Only shares held during the Recovery Period (September 9, 2009 through the Close of Trading on September 2, 2010) counted — owning AECo stock outside that window did not qualify.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Yes.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before October 8, 2019.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Claim deadline
October 8, 2019
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
You must submit a completed Proof of Claim Form with the necessary documentation postmarked by or, if not sent by U.S. Mail, received by the Distribution Agent no later than October 8, 2019.
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Eligibility summary
Investors who held shares of Americas Energy Company (AECo), formerly Trend Technology Corporation common stock at any time during September 9, 2009 through September 2, 2010 (the Recovery Period).
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
Yes
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
You must submit a completed Proof of Claim Form with the necessary documentation postmarked by or, if not sent by U.S. Mail, received by the Distribution Agent no later than October 8, 2019.
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Payment status
Unknown
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
You must submit a completed Proof of Claim Form with the necessary documentation postmarked by or, if not sent by U.S. Mail, received by the Distribution Agent no later than October 8, 2019.
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Estimated payout
Bruce D. Strebinger and Brent Howard Chapman, and Muskateer Investments, Inc.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Atlanta Division
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
September 9, 2009
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Class period end
September 2, 2010
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
1:14-cv-03533-LMM
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Strebinger, Et Al.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Parties: Securities and Exchange Commission v. Strebinger, Et Al.
Common questions
Is the Bruce D. Strebinger and Brent Howard Chapman settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Bruce D. Strebinger and Brent Howard Chapman settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It proceeds under case 1:14-cv-03533-LMM in United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Atlanta Division. File only through the official settlement website (www.prnewswire.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Investors who held shares of Americas Energy Company (AECo), formerly Trend Technology Corporation common stock at any time during September 9, 2009 through September 2, 2010 (the Recovery Period).
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is October 8, 2019. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Yes. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Bruce D. Strebinger and Brent Howard Chapman pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Bruce D. Strebinger and Brent Howard Chapman claim form?
No claim form is needed — The claim deadline (Oct 08, 2019) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Who was eligible for this settlement?
Anyone who held common shares of Americas Energy Company (AECo) — formerly Trend Technology Corporation — at any time between September 9, 2009 and September 2, 2010.
Has the claim deadline passed?
Yes. The deadline to file a claim was October 8, 2019. No new claims can be submitted.
Did shareholders get paid automatically?
No. You had to file a claim with proof of ownership to receive a payment — shares held through a brokerage were not paid out automatically.
What proof was needed to file?
Documentation showing you owned AECo shares during the recovery period — such as brokerage account statements — was required.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
The claim deadline (Oct 08, 2019) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
Listed on the official settlement website.
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Disclaimer
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Change log
- June 18, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.