Hindenburg, short-seller of Adani Group, to shut down citing no threat.

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Hindenburg Research, a US-based investment firm known for its reports that caused significant short-selling and financial losses for major companies, has announced its closure. Founded in 2017 by Nathan Anderson, the firm gained global attention for its investigations into business entities, including Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s companies and US-based Nikola.

Nathan Anderson, the 40-year-old founder, explained his decision to shut down the firm in a letter. He stated that the plan to disband had been in place since late last year and was set to happen after completing their remaining projects. Anderson wrote, “As of the last Ponzi cases we just completed and are sharing with regulators, that day is today.” He emphasized that the decision was not driven by any specific issue, saying, “There is not one specific thing—no particular threat, no health issue, and no big personal issue.” Instead, he noted that the demanding nature of his work had come at a personal cost, saying, “The intensity and focus have come at the cost of missing a lot of the rest of the world and the people I care about. I now view Hindenburg as a chapter in my life, not a central thing that defines me.”

Hindenburg Research made headlines in January 2023 with a report accusing the Adani Group of orchestrating what it described as “the largest con in corporate history.” This sparked heavy short-selling, leading to billions of dollars in losses for the market value of Adani’s companies. Although the Adani Group denied the allegations, the financial impact was significant. At the time, Gautam Adani was ranked as the world’s fourth-richest person according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The accusations led to a sharp decline in Adani’s stock prices, though much of the market losses were eventually recovered.

The announcement of Hindenburg’s closure came shortly after a Republican Congressman, also a member of the House Judiciary Committee requested that the Department of Justice preserve all documents and communications related to investigations of Adani and his companies. This decision also coincided with the final days before a major political transition, as Donald Trump prepared to take office on January 20.

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Anderson spoke about his plans, expressing a desire to focus on personal time and explore hobbies, travel, and life with his fiancée and child. He shared that he had earned enough money to provide for their future and intended to invest in low-risk options such as index funds.

Anderson also highlighted his support for his team, noting that some members were planning to start their research firms, which he would publicly encourage. For others, he invited opportunities, describing his team as “brilliant, focused, and easy to work with.”

Although Hindenburg Research is closing, its impact on financial markets and corporate accountability remains notable. Anderson’s decision to step away reflects his desire for a more balanced life after years of intense work in a high-pressure field.

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