Callouts & quotes from 1,061+ activist slides

"While Spruce Point does not agree with Sunnova's selected peers, none of the peers use Adjusted EBITDA or adjusted operating cash flow as a metric for compensation."

"While Spruce Point does not agree with Sunnova's selected peers, none of the peers use Adjusted EBITDA or adjusted operating cash flow as a metric for compensation."

"A benchmarking analysis of high growth data technology peers suggests that C3's total lease burden relative to its current employee base is 2.2x greater than peers."

"ERIE appears significantly overvalued, with its current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio at approximately 46x on our 2025E EPS, far surpassing the peer group average."

"After adjusting the top three coal companies cash flows for tax refunds and DTA expense, we see that AMR's operating cash flow margin is significantly below peers."

"Kao possesses an impressive stable of brands in categories that global peers - the likes of L'Oréal, Beiersdorf, and Unilever - are experiencing profitable growth."

"Based upon TAR over the past 1, 3 and 5 years, BEA has underperformed an index of its peer group Family-run HK listed Banks by 28.1%, 28.8% and 13.1%, respectively"

"Southwest's operational meltdown stranded 2 million customers over the holidays and drove 30%+ share performance underperformance relative to peers over 2 months."

"Not only is the current strategy not delivering its financial targets, but BP is also demonstrably significantly lagging the operational performance of its peers."

"Marathon could see over 60% upside at the average peer refining and retail EBITDA multiples, and 45% upside even at the lowest peer refining and retail multiples."

"If TASK traded closer to peer multiples at 2.5x – 3.4x and 13x – 14x 2022E sales and EBITDA, its share price would be 25% – 50% lower ($17.80 – $26.70 per share)"

"With a vertically integrated supply chain, Hyundai Motor Group is capable of maintaining lower cost of production as compared to peers to remain cost competitive"

"In 2018, Southwest had best-in-class margins. Today, Southwest’s margins are the lowest in the peer group and approximately 900 basis points below best-in-class"

"In 2018, Southwest had best-in-class margins. Today, Southwest’s margins are the lowest in the peer group and approximately 900 basis points below best-in-class"

"Far from being a “structural” impediment to reaching peer margins, large structural castings are yet another missed opportunity under Dr. Kleinfeld’s leadership"

"Based on analyst estimates for 2018 EBITDA, PAH shares would be valued at more than $19, nearly 75% above current levels, if it traded at current peer multiples"

"GCP received a “D” from Glass Lewis on executive compensation, as the Board has compensated the CEO in-line with peers, despite significantly worse performance."

"We call on TASK to clarify why its attrition is qualified for 180 days and is declining, while its closest public peer is reporting a trend of rising attrition."

"We believe the following two Samsung Opco capital management and dividend policy measures are necessary to bring its shareholder returns in line with its peers:"

"In 2018, Southwest had best-in-class margins. Today, Southwest’s margins are the lowest in the peer group and approximately 900 basis points below best-in-class"

"Based on analyst estimates for 2018 EBITDA, PAH shares would be valued at more than $19, nearly 75% above current levels, if it traded at current peer multiples"

"In 2018, Southwest had best-in-class margins. Today, Southwest’s margins are the lowest in the peer group and approximately 900 basis points below best-in-class"

"We estimate the Company will have a dividend coverage (FCF/Dividend) of 1.4x, in line with peers, therefore being able to distribute €1.2bn of dividend in 2019"

"Unfortunately, we believe that this plan does not go far enough as margins will still be significantly below nearly all of the Company's peers, as shown below."

"When determining long-term compensation awards, Huntsman compares itself to peers that perform 2X WORSE than the peers used to benchmark the CEO's base salary!"

"Sometimes premiums are justified... however, using realistic sales and EBITDA forecasts, it is clear that U.S. Steel is significantly overvalued vs. its peers."

"Spruce Point believes that ROAD is overvalued and that its closest peer is a recent spinoff from MDU Resources (NYSE: MDU) named Knife River Corp. (NYSE: KNF)."

"If Nuvei traded closer to peer multiples at 6x – 9x and 15x – 20x 2022E sales and EBITDA, its share price would be 40% – 60% lower ($39.00 - $58.00 per share)"

"Arconic generates far fewer sales from its assets than peers despite a recently refreshed capital stock that is younger than that utilized by its competitors."

"Southwest’s operational meltdown stranded 2 million customers over the holidays and drove 30%+ share price underperformance relative to peers over 2 months(1)"

"Unlike its peers, executive incentive compensation at HMA through 2012 has been based solely on EBITDA – with no focus on per share metrics or quality metrics"

"Kao’s nominees have lower skills coverage across critical areas compared to peers such as supply chain, marketing, finance, consumer goods and digitalization."

"Though there are valid concerns in the near term, we believe buying Danone at 1.5-2.0x P/E and ~33% FCF discount to European food peers more than compensates"

"Our estimates conservatively assume UNP only recaptures half the volume underperformance vs. US railroad peers that UNP experienced under current leadership."

"Spruce Point is concerned by 1) the selected peer group which does not include leasing companies, and 2) the metrics used to evaluate executive compensation."

"As a result, Bristol-Myers' P/E ratio is now at its lowest level in years and below its peer group, despite a growing franchise and a net cash balance sheet."

"Valuing ROAD's shares in-line with industry peers and its long-term average multiple suggest 35%-50% long-term potential downside risk ($46 – $60 per share)."

"PBH's poor working capital management is a clear outlier versus its peers. This raises significant concerns regarding the financial health of PBH's business."

"BN’s valuation of ~15x earnings is a significant discount to intrinsic value and comparable U.S. peers, despite similar cash flow profile (e.g., KKR and APO)"

"If Nova simply traded closer to peers in the range of 15x – 24x of its resources, its share price would have approximately 45% - 60% downside risk potential."

"Sampo's underperformance has not been driven by operational missteps; rather, sentiment in Sampo has degraded: IF P&C + Mandatum have de-rated ~8x vs. peers"

"FIGS' days inventory outstanding (DIOs) are high on an absolute basis compared with its DTC peers, and also grew above industry average over the prior year."

"Guidance vs. Peers: In the past 4 quarters, MPWR's quarterly sales guidance has been within 2% of its midpoint and its gross margin guidance range is 0.70%."

"MSCI trades at the highest valuation among its financial services peer group despite clear evidence of business and financial challenges facing the Company."

"It is highly unlikely a well-run Midstream SpinCo requires ~3x the G&A as peer operators (1.7% management guided G&A / TEV vs. 0.6% peer average G&A / TEV)."

"Free cash flow conversion. This is my favorite slide. 124% for Church & Dwight; peer average is 91%. A lot of companies target 100%. — CFO Q4 2018 Conf Call"

"Genius compares itself to "Online Gaming" peers, however, we believe these consumer-focused companies with brand recognition are not direct peers to Genius"

"Led operational and cultural transformations at two underperforming railroads, including one in Canada. Drove unprecedented performance, far ahead of peers"

"FND's median employee wage has grown faster then peers. We're not sure what the CFO meant when he said they were not playing catch-up with associate wages."

"Trading at 15.4x TTM EV/EBITDA, VRNT shares appear to be valued at a ~35% discount to the space on a TTM EV/EBTIDA basis, against the peer median of 23.6x."

"Southwest's operational meltdown stranded 2 million customers over the holidays and drove 30%+ share price underperformance relative to peers over 2 months"

"Kao’s Board is worst-in-class among global peers in coverage of skills specifically outlined as strategically necessary to achieve the K27 Management Plan."

"All peer sets and all time periods yield the same conclusion: Autodesk’s share price has meaningfully underperformed over the short, medium, and long-term."

"Southwest’s operational meltdown stranded 2 million customers over the holidays and drove 30%+ share price underperformance relative to peers over 2 months"

"Additionally, strong earnings growth combined with modest rerating towards its branded alcohol peer group offers substantial upside — Apis Capital Dec 2015"

"We believe that Remitly trades at an unsupported valuation premium to peers on the belief that its high revenue growth rate is sustainable and attractive."

"For this reason, along with our forensic analysis detailing multiple reporting concerns, we believe REZI should be valued at a discount to industry peers."

"At 0.4% of gross A/R, Limbach's allowance for credit losses is among the lowest relative to peers, which may be inflating the Company's reported earnings."

"In fact two peers, Colgate-Palmolive and Kimberly-Clark, have grown EPS at a much faster rate than P&G despite having more significant currency headwinds"

"Due to their U.S. focus and inventory write-downs taken during the recent recession, BRP's homebuilding peers' assets are likely marked near market value"