BUZZ-Blue Orca shorted a construction technology company, resulting in EquipmentShare shares dropping.

September 24 - ** Construction technology company EquipmentShare (EQPT.O) shares fell 5.8%, closing at $17.05

** Blue Orca Capital said it is shorting EQPT

** “We believe the company’s undisclosed commitments to guarantee its equipment investment plans generate billions of dollars in off-balance-sheet liabilities, which are highly likely to impair its balance sheet and bonds,” said Blue Orca

** EQPT has not immediately responded to Reuters' request for comment

** As of the close of the previous trading day, EQPT shares have declined about 26% since its listing in January

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