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callout ceo quote

"I saw a lot of stuff, but I have a limited view. I believe that this was being done far more widely."

Ginkgo Bioworks · DNA Scorpion Capital · p. 72
callout villain critique

"Principal Office listed as Ginkgo’s corporate headquarters: 27 DRYDOCK AVE, 8TH FLR BOSTON, MA 02210"

Ginkgo Bioworks · DNA Scorpion Capital · p. 94
callout demand list

"If scheduled promptly, the Special Meeting could realistically take place before the end of October."

Dye & Durham Limited · DND Engine Capital · p. 1
callout villain critique

"We see approximately 60% - 70% downside risk in MGPI's share price to a range of $16 - $21 per share"

MGP Ingredients, Inc. · MGPI Spruce Point Capital · p. 9
callout appendix data

"Free cash flow is much higher than net income due to a mismatch between D&A and capital expenditures"

Sotheby's · BID Marcato · p. 42
callout thesis headline

"We view Heska primarily as a distributor, despite management's attempts to position itself otherwise"

Heska Corporation · HSKA Spruce Point Capital · p. 8
callout villain critique

"The amount of mercury disposed was caused by the large quantity of product returned from a customer."

Heska Corporation · HSKA Spruce Point Capital · p. 97
callout villain critique

"Transaction costs and dis-synergies could result in potential value destruction of over $500 million"

Darden Restaurants · DRI Starboard Value · p. 14
callout villain critique

"Dr. Martin appears to have shifted acquisition costs to Eurofins to subsidize his real estate costs."

Eurofins Scientific SE · ERF Muddy Waters · p. 9
callout villain critique

"ブラジルは世界第4位の化粧品市場ですが、その人口構成に起因して、世界中の国と比べても肌や髪の種類が多様性に富んでいます。そのため大衆向けサンケア市場としては、非常に興味深い市場となる可能性があります。"

Kao Corporation · 4452.JP Oasis Management · p. 22
callout demand list

"消費者の変容する需要に対応しながらその膨大な成長機会を十分に活かし、花王がFMCG業界のリーダーとなるべく変革を先導していくことができるよう、花王の経営陣ならびに取締役会の構成を改善することを求めます"

Kao Corporation · 4452.JP Oasis Management · p. 89
callout villain critique

"Dell's Go-Private transaction exposes the disingenuous nature of the cash hoarding rationalizations."

Apple Inc. · AAPL Greenlight Capital · p. 13
callout process diagram

"What iPref holders should expect is to receive $0.50 a quarter in dividends, every quarter, forever."

Apple Inc. · AAPL Greenlight Capital · p. 33
callout thesis headline

"We think that’s the opportunity. We can buy the stock knowing that there will be a party either way."

Bayer AG · BAYN Greenlight Capital · p. 11
callout nominee bio

"Disney added this new "skill" to their matrix for the first time, ahead of this year's proxy contest"

The Walt Disney Company · DIS Trian Partners · p. 24
callout villain critique

"The Company lost nearly $900 million over the course of 2020 and 2021 while operating Zillow Offers."

Zillow Group, Inc. · Z Spruce Point Capital · p. 34
callout ceo quote

"I do feel that Zillow will always play favorite to the Flex deals because they want to get that 35%."

Zillow Group, Inc. · Z Spruce Point Capital · p. 50
callout peer gap

"Despite similar long-term profit growth, QSR trades at more than a 30% discount to YUM, MCD, and DPZ"

Pershing Square Holdings · PSH Pershing Square · p. 52
callout other

"Failing to allocate a portion of the purchase price to these cases results in higher ROICs and IRRs."

Burford Capital Ltd. · BUR LN Muddy Waters · p. 11
callout other

"USCR's vehicle property account has increased at nearly 5x the rate of its underlying vehicle count."

U.S. Concrete Inc · USCR Spruce Point Capital · p. 29
callout villain critique

"March 2017: Audit fees spiking before USCR dismisses Grant Thornton as auditor in 2017. Appoints E&Y"

U.S. Concrete Inc · USCR Spruce Point Capital · p. 39
callout other

"OrganOx was about $30,000, so it's about half the price. That's why we elected to stay with OrganOx."

TransMedics Group Inc · TMDX Scorpion Capital · p. 309
callout sop buildup

"We believe the Sandell Plan will deliver value of 156p to 191p per share for FirstGroup shareholders"

FirstGroup plc · FGP Sandell · p. 36
callout sop buildup

"The value of the interest savings is large, which we believe would more than offset the upfront cost"

FirstGroup plc · FGP Sandell · p. 50
callout other

"However, DCCR’s half-life is so long that an XR formulation is unnecessary and is simply an IP ploy."

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 209
callout villain critique

"Miller allegedly “really pushing hard” to get patients on Vykat; “invested in a way I’ve never seen”"

Soleno Therapeutics · SLNO Scorpion Capital · p. 261
callout ceo quote

"Do the External Directors believe Kao should develop medical treatments and enzyme-driven batteries?"

Kao Corporation · 4452 Oasis Management · p. 16
callout villain critique

"we believe the emphasis placed on building out NutritionCo was a distraction from the core portfolio"

PepsiCo, Inc. · PEP Trian Partners · p. 20
callout villain critique

"FDA quotes the EMA's criticism of HARMONY 1-bis post-hoc analysis as unplanned, but gave a free pass"

Harmony Biosciences Holdings · HRMY Scorpion Capital · p. 229
callout ceo quote

"Spruce Point is also alarmed by a mysterious negative employee benefit cost that emerged in Q4 2023."

WSP Global Inc. · WSP Spruce Point Capital · p. 37
callout ceo quote

"Paying close attention to management’s statements, we find noticeable inconsistencies and omissions."

Leidos Holdings, Inc. · LDOS Spruce Point Capital · p. 42
callout ceo quote

"Si tú engañas gente y los metes adentro, entonces serás un éxito porque eso es lo que hay que hacer."

Herbalife · HLF Pershing Square · p. 7
callout valuation reveal

"Based on the above analysis, we arrive at a weighted-average price target of $28 for shares of ATOM."

Atomera Inc. · ATOM White Diamond Research · p. 2
callout executive summary

"In total, 80% of the Accor Hotels that engaged with us accommodated our highly problematic requests."

Accor SA · AC Grizzly Research · p. 2
callout villain critique

"Epstein was not just happy. He said the Rixos training for his masseuse changed his life and theirs."

Accor SA · AC Grizzly Research · p. 18
callout villain critique

"At the price of $200 per reagent kit, Pheno is substantially adding to the reagent cost, not saving!"

Accelerate Diagnostics · AXDX White Diamond Research · p. 9
callout villain critique

"Opportunity on Social Media Chatgroup Operation by Jiazhang Jia (aka Beijing Youlian) on kanzhun.com"

GSX Techedu Inc. · GSX Grizzly Research · p. 13
callout kpi overview

"In some quarters in 2022 and 2023, inventory hit 120-135% of revenue, compared to a baseline of 30%."

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 76
callout peer gap

"Kalshi Appear To Have Better Odds Than DKNG In 12 of 16 Games, Both Pregame And In-Play (NFL Week 4)"

DraftKings Inc. · DKNG Spruce Point Capital · p. 16
callout kpi overview

"Revenue has declined dramatically despite expense ratios that are way out of line with peer averages"

DSP Group, Inc. · DSPG Starboard Value · p. 8
callout nominee bio

"Unfortunately, the Company has been reluctant to include these directors in major Board discussions."

DSP Group, Inc. · DSPG Starboard Value · p. 24
callout other

"To generate a 19.3% gross margin at a price of $264 / ton, HBOP would have to produce at $213 / ton."

Orient Paper Inc. · ONP Muddy Waters · p. 26
callout peer gap

"ONP claims to turn over its inventory over 10 times more rapidly than do any of the companies below."

Orient Paper Inc. · ONP Muddy Waters · p. 25
callout ceo quote

"Same quote and same name, but notice the rating increased from 4.5 stars to 5 and the style changed"

Remitly Global, Inc. · RELY Spruce Point Capital · p. 12
callout before after

"A 90% FRANCHISE MODEL COMBINED WITH SHARE REPURCHASES DRIVES EPS ~100% HIGHER THAN THE CURRENT PLAN"

callout kpi overview

"QSR’s intrinsic value continued to meaningfully increase in 2016, with organic EBITDA growth of 16%"

Unknown · p. 32
callout ceo quote

"Now buried in the fine print, WTRG has included a warning risk factor about impairment of goodwill."

Essential Utilities, Inc. · WTRG Spruce Point Capital · p. 56
callout before after

"Since FY2013, revenue has increased by 37% while operating income has declined dramatically by 37%."

callout villain critique

"The self-tender was a self-serving attempt to improve Box’s chances of winning a contested election"

Box, Inc. · BOX Starboard Value · p. 90
callout before after

"Despite claiming confidence in a return to historical gross margins, Box quickly lowered its target"

Box, Inc. · BOX Starboard Value · p. 153
callout villain critique

"At The Current Burn Rate of $1.1m/Day, Carvana Had Just 70 Days of Operating Cash On Hand At Yr End"

Carvana Co. · CVNA Spruce Point Capital · p. 6
callout villain critique

"These gains are non-operational and can be used to mask underlying weakness in XPO’s core business."

XPO Logistics, Inc. · XPO Spruce Point Capital · p. 26
callout villain critique

"Riot’s balance sheet is purely a function of looting retail shareholders through non-stop dilution."

Riot Platforms, Inc. · RIOT Kerrisdale Capital · p. 4