Mangrove short guess. Speculation but a better guess than I have.9 Jan 2025 22:18
Yes! Letβs estimate The Mangrove Partners Master Fund Ltd.'s current profit or loss based on their disclosed short positions and historical share prices.
Step 1: Identify Key Short Position Changes & Approximate Prices
From the disclosures:
Dec 1, 2022: 0.54% short β likely around 50p (PANR traded ~50-60p then).
Feb 21-23, 2023: Increased to 0.91% β likely around 40p.
Sep 1-11, 2023: Raised position from 0.73% to 1.53% β PANR was ~20-25p.
Oct 1-24, 2024: Gradually reduced to 1.00% β price ranged from 25p-35p.
Step 2: Approximate Average Entry Price
Since the biggest short position (1.53%) was built at ~20-25p and earlier ones were higher (~40-50p), we estimate their weighted average short price around 30p.
Step 3: Compare to Current Price (35p)
If they shorted at an average of 30p, and the stock is now 35p, they are at a loss of 5p per share.
If they shorted higher (e.g., 40p), they might still be in profit.
Estimated P&L Calculation
Assuming a 1.53% peak short of total shares (~1.47M shares):
If shorted at 30p: Loss = 5p x 1.47M = ~Β£73.5K.
If shorted at 40p: Profit = (40p-35p) x 1.47M = ~Β£73.5K.
Conclusion
If their average entry was ~30p, they are losing money.
If their average entry was ~40p+, they are still in profit.
Given the heavy shorting at lower prices (~20-25p in Sept 2023), their average short price is likely close to 30p, meaning they are at a loss now 35p