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callout process diagram

"What iPref holders should expect is to receive $0.50 a quarter in dividends, every quarter, forever."

Apple Inc. · AAPL Greenlight Capital · p. 33
callout thesis headline

"We think that’s the opportunity. We can buy the stock knowing that there will be a party either way."

Bayer AG · BAYN Greenlight Capital · p. 11
callout nominee bio

"Disney added this new "skill" to their matrix for the first time, ahead of this year's proxy contest"

The Walt Disney Company · DIS Trian Partners · p. 24
callout villain critique

"The Company lost nearly $900 million over the course of 2020 and 2021 while operating Zillow Offers."

Zillow Group, Inc. · Z Spruce Point Capital · p. 34
callout ceo quote

"I do feel that Zillow will always play favorite to the Flex deals because they want to get that 35%."

Zillow Group, Inc. · Z Spruce Point Capital · p. 50
callout peer gap

"Despite similar long-term profit growth, QSR trades at more than a 30% discount to YUM, MCD, and DPZ"

Pershing Square Holdings · PSH Pershing Square · p. 52
callout other

"Failing to allocate a portion of the purchase price to these cases results in higher ROICs and IRRs."

Burford Capital Ltd. · BUR LN Muddy Waters · p. 11
callout other

"USCR's vehicle property account has increased at nearly 5x the rate of its underlying vehicle count."

U.S. Concrete Inc · USCR Spruce Point Capital · p. 29
callout villain critique

"March 2017: Audit fees spiking before USCR dismisses Grant Thornton as auditor in 2017. Appoints E&Y"

U.S. Concrete Inc · USCR Spruce Point Capital · p. 39
callout other

"OrganOx was about $30,000, so it's about half the price. That's why we elected to stay with OrganOx."

TransMedics Group Inc · TMDX Scorpion Capital · p. 309
callout sop buildup

"We believe the Sandell Plan will deliver value of 156p to 191p per share for FirstGroup shareholders"

FirstGroup plc · FGP Sandell · p. 36
callout sop buildup

"The value of the interest savings is large, which we believe would more than offset the upfront cost"

FirstGroup plc · FGP Sandell · p. 50
callout other

"However, DCCR’s half-life is so long that an XR formulation is unnecessary and is simply an IP ploy."

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 209
callout villain critique

"Miller allegedly “really pushing hard” to get patients on Vykat; “invested in a way I’ve never seen”"

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 261
callout ceo quote

"Do the External Directors believe Kao should develop medical treatments and enzyme-driven batteries?"

Kao Corporation · 4452 Oasis Management · p. 16
callout villain critique

"we believe the emphasis placed on building out NutritionCo was a distraction from the core portfolio"

PepsiCo, Inc. · PEP Trian Partners · p. 20
callout villain critique

"FDA quotes the EMA's criticism of HARMONY 1-bis post-hoc analysis as unplanned, but gave a free pass"

Harmony Biosciences Holdings · HRMY Scorpion Capital · p. 229
callout ceo quote

"Spruce Point is also alarmed by a mysterious negative employee benefit cost that emerged in Q4 2023."

WSP Global Inc. · WSP Spruce Point Capital · p. 37
callout ceo quote

"Paying close attention to management’s statements, we find noticeable inconsistencies and omissions."

Leidos Holdings, Inc. · LDOS Spruce Point Capital · p. 42
callout ceo quote

"Si tú engañas gente y los metes adentro, entonces serás un éxito porque eso es lo que hay que hacer."

Herbalife · HLF Pershing Square · p. 7
callout valuation reveal

"Based on the above analysis, we arrive at a weighted-average price target of $28 for shares of ATOM."

Atomera Inc. · ATOM White Diamond Research · p. 2
callout executive summary

"In total, 80% of the Accor Hotels that engaged with us accommodated our highly problematic requests."

Accor SA · AC Grizzly Research · p. 2
callout villain critique

"Epstein was not just happy. He said the Rixos training for his masseuse changed his life and theirs."

Accor SA · AC Grizzly Research · p. 18
callout villain critique

"At the price of $200 per reagent kit, Pheno is substantially adding to the reagent cost, not saving!"

Accelerate Diagnostics · AXDX White Diamond Research · p. 9
callout villain critique

"Opportunity on Social Media Chatgroup Operation by Jiazhang Jia (aka Beijing Youlian) on kanzhun.com"

GSX Techedu Inc. · GSX Grizzly Research · p. 13
callout kpi overview

"In some quarters in 2022 and 2023, inventory hit 120-135% of revenue, compared to a baseline of 30%."

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 76
callout peer gap

"Kalshi Appear To Have Better Odds Than DKNG In 12 of 16 Games, Both Pregame And In-Play (NFL Week 4)"

DraftKings Inc. · DKNG Spruce Point Capital · p. 16
callout kpi overview

"Revenue has declined dramatically despite expense ratios that are way out of line with peer averages"

DSP Group, Inc. · DSPG Starboard Value · p. 8
callout nominee bio

"Unfortunately, the Company has been reluctant to include these directors in major Board discussions."

DSP Group, Inc. · DSPG Starboard Value · p. 24
callout other

"To generate a 19.3% gross margin at a price of $264 / ton, HBOP would have to produce at $213 / ton."

Orient Paper Inc. · ONP Muddy Waters · p. 26
callout peer gap

"ONP claims to turn over its inventory over 10 times more rapidly than do any of the companies below."

Orient Paper Inc. · ONP Muddy Waters · p. 25
quote process diagram

"CEO / Chairman Referenced Through Internal Email As “Disingenuous” — Spruce Point Capital Management"

Essential Utilities, Inc. · WTRG Spruce Point Capital · p. 70
quote other

""ALRIGHT COWARDS, NOW PUT YOUR PELOTON ON A STAIRMASTER AND GET INTO A LAP POOL!" — CartoonStock.com"

Peloton Interactive · PTON Greenlight Capital · p. 6
quote other

"INDEPENDENT PROXY ADVISOR GLASS LEWIS BACKS ELLIOTT’S CASE FOR CHANGE AT PHILLIPS 66 — Streamline 66"

Phillips 66 · PSX Carl Icahn · p. 25
quote ceo quote

"We ended fiscal 2023 with 904 designers, including in-home designers in select markets. — Lang Q4'23"

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. · FND Spruce Point Capital · p. 68
quote precedent table

"method of marketing reminds [me] of the ‘pyramid’ marketing method. — Ralo v. Zehavi (Israeli judge)"

Herbalife Ltd. · HLF Pershing Square · p. 229
quote section divider

"“transparency, openness and solid business logic” — CPI PG 2023 Management Report, CEO Letter, Pg. 4"

quote other

"we just spend money; we don't make money. — Scientist involved in the purchase decision at CZ Biohub"

Berkeley Lights · BLI Scorpion Capital · p. 38
quote ceo quote

""The team has done a terrific job trading assets along the way." — Jac Nasser, Chairman, May 4, 2017"

BHP Billiton · BHP Elliott Management · p. 18
quote appendix data

""EEG policy - essential for survival and growth of value added exports" — Olam position paper (2010)"

quote villain critique

"The interesting thing to program in the 21st century isn't computers—it's biology. — Ginkgo Bioworks"

Ginkgo Bioworks · DNA Scorpion Capital · p. 19
quote villain critique

""The Craft Distilling market is no longer in its infancy." — The Craft Distilling market white-paper"

MGP Ingredients, Inc. · MGPI Spruce Point Capital · p. 19
quote appendix data

"Vitamin B: Dirk Ströer, son of outdoor advertising Heinz W. Ströer, advertises preferably on posters"

Ströer SE & Co. KGaA · SAX Muddy Waters · p. 26
quote section divider

"「放電生成プラズマ方式は将来性のない方式です。ウシオは戦略的な誤りをしました。放電生成プラズマの欺瞞の単純さに酔った結果、誤ってその方式を採用した、ということです。」 — Isteq Engineer"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 24
quote section divider

"「おおよそ一段落ですね。この2年ほど、5ナノメートル関連が成長のほとんどでした。今後は買うならば3ナノメートルと2ナノメートルの関連でしょう。しかし、それらの発注を延期しています」 — KLAの元幹部"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 41
quote appendix data

"「レーザーテックはKLAと直接競合となると、苦労するでしょう。極端紫外線はレーザーテックには無理でしょう。レーザーテックは製品の問題を解決しなければ、5年以内に消えてしまうでしょう」 — KLA関係者"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 47
quote other

"My son is 9 and we're on week 12 of VYKAT. We're seeing a huge increase in hyperphasia. Anyone else?"

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 159
quote villain critique

"“Lightspeed Announces New CFO as the Company Sees Explosive Growth” — Retail Insider, April 29, 2018"

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc. · LSPD Spruce Point Capital · p. 20
quote appendix data

""Abuse of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale." — Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine"

Harmony Biosciences Holdings · HRMY Scorpion Capital · p. 219
quote villain critique

"My son is 9 and we're on week 12 of VYKAT. We're seeing a huge increase in hyperphasia. Anyone else?"

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 7
quote villain critique

"the absolute bioavailability of pitolisant has not been determined. — EMA review of pitolisant, 2015"

Harmony Biosciences Holdings · HRMY Scorpion Capital · p. 308
quote villain critique

"The Company believes it is probable that this event will occur in the second quarter of 2019. — NBEV"

New Age Beverage Corp. · NBEV Grizzly Research · p. 19
quote villain critique

"“Thanks to the team for staying helpful.” — Fake review by user Alisa on Crypto-Benefits247 profile."

Trustpilot Group PLC · TRST Grizzly Research · p. 34
callout ceo quote

"Same quote and same name, but notice the rating increased from 4.5 stars to 5 and the style changed"

Remitly Global, Inc. · RELY Spruce Point Capital · p. 12
callout before after

"A 90% FRANCHISE MODEL COMBINED WITH SHARE REPURCHASES DRIVES EPS ~100% HIGHER THAN THE CURRENT PLAN"