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callout villain critique

"And had it not capitalized all these expenses, margins would have fallen even further."

AerCap Holdings · AER Greenlight Capital · p. 68
callout villain critique

"Accounting for lower sales expectations highlights the lofty multiples paid by Pfizer."

Pfizer Inc. · PFE Starboard Value · p. 46
callout villain critique

"Omnia merely caters to Nevro users who turned away versus expanding the company's base"

Nevro Corp. · NVRO Scorpion Capital · p. 138
callout villain critique

"The former employee alleges that Ströer reported the misstated numbers in its filings."

Ströer SE & Co. KGaA · SAX Muddy Waters · p. 34
callout peer gap

"While cash hoarding is prevalent in the tech industry, it isn't practiced universally."

Apple Inc. · AAPL Greenlight Capital · p. 11
callout villain critique

"Zillow has lost all credibility in the eyes of brokers in the national housing market."

Zillow Group, Inc. · Z Spruce Point Capital · p. 32
callout peer gap

"Despite claims of success, Phillips has not closed any of the profitability gap to VLO"

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 31
callout villain critique

"These facts concern us because Mr. Kimelman was a key promoter of the Estelle Project."

Nova Minerals Limited · NVA Spruce Point Capital · p. 35
callout villain critique

"everything at this company feels like a big secret, and it’s really weird and sketchy."

TransMedics Group Inc · TMDX Scorpion Capital · p. 4
callout villain critique

"everything at this company feels like a big secret, and it’s really weird and sketchy."

TransMedics Group Inc · TMDX Scorpion Capital · p. 78
callout villain critique

"The IR page and presentations appear to have had no shortage of photos of Macchiarini."

TransMedics Group Inc · TMDX Scorpion Capital · p. 221
callout executive summary

"To both Microsoft and OpenAI, CoreWeave is not a strategic partner, but a placeholder."

CoreWeave, Inc. · CRWV Kerrisdale Capital · p. 3
callout demand list

"Why does the Board think FirstGroup's stock has consistently underperformed its peers?"

FirstGroup plc · FGP Sandell · p. 9
callout kpi overview

"Lowe’s is a high-quality business with significant long-term earnings growth potential"

Pershing Square Holdings · PSH Pershing Square · p. 38
callout peer gap

"How Long Can A Company With a Narrow Product Line Outperform The Entire Retail Sector?"

iRobot Corp · IRBT Spruce Point Capital · p. 6
callout peer gap

"We believe Dow Jones is a high-quality business and should garner a premium valuation."

News Corporation · NWSA Starboard Value · p. 14
callout peer gap

"Sony also trades at a meaningful discount to major peers in all of its core businesses"

Sony Corporation · 6758.T Third Point · p. 11
callout peer gap

"By 2021, streaming will account for ~60-65% of recorded music revenue for all 3 labels"

Sony Corporation · 6758.T Third Point · p. 75
callout demand list

"Sony's listed stakes, which total ~$12bn at market, should be reviewed for divestiture"

Sony Corporation · 6758.T Third Point · p. 94
callout villain critique

"Diabetes is a serious side effect and undermines the point of the drug in PWS patients"

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 237
callout sop buildup

"~35% total IRR over first 2.5 years through value creation at SnacksCo and BeveragesCo"

PepsiCo, Inc. · PEP Trian Partners · p. 48
callout villain critique

"This calculation yields a fictional number of hours the Distributor supposedly worked."

Herbalife Ltd. · HLF Pershing Square · p. 25
callout transition

"If you wish to submit a question, please email it to questions@factsaboutherbalife.com"

Herbalife Ltd. · HLF Pershing Square · p. 56
callout villain critique

"BOOT made no mention in its SEC filings of worker layoffs, severance or restructuring."

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. · BOOT Spruce Point Capital · p. 31
callout peer gap

"NVDA's stock price is near an all time high and short interest is near an all time low"

NVIDIA Corporation · NVDA Citron Research · p. 6
callout ceo quote

"Basically, in both relationships, United and Delta, this has reached a maturity level."

Clear Secure, Inc. · YOU Spruce Point Capital · p. 23
callout villain critique

"Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, Connecting Cultures with Heartfelt Care"

Accor SA · AC Grizzly Research · p. 131
callout villain critique

"Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, Connecting Cultures with Heartfelt Care"

Accor SA · AC Grizzly Research · p. 136
callout ceo quote

"Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, Connecting Cultures with Heartfelt Care"

Accor SA · AC Grizzly Research · p. 135
callout villain critique

"Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, Connecting Cultures with Heartfelt Care"

Accor SA · AC Grizzly Research · p. 145
callout ceo quote

"Spruce Point believes that Enfusion's core problems are rooted in growing competition."

Enfusion, Inc. · ENFN Spruce Point Capital · p. 8
callout villain critique

"TSMC is still relying mostly on traditional KLA tools, not Lasertec actinic inspection"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 205
quote villain critique

"Canadian Lender Draws on Emergency Line as Deposits Flow Out — The Wall Street Journal"

Canadian Tire Corporation · CTC.A Spruce Point Capital · p. 69
quote villain critique

"Insiders Attest That GeneDx Is Actively Committing Widespread Fraud — Grizzly Research"

Tempus AI, Inc. · TEM Spruce Point Capital · p. 36
quote timeline

"EXPEDIA TO SPIN OFF TRIPADVISOR — By Scott Morrison, Updated April 8, 2011 12:01 am ET"

Tripadvisor, Inc. · TRIP Starboard Value · p. 7
quote nominee bio

"Known as Honeywell’s “Mr. Fix It” for improving underperforming assets — Bernd Kessler"

Arconic Inc. · ARNC Elliott Management · p. 20
quote villain critique

""You can only win the 'war' with ideas, not with spending cuts." — Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld"

Arconic Inc. · ARNC Elliott Management · p. 208
quote precedent table

"Named one of the top Activist Short sellers in world in 2020 — Activist Insight Review"

WD-40 Company · WDFC Spruce Point Capital · p. 3
quote villain critique

"Amortizing intangibles primarily consist of customer relationships. — MNST SEC filings"

Monster Beverage Corp. · MNST Spruce Point Capital · p. 66
quote timeline

"I have not spoken to Mr. Peltz in a while. I have no plans to speak to him. — Bob Iger"

The Walt Disney Company · DIS Trian Partners · p. 76
quote villain critique

""Filing Corporate Information With the Intent To Conceal The Truth And Falsify" — SAIC"

Momo, Inc. · MOMO Spruce Point Capital · p. 37
quote ceo quote

"「TSMCはレーザーテックの高開口数の装置を買っていません」 — TSMCの元幹部で長年購買の責任者を務め、同社へレーザーテック製の検査装置の導入を担当した人物、現大学教員"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 211
quote ceo quote

"“$2.2 billion of gross services volumes through its platform” — SPAC deal announcement"

Porch Group Inc · PRCH Spruce Point Capital · p. 18
quote timeline

"I have not spoken to Mr. Peltz in a while. I have no plans to speak to him. — Bob Iger"

The Walt Disney Company · DIS Trian Partners · p. 76
quote villain critique

"According to Mike Delprete, Flex now comprises more than 25% of Premier Agent revenue."

Zillow Group, Inc. · Z Spruce Point Capital · p. 80
quote appendix methodology

"“Japan eyes tax break for spinoffs.” — Nikkei Asian Review, Nikkei. 19, November 2016."

Sony Corporation · 6758.T Third Point · p. 41
quote villain critique

"Smartphone - Failure to exit business despite recurring losses. — Jefferies commentary"

Sony Corporation · 6758.T Third Point · p. 86
quote villain critique

"weve [sic] been working a month now to get the fluid off — Source: Facebook group post"

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 13
quote ceo quote

"“move forward in chunks as we work through various systems” — Tom Muniz, Archer's CTO."

Archer Aviation Inc · ACHR Grizzly Research · p. 11
quote villain critique

""Will take good care of the ladies, no worries." — Private assistant to Fettah Tamince"

Accor SA · AC Grizzly Research · p. 17