Smaller listed companies are considering going private because the collapse of Neil Woodford’s Equity Income Fund has damaged investors’ demand for less liquid stocks.
Edison, an independent investment research firm, said that the fallout after the star stockpicker suspended redemptions on his main fund had led to increased scrutiny around the liquidity of companies worth up to £500 million.
Smaller listed companies are considering going private because the collapse of Neil Woodford’s Equity Income Fund has damaged investors’ demand for less liquid stocks.
Edison, an independent investment research firm, said that the fallout after the star stockpicker suspended redemptions on his main fund had led to increased scrutiny around the liquidity of companies worth up to £500 million.
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