Hindenburg Research Alleges Carvana Turnaround Is A 'Mirage,' Accuses Online Car-seller Of $800 Million In Undisclosed Loan Sales

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Hindenburg Research disclosed a short position against Carvana, alleging its turnaround is a "mirage" built on unstable loans and accounting manipulation. Hindenburg claims in its report that Carvana engaged in $800 million in undisclosed loan sales, manipulated accounting practices, and extended borrower loans to mask delinquencies. The report scrutinizes CEO Ernie Garcia III and his father, Ernest Garcia II, Carvana’s largest shareholder, citing their intertwined financial dealings. The company’s stock surged 400% in 2023. Shares closed down less than 2% on Thursday.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Hindenburg Research disclosed a short position against Carvana,

00:05alleging its turnaround as a mirage built on unstable loans and accounting manipulation.

00:10Hindenburg claims in its report that Carvana engaged in $800 million in undisclosed loan

00:15sales, manipulating accounting practices, and extended borrower loans to mass delinquencies.

00:20The report scrutinizes CEO Ernie Garcia III and his father, Ernest Garcia II,

00:26Carvana's largest shareholder, citing their intertwined financial dealings.

00:30The company's stock surged 400% in 2023. Shares closed down less than 2% on Thursday.

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