Yongye (YONG) Called a "Fraud" By Absaroka Capital, Rated "Conviction Sell"

May 18, 2011 10:17 AM EDT
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Yongye International, Inc. (Nasdaq: YONG) is seeing some volatile action following a negative report from Absaroka Capital, which initiated coverage on the stock with a "Conviction Sell" rating and $1 price target.

Absaroka said Yongye is a "fraud."

Among other things, Absaroka said "the $35 million cash acquisition of Wunhaun Lignite Coal Project is not a legitimate transaction and appears to be a scheme to transfer funds out of the Company at the expense of public shareholders."

The report also said intertwined relationships with suppliers allows the company to fraudulently manipulate earnings.

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