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callout peer gap

"We have identified opportunities that we believe would improve margins by approximately 900bps."

Bristol-Myers Squibb · BMY Starboard Value · p. 32
callout ceo quote

"We believe streamlining the research process will lead to lower costs and enhanced productivity"

Bristol-Myers Squibb · BMY Starboard Value · p. 187
callout appendix data

"Spruce Point's analysis shows that without Baker Hughes, C3's margins are in the mid 60% range."

C3.ai, Inc. · AI Spruce Point Capital · p. 88
callout villain critique

"What is accounting for the other $160m of estimated costs to hit the $350m total cost forecast?"

Amdocs Limited · DOX Spruce Point Capital · p. 61
callout kpi overview

"Located nine miles from downtown Las Vegas, Summerlin is the premier place to live in Las Vegas"

Howard Hughes Corporation · HHC Pershing Square · p. 27
callout sop buildup

"We estimate the net value of GGP’s MPC segment to be anywhere between $0.27 and $6.72 per share"

General Growth Properties · GGWPQ Pershing Square · p. 61
callout kpi overview

"Unlike its pure media industry players, Disney generates ~70% of EBIT from Parks & Experiences."

The Walt Disney Company · DIS Trian Partners · p. 8
callout villain critique

"Disney’s Board Appears Far More Focused on Gamesmanship Than Substantive Shareholder Engagement"

The Walt Disney Company · DIS Trian Partners · p. 77
callout ceo quote

"PHILLIPS 66'S OWN PERFORMANCE METRICS DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY ARE UNDERPERFORMING ON COST SAVINGS"

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 53
callout villain critique

"The Board has failed to hold management accountable for the Company's promises to shareholders."

Huntsman Corporation · HUN Starboard Value · p. 25
callout sop buildup

"We believe that Huntsman can improve its Adjusted EBITDA margin by ~600bps on a run-rate basis."

Huntsman Corporation · HUN Starboard Value · p. 34
callout villain critique

"We believe the Board’s compensation practices must be changed in order to drive accountability."

Huntsman Corporation · HUN Starboard Value · p. 131
callout kpi overview

"We believe that Huntsman can improve its Adjusted EBITDA margin by ~600bps on a run-rate basis."

Huntsman Corporation · HUN Starboard Value · p. 170
callout villain critique

"Huntsman CEO receives a disproportionately large annual pension benefit compared to Proxy Peers"

Huntsman Corporation · HUN Starboard Value · p. 200
callout villain critique

"Follow the money carefully, especially when both its largest owner and management sell together"

DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. · DV Spruce Point Capital · p. 13
callout villain critique

"We understand from former employees that at least 18 of 33 customers XL featured were inactive."

XL Fleet Corp · XL Muddy Waters · p. 7
callout other

"We think this analogy would be more appropriate if PeptiDream’s Jaguar were missing its wheels."

PeptiDream, Inc. · 4587 JP Muddy Waters · p. 15
callout section divider

"What other factors might the FTC consider in determining whether a company is a pyramid scheme?"

Herbalife Ltd. · HLF Pershing Square · p. 157
callout ceo quote

"Distributors incur substantial non-refundable, non-product expenses in their attempt to succeed"

Herbalife Ltd. · HLF Pershing Square · p. 321
callout villain critique

"Prudence dictates that these legal claims should be risked into any price target going forward."

Caesarstone Ltd. · CSTE Viceroy Research · p. 26
callout villain critique

"Recent channel checks show that FLAWLESS receives terrible product placement on retail shelves."

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. · CHD Spruce Point Capital · p. 36
callout ceo quote

"PHILLIPS 66'S OWN PERFORMANCE METRICS DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY ARE UNDERPERFORMING ON COST SAVINGS"

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 54
callout peer gap

"MSCI's revenue valuation premium is difficult to reconcile in relation to its projected growth."

MSCI Inc. · MSCI Spruce Point Capital · p. 120
callout appendix data

"The Facts: Vivion Holdings' entire shareholder loan balance was in fact seeded by two entities."

Vivion Investments Muddy Waters · p. 18
callout villain critique

"Peter Breese and Colin Steyn have sold a substantial portion of their original holdings in AKG."

Asanko Gold Inc. · AKG Muddy Waters · p. 43
callout villain critique

"Rather than considering Goff's ideas, Phillips 66's Board has responded with a personal attack."

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 4
callout ceo quote

"Breaking up large energy companies is not only possible, but it also unlocks significant value."

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 7
callout villain critique

"レーザーテックは、正常に作動する極端紫外線マスク検査装置を完成できていない。主要な顧客はACTIS装置を買わなくなっており、以前に発注したものについても、受け入れを拒否あるいは延期している。"

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 22
callout closing ask

"Our price target for New Pacific is C$0.37, representing over 90% downside from current levels."

New Pacific Metals · NUAG Hindenburg Research · p. 62
callout ceo quote

"We calculated the organic growth CAGR from FY 2011 through FY 2015 as 0.05% - essentially zero."

Nidec Corp. · 6594 JP Muddy Waters · p. 7
callout sop buildup

"We believe that News Corp’s other businesses are significantly undervalued in the market today."

GoDaddy · GDDY Starboard Value · p. 40
callout sop buildup

"We believe that News Corp’s other businesses are significantly undervalued in the market today."

GoDaddy · GDDY Starboard Value · p. 47
callout peer gap

"Even when adjusted for scale, Fortrea’s adjusted EBITDA margins are well below the peer median."

GoDaddy · GDDY Starboard Value · p. 63
callout demand list

"Re-cast Yahoo management and the board to have a clear focus on properly operating the business"

Yahoo! Inc. · YHOO SpringOwl · p. 20
callout villain critique

"BLI appears to have little knowledge of complex antibodies and can’t properly support customers"

Berkeley Lights · BLI Scorpion Capital · p. 103
callout villain critique

"Lasertec's flagship ACTIS EUV product line is defective with a fatally flawed EUV light source."

Lasertec Corporation · 6920 Scorpion Capital · p. 12
callout executive summary

"We estimate that during FY2016 through FY2018, TAL has overstated net income by at least 43.6%."

TAL Education Group · TAL Muddy Waters · p. 2
callout other

"Even on a combined basis, the Guangzhou entities show no evidence of the accounting TAL claims."

TAL Education Group · TAL Muddy Waters · p. 46
callout villain critique

"We believe that a consequence of the above is that Quintis is actually buying its own revenues!"

Quintis Limited · QIN Viceroy Research · p. 45
callout sop buildup

"Macy's has an ability to pay down most of its debt and still maintain a $1 billion cash balance"

Macy's Inc. · M Starboard Value · p. 19
callout villain critique

"We believe this is evidence that the fundamentals of core Aerospace Products have deteriorated."

FTAI Aviation Ltd. · FTAI Muddy Waters · p. 49
callout transition

"Parks and Consumer Products provide... An "Extra Window" for monetizing characters and story IP"

callout demand list

"Shareholders and investors should demand transparency from O’s management regarding its tenants"

Realty Income Corporation · O Pershing Square · p. 35
callout other

"The old model was excessively promotional, which hurt the JCP brand and complicated the company"

J.C. Penney Company, Inc. · JCP Pershing Square · p. 27
callout other

"VRX’s share price has declined 94% from our average cost at announcement through March 14, 2017"

Unknown · p. 64
callout villain critique

"And that control has become a barrier to accountability, strategic clarity, and value creation."

UniFirst Corporation · UNF Engine Capital · p. 4
callout valuation reveal

"Various methodologies imply a TIP REIT reference range of $25 – $30bn, or $35 – $42/share today"

Target Corporation · TGT Pershing Square · p. 118
callout villain critique

"We believe Allonnia is a shell with almost no employees, as we detail elsewhere in this report."

Ginkgo Bioworks · DNA Scorpion Capital · p. 62
callout villain critique

"The Board has failed to install executive compensation practices that properly align incentives"

Autodesk, Inc. · ADSK Starboard Value · p. 56
callout peer gap

"Not surprisingly, AIG concluded that ILFC was a non-core asset and last year sold it to AerCap."

AerCap Holdings · AER Greenlight Capital · p. 48
callout section divider

"We Believe Heska is Poorly Positioned, And Our Analysis Contradicts Heska’s Market Share Claims"

Heska Corporation · HSKA Spruce Point Capital · p. 19