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Showing 301–356 of 356 matching "reduce"
callout peer gap

"We believe that Bristol-Myers spending on R&D per employee needs to be reduced through organizational changes"

Bristol-Myers Squibb · BMY Starboard Value · p. 181
callout villain critique

"We believe UFPT's largest customer, ISRG, will materially reduce their spending with ISRG over the next year."

UFP Technologies, Inc. · UFPT Wolfpack Research · p. 4
callout ceo quote

"Media Ventures has an agreement that enables them to buy advertisements from Ströer at a reduced price, etc."

Ströer SE & Co. KGaA · SAX Muddy Waters · p. 81
callout kpi overview

"Elliott scenarios reduce total Capex from 7.6% (Company guidance) to 6.0% of revenues (in Elliott Mid-case)"

Iron Mountain Incorporated · IRM Elliott Management · p. 42
callout transition

"PSCM intends to launch new investment funds which could substantially reduce PSH performance fees over time"

Pershing Square Holdings · PSH Pershing Square · p. 13
callout demand list

"We expect companies in which we invest to have a credible, publicly-disclosed plan to reduce GHG emissions."

Ferrovial · FER TCI Fund · p. 2
callout ceo quote

"If PHA suppliers reduce prices to compete with conventional plastic, their margins will surely take a hit."

Danimer Scientific, Inc. · DNMR Spruce Point Capital · p. 49
callout demand list

"However, more aggressive targets are needed to reduce absolute GHG emissions and GHG emissions intensity."

Ferrovial · FER TCI Fund · p. 3
callout process diagram

"With a more efficient R&D process, we believe Bristol-Myers could accelerate innovation and reduce costs"

Bristol-Myers Squibb · BMY Starboard Value · p. 186
callout villain critique

"We view this as an indication that FND may be stretching for ways to reduce costs and increase revenues."

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. · FND Spruce Point Capital · p. 115
callout other

"Remodeling program will reduce Music category exposure by ~50% and improve Coffee and Paperchase sales"

Borders Group, Inc. · BGP Pershing Square · p. 26
callout process diagram

"We believe there is an opportunity to reduce costs by increasing regional manufacturing capabilities."

GCP Applied Technologies · GCP Starboard Value · p. 73
callout demand list

"Our nominees would help the Board explore paths for McDonald's to reduce its environmental footprint"

callout villain critique

"Management significantly reduced sales guidance for new stores from $4M to $3M+ in just two years."

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. · BOOT Spruce Point Capital · p. 53
quote peer gap

""optimize resource allocation" and "reduce complexity" — Zimmer Biomet press release, Feb 5, 2021."

Stryker Corp. · SYK Spruce Point Capital · p. 53
callout villain critique

"We believe investors should be worried when companies reduce business and financial transparency."

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. · IRTC Spruce Point Capital · p. 85
callout before after

"We believe Fluor has materially reduced its risk profile and positioned the business for success"

Fluor Corporation · FLR Starboard Value · p. 13
callout villain critique

"BOOT has significantly reduced sales guidance for new stores from $4M to $3M+ in just two years."

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. · BOOT Spruce Point Capital · p. 9
callout demand list

"There are many areas where Olive Garden can both improve the guest experience and reduce costs"

Darden Restaurants, Inc. · DRI Starboard Value · p. 208
callout demand list

"There are many areas where Olive Garden can both improve the guest experience and reduce costs"

Darden Restaurants, Inc. · DRI Starboard Value · p. 208
callout peer gap

"Outsourcing prep in selected areas will reduce costs while improving quality and consistency"

Darden Restaurants, Inc. · DRI Starboard Value · p. 115
callout demand list

"Outsourcing prep in selected areas will reduce costs while improving quality and consistency"

Darden Restaurants, Inc. · DRI Starboard Value · p. 115
callout villain critique

"We believe such actions result in reduced transparency and may foreshadow future challenges."

Intuit Inc. · INTU Spruce Point Capital · p. 99
callout other

"Anything that reduces the aging time to bring new whiskey to market is bearish for supply."

MGP Ingredients, Inc. · MGPI Spruce Point Capital · p. 21
callout villain critique

"McOpCo's subsidized economics reduce the impact of lower margin product pricing decisions"

McDonald's Corporation · MCD Pershing Square · p. 14
callout appendix data

"So, June 2022 brought different blue areas; and a reduced blue area nearest the village."

BP plc · BP Bluebell Capital · p. 21
callout peer gap

"Viacom Still Needs to Reduce Headcount by Another 10% to Bring it in Line With Peers"

Viacom · VIAB SpringOwl · p. 45
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 kpi overview

"Permanent capital significantly reduces percent of AUM available for redemption"

Unknown · p. 19
callout kpi overview

"Permanent capital significantly reduces percent of AUM available for redemption"

Unknown · p. 19
callout peer gap

"If properly managed, we believe that Bristol-Myers can reduce its SG&A expense"

Bristol-Myers Squibb · BMY Starboard Value · p. 176
callout before after

"Salemville is another specialty cheese brand with a reduced product offering."

Saputo Inc. · TSX:SAP Spruce Point Capital · p. 82
callout nominee bio

"We believe the Arconic Board size of 13 should be reduced to 11 directors"

Arconic Inc. · ARNC Elliott Management · p. 285
callout villain critique

"Sizable guaranteed annual pension benefits further reduce accountability."

Huntsman Corporation · HUN Starboard Value · p. 201
callout peer gap

"We also see a substantial opportunity to reduce capital intensity"

Advance Auto Parts · AAP Starboard Value · p. 18
quote villain critique

"Yogurt stocker told us that Oatly SKUs are being reduced"

Oatly Group AB · OTLY Spruce Point Capital · p. 103