{"id":51303,"date":"2024-10-25T12:27:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T16:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/short-attack-compendium\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T12:39:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T16:39:55","slug":"crisis-compendium-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/fr\/crisis-compendium-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Crisis Compendium"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=\u00a0\u00bbstretch_row\u00a0\u00bb content_placement=\u00a0\u00bbmiddle\u00a0\u00bb column_spacing=\u00a0\u00bb0px\u00a0\u00bb remove_bottom_col_margin=\u00a0\u00bbtrue\u00a0\u00bb css=\u00a0\u00bb.vc_custom_1730709881515{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}\u00a0\u00bb visibility=\u00a0\u00bbhidden-phone\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/3&Prime;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-right\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><a 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text_align=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb font_size=\u00a0\u00bblg\u00a0\u00bb]<a class=\"local-scroll-link;\" href=\"#short-seller-attacks\">Top 10 Short Seller Attacks<\/a> \/ <a class=\"local-scroll-link;\" href=\"#expert-content\">Top 5 Do\u2019s and Don\u2019t\u2019s in a Crisis<\/a> \/ <a class=\"local-scroll-link;\" href=\"#expert-content\">How to Release Bad News<\/a> \/ <a class=\"local-scroll-link;\" href=\"#crisis-team\">Our Crisis Experts<\/a> \/ <a class=\"local-scroll-link;\" href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/fr\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid wpex-my-30 vcex-divider-center wpex-mx-auto wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" style=\"border-color:#3939396e;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\u00a0\u00bbstretch_row\u00a0\u00bb column_spacing=\u00a0\u00bb60&Prime;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0\u00bb 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Here we will provide an expert perspective on recognizing and preparing for crises that can dramatically impact your shareholder value.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever form crisis takes, be it a short seller attack, a stock activist, or the release of damaging news, an informed approach will help you manage them more effectively.<\/p>\n<p>We invite you to fully explore the expert perspectives contained in this compendium and to reach out to any one of our crisis experts at Alliance Advisors IR or Paul Hastings and they will be happy to share their expertise with you.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\u00a0\u00bbfadeIn\u00a0\u00bb full_width=\u00a0\u00bbstretch_row\u00a0\u00bb column_spacing=\u00a0\u00bb60&Prime; css=\u00a0\u00bb.vc_custom_1758213585397{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column]<div class=\"wpex-post-cards wpex-post-cards-blog-list_21 rule-below wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpex-post-cards-inner\"><div class=\"wpex-post-cards-loop wpex-post-cards-grid wpex-row wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-post-cards-entry col col-1 span_1_of_1 post-61311 type-post cat-228 translation_priority-172 author-644\"><div class=\"wpex-card wpex-card-blog-list_21\"><div class=\"wpex-card-inner wpex-bg-gray-100 wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-flex-grow wpex-md-flex-row\"><div class=\"wpex-card-media wpex-md-w-50 wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-self-stretch overlay-parent overlay-parent-1\"><div class=\"wpex-card-thumbnail wpex-relative wpex-w-100 wpex-h-100\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/fr\/navigating-volatile-stock-price-movements-a-playbook-for-public-company-executives\/\"><img width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-3.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wpex-align-middle wpex-w-100 wpex-h-100 wpex-object-cover\" alt=\"Navigating volatile stock price movements: a playbook for public company executives\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-3.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-3-300x169.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-3-1024x576.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-3-768x432.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-3.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-3.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-3.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-card-details wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-flex-grow wpex-p-40 wpex-last-mb-0\"><div class=\"wpex-card-meta wpex-text-3 wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-gap-5 wpex-text-xs wpex-mb-15\"><div class=\"wpex-card-date\">septembre 18, 2025<\/div><span>&bull;<\/span><div class=\"wpex-card-estimated-read-time\">8 minute read<\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wpex-card-title wpex-heading wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-text-2xl wpex-font-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/fr\/navigating-volatile-stock-price-movements-a-playbook-for-public-company-executives\/\">Navigating volatile stock price movements: a playbook for public company executives<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpex-card-excerpt wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-mt-20 wpex-mb-40\"><p>Corporate executives often wake up to unsettling stock price swings with no clear catalyst, news, filings or obvious events. 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style=\"min-height:400px;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 wpex-vc_col-has-fill\"><div style=\"background-position:top right!important;\" class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1730369262016\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:250px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex_68e49ae3e73bc{font-size:var(--wpex-text-6xl)!important;}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex_68e49ae3e73bc{font-size:30px!important;}}<\/style>\n\t<div style=\"color:#393939;font-weight:600;line-height:var(--wpex-leading-tight);width:600px;\" class=\"wpb_text_column vcex_68e49ae3e73bc has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mr-auto wpb_content_element vc_custom_1730447791877\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Anatomy of a Short Seller Attack &#8211; History, Symptoms and Solutions.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<style>.vcex_68e49ae3e765d{font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg)!important;}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex_68e49ae3e765d{font-size:16px!important;}}<\/style>\n\t<div style=\"color:#393939;font-weight:600;line-height:var(--wpex-leading-tight);width:600px;\" class=\"wpb_text_column vcex_68e49ae3e765d has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color hidden-phone wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mr-auto wpb_content_element vc_custom_1730447614189\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>By Alyssa Barry, W.Sam Chandoha,<br \/>\nSean M. Donahue and George Rubis<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<style>.vcex_68e49ae3e78c7{font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg)!important;}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex_68e49ae3e78c7{font-size:16px!important;}}<\/style>\n\t<div style=\"color:#393939;font-weight:600;line-height:var(--wpex-leading-tight);width:600px;\" class=\"wpb_text_column vcex_68e49ae3e78c7 has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color visible-phone wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mr-auto wpb_content_element vc_custom_1730447630416\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>By Alyssa Barry, W.Sam Chandoha, Sean M. Donahue and George Rubis<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:50px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1730275254634 wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>The term \u201cshort selling\u201d has become infamous across the business world \u2013 and for good reason. From Black Wednesday to the Great Recession, the phenomenon has shaped global markets for decades. The impact of short selling, particularly concerted short attacks, can be just as dramatic for individual companies. Ravaging corporate reputations, and sometimes their long-term financial health, the practice has impacted companies as varied as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/11\/17\/jim-chanos-the-short-seller-who-called-enrons-fall-is-converting-hedge-fund-to-a-family-office.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enron<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/world\/hedge-funds-pocket-15-billion-as-wirecard-goes-bust-idUSKBN23W260\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wirecard<\/a>. More recently, short sellers had another bellwether moment when in May 2023 Hindenburg Research issued a short report on Icahn Enterprises costing one of the most famed activist investors\/corporate raiders Carl Icahn a significant amount of his <a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2023\/05\/02\/carl-icahn-net-worth-billionaire-plunges-hindenburg-research-short-seller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personal wealth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, if short selling remains an everyday practice \u2013 according to Nasdaq, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasdaq.com\/articles\/a-deep-dive-into-how-short-selling-really-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">typical stock<\/a> sees around 40-50% of its daily trading volume sold short \u2013 executives too often dismiss the possibility of short attacks as they are less discussed than ESG issues or traditional long-only shareholder activism. But where investor concerns around environmental, governance and social issues can be managed over the long-term, short attacks usually appear quickly and, without an effective response strategy, have the potential to overwhelm leaders and their firms.<\/p>\n<p>But for victims of a short attack, the situation is not hopeless. Though sudden, short attacks don\u2019t usually happen without warning signs. Rather, short sellers look to exploit vulnerable stocks. Red flags can be years in the making, with regulatory challenges and frequent proxy battles just two examples among many. Knowing the warning signs can give forward-thinking executives a chance to deal with problems in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Foresight can prove equally useful if the worst does happen, with boards primed with an effective response strategy that reassures shareholders that their fundamentals remain strong, whatever short attackers might claim. Such a strategy runs in parallel to the <a href=\"\/?page_id=36306#shareholder-engagement-solicitation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">broader business<\/a> advantages that can be achieved by focusing on good corporate governance and investor relations, and is bolstered by partnering with <a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">independent advisory firms<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulhastings.com\/practice-areas\/short-seller-defense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">law firms<\/a> with deep experience in the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1730446417626 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-0px wpex-vc_row-has-fill wpex-vc-reset-negative-margin\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 wpex-vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1730125675369\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear visible-phone\" style=\"height:250px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1730125606786\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div style=\"color:#393939;width:600px;\" class=\"wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mr-auto wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #393939\">\u00ab\u00a0Executives too often dismiss the possibility of short attacks as they are less discussed than ESG issues or traditional long-only shareholder activism.\u00a0\u00bb<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Sean Donahue<\/strong><br \/>\nPaul Hastings<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1730122287316 wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-60 no-bottom-margins\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" id=\"what-are-short-attacks\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>What Are Short Attacks \u2013 And Why Are They So Dangerous?<\/h2>\n<p>A short attack occurs when a short seller publishes a short report on a company. This report typically contains several negative allegations regarding the company and is intended to drive the stock price down. The short seller will typically have borrowed shares and sold them in advance of issuing the short report. After the short report is issued and the stock price has declined the short seller will repurchase the shares at a lower price and repay the loan.<\/p>\n<p>Short attacks remain a significant threat to corporations around the world. The diversity of short attack victims provides insight into the scale of the problem, with sectors as varied as F&amp;B (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S221463502200003X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luckin Coffee<\/a>), media (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/markets\/stock-markets\/eros-international-media-slumps-after-short-seller-report-on-parent-company\/article27724100.ece#%3A%7E%3Atext%3DEros%20International%20Media%20slumps%20after%20short%2Dseller%20report%20on%20parent%20company%2C-Updated%20%2D%20December%2006%26text%3DEros%20International%20Media%20%27s%20board%2Cin%20the%20company%27s%20stock%20price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eros<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/markets\/stock-markets\/eros-international-media-slumps-after-short-seller-report-on-parent-company\/article27724100.ece#%3A%7E%3Atext%3DEros%20International%20Media%20slumps%20after%20short%2Dseller%20report%20on%20parent%20company%2C-Updated%20%2D%20December%2006%26text%3DEros%20International%20Media%20%27s%20board%2Cin%20the%20company%27s%20stock%20price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entertainment<\/a>) and gambling (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mexem.com\/blog\/draftkings-shares-drop-after-hindenburg-unveils-short-position\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DraftKings<\/a>) all suffering short attacks over recent years.<\/p>\n<p><b>The following data from Diligent Market Intelligence shows the prevalence of short attacks over the past five years and 2024 YTD:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51526\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-3.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-3.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 2247w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-3-300x103.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-3-1024x352.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-3-768x264.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-3-1536x528.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-3-2048x704.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-3.png?lossy=1&amp;w=449&amp;ssl=1 449w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-3.png?lossy=1&amp;w=898&amp;ssl=1 898w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-3.png?lossy=1&amp;w=1348&amp;ssl=1 1348w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-3.png?lossy=1&amp;w=1797&amp;ssl=1 1797w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While not all short campaigns are successful, the majority of them result in negative one-day and one-week returns for companies. For example, in 2023, approximately two-thirds of short attacks resulted in a negative one-week return for companies, with one report resulting in a greater than 90% negative one-week return for the company.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the diversity of the victims, the short attackers\u2019 playbook remains largely similar. Short seller activists act like tabloid investigative reporters eager to unearth proof that a target company is overvalued and amplifying the story as loud as they can. This is usually done by offering evidence of corporate mismanagement or malfeasance, or highlighting accounting issues or weak executives, just two examples among many. That, in turn, allows attackers to borrow a security whose price they suspect will fall and sell the stock on the open market before unleashing their plan and buying the now-cheaper shares back for profit and closing out their short position.<\/p>\n<p>It goes without saying that the consequences of this practice for companies is extremely serious and can be very costly. Short attacks are often traumatic for CEOs, CFOs, and other executives, as well as for the board of directors, driving at the heart of what makes a company viable. And even if an attack doesn\u2019t bankrupta firm altogether, corporate uncertainty is almost guaranteed to erupt. To make matters worse, the attention of the board and management is invariably diverted from day-to-day responsibilities and strategic opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2>What Makes Companies Susceptible to Short Attacks?<\/h2>\n<p>As self-proclaimed investigators of corporate weakness, short attackers pick their targets carefully. But what exactly are they looking for? In general, vulnerabilities can be divided into two categories: long-term and short-term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae3ead2a{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);background-color:#393939;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-px-30 wpex-py-30 wpex-text-left vcex_68e49ae3ead2a\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Long-Term Vulnerabilities<\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1730383164660\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><b>Executive<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Interim<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Status. <\/b>As short-term appointments, interim executives are often unable to resolve underlying corporate challenges.<\/li>\n<li><b>Pending<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Regulatory<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Challenges. <\/b>If regulations threaten a company\u2019s fundamental business model, trouble could loom.<\/li>\n<li><b>Financial Reporting Irregularities.<\/b><b> <\/b>Non-recurring items that continue to appear could hint at broader corporate malaise. Late Form 10-Ks can be a red flag too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Consistent<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Proxy<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Challenges. <\/b>From governance issues to say-on-pay, a failure to tackle shareholder concerns may imply perceived board incompetence.<\/li>\n<li><b>Excessive<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Valuation.<\/b><b> <\/b>Without robust financial or clinical evidence, a company\u2019s stock may be overvalued.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Weak<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Corporate<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Governance. <\/b>Weak or inexperienced audit committee chairs are a cause for concern.<\/li>\n<li><b>Executive<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Background. <\/b>From past failures to inappropriate behavior, companies with low-caliber executives are often targeted by short sellers.<\/li>\n<li><b>Private<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Investment<\/b><b> <\/b><b>in<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Public<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Equity<\/b><b> <\/b><b>(PIPE)<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Financings<\/b><b> <\/b><b>and<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Other<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Dilutive<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Equity<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Offerings. <\/b>PIPES allow investors to sell stock quickly, driving down the market price. Other dilutive equity offerings may also hint at future vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae3ebcd5{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);background-color:#393939;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-px-30 wpex-py-30 wpex-text-left vcex_68e49ae3ebcd5\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Short-Term Vulnerabilities<\/span><\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1730383376583\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wells Notices or Other Disclosures Regarding SEC Enforcement Action.<\/strong> Disclosure by public companies of Wells Notices or other disclosures regarding SEC enforcement activity, may portend imminent trouble.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hints of Sandbagging.<\/strong> If chat boards show company staff \u2018sandbagging\u2019 their firm \u2013 lowering expectations to give the impression of strong results later \u2013 attackers may strike.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abrupt Departure of Key Executives.<\/strong> If the CEO or CFO suddenly leaves a company, trouble could loom.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unsavory Investors.<\/strong> The presence of meddling or distracting investors could presage deeper structural problems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Failure to Achieve Financial Guidance.<\/strong> One failure tends to lead to another, with short sellers primed to capitalize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1730358926327 vc_row-o-content-bottom vc_row-flex wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-0px wpex-vc_row-has-fill wpex-vc-reset-negative-margin\" style=\"min-height:400px;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 wpex-vc_col-has-fill\"><div style=\"background-position:center right!important;\" class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1730370825102\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:250px;\"><\/div>\n\t<div style=\"color:#393939;width:570px;\" class=\"wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mr-auto wpb_content_element vc_custom_1730376411947\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #393939\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51684 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/quotes.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/quotes.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 183w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/quotes.png?lossy=1&amp;w=73&amp;ssl=1 73w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #393939\">\u201cNot all short campaigns are successful, in 2023, approximately two-thirds of short attacks resulted in a negative one-week return for companies, with one report resulting in a greater than 90% negative one-week return.\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sean Donahue<\/strong><br \/>\nPaul Hastings<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1730131314214 wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-60 no-bottom-margins\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Guarding Against Short Attacks<\/h2>\n<p>Given these varied threats, responsible companies must be prepared to react with a robust and multi- pronged approach. One tactic is to have a share repurchase program in place and to repurchase shares if the stock price becomes depressed. Insiders can also purchase shares in an effort to boost the stock price. These tactics can be used both in advance of or in the face of a short attack to decrease downward pressure on the stock. Beyond stock buybacks, the exact course of action depends on the specific problems a company faces. If, for instance, a firm is reliant on PIPE financings, it can set a minimum share price below which no stock can be issued. Ensuring <a href=\"\/?page_id=36306#compensation-governance-sustainability-advisory\">shareholder concerns<\/a> are resolved promptly is also critical. Staying abreast of potentially problematic investors is crucial, and is bolstered by the use of best-in-class <a href=\"\/?page_id=36402#%3A%7E%3Atext%3DOur%20proprietary%20data%20base%20was%2Cinstitutions%20behind%20your%20trading%20activity\">ownership<\/a> <a href=\"\/?page_id=36402#%3A%7E%3Atext%3DOur%20proprietary%20data%20base%20was%2Cinstitutions%20behind%20your%20trading%20activity\">intelligence platforms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Yet more than any single policy, the most essential thing in a company\u2019s toolbox is its board and management culture. If, for example, a company conducts detailed risk assessments of potential problems, a company is far more likely to identify and mitigate any issues before an attack occurs. Tracking industry trends, and carefully considering how they might affect a company\u2019s share price, is also an effective tool. The failure to adequately track and address long-present issues played a role in the Silicon Valley Bank case: between its reliance on homogeneous depositors and its surprising asset size growth, the situation at Silicon Valley Bank <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/mayrarodriguezvalladares\/2023\/03\/11\/warning-signals-about-silicon-valley-bank-were-all-around-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">was ominous<\/a> as far back as 2019 with a short seller using social media <a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2023\/03\/10\/silicon-valley-bank-svb-short-seller-william-martin-twitter-2-months\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to warn against<\/a> the Bank\u2019s demise two months before it collapsed.<\/p>\n<p>Improving relationships with investors is also important to a company\u2019s overall short attack defense strategy. By <a href=\"\/?page_id=36306#shareholder-engagement-solicitation\">partnering with experts<\/a> in shareholder engagement, CEOs can further gauge pressure points with investors before they become critical \u2013 a pertinent tactic when, in 2024 year-to-date, 88 companies have been the subject of short attacks. Frequent external communications are an effective way to improve investor relationships. By articulating a firm\u2019s tactical and strategic goals, and publishing evidence of practical progress, executives can bolster their credibility, taking the rug out from under would-be attackers before they can strike. Once again, the numbers here are telling, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajg.com\/employeeexperience\/-\/media\/files\/gallaghercomms\/gcommssite\/state-of-the-sector-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">63% of insiders<\/a> agreeing that communicating on strategy, purpose and values is a key priority.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few quantitative methods to detect whether a short attack is on the horizon. The first is for a company to monitor its overall short interest as a percentage of its public float. Another method is to monitor the cost to borrow a company\u2019s stock. Because short sellers borrow shares in connection with taking a short position, an increase in the cost to borrow may indicate a short attack is coming. These financial methods of predicting a short attack can be combined with the qualitative methods discussed above to help determine whether a company is vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1730358941808 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-0px wpex-vc_row-has-fill wpex-vc-reset-negative-margin\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 wpex-vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1730127282601\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear visible-phone\" style=\"height:250px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1730125606786\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div style=\"color:#393939;width:600px;\" class=\"wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mr-auto wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #393939\">\u00ab\u00a0There are a few quantitative methods to detect whether a short attack is on the horizon. The first is for a company to monitor its overall short interest as a percentage of its public float. Another method is to monitor the cost to borrow a company\u2019s stock.\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Sean Donahue<\/strong><br \/>\nPaul Hastings<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1730122287316 wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-60 no-bottom-margins\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Strategies to Reduce Short Interest<\/h2>\n<p>A public company can attempt to reduce the short interest in its stock by requesting shareholders to instruct their brokers not to lend their shares. Short selling is facilitated by brokerage firms lending shares held in margin accounts to short sellers that are betting that the price of a stock decreases over time.<\/p>\n<p>A company can consider issuing a press release asking company shareholders to instruct their brokers not to lend their shares. The press release can include a form of a letter to a broker: (i) instructing the broker not to hold the shares in a margin account and (ii) electing to opt out of any share lending programs.<\/p>\n<p>As an alternative to issuing a press release, the company could send a letter to shareholders requesting that shareholders instruct their brokers not to lend their shares.<\/p>\n<p>The methods described above may be useful where a company identifies that it has a large short interest in relation to its public float or a high cost to borrow its shares.<\/p>\n<h2>Responding to Short Attacks<\/h2>\n<p>Though careful planning to guard against short attacks can reduce the risk of them occurring, sometimes the worst does happen. Despite the pressure this inevitably piles on company executives, it\u2019s crucial not to panic. If firms have honed their response strategy in advance, they may be able to repel aggressive attacks. The crucial thing is to effectively counter any short reports with effective tactics in an effort to stop the share price from dropping, and the short attack from succeeding.<\/p>\n<p>Speed and transparency are two unsurprising watchwords here. In practice, leaders can pursue a range of options to respond to short attacks. From a personnel perspective, building a dedicated \u2018crisis team\u2019 of key managers is one good example. Nimble and experienced, this core group can orchestrate any response promptly \u2013 especially when it comes to public communications in the face of a short attack. If, for example, a firm has an upcoming earnings conference call, a strongly worded defense can work well. Letters to shareholders and press releases can prove successful too, especially when presaged by perception studies that inform leaders of investor concerns. In more serious cases, boards may form a committee and hire outside counsel to investigate the claims in a short report and\/or hire a forensic accounting firm to show that the company is taking the claims seriously.<\/p>\n<p>While short attackers claims may be exaggerated or off base, they often make a handful of claims based in truth. Given that, the best strategy for companies is often to not give assailants any additional ammunition. In this regard, when faced with a short attack, the company will need to determine if any public response is warranted. There are instances where a public response is absolutely warranted and necessary. There are other instances where a public response may give credibility to a short report that is otherwise being largely ignored by the market. Whether or not to publicly respond is typically a critical first decision point when a company is the subject of a short attack.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>After the Initial Noise &#8211; First Steps \u2013 Advisor Roles<\/h2>\n<p><b>Know<\/b><b> <\/b><b>the<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Enemy: <\/b>Using the resources from all its advisors, the first thing a company should do is understand who they are dealing with. Short sellers come in all different stripes, so it is important to build a dossier on the short seller\u2019s campaign history and tendencies. All short sellers have a playbook, so the more a company understands about the short sellers, the more effective their response strategy will be.<\/p>\n<p><b>Proxy Advisor: <\/b>Companies must immediately begin an Ownership Intelligence (Oi) campaign (see sample below), which provides an analysis of the institutional and retail shareholders holding the company\u2019s stock. This will quickly provide intelligence into the shareholder base of the company\u2019s stock and the identity and characteristics of such shareholders.<\/p>\n<p>Oi is streamlined market surveillance that identifies and tracks the true institutional shareholders that are holding a direct financial interest in a company\u2019s stock, but are hiding behind custodians. While many companies claim they know who owns their stock, in a short attack a company can literally see its shareholder profile change overnight and continue to shift with news cycles and external market factors.<\/p>\n<p>Executive leadership\u2019s and the board\u2019s understanding of who owns shares in their company \u2013 and how many shares they own \u2013 allows them to see where the stock is moving. This, in turn, provides the opportunity to develop an investor relations strategy to combat the short report, while also providing insight into the potential market reaction to any public announcement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Shareholder<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-8.png?lossy=1&w=2560&ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51494 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-8.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"2252\" height=\"1279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-8.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 2252w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-8-300x170.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-8-1024x582.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-8-768x436.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-8-1536x872.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-8-2048x1163.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-8.png?lossy=1&amp;w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-8.png?lossy=1&amp;w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-8.png?lossy=1&amp;w=1351&amp;ssl=1 1351w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-8.png?lossy=1&amp;w=1801&amp;ssl=1 1801w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-8.png?lossy=1&amp;w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Stock<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Loan<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Analysis:<\/b><b> <\/b>Every company facing a short attack should conduct a Stock Loan Analysis. ( see sample below) In today\u2019s environment of minimal management fees, institutions are increasingly relying on revenue from lending shares to short sellers, particularly as higher interest rates make the short rebate more lucrative.<\/p>\n<p>Alliance Advisors\u2019 monthly stock loan analysis identifies the top institutions lending their shares and summarizes the effect on voteable shares. This streamlined report is a valuable resource for issuers to incorporate into their response to a short seller campaign and can also help to predict a short attack. A company\u2019s ability to identify that there are a lot of shares out on loan may serve as an early warning sign that a short attack is coming.<\/p>\n<p>To put the size of this market into context, it is estimated that globally, securities lending makes up around<\/p>\n<p>$3 trillion in outstanding loans. Some of the major participants in this market include pension funds, mutual funds, and insurance companies, as well as hedge funds, broker-dealers, and custodial banks.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, the interests of short sellers and institutional shareholders are not aligned, therefore a company can engage with their institutions to request that they reconsider their stock loan policy during or in advance of a short attack. This happens rarely and is complicated, but it is possible to get an institution to pull back the stock.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stock Lending Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-9.png?lossy=1&w=2560&ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51500 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-9.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"2255\" height=\"1633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-9.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 2255w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-9-300x217.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-9-1024x742.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-9-768x556.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-9-1536x1112.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-9-2048x1483.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-9.png?lossy=1&amp;w=451&amp;ssl=1 451w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-9.png?lossy=1&amp;w=902&amp;ssl=1 902w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-9.png?lossy=1&amp;w=1353&amp;ssl=1 1353w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-9.png?lossy=1&amp;w=1804&amp;ssl=1 1804w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/445_SHORT-REPORT_2-9.png?lossy=1&amp;w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1730358962166 vc_row-o-content-bottom vc_row-flex wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-0px wpex-vc_row-has-fill wpex-vc-reset-negative-margin\" style=\"min-height:400px;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 wpex-vc_col-has-fill\"><div style=\"background-position:top center!important;\" class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1730127957809\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:250px;\"><\/div>\n\t<div style=\"color:#393939;width:570px;\" class=\"wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mr-auto wpb_content_element vc_custom_1730376454260\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #393939\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51684 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/quotes.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/quotes.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 183w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/quotes.png?lossy=1&amp;w=73&amp;ssl=1 73w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #393939\">\u201cCompanies must immediately begin an Ownership Intelligence (Oi) campaign. Oi identifies and tracks the true institutional shareholders that are holding a direct financial interest in a company\u2019s stock but are hiding behind custodians.\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sean Donahue<\/strong><br \/>\nPaul Hastings<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1730128256980 wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><b>IR Advisor: <\/b>In times of short attacks, the role of Investor Relations (IR) becomes even more critical, evolving into a trusted advisor for management and the board. IR can be expected to provide a tactical plan and thorough analysis of the shareholder base to navigate through these challenges. By offering insights into investor sentiments and market dynamics, IR can help shape the company\u2019s strategic response, ensuring that management and the board are well-informed and prepared to address concerns head-on. This trusted advisory role is crucial in maintaining transparency, fostering trust, and demonstrating the company\u2019s commitment to safeguarding shareholder interests.<\/p>\n<p>In advance of a short attack and even after an attack has occurred, a company\u2019s existing disclosure can be thoroughly reviewed to identify any areas that could be exploited by short sellers. By addressing these potential vulnerabilities proactively, the company can fortify its position and preemptively counter negative narratives.<\/p>\n<p>Refreshing the investor presentation is another crucial strategy. This involves updating and refining the content to specifically address the attack points raised by short sellers. By transparently presenting the company\u2019s strengths and future prospects, IR can help reshape the narrative and bolster investor confidence.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1730358976583 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-0px wpex-vc_row-has-fill wpex-vc-reset-negative-margin\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 wpex-vc_col-has-fill\"><div style=\"background-position:center right!important;\" class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1730195116212\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear visible-phone\" style=\"height:250px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1730125606786\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div style=\"color:#393939;width:600px;\" class=\"wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mr-auto wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #393939\">\u00ab\u00a0By offering insights into investor sentiments and market dynamics, IR can help shape the company\u2019s strategic response, ensuring that management and the board are well-informed and prepared to address concerns head-on.\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Alyssa Barry<\/strong><br \/>\nAlliance Advisors IR<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1730128256980 wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Ordinary course announcements also play a pivotal role in regaining control of the narrative. These routine updates can be leveraged to highlight positive developments and progress, subtly countering the negative sentiments propagated by short attacks. Identifying and emphasizing these opportunities within the next earnings announcement materials can also be highly effective. By weaving in responses to attack points, the company can use these announcements to directly address concerns and demonstrate resilience.<\/p>\n<p>Engaging directly with shareholders through a non-deal roadshow (virtual, in-person and\/or hybrid), accompanied by supportive analysts, is another key tactic. This outreach effort, coordinated with Alliance Advisors\u2019 Ownership Intelligence (OI) team, involves analyzing stock ownership patterns over a six-day window to identify which shareholders are staying loyal and which may be swayed by the attacks. This data- driven approach ensures that the roadshow is targeted and impactful, fostering direct communication and reassurance among shareholders.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the possibility of holding an analyst and investor day should be considered. This can provide a platform for deeper engagement with the investment community, offering a comprehensive overview of the company\u2019s strategy, performance, and long-term vision. By taking these steps, IR teams can effectively counter short attacks, safeguard the company\u2019s reputation, and maintain investor trust.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1730128256980 wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><b>Legal Advisor: <\/b>Companies targeted by a short seller typically need to prepare for securities class action litigation and derivative lawsuits. A company may also receive an inquiry from the SEC\u2019s enforcement division or become the subject of a DOJ investigation. As such, it is important to have counsel experienced in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulhastings.com\/practice-areas\/securities-litigation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">securities<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulhastings.com\/practice-areas\/securities-litigation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">litigation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulhastings.com\/practice-areas\/securities-enforcement-defense-and-regulatory-counseling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEC enforcement defense<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulhastings.com\/practice-areas\/investigations-and-white-collar-defense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">white collar defense<\/a> when dealing with a short seller report.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important for the Board to consider whether it should engage a law firm to conduct an investigation of the claims made in a short report. It is often advisable for the company to retain independent counsel to investigate the claims made in a short report rather than relying on existing counsel.<\/p>\n<p>A company\u2019s board of directors should consider the claims made in a short report as it may have a fiduciary duty to investigate credible claims. This is less likely to be the case when the report merely generally critiques the company\u2019s business model or the company\u2019s execution of its strategy. An investigation of claims is more likely to be considered when the report contains allegations of impropriety or accounting irregularities that are potentially credible or for which the company has no information at the present time to determine their credibility.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the allegations, companies are often advised to form a special committee to investigate such claims or to investigate such claims through the audit committee, and to retain independent counsel for that purpose. Conducting an investigation may also prove helpful in anticipation of inquiries from regulators, signaling the company\u2019s proactive efforts to investigate the claims.<\/p>\n<p>A company may consider various legal remedies when dealing with a short seller. One potential response is for a company to seek to persuade the SEC or DOJ to investigate and bring claims against a short seller. In addition to contacting the government, a company may also pursue private civil litigation against short sellers engaged in short and distort schemes. Five potential civil claims that can be made against a short seller are: defamation, trade libel and disparagement, tortious inference, state consumer protections, and civil conspiracy. Such actions present companies with an opportunity to recover some of the damages sustained from short sellers\u2019 market manipulation schemes. Any strategy that involves going to the government or brining civil litigation should be considered very carefully before being deployed as it may actually do more harm than good. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulhastings.com\/practice-areas\/short-seller-defense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Counsel experienced<\/a> in these matters should be consulted before deciding on this course of action.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Response Strategy \u2013 All Advisors<\/h2>\n<p>The response strategy should generally include the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Isolate the major allegationss of the short seller and gather the facts to refute the allegations.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate with all stakeholders (shareholders, employees, customers, partners, and vendors). Communication with shareholders is particularly important because it gives management the opportunity to state their case in addition to being able to confirm investor stock positions.<\/li>\n<li>Engage with sell-side analysts.<\/li>\n<li>Research and understand the short seller to anticipate future activity by the short seller, such as a second short report.<\/li>\n<li>Refocus investor messaging to communicate your value creation narrative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><b>Beyond Short-<\/b><b>Selling: <\/b><b>Alliance Advisors, Paul Hastings and Transforming <\/b><b>Operations<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>While a company should prepare for and guard against short attacks, it would be short sighted to see ownership intelligence, shareholder engagement or legal strategies as narrow tactical ploys. Instead, getting to grips with the company\u2019s operations holistically can transform its fortunes over the long-term. For instance, while keeping track of the company\u2019s investor base and stock lending positions can help identify a potential short attack, the same techniques are also important when preparing for strategic transactions. Without a solid grasp of legal options or how many votes an investor has access to \u2013 an issue made more complex by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketsmedia.com\/securities-lending-revenue-reaches-record-10-7bn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rising prevalence<\/a> of securities lending \u2013 expensive deals risk being defeated by shareholders.<\/p>\n<p>More to the point, partnering with Alliance Advisors on the proxy and IR advisory side and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulhastings.com\/practice-areas\/shareholder-activism-and-takeover-defense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul Hastings<\/a> on the legal side can ensure that busy corporate leaders focus on the essentials. Boasting deep experience across the corporate space, both firms\u2019 teams of industry veterans can offer guidance everywhere from <a href=\"\/?page_id=36306#manga-activism-special-situations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">proxy fights<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulhastings.com\/practice-areas\/short-seller-defense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">short seller defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To put it differently, combatting short attacks should be seen as a business opportunity \u2013 one that can ultimately improve operations as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\u00a0\u00bbstretch_row\u00a0\u00bb content_placement=\u00a0\u00bbmiddle\u00a0\u00bb column_spacing=\u00a0\u00bb0px\u00a0\u00bb remove_bottom_col_margin=\u00a0\u00bbtrue\u00a0\u00bb css=\u00a0\u00bb.vc_custom_1730101799279{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #393939 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src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sean-Donohue-90x90.jpg?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sean-Donohue-150x150.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sean-Donohue-220x220.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sean-Donohue-90x90.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 90w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sean-Donohue-290x290.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 290w\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading\">Sean M. Donahue<\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Partner, Corporate Department<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section full_width=\u00a0\u00bbstretch_row\u00a0\u00bb css=\u00a0\u00bb.vc_custom_1730445432238{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}\u00a0\u00bb local_scroll_id=\u00a0\u00bbexpert-content\u00a0\u00bb][vc_row full_width=\u00a0\u00bbstretch_row_content_no_spaces\u00a0\u00bb local_scroll_id=\u00a0\u00bbactivism-overview\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column css=\u00a0\u00bb.vc_custom_1715879525231{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #393939 !important;}\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column_text css=\u00a0\u00bb.vc_custom_1730377875393{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;background-color: #393939 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}\u00a0\u00bb font_size=\u00a0\u00bb4xl\u00a0\u00bb color=\u00a0\u00bb#f5b335&Prime; line_height=\u00a0\u00bbtight\u00a0\u00bb text_align=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb]Crisis Insights &amp; Case Studies[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=\u00a0\u00bbyes\u00a0\u00bb visibility=\u00a0\u00bbvisible-phone\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-template-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\">.vc_custom_1730445432238{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}.vc_custom_1716396281889{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}<\/style><div class=\"vc_section vc_custom_1730445432238 wpex-vc-full-width-section wpex-vc-full-width-section--centered wpex-relative\" data-ls_id=\"#expert-content\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae4110fe{color:#e1251b;font-size:28px;font-weight:600;}.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae4110fe:hover{color:var(--wpex-accent);}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vcex_68e49ae4110fe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/top-5-dos-and-donts-in-a-crisis\/\" class=\"wpex-no-underline wpex-inherit-color-important\" target=\"_self\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Top 5 Do\u2019s and Don\u2019t\u2019s in a Crisis<\/span><\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae41275f .vcex-image-inner{max-width:585px;}.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae41275f .vcex-image-img{height:390px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_68e49ae41275f\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block hvr hvr-float-shadow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/top-5-dos-and-donts-in-a-crisis\/\"><img width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-object-cover skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 2500w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full-300x200.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full-1024x683.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full-768x512.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full-1536x1024.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full-2048x1366.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Unwelcomed, potentially tragic and potentially materially disruptive, a crisis can damage a company\u2019s reputation for competence and integrity and may also result in major financial loss. When a crisis does occur, engaging the investor relations (\u201cIR\u201d) team can assist in protecting company reputation, stock price and company valuation.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-60\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 wpex-vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1716396281889\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae414f6f .vcex-heading-inner{border-color:#f5b335;}.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae414f6f{font-size:16px;font-weight:400;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-bottom-border-w-color vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-border-b-2 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main vcex_68e49ae414f6f\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block wpex-relative wpex-pb-5 wpex-border-b-2 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-accent\">Written By Alliance Advisor IRs' Crisis Expert<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid wpex-relative no-bottom-margins\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae415fc7 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);height:150px;}.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae415fc7 .vcex-image-inner{max-width:150px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center vcex_68e49ae415fc7\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block image-filter-grayscale hvr hvr-float-shadow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/staff-member\/adam-riches\/\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-object-cover skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alyssa-Barry-150x129.jpg?lossy=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Head shot of Alyssa Barry, CPIR President\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alyssa-Barry.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alyssa-Barry-300x257.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alyssa-Barry-150x129.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alyssa-Barry.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alyssa-Barry.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w\" width=\"150\" height=\"129\"><\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div style=\"color:#393939;\" class=\"wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px\"><strong>Alyssa Barry, CPIR<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nPresident, Alliance Advisors IR<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>An accredited investor relations professional, Alyssa brings 20 years of diverse experience across communications, private equity, in-house, and agency roles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-flex-container_68e49ae418844{gap:15px;}.vcex-button.vcex_68e49ae4190a1{border-radius:8px;padding-block:15px;padding-inline:35px;font-size:.8em;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;}.vcex-button.vcex_68e49ae419e5b{border-radius:8px;background:#e1251b;color:#ffffff!important;padding-block:15px;padding-inline:35px;font-size:.8em;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-flex-container vcex-module wpex-flex wpex-gap-20 wpex-flex-wrap vcex-flex-container_68e49ae418844\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/top-5-dos-and-donts-in-a-crisis\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button minimal-border black inline vcex_68e49ae4190a1\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Read The Full Article<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/contact\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button inline vcex_68e49ae419e5b\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Get In Touch<\/span><\/a> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=\u00a0\u00bbyes\u00a0\u00bb visibility=\u00a0\u00bbvisible-phone\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-shortcode wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-template-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\">.vc_custom_1730446117186{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}.vc_custom_1716396281889{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}<\/style><div class=\"vc_section vc_custom_1730446117186 wpex-vc-full-width-section wpex-vc-full-width-section--centered wpex-relative\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae41d24b{color:#e1251b;font-size:28px;font-weight:600;}.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae41d24b:hover{color:var(--wpex-accent);}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vcex_68e49ae41d24b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/how-to-release-bad-news\/\" class=\"wpex-no-underline wpex-inherit-color-important\" target=\"_self\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">How to Release Bad News<\/span><\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae41e6fb .vcex-image-inner{max-width:585px;}.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae41e6fb .vcex-image-img{height:390px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_68e49ae41e6fb\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block hvr hvr-float-shadow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/how-to-release-bad-news\/\"><img width=\"2500\" height=\"1896\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-object-cover skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 2500w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473-300x228.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473-1024x777.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473-768x582.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473-1536x1165.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473-2048x1553.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Every corporation at some point in its corporate history will have to deal with disseminating unfavorable news.\u00a0 Whether it takes the form of an earnings miss, corporate restructuring, key executive departure, product recall, natural disaster, macro-economic or political event, companies need to be prepared to handle corporate crises effectively.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-60\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 wpex-vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1716396281889\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae420bba .vcex-heading-inner{border-color:#f5b335;}.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae420bba{font-size:16px;font-weight:400;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-bottom-border-w-color vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-border-b-2 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main vcex_68e49ae420bba\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block wpex-relative wpex-pb-5 wpex-border-b-2 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-accent\">Written By Alliance Advisor IRs' Crisis Experts<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid wpex-relative no-bottom-margins\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae421985 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);height:150px;}.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae421985 .vcex-image-inner{max-width:150px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center vcex_68e49ae421985\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block image-filter-grayscale hvr hvr-float-shadow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/staff-member\/adele-carey\/\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-object-cover skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey-150x150.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Head shot of Adele Carey, Vice President\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey-300x300.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey-150x150.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey-768x768.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey-600x600.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey-290x290.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 290w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey.png?lossy=1&amp;w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div style=\"color:#393939;\" class=\"wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px\"><strong>Adele Carey<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nVice President<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A seasoned investor relations professional, Adele has rich expertise across various industries and has successfully built investor relations programs for public and private companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:12px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid wpex-relative no-bottom-margins\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae42414d .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);height:150px;}.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae42414d .vcex-image-inner{max-width:150px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center vcex-icon-box-image vcex_68e49ae42414d\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block image-filter-grayscale hvr hvr-float-shadow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/staff-member\/ira-m-gostin-mba-apr\/\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-object-cover skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-6-150x150.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Ira M. Gostin, MBA, APR\nManaging Director\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-6.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 405w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-6-300x300.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-6-150x150.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-6.png?lossy=1&amp;w=81&amp;ssl=1 81w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-6.png?lossy=1&amp;w=243&amp;ssl=1 243w\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div style=\"color:#393939;\" class=\"wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px\"><strong>Ira M. Gostin, MBA, APR<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nManaging Director<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Ira is a veteran, award winning mining investor relations advisor with over three decades of experience in the corporate communications realm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-flex-container_68e49ae426782{gap:15px;}.vcex-button.vcex_68e49ae426f17{border-radius:8px;padding-block:15px;padding-inline:35px;font-size:.8em;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;}.vcex-button.vcex_68e49ae427dff{border-radius:8px;background:#e1251b;color:#ffffff!important;padding-block:15px;padding-inline:35px;font-size:.8em;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-flex-container vcex-module wpex-flex wpex-gap-20 wpex-flex-wrap vcex-flex-container_68e49ae426782\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/how-to-release-bad-news\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button minimal-border black inline vcex_68e49ae426f17\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Read The Full Article<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/contact\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button inline vcex_68e49ae427dff\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Get In Touch<\/span><\/a> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=\u00a0\u00bbyes\u00a0\u00bb visibility=\u00a0\u00bbhidden-phone\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/2&Prime;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae428cda{color:#e1251b;font-size:28px;font-weight:600;}.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae428cda:hover{color:var(--wpex-accent);}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vcex_68e49ae428cda\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/top-5-dos-and-donts-in-a-crisis\/\" class=\"wpex-no-underline wpex-inherit-color-important\" target=\"_self\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Top 5 Do\u2019s and Don\u2019t\u2019s in a Crisis<\/span><\/a><\/h2>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/2&Prime;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae4297f7{color:#e1251b;font-size:28px;font-weight:600;}.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae4297f7:hover{color:var(--wpex-accent);}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vcex_68e49ae4297f7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/how-to-release-bad-news\/\" class=\"wpex-no-underline wpex-inherit-color-important\" target=\"_self\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">How to Release Bad News<\/span><\/a><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=\u00a0\u00bbyes\u00a0\u00bb visibility=\u00a0\u00bbhidden-phone\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/2&Prime;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae42a2c2 .vcex-image-inner{max-width:585px;}.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae42a2c2 .vcex-image-img{height:390px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_68e49ae42a2c2\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block hvr hvr-float-shadow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/top-5-dos-and-donts-in-a-crisis\/\"><img width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-object-cover skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 2500w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full-300x200.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full-1024x683.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full-768x512.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full-1536x1024.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full-2048x1366.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_245684938-full.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/2&Prime;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae42b32c .vcex-image-inner{max-width:585px;}.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae42b32c .vcex-image-img{height:390px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_68e49ae42b32c\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block hvr hvr-float-shadow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/how-to-release-bad-news\/\"><img width=\"2500\" height=\"1896\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-object-cover skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 2500w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473-300x228.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473-1024x777.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473-768x582.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473-1536x1165.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473-2048x1553.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AdobeStock_797562473.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=\u00a0\u00bbyes\u00a0\u00bb visibility=\u00a0\u00bbhidden-phone\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0\u00bb]Unwelcomed, potentially tragic and potentially materially disruptive, a crisis can damage a company\u2019s reputation for competence and integrity and may also result in major financial loss. When a crisis does occur, engaging the investor relations (\u201cIR\u201d) team can assist in protecting company reputation, stock price and company valuation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/2&Prime;][vc_column_text css=\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0\u00bb]Every corporation at some point in its corporate history will have to deal with disseminating unfavorable news.\u00a0 Whether it takes the form of an earnings miss, corporate restructuring, key executive departure, product recall, natural disaster, macro-economic or political event, companies need to be prepared to handle corporate crises effectively.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\u00a0\u00bbstretch_row\u00a0\u00bb column_spacing=\u00a0\u00bb60&Prime; equal_height=\u00a0\u00bbyes\u00a0\u00bb disable_element=\u00a0\u00bbyes\u00a0\u00bb visibility=\u00a0\u00bbhidden-phone\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/2&Prime; css=\u00a0\u00bb.vc_custom_1716396281889{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}\u00a0\u00bb]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae42c513 .vcex-heading-inner{border-color:#f5b335;}.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae42c513{font-size:16px;font-weight:400;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-bottom-border-w-color vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-border-b-2 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main vcex_68e49ae42c513\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block wpex-relative wpex-pb-5 wpex-border-b-2 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-accent\">Written By Alliance Advisor IRs' Crisis Expert<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner remove_bottom_col_margin=\u00a0\u00bbtrue\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column_inner width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/3&Prime;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae42cf21 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);height:150px;}.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae42cf21 .vcex-image-inner{max-width:150px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center vcex_68e49ae42cf21\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block image-filter-grayscale hvr hvr-float-shadow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/staff-member\/adam-riches\/\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-object-cover skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alyssa-Barry-150x129.jpg?lossy=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Head shot of Alyssa Barry, CPIR President\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alyssa-Barry.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alyssa-Barry-300x257.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alyssa-Barry-150x129.jpg?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alyssa-Barry.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alyssa-Barry.jpg?lossy=1&amp;w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w\" width=\"150\" height=\"129\"><\/a><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u00a0\u00bb2\/3&Prime;][vc_column_text css=\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0\u00bb color=\u00a0\u00bb#393939&Prime;]<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Alyssa Barry, CPIR<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nPresident, Alliance Advisors IR<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>An accredited investor relations professional, Alyssa brings 20 years of diverse experience across communications, private equity, in-house, and agency roles.<\/p><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/2&Prime;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae42e227 .vcex-heading-inner{border-color:#f5b335;}.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae42e227{font-size:16px;font-weight:400;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-bottom-border-w-color vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-border-b-2 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main vcex_68e49ae42e227\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block wpex-relative wpex-pb-5 wpex-border-b-2 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-accent\">Written By Alliance Advisor IRs' Crisis Experts<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner remove_bottom_col_margin=\u00a0\u00bbtrue\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column_inner width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/3&Prime;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae42ec2a .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);height:150px;}.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae42ec2a .vcex-image-inner{max-width:150px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center vcex_68e49ae42ec2a\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block image-filter-grayscale hvr hvr-float-shadow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/staff-member\/adele-carey\/\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-object-cover skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey-150x150.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Head shot of Adele Carey, Vice President\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey-300x300.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey-150x150.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey-768x768.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey-600x600.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey-290x290.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 290w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ACarey.png?lossy=1&amp;w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u00a0\u00bb2\/3&Prime;][vc_column_text css=\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0\u00bb color=\u00a0\u00bb#393939&Prime;]<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Adele Carey<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nVice President<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A seasoned investor relations professional, Adele has rich expertise across various industries and has successfully built investor relations programs for public and private companies.<\/p><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:12px;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner remove_bottom_col_margin=\u00a0\u00bbtrue\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column_inner width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/3&Prime;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae4301b9 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded-full);height:150px;}.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae4301b9 .vcex-image-inner{max-width:150px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center vcex-icon-box-image vcex_68e49ae4301b9\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block image-filter-grayscale hvr hvr-float-shadow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/staff-member\/ira-m-gostin-mba-apr\/\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-object-cover skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-6-150x150.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Ira M. Gostin, MBA, APR\nManaging Director\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-6.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 405w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-6-300x300.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-6-150x150.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-6.png?lossy=1&amp;w=81&amp;ssl=1 81w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-6.png?lossy=1&amp;w=243&amp;ssl=1 243w\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\u00a0\u00bb2\/3&Prime;][vc_column_text css=\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0\u00bb color=\u00a0\u00bb#393939&Prime;]<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Ira M. Gostin, MBA, APR<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nManaging Director<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Ira is a veteran, award winning mining investor relations advisor with over three decades of experience in the corporate communications realm.<\/p><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row visibility=\u00a0\u00bbhidden-phone\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/2&Prime;]<style>.vcex-flex-container_68e49ae431260{gap:15px;}.vcex-button.vcex_68e49ae431aa1{border-radius:8px;padding-block:15px;padding-inline:35px;font-size:.8em;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;}.vcex-button.vcex_68e49ae432664{border-radius:8px;background:#e1251b;color:#ffffff!important;padding-block:15px;padding-inline:35px;font-size:.8em;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-flex-container vcex-module wpex-flex wpex-gap-20 wpex-flex-wrap vcex-flex-container_68e49ae431260\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/top-5-dos-and-donts-in-a-crisis\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button minimal-border black inline vcex_68e49ae431aa1\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Read The Full Article<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/contact\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button inline vcex_68e49ae432664\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Get In Touch<\/span><\/a> <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=\u00a0\u00bb1\/2&Prime;]<style>.vcex-flex-container_68e49ae433260{gap:15px;}.vcex-button.vcex_68e49ae433a46{border-radius:8px;padding-block:15px;padding-inline:35px;font-size:.8em;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;}.vcex-button.vcex_68e49ae434915{border-radius:8px;background:#e1251b;color:#ffffff!important;padding-block:15px;padding-inline:35px;font-size:.8em;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-flex-container vcex-module wpex-flex wpex-gap-20 wpex-flex-wrap vcex-flex-container_68e49ae433260\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/how-to-release-bad-news\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button minimal-border black inline vcex_68e49ae433a46\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Read The Full Article<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/contact\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button inline vcex_68e49ae434915\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Get In Touch<\/span><\/a> <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=\u00a0\u00bbstretch_row\u00a0\u00bb css=\u00a0\u00bb.vc_custom_1730273911809{padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #f1f1f1 !important;}\u00a0\u00bb local_scroll_id=\u00a0\u00bbshort-seller-attacks\u00a0\u00bb el_id=\u00a0\u00bbshort-seller-attacks\u00a0\u00bb][vc_row full_width=\u00a0\u00bbstretch_row\u00a0\u00bb remove_bottom_col_margin=\u00a0\u00bbtrue\u00a0\u00bb css=\u00a0\u00bb.vc_custom_1730276538553{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #e1251b !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae435648{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);font-weight:600;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-center vcex_68e49ae435648\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Top Ten Short Seller Attacks<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=\u00a0\u00bb.vc_custom_1730371279318{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0\u00bb text_align=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb]Short seller attacks can significantly impact companies, often leading to dramatic stock price declines and legal battles. Here\u2019s a list of ten notable short seller attacks, including links to relevant stories:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:30px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-grid-container.vcex_68e49ae435f95{gap:30px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-grid-container vcex-module wpex-grid wpex-gap-20 wpex-grid-cols-1 wpex-sm-grid-cols-2 wpex-lg-grid-cols-2 wpex-items-stretch vcex_68e49ae435f95\"><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae436cc5{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae436cc5 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae436cc5 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae436cc5 .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-two wpex-block wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-center hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae436cc5\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Enron\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">1 - Enron, 2001<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack:<\/strong> Short sellers like Jim Chanos of Kynikos Associates raised concerns about Enron&rsquo;s accounting practices, which were later proven to be fraudulent.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/spotlight\/hedgefunds\/hedge-chanos.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae438895{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae438895 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae438895 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae438895 .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-two wpex-block wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-center hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae438895\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Valeant\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">2 - Valeant Pharmaceuticals, 2015<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack: <\/strong>The hedge fund firm Citron Research, led by Andrew Left, accused Valeant of dubious business practices, including price gouging and accounting issues.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/citronresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Valeant-Philador-and-RandO-final-a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae43a934{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae43a934 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae43a934 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae43a934 .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-two wpex-block wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-center hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae43a934\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Wirecard\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">3 - Wildcard, 2020<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack:<\/strong> Short sellers like Fraser Perring of Viceroy Research highlighted fraud in Wirecard&rsquo;s financial statements, which ultimately led to the company\u2019s collapse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/viceroyresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/final-main-report-zatarra-edited-3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae43caa6{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae43caa6 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae43caa6 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae43caa6 .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-two wpex-block wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-center hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae43caa6\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - GameStop\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">4 - GameStock, 2021<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack:<\/strong> Short sellers like Melvin Capital faced massive losses due to a coordinated buying spree by retail investors on Reddit, leading to a dramatic surge in GameStop&rsquo;s stock price.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cato.org\/cato-journal\/fall-2021\/gamestop-episode-what-happened-what-does-it-mean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae43e6af{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae43e6af .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae43e6af .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae43e6af .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-two wpex-block wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-center hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae43e6af\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Tesla\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">5 - Tesla, 2018<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack:<\/strong>Short sellers were particularly vocal against Tesla, with allegations of production issues and financial instability. Elon Musk&rsquo;s \u201cfunding secured\u201d tweet also caused significant controversy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cleantechnica.com\/2018\/07\/23\/tesla-shorts-are-scared-exposed-desperate-memo-to-media-dont-be-duped\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44044a{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44044a .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44044a .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44044a .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-two wpex-block wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-center hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae44044a\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Adani\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">6 - Adani Group, 2023<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack:<\/strong>Hindenburg Research published a report accusing the Adani Group of stock manipulation and accounting fraud, leading to a significant drop in Adani\u2019s stock price.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hindenburgresearch.com\/adani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae4423fe{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae4423fe .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae4423fe .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae4423fe .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-two wpex-block wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-center hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae4423fe\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Herbalife\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">7 - Herbalife, 2012<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack:<\/strong> Bill Ackman of Pershing Square Capital Management accused Herbalife of being a pyramid scheme, leading to intense public and legal scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforinquiry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/quackwatch\/ackman.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae443fee{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae443fee .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae443fee .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae443fee .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-two wpex-block wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-center hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae443fee\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Luckin Coffee\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">8 - Luckin Coffee, 2020<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack: <\/strong>Muddy Waters Research accused Luckin Coffee of fabricating its financial statements, which led to a major drop in its stock price and regulatory investigations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/muddywatersresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MW_BEKE_12162021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae445de4{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae445de4 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae445de4 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae445de4 .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-two wpex-block wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-center hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae445de4\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Case-study-logo-icahn-2-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Case-study-logo-icahn-2.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Case-study-logo-icahn-2-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Case-study-logo-icahn-2-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Case-study-logo-icahn-2.png?lossy=1&amp;w=120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Case-study-logo-icahn-2.png?lossy=1&amp;w=360&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Case-study-logo-icahn-2.png?lossy=1&amp;w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">9 - Icann Enterprises<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack: <\/strong>Hindenburg Research launches a short attack on Icahn Industries claiming the units were overvalued and that they would have to cut the dividend.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hindenburgresearch.com\/icahn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae4478b6{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae4478b6 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae4478b6 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae4478b6 .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-two wpex-block wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-center hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae4478b6\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Lumber Liquidators\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">10 - Lumber Liquidators, 2015<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack: <\/strong>Whitney Tilson accused the company of selling taineted Chinese made flooring.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2015-03-04\/how-a-25-year-old-investor-spurred-lumber-liquidators-plunge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=\u00a0\u00bbyes\u00a0\u00bb remove_bottom_col_margin=\u00a0\u00bbtrue\u00a0\u00bb css=\u00a0\u00bb.vc_custom_1730445558388{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0\u00bb text_align=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb]Short seller attacks can significantly impact companies, often leading to dramatic stock price declines and legal battles. Here\u2019s a list of ten notable short seller attacks, including links to relevant stories:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:30px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-grid-container.vcex_68e49ae44947f{gap:30px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-grid-container vcex-module wpex-grid wpex-gap-20 wpex-grid-cols-1 wpex-sm-grid-cols-2 wpex-lg-grid-cols-2 wpex-items-stretch vcex_68e49ae44947f\"><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44a187{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44a187 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44a187 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44a187 .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-left hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae44a187\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Enron\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Enron.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">1 - Enron, 2001<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack:<\/strong> Short sellers like Jim Chanos of Kynikos Associates raised concerns about Enron&rsquo;s accounting practices, which were later proven to be fraudulent.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/spotlight\/hedgefunds\/hedge-chanos.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44bc44{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44bc44 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44bc44 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44bc44 .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-left hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae44bc44\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Valeant\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Valeant.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">2 - Valeant Pharmaceuticals, 2015<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack: <\/strong>The hedge fund firm Citron Research, led by Andrew Left, accused Valeant of dubious business practices, including price gouging and accounting issues.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/citronresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Valeant-Philador-and-RandO-final-a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44d432{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44d432 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44d432 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44d432 .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-left hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae44d432\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Wirecard\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Wirecard.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">3 - Wildcard, 2020<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack:<\/strong> Short sellers like Fraser Perring of Viceroy Research highlighted fraud in Wirecard&rsquo;s financial statements, which ultimately led to the company\u2019s collapse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/viceroyresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/final-main-report-zatarra-edited-3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44ea2c{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44ea2c .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44ea2c .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae44ea2c .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-left hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae44ea2c\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - GameStop\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-GameStop.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">4 - GameStock, 2021<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack:<\/strong> Short sellers like Melvin Capital faced massive losses due to a coordinated buying spree by retail investors on Reddit, leading to a dramatic surge in GameStop&rsquo;s stock price.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cato.org\/cato-journal\/fall-2021\/gamestop-episode-what-happened-what-does-it-mean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae45010f{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae45010f .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae45010f .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae45010f .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-left hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae45010f\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Tesla\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Tesla.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">5 - Tesla, 2018<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack:<\/strong>Short sellers were particularly vocal against Tesla, with allegations of production issues and financial instability. Elon Musk&rsquo;s \u201cfunding secured\u201d tweet also caused significant controversy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cleantechnica.com\/2018\/07\/23\/tesla-shorts-are-scared-exposed-desperate-memo-to-media-dont-be-duped\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae451aa0{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae451aa0 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae451aa0 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae451aa0 .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-left hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae451aa0\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Adani\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Adani.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">6 - Adani Group, 2023<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack:<\/strong>Hindenburg Research published a report accusing the Adani Group of stock manipulation and accounting fraud, leading to a significant drop in Adani\u2019s stock price.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hindenburgresearch.com\/adani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae45302c{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae45302c .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae45302c .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae45302c .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-left hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae45302c\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Herbalife\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Herbalife.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">7 - Herbalife, 2012<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack:<\/strong> Bill Ackman of Pershing Square Capital Management accused Herbalife of being a pyramid scheme, leading to intense public and legal scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/centerforinquiry.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/quackwatch\/ackman.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae4546c3{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae4546c3 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae4546c3 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae4546c3 .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-left hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae4546c3\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Luckin Coffee\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Luckin-Coffee.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">8 - Luckin Coffee, 2020<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack: <\/strong>Muddy Waters Research accused Luckin Coffee of fabricating its financial statements, which led to a major drop in its stock price and regulatory investigations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/muddywatersresearch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MW_BEKE_12162021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae455d34{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae455d34 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae455d34 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae455d34 .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-left hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae455d34\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Beyond Meat\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Beyond-Meat-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Beyond-Meat.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Beyond-Meat-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Beyond-Meat-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Beyond-Meat-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Beyond-Meat-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Beyond-Meat.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Beyond-Meat.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Beyond-Meat.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">9 - Beyond Meat, 2019<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack: <\/strong>Citron Research highlighted concerns about Beyond Meat&rsquo;s valuation and business model, contributing to volatility in its stock price.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investors.com\/news\/beyond-meat-stock-short-seller-citron-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae457881{background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae457881 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#e1251b;font-size:1.32em;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae457881 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:35px;color:#3366fe;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_68e49ae457881 .vcex-icon-box-image{width:210px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-30 wpex-px-30 wpex-text-left hvr hvr-float-shadow vcex_68e49ae457881\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link wpex-no-underline\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" class=\"vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"Case study logo - Lumber Liquidators\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators-210x207.png?lossy=1&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators-300x296.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators-1024x1010.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators-768x758.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators-210x207.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators.png?lossy=1&amp;w=415&amp;ssl=1 415w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators.png?lossy=1&amp;w=622&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Case-study-logo-Lumber-Liquidators.png?lossy=1&amp;w=830&amp;ssl=1 830w\" width=\"210\" height=\"207\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10 wpex-child-inherit-color\"><a href=\"#beyond-short-selling\" class=\"local-scroll-link vcex-icon-box-link wpex-no-underline\">10 - Lumber Liquidators, 2015<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p><strong>Attack: <\/strong>Whitney Tilson accused the company of selling taineted Chinese made flooring.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2015-03-04\/how-a-25-year-old-investor-spurred-lumber-liquidators-plunge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read the story&#8230;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row disable_element=\u00a0\u00bbyes\u00a0\u00bb][vc_column width=\u00a0\u00bb2\/3&Prime;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_68e49ae458c86 .vcex-image-inner{max-width:220px;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_68e49ae458c86\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alliance-Advisors-IR-logo-RGB-colour_master.png?lossy=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" 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https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image.png?lossy=1&amp;w=367&amp;ssl=1 367w\" width=\"290\" height=\"290\">\n<div class=\"overlay-plus-hover overlay-hide theme-overlay wpex-absolute wpex-inset-0 wpex-transition-all wpex-duration-300\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t<span class=\"overlay-bg wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-bg-black wpex-block wpex-absolute wpex-inset-0 wpex-opacity-60\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" stroke=\"#fff\"><path d=\"M-83 26.947h7.225v234.297H-83zM20 0h0v20h20 0-20v20h0V20H0h0 20z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:25px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-page-title.vcex_68e49ae45e4ed .vcex-page-title__heading{font-size:18px;font-weight:500;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-page-title vcex-module vc_custom_1738165065143 vcex_68e49ae45e4ed\"><h2 class=\"vcex-page-title__heading wpex-heading wpex-text-3xl\"><span class=\"vcex-page-title__text\">Alyssa Barry, CPIR<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:25px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_68e49ae45ef29{font-size:14px;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1738165180053 vcex_68e49ae45ef29\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">President<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div>\n\t<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:uppercase;\" class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1738226857389 wpex-mt-auto\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #393939;\">View profile<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-post-cards-entry col col-2 span_1_of_2 post-51243 type-staff cat-670 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