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callout ceo quote

"Most of Zillow's clients feel that Zillow will become less important to their lead generation efforts in the next 1 to 2 years."

Zillow Group, Inc. · Z Spruce Point Capital · p. 74
callout other

"While the S&P 500 appreciated by 25% including dividend reinvestment in 2024, the average stock in the index was up just 13%(1)"

Pershing Square Holdings · PSH Pershing Square · p. 32
callout other

"the Company may be unable to offset all price increases or to secure adequate alternative sources of supply in a timely manner."

Limbach Holdings, Inc. · LMB Spruce Point Capital · p. 53
callout comparison table

"Plan Represents Best Structure To Expand Flexibility And Funding Options For TransCanada And Its Shareholders For The Long-Term"

TransCanada Corp · TRP Sandell · p. 16
callout villain critique

"by our estimate, almost every organ placed on the device violates one or more of these criteria and is therefore off-label use."

TransMedics Group Inc · TMDX Scorpion Capital · p. 174
callout cover

"Inspire's device is far too invasive and restrictive to ever gain traction in a market with numerous non-invasive alternatives."

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. · INSP Wolfpack Research · p. 1
callout kpi overview

"Lowe’s is a high-quality business with strong new leadership that is committed to narrowing the performance gap with Home Depot"

callout other

"Sony's acquisitions of stakes in Sony/ATV and EMI were well-timed to take advantage of future growth in music industry revenues"

Sony Corporation · 6758.T Third Point · p. 71
callout villain critique

"We believe Leidos’ Thailand distributor M.I.T Solutions is an unusual entity that sells both Security and Planetarium products."

Leidos Holdings, Inc. · LDOS Spruce Point Capital · p. 46
callout villain critique

"Any attempt by Soleno to sue a doctor or patient for infringement would be both legally baseless and reputationally disastrous."

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 198
callout villain critique

"in general, the company did downplay the diabetes risk and also downplay some of the serious adverse events that were reported."

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 226
callout other

"Expects physicians to prescribe generic liquid diazoxide off-label, especially if a conversion chart is available on MDCalc.com"

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 355
callout villain critique

"Most endocrinologist taking a “wait and see” attitude to Vykat; some “may give it a try” if “a family that's really advocating”"

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 359
callout villain critique

"What we found in SAIC filings was devastating, Ganji seemed to have lost over 95% of its revenue since the acquisition by WUBA."

58.com Inc. · WUBA Grizzly Research · p. 9
callout other

"Changing the way such an important number is measured makes it hard for investors to understand the real trend in the business."

58.com Inc. · WUBA Grizzly Research · p. 23
callout villain critique

"QTT's attempt at a rebuttal is an admission in itself: QTT's advertising platform is not nearly as sophisticated as they claim."

Qutoutiao, Inc. · QTT Wolfpack Research · p. 19
callout appendix data

"We believe this qualifies as a “material legal development,” which QTT is required to disclose to investors on an SEC Form 6-K."

Qutoutiao, Inc. · QTT Wolfpack Research · p. 21
callout villain critique

"This is a text-book perfect example of rigging the political system for the benefit of insiders to the detriment of the public."

Trulieve Cannabis Corp · TRUL Grizzly Research · p. 9
callout villain critique

"We find it noteworthy that the company borrows relatively small amounts at times when it should be supposedly swimming in cash."

Trulieve Cannabis Corp · TRUL Grizzly Research · p. 7
callout transition

"The company has to keep growth excitement going, and announced has done several acquisitions that we don't have high hopes for."

Trulieve Cannabis Corp · TRUL Grizzly Research · p. 24
callout executive summary

"HelloFresh befindet sich in einem steilen Niedergang, der durch sich verändernde Metriken und quixotische Pivots verdeckt wird."

HelloFresh SE · HFG Grizzly Research · p. 4
callout villain critique

"We Believe Management Created a Sham Loan and Lied to Investors to Hide the Loss of a Top Tenant at Ashford Lane for ~18 months"

CTO Realty Growth, Inc. · CTO Wolfpack Research · p. 5
callout villain critique

"We believe EH is using these sham contracts with Kunxiang as the basis fabricated sales that make up most of its total revenue."

EHang Holdings, Ltd. · EH Wolfpack Research · p. 20
callout villain critique

"Lasertec causes a lot of headaches for their end user and that each machine requires a lot of work in order to keep it running."

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 119
quote cover

"One of the shareholders specifically told us it was awkward and difficult to have a candid conversation with Mr. Espey present."

Parkland Corporation · PKI Engine Capital · p. 1
quote transition

"It would be opportunistic to build up their creative content... Distribution is important, but content is king. — Mario Gabelli"

Viacom · VIAB SpringOwl · p. 84
quote villain critique

"'It’s disgusting': Legal professionals outraged as Dye & Durham sharply hikes prices for critical software — THE GLOBE AND MAIL"

Dye & Durham Limited · DND Engine Capital · p. 64
quote villain critique

"“integrate(s) all ... data and processes into a unified system and use a centralized database to store information.” — DGW 20-F"

quote other

"There have not been many downloads of NQ software. Just a few. It’s not a big business. — Consultant with knowledge of Blue Via"

NQ Mobile Inc. · NQ Muddy Waters · p. 40
quote ceo quote

""So the longer-duration subscriptions generally will drive more revenue upfront per user." — CFO Okupe on Q3 2022 Earnings Call"

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. · HIMS Spruce Point Capital · p. 90
quote ceo quote

"I would say that overall, focusing on growing our private label offerings is not our first priority. — Saputo COO North America"

Saputo Inc. · TSX:SAP Spruce Point Capital · p. 66
quote ceo quote

"Yes. They do have a sizable patent portfolio, not just in the U.S., but outside the U.S., largely design patents. — CEO Farrell"

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. · CHD Spruce Point Capital · p. 46
quote ceo quote

""We have a lot of diversity in our products. We have probably a 130,000 sellable products." — CFO, Bofa/ML Conference, May 2019"

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. · MTD Spruce Point Capital · p. 49
quote villain critique

"「極端紫外線リソグラフィを量産に適用するためには、克服しなければならない技術的な課題とインフラ不足が多数ある。インフラ不足は安定性・信頼性の高い、高出力の極端紫外線光源の開発に関わるものだ。」 — 2021年3月21日付けの共同論文 (ウシオとインテル)"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 104
quote ceo quote

"「KLAは開発に取り組んでいるし、ニューフレアテクノロジーも取り組んでいます。ASMLはマルチビームの検査装置の開発に取り組んでいる部門があります。ところで、『マルチビーム』とはホロンの検査装置よりも生産性がかなり高い、と言われています」 — 元上席幹部"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 296
quote ceo quote

"Esta es una gran oportunidad de negocios. Tienes la oportunidad de tener independencia financiera y libertad. — Michael Johnson"

Unknown · p. 3
quote transition

""type of revenue-generating customer that MPLN wants" — Former MPLN Executive B. "years, years away" — Former MPLN Executive B."

MultiPlan Corp · MPLN Muddy Waters · p. 5
quote timeline

"We have to beg for meetings — Foreign Buyside Analyst; It took me two months to get a call with IR... — Foreign Buyside Analyst"

Kao Corporation · 4452.JP Oasis Management · p. 56
quote villain critique

"This will always be the formula to success for us, a creative acquisition — Army assistant product manager for the SRR project."

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. · RCAT Kerrisdale Capital · p. 13
quote villain critique

"“my son had allergic reaction and has been in hospital 4 days so we don’t be continuing it.” — Parent in Vykat discussion group"

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 180
quote precedent table

""We believe this is the most important organizational change we've made in the last 20 years" — David Taylor, Former CEO of P&G"

The Walt Disney Company · DIS Trian Partners · p. 10
callout executive summary

"Sunrun's response strengthened our conviction that its Subscriber metric is significantly inflated and is, at best, arbitrary."

Sunrun · RUN Muddy Waters · p. 2
callout section divider

"Why Did Nuvei Acquire Vantage Payments And Base Commerce With Executives Both Under Scrutiny For Involvement In Ponzi Schemes?"

Nuvei Corp · NVEI Spruce Point Capital · p. 50
callout thesis headline

"We believe that the upside in APD remains significant as it continues its transformation under a great CEO and management team"

Unknown · p. 27
callout kpi overview

"We believe CP remains an attractive investment led by a superlative management team with further potential in the coming years"

Unknown · p. 43
callout executive summary

"Investors should be under no illusion that this statement is anything other than a long, fat middle finger extended their way."

TAL Education Group · TAL Muddy Waters · p. 2
callout demand list

"We believe Commvault has the ability to achieve its long-standing mid-20s operating margin target within the next three years."

callout appendix data

"American Tower operates in countries that are prone to episodic inflationary spikes, currency volatility, and social upheaval."

American Tower Corp · AMT Muddy Waters · p. 73