Maybe, but that statement from Hoya sure doesn't sound good. I have been hearing this doom & gloom rumour for 3 years now and still Pentax is alive, but it seems Hoya isn't really that interested.
Fortunately for me Pentax make exceptional well built cameras and my ancient *istDS is still kicking on, I am just too nervous to spend thousands of $$$ on an upgrade and new lenses.
Seriously hope I am wrong.