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callout demand list

"Additionally, here are operating principles that would govern leadership’s differentiated Scheduled Network:"

callout demand list

"THE INCUMBENT BOARD AND CURRENT MANAGEMENT TEAM DO NOT DESERVE MORE TIME TO TRY TO TURN AROUND THE RAILROAD."

callout villain critique

"The $(50) million of Q4 Adj. EBITDA is inconsistent with history and the improved operations of the business"

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt · HMHC Engine Capital · p. 11
callout valuation reveal

"Using management's forecasts, Veritas could pay $26-$29 per share and still earn a 5-year IRR north of 17.5%"

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt · HMHC Engine Capital · p. 13
callout villain critique

"We believe this represents a significant premium to pay for low-grade technology with limited pricing power."

PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. · PWSC Spruce Point Capital · p. 53
callout villain critique

"Company conveniently picks the 2011 low point as the start of its analysis to seemingly deceive shareholders"

Huntsman Corporation · HUN Starboard Value · p. 33
callout thesis headline

"Darden has a great collection of brands and assets that, if managed correctly, would drive significant value"

Darden Restaurants, Inc. · DRI Starboard Value · p. 6
callout other

"Olive Garden does a poor job of converting searches into visits, and converting visits into repeat customers"

Darden Restaurants, Inc. · DRI Starboard Value · p. 176
callout transition

"With the right leaders in place and with a culture of innovation, we believe Olive Garden will be successful"

Darden Restaurants, Inc. · DRI Starboard Value · p. 191
callout sop buildup

"Refranchising can generate capital and improve the quality of earnings with a limited reduction in cash flow"

Darden Restaurants, Inc. · DRI Starboard Value · p. 256
callout demand list

"Elliott intends to pursue all available pathways to deliver the leadership changes that the Company requires"

Unknown · p. 23
callout villain critique

"Management and bullish sell-side analysts like to tout the so-called “well economics” which show great IRRs."

Pioneer Natural Resources · PXD Greenlight Capital · p. 58
callout peer gap

"Flattish art market suggests Sotheby's has done a poor job making art more accessible and appealing to HNWIs"

Sotheby's · BID Third Point · p. 12
callout demand list

"S&P should continue to advocate for banks to disclose climate change risks associated with their loan books."

S&P Global · SPGI TCI Fund · p. 4
callout sop buildup

"Despite the dispositions of SCPs and GGO assets, PF GGP’s net operating income will be relatively unaffected"

General Growth Properties · GGP Pershing Square · p. 36
callout transition

"Our 3-Step Plan presents a unique “all-around win” opportunity for all stakeholders – not just shareholders."

Keisei Electric Railway · 9009 JT Palliser Capital · p. 11
callout ceo quote

"We believe that 39% of employees operating as CCTs is not consistent with what the Company has communicated."

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. · IRTC Spruce Point Capital · p. 53
callout valuation reveal

"Since 2/1/25, iRhythm has increased its 2025E revenue guidance by 6.6%, yet its stock price has climbed 43%."

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. · IRTC Spruce Point Capital · p. 99
callout villain critique

"We Believe DND’s Nominees Have Presided Over Significant Value Destruction and Drawn the Company Into Crisis"

Dye & Durham Limited · DND Engine Capital · p. 35
callout demand list

"M&A and capital markets hiatus in the short term will drive material reduction in transaction-related costs."

Dye & Durham Limited · DND Engine Capital · p. 45
callout ceo quote

"There is evidence to suggest that Zebra may downplaying and/or minimizing its exposure to the retail sector."

Zebra Technologies Corp. · ZBRA Spruce Point Capital · p. 19
callout villain critique

"There a few instances where Zebra’s venture investments received public scrutiny for reducing its workforce."

Zebra Technologies Corp. · ZBRA Spruce Point Capital · p. 47
callout other

"The chart below illustrates Zebra's cumulative inventory growth vs. revenue growth between 2018 and H1 2024."

Zebra Technologies Corp. · ZBRA Spruce Point Capital · p. 85
callout transition

"There have been several mischaracterizations of our Initial Proposal which we believe need to be cleared up."

McDonald's Corporation · MCD Pershing Square · p. 25
callout ceo quote

"Elliott sees a path to a significantly higher Phillips 66 share price – but Company leadership needs to act."

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 14
callout peer gap

"Despite recent weakness, large-cap multi-industrials have historically traded at ~13% premium to the S&P 500"

General Electric · GE Trian Partners · p. 74
callout appendix data

"Omitting a tax preference from the prospectus is much less likely when the company's financials are genuine."

NQ Mobile Inc. · NQ Muddy Waters · p. 68
callout process diagram

"The CRT/alert/art value creates an identifiable link from the device to the Zynga game to the Shopify store."

AppLovin Corporation · APP Muddy Waters · p. 11
callout kpi overview

"As of January 20, 2017, HHC’s share price increased 190% (2.90x) since the spinoff from GGP in November 2010"

Unknown · p. 39
callout timeline

"Since the beginning of Caforio's tenure as CEO, Bristol-Myers has stagnated, and shareholders have suffered."

Bristol-Myers Squibb · BMY Starboard Value · p. 40
callout other

"Throughout all stages, representatives of Kao Corp and executive management have been obstinate in response."

Kao Corporation · 4452.JP Oasis Management · p. 3
callout ceo quote

"Turner realized in the mid 70s that owning too many McOpCo units was not in the best interest of the Company"

McDonald's Corporation · MCD Pershing Square · p. 22
callout appendix methodology

"Pershing has assumed the following structural and tax assumptions with respect to an IPO spin-off of McOpCo."

McDonald's Corporation · MCD Pershing Square · p. 62
callout section divider

"Stock Promotion vs. Reality: Why We Believe Key Aspects Of The C3.ai Story Are Exaggerated Or Irreconcilable"

C3.ai, Inc. · AI Spruce Point Capital · p. 13
callout villain critique

"Like many of its SPAC brethren, we believe HIMS has done all it can to create the illusion of a massive TAM."

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. · HIMS Spruce Point Capital · p. 12
callout other

"We believe HIMS' current structure would not be legal and allowed to operate under such a regulatory regime."

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. · HIMS Spruce Point Capital · p. 33
callout ceo quote

"We also find that Baird clearly prioritizes business over medical considerations, an apparent CPoM conflict."

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. · HIMS Spruce Point Capital · p. 23
callout villain critique

"Amdocs is an IT services business, not an innovative technology business - it's more call center than coder."

Amdocs Limited · DOX Spruce Point Capital · p. 19
callout demand list

"Elliott intends to pursue all available pathways to deliver the leadership changes that the Company requires"

Southwest Airlines · LUV Carl Icahn · p. 23
callout villain critique

"Mr. McPherson serves as Vice Chairman of a Board that is majority composed of Lone Star-affiliated employees"

GCP Applied Technologies · GCP Starboard Value · p. 57
callout villain critique

"We spoke with multiple companies in this group, and each confirmed that FMCN never owned or controlled them."

callout other

"M&A represented approximately 50% of its total growth in 2017. More alarming: organic growth is decelerating"

Globant SA · GLOB Spruce Point Capital · p. 9
callout villain critique

"The current directors have shown an inability to hold management accountable and have accepted poor results."

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 119
callout ceo quote

"Beware of overly glowing “upside” carrots from sell-side brokers that haven’t fully explored past history..."

TaskUs, Inc. · TASK Spruce Point Capital · p. 69
callout thesis headline

"Spruce Point Has Identified Many Flaws In The Flawless Acquisition That Should Give Investors Grave Concerns"

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. · CHD Spruce Point Capital · p. 8
callout other

"Developing and emerging markets represent 40% of global GDP but only 12% of industry assets under management"

Lazard Ltd · LAZ Trian Partners · p. 15
callout transition

"Over the past three years M&A volumes have been curtailed by significant macroeconomic and market volatility"

Lazard Ltd · LAZ Trian Partners · p. 21
callout peer gap

"Based on the analysis above, we believe Intuit management’s long-term growth guidance has not been credible."

Intuit Inc. · INTU Spruce Point Capital · p. 116
callout ceo quote

"Autodesk's recently concluded Investigation makes clear the extent to which the Company misled shareholders."

Autodesk, Inc. · ADSK Starboard Value · p. 2
callout villain critique

"If the acquisition were performing as well as touted by Porch, why would HAH settle for half the amount due?"

Porch Group Inc · PRCH Spruce Point Capital · p. 41
callout cover

"New Pacific Metals: Bolivia Looks Friendly Until A Coup Forces Your Friends to Flee to Mexico– 90%+ Downside"

New Pacific Metals · NUAG Hindenburg Research · p. 2
callout villain critique

"New Pacific paid ~85x more for Alcira than its prior owners, China-based Ningde Jungie, which paid $530,000."

New Pacific Metals · NUAG Hindenburg Research · p. 25