The number of activist short seller attacks on companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange or China based companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ and other global exchanges have been on the rise in recent years. Often, the immediate effect following the release of a short seller report will be a substantial fall in the share price of the attacked company, with some companies suspending trading of their shares. Along with potential damage to the reputation of the company, the release of a short seller report also attracts the attention of regulators, prompting enquiries from these regulatory bodies, as well as concerns from other stakeholders.

How A&M Can Help

At Alvarez & Marsal, our team of experienced professionals is able to assist and work with the company, its board of directors and senior management in a timely and efficient manner in responding to the allegations raised by the short seller, and to assist in addressing any questions from regulators, auditors and other stakeholders as a result. In addition, we can also assist in considering ways which the company and its management can adapt in order to fend off further attacks.

• Independent Financial Review or Investigation
• Internal Control Review
• Restatement of company financial information and other quantum support

To learn more download our brochure here.

For more information, please contact:

Chris Fordham
Managing Director, Disputes and Investigations Asia
cfordham@alvarezandmarsal.com
+852 9631 5090

Irene Siu
Senior Director, Disputes and Investigations Asia
isiu@alvarezandmarsal.com
+852 9821 0639 

Jacky Lo
Senior Director, Disputes and Investigations Asia
jacky.lo@alvarezandmarsal.com
+852 9701 7709