This is great article from the Motely Fool summarising some red...

This is great article from the Motely Fool summarising some red flags short sellers look out for in potential opportunities.

https://www.********.au/2018/02/09/6-ways-top-investors-avoid-losing-companies/

1. Reported earnings not matching cash-flows

2. Earnings dependent on management assumptions

3. Obscuring earnings growth through acquisitions and equity raising

4. Off-balance sheet financing arrangements

5. Businesses with no competitive advantage and a weak market position

6. High turnover of management and directors

How many can you see in the current situation at IMS?

I think I count 4-5 of the 6 red flags outlined above, all at the same time.