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callout other

"Ron Johnson has personally invested a material portion of his net worth in JCP warrants purchased at market value"

J.C. Penney Company, Inc. · JCP Pershing Square · p. 21
callout appendix disclosure

"This is yet another example of the Board's level of entrenchment and only underscores the urgent need for change."

Dye & Durham Limited · DND Engine Capital · p. 2
callout transition

"Target Corp can better focus on retailing while TIP REIT can focus on facilities management and land acquisitions"

Target Corporation · TGT Pershing Square · p. 41
callout ceo quote

"EBITDA growth lower than sales growth shows diminishing earnings leverage; Underlying margins for Cintas are flat"

Cintas Corp. · CTAS Spruce Point Capital · p. 26
callout villain critique

"Having To Borrow Commercial Paper To Pay Down Long-Term Debt Is Worrisome. Why Couldn't Amcor Issue More LT Debt?"

Amcor plc · AMCR Spruce Point Capital · p. 39
callout villain critique

"Lower COVID sales based on (i) inventory absorption and (ii) management's assumed level of normalized utilization"

Pfizer Inc. · PFE Starboard Value · p. 55
callout other

"During the last twelve months, we completed the acquisitions of three new investments and exited four investments"

Pershing Square Holdings · PSH Pershing Square · p. 34
callout other

"Pershing Square is a collaborative and investment-centric organization with a highly experienced and aligned team"

Pershing Square Holdings · PSH Pershing Square · p. 36
callout villain critique

"We find it hard to have confidence in Heska’s subscription data given the number of inconsistencies and mistakes."

Heska Corporation · HSKA Spruce Point Capital · p. 65
callout villain critique

"We believe this compromises the objectivity of Piper's stock price and rating and believe it should be suspended."

Heska Corporation · HSKA Spruce Point Capital · p. 112
callout villain critique

"Former senior executives with whom we spoke stated that Eurofins generally paid above market rents to Dr. Martin."

Eurofins Scientific SE · ERF Muddy Waters · p. 10
callout villain critique

"Rounding out Eurofins’ governance shortcomings, its Board of Directors includes Dr. Martin’s brother and ex-wife."

Eurofins Scientific SE · ERF Muddy Waters · p. 21
callout villain critique

"The patient burden and resulting non-compliance and dissatisfaction were a recurring theme of our KOL interviews."

Nevro Corp. · NVRO Scorpion Capital · p. 77
callout nominee bio

"Proven operator with successful cost reduction experience that will add value to Deckers' cost savings initiative"

callout peer gap

"Here is how athena seems reasonable next to its peers. But the implication is that its peers are properly valued."

athenahealth · ATHN Greenlight Capital · p. 19
callout villain critique

"The idea that there's some vast market for $15,000 - $20,000 drones anywhere outside the SRR program is a mirage."

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. · RCAT Kerrisdale Capital · p. 24
callout ceo quote

"Giscard d'Estaing's use of the phrase “could have” in reference to his own statement made in Q3 2015 is peculiar."

callout villain critique

"it's not like we have a slew of organs in California, Oregon, Hawaii that are getting transplanted here, for sure"

TransMedics Group Inc · TMDX Scorpion Capital · p. 160
callout before after

"FirstGroup began to underperform following the Laidlaw acquisition when the group grew significantly more complex"

FirstGroup plc · FGP Sandell · p. 24
callout kpi overview

"PSH delivered strong 2020 performance with a net return of 70.2%, outperforming the S&P 500 by 5,180 basis points"

Pershing Square Holdings · PSH Pershing Square · p. 24
callout other

"Highly resilient and focused organization seamlessly navigated the impact of COVID-19 with no business disruption"

Pershing Square Holdings · PSH Pershing Square · p. 34
callout villain critique

"We believe that Alberto Ibargüen and Patricia Mitchell have limited relevant industry and operational experience."

AOL, Inc. · AOL Starboard Value · p. 88
callout villain critique

"Market share appears overstated in Asia, and competition in its core US vacuum market appears to be intensifying."

iRobot Corp · IRBT Spruce Point Capital · p. 59
callout peer gap

"PlayStation owners are more loyal than Xbox owners, which bodes well for 2020 console cycle and post-2020 profits"

Sony Corporation · 6758.T Third Point · p. 60
callout precedent table

"Cost reduction / margin improvement (Achieved synergies: 13% of sales. Consolidated margin improvement: ~830 bps)"

PepsiCo, Inc. · PEP Trian Partners · p. 46
callout executive summary

"Unreported case of drug-induced arrhythmia and hospitalization is a striking signal, given n=16 doctor interviews"

Harmony Biosciences Holdings · HRMY Scorpion Capital · p. 11
callout villain critique

"Unreported case of drug-induced arrhythmia and hospitalization is a striking signal, given n=16 doctor interviews"

Harmony Biosciences Holdings · HRMY Scorpion Capital · p. 203
callout villain critique

"Multiple internet sites were created by merchants that lost money and were affected by the failure of PaySystems."

Nuvei Corp · NVEI Spruce Point Capital · p. 17
callout other

"U.S. Google searches for HelloFresh have fallen to just 16% of their January 2022 peak, levels last seen in 2016."

HelloFresh SE · HFG Grizzly Research · p. 12
callout villain critique

"The numbers tell us that INOD's claims that it has developed a proprietary AI platform cannot be taken seriously."

Innodata, Inc. · INOD Wolfpack Research · p. 4
callout section divider

"We believe the vast majority consists of low-quality hoop houses that a prone to infestations and weather damage."

Trulieve Cannabis Corp · TRUL Grizzly Research · p. 14
callout villain critique

"There were several related party groups that funded the company that investors should be very uncomfortable with."

Trulieve Cannabis Corp · TRUL Grizzly Research · p. 4
callout villain critique

"What Is Even Worse Is That The Large Pay Day To Insiders Was Financed By Debt Taken On By PLTK Shortly Before IPO"

Playtika Holding Corp. · PLTK Grizzly Research · p. 5
callout villain critique

"The client support replies with generic, pre-made responses leaving the players feeling unheard and disappointed."

Playtika Holding Corp. · PLTK Grizzly Research · p. 21
callout villain critique

"Our conclusion is the market is not excited by the future of IRE technology in ablative soft tissue applications."

Pulse Biosciences · PLSE White Diamond Research · p. 9
callout villain critique

"Both of these convicted felons, James Rogers and Dennis DiRicco, own an obscene amount of ADOM stock and options."

ADOMANI · ADOM White Diamond Research · p. 5
callout villain critique

"Please kindly be informed that we are unable to accommodate underage guests in our hotel under any circumstances."

Accor SA · AC Grizzly Research · p. 202
callout ceo quote

"Accelerate claims 75% faster AST results; we believe the actual time difference is less than 40% for a modern lab"

Accelerate Diagnostics · AXDX White Diamond Research · p. 13
callout peer gap

"Das Ergebnis dieser Probleme ist eine miserable Kundenbindungsrate, das das Geschäftsmodell undurchführbar macht."

HelloFresh SE · HFG Grizzly Research · p. 18
callout villain critique

"Intern opportunity on Social Media Chatgroup Operation by Jiazhang Jia (aka Beijing Youlian) on November 27, 2018"

GSX Techedu Inc. · GSX Grizzly Research · p. 12
callout villain critique

""Simulation" or "Simulator" is used six times in the short paragraph on the A300's High NA inspection performance"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 166
quote villain critique

"“Vivendi is totally against the spin-off of Telecom Italia network” — Arnoud De Puyfontaine, CEO and TIM director"

Telecom Italia · TIT.MI Elliott Management · p. 21
quote villain critique

"Capricorn will use its balance sheet strength to pursue value accretive acquisition opportunities — Annual Report"

Capricorn Energy PLC · CNE Palliser Capital · p. 5
quote appendix data

"Manulife argues that the 'securitization' of insurance policies is illegal 'trafficking.' — Manulife Brief of Law"

quote transition

"The edtech company Instructure is planning an IPO again, but warns it has "a history of losses." — Emily Bamforth"

PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. · PWSC Spruce Point Capital · p. 22
quote villain critique

"We are excited to have Corey Walker, President of Lab Solutions, fully onboarded. — Avantor 1Q 2025 earnings call"

Avantor, Inc. · AVTR Engine Capital · p. 7
quote thesis headline

"As reported by the Guardian, Saputo still has not yet fully addressed all the U.K. Environmental Agency concerns."

Saputo Inc. · TSX:SAP Spruce Point Capital · p. 11
quote villain critique

"RCA's 2,000 clients will be a tremendous addition to MSCI real estate's 900 clients. — MSCI Deal Call Aug 2, 2021"

MSCI Inc. · MSCI Spruce Point Capital · p. 67
quote executive summary

"cannot verify the accuracy or completeness of the information of subject tenancies provided to Savills. — Savills"

Vivion Investments Muddy Waters · p. 2
quote villain critique

"they just employ tons of writers to write garbage content for their websites and clients. — Envoy Global Research"

Perion Network Ltd. · PERI Spruce Point Capital · p. 107