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quote nominee bio

"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."

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 13
quote sop buildup

"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)"

Capricorn Energy · CNE Palliser Capital · p. 27
callout before after

"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"

Telecom Italia SpA (TIM) · TIT.MI Elliott Management · p. 22
callout executive summary

"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)"

BHP Billiton · BHP Elliott Management · p. 4
callout valuation reveal

"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)"

BHP Billiton · BHP Elliott Management · p. 35
callout demand list

"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."

BHP Billiton · BHP Elliott Management · p. 12
callout cover

"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)."

Marathon Petroleum Corporation · MPC Elliott Management · p. 1
callout transition

"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"

callout executive summary

"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"

American Capital, Ltd. · ACAS Elliott Management · p. 8
callout timeline

"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."

Resideo Technologies, Inc. · REZI Spruce Point Capital · p. 14
callout transition

"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.”"

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 3
callout other

"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"

Arconic Inc. · ARNC Elliott Management · p. 3
callout demand list

"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."

Marathon Petroleum Corporation · MPC Elliott Management · p. 41
callout villain critique

"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"

callout villain critique

"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"

callout villain critique

"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"

callout villain critique

"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"

callout executive summary

"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."

PepsiCo Inc. · PEP Elliott Management · p. 3
callout villain critique

"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"

callout transition

"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"

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. · SIX Land & Buildings · p. 32
quote ceo quote

"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"

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 16
callout kpi overview

"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"

BHP Billiton · BHP Elliott Management · p. 15
callout process diagram

"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"

Hyundai Motor Group Elliott Management · p. 36
callout peer gap

"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."

BHP Billiton · BHP Elliott Management · p. 27
callout villain critique

"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 · PSX Carl Icahn · p. 24
callout villain critique

"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 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 23
callout thesis headline

"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."

Time Warner Inc. · TWX Carl Icahn · p. 6
callout demand list

"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."

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 4
callout valuation reveal

"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"

American Capital, Ltd. · ACAS Elliott Management · p. 31
quote ceo quote

"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"

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 7
callout demand list

"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."

Capricorn Energy PLC · CNE Palliser Capital · p. 2
callout other

"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"

Toyota Industries Corporation · 6201 Elliott Management · p. 4
callout kpi overview

"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"

Sony Corporation · 6758.T Third Point · p. 32
callout sop buildup

"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"

Capricorn Energy · CNE Palliser Capital · p. 9
callout valuation reveal

"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"

American Capital, Ltd. · ACAS Elliott Management · p. 32
callout executive summary

"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"

BHP Billiton · BHP Elliott Management · p. 3
callout demand list

"If PepsiCo does not pursue Mondelez, we believe it must announce a separation of snacks/ beverages concurrent with specific commitments to unlock shareholder value"

PepsiCo, Inc. · PEP Trian Partners · p. 54
callout demand list

"We believe the Board must take immediate action to improve margins, optimize capital allocation, and enhance governance to unlock significant shareholder value."

GoDaddy Inc. · GDDY Starboard Value · p. 26
callout villain critique

"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."

Apple Inc. · AAPL Greenlight Capital · p. 29
quote peer gap

"“…we believe there is underappreciated potential for Cognizant to unlock value as it matures and evolves its capital allocation.” — J.P. Morgan, September 2016"

Cognizant Technology Solutions · CTSH Elliott Management · p. 7
callout thesis headline

"Improving the Company's capital allocation policies would unlock value and improve Sotheby's cost-return relationship, increasing long-term shareholder value"

Sotheby's · BID Marcato · p. 5
callout sop buildup

"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"

callout sop buildup

"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"

callout executive summary

"The BHP Shareholder Value Unlock Plan (the “Value Unlock Plan”) is designed to provide management with the opportunity to directly address these issues."

BHP Billiton · BHP Elliott Management · p. 3
quote nominee bio

"Stacy Nieuwoudt, Elliott nominee for Phillips 66’s (NYSE: PSX) Board, explores how breaking up large energy conglomerates can unlock significant value."

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 4
callout other

"Increasing the share of smart logistics within Automation Systems portfolio would enable TICO to play in higher value-added segments and unlock value"

Toyota Industries Corporation · 6201 Elliott Management · p. 44
callout sop buildup

"A clearer story would unlock value by improving analyst and investor focus and free McGraw-Hill’s businesses to explore value-creation opportunities."

The McGraw-Hill Companies · MHP JANA Partners · p. 47
callout sop buildup

"Separating into a “Global Architectural” company and “Industrial” company could enable PPG to unlock value by creating leading, pure play businesses"

PPG Industries, Inc. · PPG Trian Partners · p. 23
quote demand list

"consistently evaluate all options to unlock value in all of our assets, and that includes TheFork — Tripadvisor management (Q3 FY2025 earnings call)"

Tripadvisor, Inc. · TRIP Starboard Value · p. 3
callout executive summary

"Through a separation of these businesses and improved operating performance, Elliott believes that Marathon can unlock $22 – $40 billion of value."

Marathon Petroleum Corporation · MPC Elliott Management · p. 5
callout appendix data

"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."

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 10
callout preempt rebuttal

"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."

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 11
callout demand list

"The real question is why would McGraw-Hill not promptly take these steps to improve operating performance and unlock shareholder value?"

The McGraw-Hill Companies · MHP JANA Partners · p. 51
callout before after

"Agrium for years ignored basic, shareholder-friendly changes until pressured to do so. An enhanced board can unlock even more value."

Agrium Inc. · AGU JANA Partners · p. 7
callout kpi overview

"Starbucks is the leading packaged coffee brand in the U.S., with significant white space overseas unlocked by the recent Nestle deal"

Starbucks · SBUX Pershing Square · p. 17
callout precedent table

"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 Walt Disney Company · DIS Trian Partners · p. 89
callout precedent table

"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 Walt Disney Company · DIS Trian Partners · p. 89
callout other

"With over 300 years of collective experience, IEP’s investment and legal team is capable of unlocking a target’s hidden value"

callout sop buildup

"Sotheby's can unlock at least an additional >$1,000M of capital in the next 12 months, even after the $300M special dividend"

Sotheby's · BID Marcato · p. 11
callout other

"iPrefs are a creative way to unlock significant value for shareholders in publicly traded cash rich technology companies."

Apple Inc. · AAPL Greenlight Capital · p. 32