LSE2 May 2020 12:37
Isnt it about time the LSE made a statement about this short?
Emma Kane, a representative for a group of lenders that supports Premier Oil’s plans said that “the reaction from stakeholders across debt and equity has overwhelmingly endorsed the company’s plan.”
“The sole voice of opposition is from ARCM - a hedge fund with the largest short position in Europe, one that they failed to make appropriate disclosures on until very recently,” Kane said.
ARCM’s spokeswoman declined to comment on the timing of the short position disclosure. The fund started building its short interest in Premier Oil in 2017, according to regulatory disclosures.
“As the regulatory authority responsible for monitoring short selling notifications we are aware of the matter and in line with policy, we do not comment on operational matters,” a spokeswoman for the FCA wrote in an email responding to Bloomberg’s questions over ARCM short position.