"Bri Scholtz: Welcome to the Streamline 66 Podcast where we bring you the latest in Elliott Investment Management’s effort to unlock value at Phillips 66. Joining me today is Brian Coffman, who brings over four decades of refining expertise."
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"We think potentially material upside [for Capricorn] could also be unlocked in the case of securing 'modernised' fiscal terms in Egypt. Such ad-hoc agreements improved APA's and Eni's onshore NPV10s by >50%. — BofA Securities (14 June 2022)"
"Market trusted Vivendi’s convergence plan initially, which supported the stock together with its own stakebuilding and value unlocking from INWIT separation, but investors soon lost faith, leading to sustained value destruction"
"Our analysis shows that implementation of the Value Unlock Plan could provide BHP shareholders with an increase in value attributable to their shareholdings of up to c.48.6% (Ltd shareholders) / c.51.0% (Plc shareholders)"
"Our analysis shows that implementation of the Value Unlock Plan could provide BHP shareholders with an increase in value attributable to their shareholdings of up to c.48.6% (Ltd shareholders) / c.51.0% (Plc shareholders)"
"The Value Unlock Plan consists of three key steps. Each step is designed to individually contribute to unlocking significant shareholder value and we present them in the order in which management should undertake them."
"we believe Marathon is severely undervalued and that there are readily available steps by which the Board can unlock $14 – $19 billion in value for shareholders (yielding a ~60 – 80+% increase to today’s stock price)."
"The value enhancement measures will unlock significant benefits for all stakeholders through an improved SCT with a clear strategy and strong commitment to optimised capital allocation and sustainable future growth"
"Based on our extensive experience with the asset class, and exhaustive research conducted to understand ACAS' portfolio, operations and strategy, Elliott has developed a comprehensive plan to unlock value"
"We now see few, if any, catalysts left as REZI becomes a “trust me” story that it can unlock value as two separate companies after telling investors for seven years that it had the right strategy."
"Elliott’s John Pike on the urgency of boardroom change at Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX), and how the #Streamline66 plan is the path to unlocking value for shareholders: “Change is going to start there.”"
"Our conclusion from our analysis is clear: Arconic’s assets are dramatically undervalued and managerial change is needed to unlock the Company’s full potential for the benefit of all stakeholders"
"Now is the time for Marathon's Board to take action and Remake Marathon by unlocking the value trapped in the current structure and realizing the full potential of three world-class businesses."
"Trian is concerned that DuPont is spinning off Chemours to stockholders with a poor corporate governance structure – this “entrenchment” tactic could be a barrier to unlocking shareholder value"
"Trian is concerned that DuPont is spinning off Chemours to stockholders with a poor corporate governance structure – this “entrenchment” tactic could be a barrier to unlocking shareholder value"
"Trian is concerned that DuPont is spinning off Chemours to stockholders with a poor corporate governance structure – this “entrenchment” tactic could be a barrier to unlocking shareholder value"
"Trian is concerned that DuPont is spinning off Chemours to stockholders with a poor corporate governance structure – this “entrenchment” tactic could be a barrier to unlocking shareholder value"
"With the right mindset and an appropriately ambitious turnaround plan, PepsiCo today represents a rare chance to revitalize a leading global enterprise and unlock significant shareholder value."
"Trian is concerned that DuPont is spinning off Chemours to stockholders with a poor corporate governance structure – this “entrenchment” tactic could be a barrier to unlocking shareholder value"
"Not only would a partial or full monetization of real estate unlock substantial value, it would also accelerate SIX’s debt paydown, provide cash for buybacks and quicken dividend reinstatement"
"I think history shows us that breaking up large energy companies is not only possible, but it also unlocks significant value. We've seen this time and time again in energy... — Stacy Nieuwoudt"
"The Value Unlock Plan could lead to a release of up to c.US$13.9bn of franking credits by Year 5 through value-accretive discounted off-market buybacks for the benefit of all BHP shareholders"
"The demerger unlocks the value of existing and newly formed (previously Mobis’s stake in HMC) treasury shares and allows for the consolidation of key HMC affiliates under Hyundai Motor Holdco"
"We believe that after giving effect to the unification and US petroleum demerger steps of the Value Unlock Plan, core BHP’s tier-1 assets could be clearly and properly valued by the market."
"Phillips 66 has materially overstated the costs associated with a spin or sale of its Midstream business to cloud the simple, clear math showing the potential value unlock of a separation."
"Phillips 66 has materially overstated the costs associated with a spin or sale of its Midstream business to cloud the simple, clear math showing the potential value unlock of a separation."
"Time Warner has underperformed its peer index by 51% under Parsons; splitting into four SpinCos (AOL, Content, Publishing, Cable) plus a $20bn buyback unlocks $30-45bn — a 35-54% premium."
"The “Streamline 66” plan starts with simplifying the portfolio to address Phillips 66’s inefficient conglomerate structure and unlock trapped value not reflected in the stock price today."
"Shareholders should vote “AGAINST” to stop Management from continuing the value destruction and to set a path to unlock value by engaging in a full diagnostic and review of ACAS' assets"
"Breaking up large energy companies is not only possible, but it also unlocks significant value. — Stacy Nieuwoudt, Elliott nominee for Phillips 66's Board and former energy investor"
"Palliser's Value Optimisation Plan published on 27 October outlines a clear path to unlock up to 400 pence per share in total value for Capricorn shareholders over the medium term."
"We have invested significant time and resources in underwriting our investment in TICO and in crafting a compelling plan for the business to unlock significant shareholder value"
"The coming years will be critical execution years to unlock value at Sony Semiconductors, creating the need for oversight by a dedicated management team and Board of Directors"
"Our Value Optimisation Plan is designed to unlock Capricorn's intrinsic value of 315 pence per share in the near term and a further 85 pence per share over the medium term"
"Elliott believes that there are clearly identifiable steps to realize value at ACAS and that a capable Board actively overseeing a strategic review can unlock this value"
"Our Value Unlock Plan, as presented, was put forward as a pathway to unlock significant value for shareholders – US$46bn in total across the following key elements"
"If PepsiCo does not pursue Mondelez, we believe it must announce a separation of snacks/ beverages concurrent with specific commitments to unlock shareholder value"
"We believe the Board must take immediate action to improve margins, optimize capital allocation, and enhance governance to unlock significant shareholder value."
"And though Apple might not have considered it possible, we have a solution for unlocking value for shareholders that allows it to have its cake and eat it too."
"“…we believe there is underappreciated potential for Cognizant to unlock value as it matures and evolves its capital allocation.” — J.P. Morgan, September 2016"
"Improving the Company's capital allocation policies would unlock value and improve Sotheby's cost-return relationship, increasing long-term shareholder value"
"We believe the IAA-RBA combination has the potential to drive significant value creation – unlocking 100%+ in share price upside over the next 12-24 months"
"We believe the IAA-RBA combination has the potential to drive significant value creation – unlocking 100%+ in share price upside over the next 12-24 months"
"The BHP Shareholder Value Unlock Plan (the “Value Unlock Plan”) is designed to provide management with the opportunity to directly address these issues."
"Stacy Nieuwoudt, Elliott nominee for Phillips 66’s (NYSE: PSX) Board, explores how breaking up large energy conglomerates can unlock significant value."
"Increasing the share of smart logistics within Automation Systems portfolio would enable TICO to play in higher value-added segments and unlock value"
"A clearer story would unlock value by improving analyst and investor focus and free McGraw-Hill’s businesses to explore value-creation opportunities."
"Separating into a “Global Architectural” company and “Industrial” company could enable PPG to unlock value by creating leading, pure play businesses"
"consistently evaluate all options to unlock value in all of our assets, and that includes TheFork — Tripadvisor management (Q3 FY2025 earnings call)"
"Through a separation of these businesses and improved operating performance, Elliott believes that Marathon can unlock $22 – $40 billion of value."
"Analysts acknowledge that change is needed to unlock value from midstream and view a spin (or sale) as the most viable pathway to do this."
"Analysts acknowledge that change is needed to unlock value from midstream and view a spin (or sale) as the most viable pathway to do this."
"The real question is why would McGraw-Hill not promptly take these steps to improve operating performance and unlock shareholder value?"
"Agrium for years ignored basic, shareholder-friendly changes until pressured to do so. An enhanced board can unlock even more value."
"Starbucks is the leading packaged coffee brand in the U.S., with significant white space overseas unlocked by the recent Nestle deal"
"The turnaround at P&G is a case study on how Trian's involvement at the board level can help a company unlock its full potential."
"The turnaround at P&G is a case study on how Trian’s involvement at the board level can help a company unlock its full potential."
"With over 300 years of collective experience, IEP’s investment and legal team is capable of unlocking a target’s hidden value"
"Sotheby's can unlock at least an additional >$1,000M of capital in the next 12 months, even after the $300M special dividend"
"iPrefs are a creative way to unlock significant value for shareholders in publicly traded cash rich technology companies."