ENDO INTERNATIONAL PLC ENDPQ

RE:RE:short count

[puma1]

below is the short count and the short count reversal % assessment: - the bold part looks earily like the leaks for CXR



BUZZ-Endo International: Biggest pct jump in over 2 1/2 years

28 Jun 2016 - Reuters

** Endo International surges and is top S&P 500 index performer after co announces new patent

** Stock jumps in heavy volume after trading halt ended around 12:46 pm ET. Rises a fifth, hits $16.41 session high, biggest one-day pct gain since Nov 2013

** Specialty drugmaker says one of its operating co's, Par Pharmaceuticals, issued new patent by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office relating to Vasostrict, first and only vasopressin injection

** Separately, Endo in discussions with PE firms and exploring several options, including an asset swap with another co, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because talks are confidential

** Last month, co cut its 2016 EPS guidance, fueling concerns about mounting pressure on its drug prices from payers and regulators

** As of Jun 15, short interest hit 14.3 mln shares, highest since Jan 2015

** Increase in short interest puts Thomson Reuters StarMine Short Squeeze Indicator Model at 98/100 (100 = most likely to have a short squeeze)

** However, in note to clients prior to patent announcement, RBC said near-term catalysts, besides possible asset sales, are less clear. Said Street forecasts for Q2 rev and earnings may still need to be lowered in coming weeks

** Stock last up 12 pct, but still off 75 pct this year