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Short Stories: The CEO

What’s it like to be on the wrong side of a big short?

What’s it like to be on the wrong side of a big short? Former CEO Paul Pittman's company was shorted by an anonymous short seller who made false allegations in order to drive its share price down - way down.

This is the story of how Paul and his firm overcame the short attack that cost them millions: and why it’s not just big companies that stand to lose money from rogue shorters on the markets.

Producer: Ciaran Tracey
Presenter: Leanna Byrne

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18 minutes

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Boxing Day 2023 08:32GMT

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  • Tue 24 Oct 2023 07:32GMT
  • Boxing Day 2023 08:32GMT

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