The client, an apparel manufacturer, commissioned an investigation to find out who was behind a spike in the short-selling of its shares and why. The investigation succeeded in identifying one hedge fund and, through a series of discreet contacts, uncovered that the hedge fund had been in contact with a finance executive whom the client had recently fired and who had turned over confidential financial data that he had removed from the company prior to his departure.
Using social media analytics to enhance M&A due diligence
In this Insights, Lisa Dane discusses how social media analytics may help inform the investment process. Using specialized software to swiftly gather...