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Hong Kong Court Hears Segantii Founder's Claims of Mishandled Esprit Holdings Trade
Simon Sadler, founder of hedge fund Segantii, accused bankers of mishandling a block trade in Esprit Holdings shares during a court hearing on May 5, 2026. The accusation came as Segantii was shorting the stock at the time. The court heard the details on Tuesday.
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Hong Kong's court heard accusations from Segantii founder Simon Sadler on May 5, 2026, that bankers mishandled a block trade in Esprit Holdings shares. Sadler stated the mishandling occurred while his firm was shorting the stock, according to details presented in the hearing. The event unfolded on Tuesday, with Sadler directly accusing the bankers involved in the trade.
@business reported that Segantii was actively shorting Esprit Holdings at the time of the block trade, providing context to Sadler's claims. Simon Sadler, identified as the founder of Segantii, delivered the accusation in court, highlighting the firm's position in the market during the incident.
The hearing marked the presentation of these details, tying together Sadler's role and the specific trade in question.
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