Key Takeaways:
Shares of Energous Corp. (WATT) came under pressure on Thursday after short-seller 'Fugazi' published a new report targeting the company’s recent share issuance and promotional activities.
The report, published on April 2, alleged the company has engaged in "dilution and stock promotion," according to the short-seller. Benzinga has reached out to Energous for comment on the claims.
Thursday's publication was a follow-up to an earlier short thesis by 'Fugazi' and reportedly focused less on the viability of Energous' wireless charging technology and more on the financial activities and market dynamics surrounding its stock. The core claims center on recent share issuance and its impact on shareholder value.
The public short-seller report is likely to create significant selling pressure on Energous stock, potentially leading to a sharp price decline. The allegations could also increase scrutiny on the company's financial practices and management, causing heightened volatility that may attract short-term traders.
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