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callout villain critique

"SAIC filings suggest to us that the company has overstated Revenue by a cumulative RMB4.6 billion in the last three years!"

58.com Inc. · WUBA Grizzly Research · p. 5
callout appendix data

"We have reason to believe that the select assets and 1.83 acre Los Angeles cannabis campus are actually the same property."

callout ceo quote

"Given the lack of pivot, the revenue outcomes for Southwest have, frankly, not been acceptable in the current environment."

Southwest Airlines · LUV Elliott Management · p. 27
callout precedent table

"Why is this important? Because the CCTV program made the "诺丽果汁" very well known (in a bad way) during their NHTC coverage."

New Age Beverage Corp. · NBEV Grizzly Research · p. 14
callout executive summary

"Many described bullying tactics reminiscent of a bad 1990s mob movie. This appears to be Trustpilot's core sales strategy."

Trustpilot Group PLC · TRST Grizzly Research · p. 3
callout villain critique

"We'd like to take four king rooms. Furthermore, is there a possibility for a discount because of the duration of the stay?"

Accor SA · AC Grizzly Research · p. 241
callout villain critique

"We'd like to take four king rooms. Furthermore, is there a possibility for a discount because of the duration of the stay?"

Accor SA · AC Grizzly Research · p. 247
callout other

"Our concern is: if those who know Pheno the best (those who used the system previously) are not buying Pheno, then who is?"

Accelerate Diagnostics · AXDX White Diamond Research · p. 34
callout villain critique

"It is a big redflag to us that GSX's co-founder and CFO, Yuxiao Song, resigned months before the company's filing for IPO."

GSX Techedu Inc. · GSX Grizzly Research · p. 49
callout executive summary

"Olam's net debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA is now 8.4x, compared to 7.8x at the end of Q1. These numbers are dangerously high."

callout other

"This is demand for flat glass used in building construction, which has been the most volatile key end market for soda ash."

Solvay SA · SOLB BB Greenlight Capital · p. 25
quote villain critique

"was never able to put any energy into the project — Heather Hasson (admitted in testimony regarding Hasson International)."

FIGS, Inc. · FIGS Spruce Point Capital · p. 6
quote villain critique

""invest in our operating subsidiaries, repay short-term debt, and for general corporate purposes." — WTRG (quoted in text)"

Essential Utilities, Inc. · WTRG Spruce Point Capital · p. 73
quote other

"It is clear to me that the IonQ SPAC has gone too far in what is...morally acceptable. — Unattributed (referenced in text)"

IonQ Inc. · IONQ Scorpion Capital · p. 14
quote peer gap

"W.D. Von Gonten detailed study concluded value of Hess Bakken position very comparable to Continental's. — W.D. Von Gonten"

Hess Corporation · HES Elliott Management · p. 13
quote villain critique

"We've added $30 million to our estimate for fiscal '11 CapEx due to the acquisition of Van Houtte. — GMCR Q1 earnings call"

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters · GMCR Greenlight Capital · p. 70
quote peer gap

"“Best Online Collaboration Tools for 2020” — TechRadar, Nov 2019; “14 collaboration tools for productive teams” — Workable"

Dropbox, Inc. · DBX Spruce Point Capital · p. 32
quote villain critique

"Celsius ended Q3 with a 20.4% share on Amazon according to Stackline's last 14-week read ending October 5, 2024. — Celsius"

Monster Beverage Corp. · MNST Spruce Point Capital · p. 26
quote villain critique

""Refinery operations weakened in 2021-22 given elevated planned and unplanned maintenance." — TD Cowen, September 11, 2024"

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 96
quote villain critique

"Huntsman won’t sell shares of Venator until its stock price is “significantly higher” — Huntsman Management (May 16, 2019)"

Huntsman Corporation · HUN Starboard Value · p. 20
quote other

"Interpretation of pacing data by MedSec medical advisor and board member, Dr. Hemal Nayak. See The Appendix. — Footnote 19"

St. Jude Medical, Inc. · STJ Muddy Waters · p. 16
quote villain critique

""Refinery operations weakened in 2021-22 given elevated planned and unplanned maintenance." — TD Cowen, September 11, 2024"

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 97
quote villain critique

"「ACTIS A300の発表は、インテルとASMLが行った高開口数の極端紫外線装置の発表に合わせてニュースリリースを出したにすぎない」 — グローバルファウンドリーズの幹部として長年の経験を持ち、レーザーテックとマスク検査全般に関わっている人物"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 27
quote villain critique

"「今は600人〜700人、ひょっとしたら1000人ほどが従事しています。大規模な取り組みです」 — サイマー(のち、ASML)ともう1社で極端紫外線光源の開発における中心的な役割を果たした人物、当該分野における名だたる科学者・専門家 qw142"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 43
quote peer gap

"調査会社の権威であるS&P Capital IQは、半導体製造装置・材料の分野における売上高が10億ドル以上の全社について、EBITマージン(税引前当期純利益+支払利息-受取利息)/売上高)のデータをまとめた。 — S&P Capital IQ"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 70
quote ceo quote

"「レーザーテック製の装置については、問題改善や工学的変更を要請したために、直近の出荷予定を延期した顧客がある、と聞いたことがあります」 — グローバルファウンドリーズの幹部として長年の経験を持ち、レーザーテックとマスク検査全般に関わっている人物"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 241
quote other

""the approval of an application from health insurance carriers, which we define as our customers." — EHTH 2019 10-K, p. 80"

eHealth Inc. · EHTH Muddy Waters · p. 10
quote ceo quote

""we have been able to improve our sales and marketing efficiency each year" — CFO Mark Livingston on Q4 2021 Earnings Call"

Progyny, Inc. · PGNY Spruce Point Capital · p. 48
quote villain critique

"“Personally, I'm aware of about three people, but I'm sure that there were more.” — Former Ginkgo in a managerial position"

Ginkgo Bioworks · DNA Scorpion Capital · p. 76
quote ceo quote

"Pfizer management expects these transactions to contribute >$20.5 billion in revenue by 2030. — Pfizer Public Presentation"

Pfizer Inc. · PFE Starboard Value · p. 43
quote ceo quote

"Pfizer to Acquire Global Blood Therapeutics for $5.4 Billion to Enhance Presence in Rare Hematology — Pfizer Press Release"

Pfizer Inc. · PFE Starboard Value · p. 48
quote ceo quote

"Well, I think calling it "e-commerce" is probably taking things a little too far – we are just trying to understand how we"

Ströer SE & Co. KGaA · SAX Muddy Waters · p. 54
quote villain critique

"話の流れのなかで取材者は、棚卸資産について「完成品がないですね」と何気なく触れたところ、IR担当は動じることなく「はい、仕掛品だけです」と笑って答えた。 — Scorpion Capital interview with Lasertec IR"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 7
quote executive summary

"Mr. Bolloré is an outstanding capital allocator, and has frequently been called “the Carl Icahn of France”. — Muddy Waters"

Bolloré SA · BOL FP Muddy Waters · p. 3
quote villain critique

"“the stories that the reps provided with us...aren't things that I'm seeing right now with my patients” — Endourologist #4"

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 82
quote appendix data

"“I haven’t gotten approved…we have filled out the form…oh yeah, it’s taking time.” — Nephrologist who manages PWS patients"

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 411
quote villain critique

""with a positive dechallenge, a causal association with WAKIX for the events cannot be ruled out." — FDA FAERS Case Report"

Harmony Biosciences Holdings · HRMY Scorpion Capital · p. 194
quote villain critique

"Pfizer to Acquire Global Blood Therapeutics for $5.4 Billion to Enhance Presence in Rare Hematology — Pfizer Press Release"

Pfizer Inc. · PFE Starboard Value · p. 48
quote villain critique

"Why would I recommend a product that cost a lot of money when I can't afford it and haven't tried it? — Glassdoor Reviewer"

PetIQ, Inc. · PETQ Spruce Point Capital · p. 55
quote ceo quote

"“in the EUV space, 90%-plus reticles are running through KLA systems” — KLA CFO Bren Higgins at Morgan Stanley, March 2023"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 59
quote other

"LDP EUV source is the most critical enabler of actinic patterned mask inspection technology — March 2021 Ushio/Intel paper"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 105
quote villain critique

"“Overseas our company presents the company Isteq – subsidiary company EUV-Labs.” — RnD-ISAN website (via Internet Archive)"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 176
callout ceo quote

"The collection of these statements are attacking statements (1) designed to re-direct the accusation back at the accuser."

Stroer SE & Co. KGaA · SAX Muddy Waters · p. 10
callout section divider

"Trust Is Perhaps The Biggest Factor Why Customers Choose Remitly: Here’s Evidence They Have Dubious Customers And Reviews"

Remitly Global, Inc. · RELY Spruce Point Capital · p. 8
callout precedent table

"CP's share price including dividends increased 244% (3.44x) from our average cost at announcement date to August 4, 2016*"

Unknown · p. 86
callout kpi overview

"HTA's Quarterly Same-Property Cash NOI since 2013 has fallen in a narrow range (2.8% to 3.4%) with very little deviation."

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. · HTA Spruce Point Capital · p. 19
callout villain critique

"In our opinion, this is just another poorly planned deal by GFL that resulted in unexpected higher costs to shareholders."

GFL Environmental Inc. · GFL Spruce Point Capital · p. 86
callout transition

"Its financials are a dumpster fire – it relies on government subsidies, ABS issuances, and corporate issuances to operate"

Sunrun Inc. · RUN Muddy Waters · p. 4
callout other

"The creation – not just the identification – of value; we believe Elliott's strength is in catalyzing constructive change"

Southwest Airlines · LUV Elliott Management · p. 4
callout valuation reveal

"Applying a generous 0.5x to 0.75x EV/2019E sales, we estimate that CVNA shares have 50%-70% downside from current levels."

Carvana Co. · CVNA Spruce Point Capital · p. 96
callout precedent table

"LIKE IN ELLIOTT'S ENGAGEMENT WITH MARATHON, PHILLIPS 66 CAN BE RESTORED TO A TOP-PERFORMING COMPANY WITH RETURNS TO MATCH"

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 4
callout thesis headline

"We believe the market is offering investors a world-class business for relatively low multiples of earnings and cash flow"

Danone · BN.PA Trian Partners · p. 5
callout peer gap

"Based on our diligence, we believe Crown Castle can achieve a 40% capex revenue ROI on $600M of Fiber discretionary capex"

Crown Castle International · CCI Elliott Management · p. 51
callout villain critique

"Like any investment scheme, XPO needs to recruit more brokers to pump its stock to say “Buy”- but there aren’t many left!"

XPO Logistics, Inc. · XPO Spruce Point Capital · p. 56
callout ceo quote

"If you don't answer this, it will be clear that you have something to hide. Or do you owe a favor to a major shareholder?"

Ströer SE & Co. KGaA · SAX Muddy Waters · p. 68
callout nominee bio

"Vote the GOLD card FOR Elliott's highly qualified nominees and proposal calling for annual elections for all Board seats."

Phillips 66 · PSX Carl Icahn · p. 36
callout executive summary

"An Antiquated And Structurally Non-Competitive Brick And Mortar Retailer With No Clear Focus And No Competitive Advantage"

Canadian Tire Corporation · CTC.A Spruce Point Capital · p. 6
callout ceo quote

"Given flat overall revenue growth, HH must be experiencing declining sales and losing market share outside of CTC stores."

Canadian Tire Corporation · CTC.A Spruce Point Capital · p. 48