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Callouts & quotes from 37,061+ activist slides

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callout process diagram

"From these candidates, Oasis is nominating 5 Independent Directors to Kao’s Board."

Kao Corporation · 4452.JP Oasis Management · p. 70
callout sop buildup

"Capricorn's value is mostly comprised of cash and near-term contingent receivables"

Capricorn Energy · CNE Palliser Capital · p. 10
callout demand list

"Elliott urges you to use the GOLD universal proxy card or voting instruction form."

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 34
callout section divider

"「レーザーテックの検査装置について完全に満足している会社は一社もありません。どんな装置であろうと、それぞれに問題があります。完全に満足している会社などありません。」"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 25
callout section divider

"レーザーテックの研究開発費の総額は、ASMLが光源の研究開発だけに投入した金額の1%も満たないことに鑑みると、信頼性の高い極端紫外線光源が開発できるとは信じがたい。"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 23
callout precedent table

"Spruce Point warns about the risk of investing in LODE given its ties to promoters"

Nova Minerals Limited · NVA Spruce Point Capital · p. 3
callout peer gap

"On any metric, it appears AOL's Display business is substantially underperforming."

AOL, Inc. · AOL Starboard Value · p. 20
callout peer gap

"On any metric, it appears AOL's Display business is substantially underperforming."

AOL, Inc. · AOL Starboard Value · p. 21
callout sop buildup

"We believe Dow Jones is meaningfully undervalued at News Corp’s current valuation."

News Corporation · NWSA Starboard Value · p. 20
callout transition

"....but since 1990 the Japanese industry has struggled to keep up with competitors"

Sony Corporation · 6758.T Third Point · p. 24
callout villain critique

"How have External Directors established the sufficiency of marketing spend at Kao?"

Kao Corporation · 4452 Oasis Management · p. 11
callout peer gap

"PepsiCo’s EBIT(1) margin (before advertising expense) is well below the peer group"

PepsiCo, Inc. · PEP Trian Partners · p. 23
callout kpi overview

"China's importance to Herbalife's business has grown dramatically in recent years."

Herbalife Ltd. · HLF Pershing Square · p. 7
callout process diagram

"Accumulating Volume Points from purchases by your downline incentivizes recruiting"

Herbalife Ltd. · HLF Pershing Square · p. 20
callout kpi overview

"Across nearly every metric and market, HelloFresh is in rapid, structural decline."

HelloFresh SE · HFG Grizzly Research · p. 13
callout executive summary

"In contrast to enthusiastic AXDX bulls, hospitals largely ignore the Pheno system."

Accelerate Diagnostics · AXDX White Diamond Research · p. 2
callout ceo quote

"The fact that the results were delayed this long suggests it isn't anything great."

Accelerate Diagnostics · AXDX White Diamond Research · p. 26
callout other

"At the current burn rate, AXDX's cash balance will only last another six quarters."

Accelerate Diagnostics · AXDX White Diamond Research · p. 40
callout villain critique

"In our view, DVLT’s press release here was, at the very least, grossly misleading."

Datavault AI Inc. · DVLT Wolfpack Research · p. 7
callout other

"Der Kern der Probleme von HelloFresh ist ein Geschäft im fundamentalen Niedergang."

HelloFresh SE · HFG Grizzly Research · p. 13
callout villain critique

"Investors are still paying for the Fox deal as Disney works to reduce its leverage"

The Walt Disney Company · DIS Trian Partners · p. 21
callout cover

"D-Wave is riding quantum hype, but with a core technology that cannot stay afloat."

D-Wave Quantum Inc · QBTS Kerrisdale Capital · p. 1
callout ceo quote

"The CEO evaded the question: " I cannot give you any information on gross margin.""

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 91
quote ceo quote

"“We have nothing to hide” and “we are totally transparent” — Udo Müller, Ströer SE"

Stroer SE & Co. KGaA · SAX Muddy Waters · p. 19
quote villain critique

"We can’t make them fast enough — Aaron Jagdfeld, Generac CEO (CNBC, Feb 17, 2021)."

Generac Holdings, Inc. · GNRC Spruce Point Capital · p. 14
quote before after

"Spherical Metal Powders are the future of additive manufacturing — Industry Source"

IperionX Ltd. · IPX Spruce Point Capital · p. 29
quote villain critique

"“How were we to know oil would run out? We only sell the stuff!” — Cartoon caption"

CONSOL Energy · CNX Greenlight Capital · p. 34
quote villain critique

""How were we to know oil would run out? We only sell the stuff!" — Cartoon caption"

Pioneer Natural Resources · PXD Greenlight Capital · p. 24
quote villain critique

"“the Global CEO does not own any common shares of the Company.” — Company filings."

Dye & Durham Limited · DND Engine Capital · p. 85
quote villain critique

"FourKites confirms 15% cut in global workforce, dismisses key exec — Grace Sharkey"

Zebra Technologies Corp. · ZBRA Spruce Point Capital · p. 47
quote transition

"Rising Mortgage Rates Are Starting to Become a Problem — Bloomberg, March 29, 2021"

Porch Group Inc · PRCH Spruce Point Capital · p. 55
quote ceo quote

"“We’re really proud of our record on capital allocation” — Marissa Mayer, 12/09/15"

Yahoo! Inc. · YHOO SpringOwl · p. 36
quote villain critique

"Aizhikang is Haoweilai’s (previously known as Xueersi) Brand — TAL Education Group"

TAL Education Group · TAL Muddy Waters · p. 53
quote villain critique

""It’s a proprietary strategy, I can’t go into it in great detail" — Bernard Madoff"

Quintis Limited · QIN Viceroy Research · p. 41
quote ceo quote

"When I was there, Rollins was never the highest bidder. — Former Rollins Executive"

Rollins Inc. · ROL Spruce Point Capital · p. 51
quote villain critique

""The gentleman at the other register would like to cover your co-pay." — Paul Noth"

Bayer AG · BAYN Greenlight Capital · p. 8
quote other

"Mine does the exact same thing – but without the tassel. — Mike Baldwin / Cornered"

Bayer AG · BAYN Greenlight Capital · p. 20
quote villain critique

"“Heads I (Jinbao Yao) win, tails you (WUBA shareholders) lose.” — Grizzly Research"

58.com Inc. · WUBA Grizzly Research · p. 19
callout kpi overview

"Gross Borrowings And Average Borrowing Balance Grew Much Faster Than Send Volumes"

Remitly Global, Inc. · RELY Spruce Point Capital · p. 42
callout process diagram

"BWLD should cease investing in high risk initiatives that have earned low returns"

callout ceo quote

"Management repeatedly told investors Pfizer had the best pipeline in its history."

Pfizer Inc. · PFE Starboard Value · p. 14
callout kpi overview

"The midpoint of Genius’ incremental margin is approximately half its prior figure"

Genius Sports Limited · GENI Spruce Point Capital · p. 29
callout peer gap

"Campbell has also significantly underperformed on a 10YR, 5YR, 3YR, and 1YR basis"

Campbell Soup Company · CPB Third Point · p. 10
callout valuation reveal

"Best-in-class margin target is still below levels Southwest historically achieved"

Southwest Airlines · LUV Elliott Management · p. 14
callout ceo quote

"Management Has Historically Ruled Out Industry-Standard Commercial Initiatives..."

Southwest Airlines · LUV Elliott Management · p. 31
callout villain critique

"Business Insider has twice profiled Powerhome Solar’s business practices in 2020."

Generac Holdings, Inc. · GNRC Spruce Point Capital · p. 123