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callout villain critique

"At these multiples, I can't see anybody digesting a business that isn't diversified."

Nevro Corp. · NVRO Scorpion Capital · p. 184
callout executive summary

"As a result of the foregoing factors, we find the investment case for Ströer hollow."

Ströer SE & Co. KGaA · SAX Muddy Waters · p. 5
callout nominee bio

"David Lockwood has a track record of success while serving as an operating executive"

Rovi Corporation · ROVI Engaged Capital · p. 19
callout villain critique

"Profitability is further pressured by an over-reliance on promotions to drive sales."

Kao Corporation · 4452.JP Oasis Management · p. 90
callout ceo quote

"Actually, athena is none of those things, but it’s a great way to promote the stock."

athenahealth · ATHN Greenlight Capital · p. 16
callout villain critique

"Disney's lack of accountability for poor decisions made in the past is disappointing"

The Walt Disney Company · DIS Trian Partners · p. 18
callout villain critique

"Vivion seemingly should disclose rent24 as a major tenant, but it has never done so."

Vivion Investments S.à.r.l. Muddy Waters · p. 19
callout section divider

"We Believe Limbach Is A Low-Quality Roll-Up With Overstated Organic Growth Potential"

Limbach Holdings, Inc. · LMB Spruce Point Capital · p. 31
callout villain critique

"TransMedics "find ways to increase your costs" if you refuse to use their air travel"

TransMedics Group Inc · TMDX Scorpion Capital · p. 67
callout villain critique

"A good word to describe the company is top-down aggressive...there's no question...."

TransMedics Group Inc · TMDX Scorpion Capital · p. 260
callout thesis headline

"Under More Reasonable Assumptions, DOL Stock Is Overvalued By 40% At Current Levels."

Dollarama Inc. · DOL Spruce Point Capital · p. 7
callout villain critique

"No Dollarama distribution facilities located outside of a ~4 mile radius in Montreal"

Dollarama Inc. · DOL Spruce Point Capital · p. 39
callout villain critique

"WHAT DOES THIS SYMBOLIZE? 1. AN ELECTRONIC DOUGHNUT? OR 1. A COMPANY LACKING VISION?"

iRobot Corp · IRBT Spruce Point Capital · p. 8
callout kpi overview

"There are few lower quality ways to “beat” than pulling forward used car loan sales."

Carvana Co. · CVNA Kerrisdale Capital · p. 9
callout scqa complication

"We believe the primary cause for Sony’s discounted valuation is portfolio complexity"

Sony Corporation · 6758.T Third Point · p. 12
callout sop buildup

"Image sensors are the core money maker and ‘crown jewel’ asset for Sony Technologies"

Sony Corporation · 6758.T Third Point · p. 27
callout demand list

"Vote FOR our highly qualified nominees and AGAINST the incumbent “bankruptcy board”!"

SandRidge Energy · SD Carl Icahn · p. 24
callout villain critique

"HQ-CT is a poor endpoint that “doesn’t really reflect the behaviors” of PWS patients"

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 238
callout transition

"Target pays down ~$9bn of debt, eliminating significant interest expense obligations"

Target Corporation · TGT Pershing Square · p. 40
callout transition

"HHC continues to create value across its portfolio of core trophy real estate assets"

Unknown · p. 37
callout villain critique

"One dirty trick HelloFresh uses to cut costs is to deliver small portions for meals."

HelloFresh SE · HFG Grizzly Research · p. 21
callout sop buildup

"Based on our financial analysis we believe that Inteliquent is Sinch's golden goose."

Sinch AB · SINCH Grizzly Research · p. 6
callout other

"Archer’s trajectory mirrors Nikola Corporation’s, and is likely to end the same way."

Archer Aviation Inc · ACHR Grizzly Research · p. 73
callout peer gap

"The contrast in strategy and execution between Joby and Archer could not be clearer."

Archer Aviation Inc · ACHR Grizzly Research · p. 69
callout villain critique

"Crypto Family was founded by Đorđe Petrović in Dubai, a known hub for Ponzi schemes."

Trustpilot Group PLC · TRST Grizzly Research · p. 27
callout villain critique

"Import Records Show GreenPower’s EV Star is Really Weichai’s Eurise Electric Minibus"

GreenPower Motor Company · GP White Diamond Research · p. 12
callout cover

"We believe our investigation’s insights stand in stark contrast to Accor’s promises."

Accor SA · AC Grizzly Research · p. 1
callout villain critique

"Here we believe management crossed over from mismanagement into outright misconduct."

CTO Realty Growth, Inc. · CTO Wolfpack Research · p. 4
callout executive summary

"We Believe Prediction Markets Are Unlikely To Expand TAM For OSBs In The Near Future"

DraftKings Inc. · DKNG Spruce Point Capital · p. 8
callout villain critique

"Again, if this is worth $1.7 million, the world is a much richer place than we knew."

Orient Paper Inc. · ONP Muddy Waters · p. 24
quote villain critique

"“He Stole From You As He Did Indeed Steal From Me” — MrPersistant (SitePoint Member)"

Nuvei Corp · NVEI Spruce Point Capital · p. 18
quote villain critique

"I would describe the Company as very aggressive. — Former GFL Financial Professional"

GFL Environmental Inc. · GFL Spruce Point Capital · p. 49
quote executive summary

"Only when the tide rolls out do you know who as been swimming naked — Warren Buffett"

XPO Logistics, Inc. · XPO Spruce Point Capital · p. 5
quote ceo quote

"Klein: Oh, come on! You haven't got a clue! — Mr. Klein (Shareholder) to Management."

Ströer SE & Co. KGaA · SAX Muddy Waters · p. 51
quote sop buildup

"“potential value of $3bn assuming a 10x multiple” — Wolfe Research, January 2, 2025."

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 14
quote sop buildup

"“potential value of $3bn assuming a 10x multiple” — Wolfe Research, January 2, 2025."

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 14
quote villain critique

"2018! YY’s 5 biggest channels draw more than 1.1 billion yuan — YY promotional video"

Joyy Inc. · YY Muddy Waters · p. 11
quote villain critique

"Exclusive: BP abandons goal to cut oil output, resets strategy — Ron Bousso, Reuters"

BP Plc · BP Bluebell Capital · p. 2
quote villain critique

""BoE raises rates sharply and warns of 13% inflation by year end," — Financial Times"

Saputo Inc. · TSX:SAP Spruce Point Capital · p. 40
quote other

"「数十年前から電気テーブルや優れている位置調整技術は……ASMLの岩盤であり……超高速・超精密なステージは現在、同社独自の強みである」 — Bits and Chips"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 137
quote villain critique

"「とにかく、順調じゃないです。レーザーテック製の装置はこれから、私たちのいう『研究所専用』、『研究開発専用』の装置の位置づけになっていくでしょう」 — TSMCの元幹部"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 214
quote villain critique

"「低いアップタイムと粗末なユーザーインタフェースで苦労してきた、ただのニッチプレーヤーです。KLAとは到底比肩できない会社です」 — グローバルファウンドリーズの元幹部"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 228
quote villain critique

"Cerro Rico is known locally as "the mountain that eats men" and "the mouth to hell"."

New Pacific Metals · NUAG Hindenburg Research · p. 53
quote appendix data

""on average, in a given day, we can sell 6 or 7 cards." — Salesperson at booth B2178"

NQ Mobile · NQ Muddy Waters · p. 16
quote villain critique

"We view the Indian market as long-term growth investment — American Tower Management"

American Tower · AMT Muddy Waters · p. 5
quote sop buildup

"“potential value of $3bn assuming a 10x multiple” — Wolfe Research, January 2, 2025."

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 21
quote villain critique

"The Crowne Plaza hotel ‘fails to meet the client's recovery needs’, said his lawyer."

Vivion Investments Muddy Waters · p. 4