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callout villain critique

"HUNTSMAN NEEDS STRONG INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS WHO WILL DEMAND IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND HELP MAXIMIZE STOCKHOLDER VALUE"

Huntsman Corporation · HUN Starboard Value · p. 4
callout nominee bio

"HUNTSMAN NEEDS STRONG INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS WHO WILL DEMAND IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND HELP MAXIMIZE STOCKHOLDER VALUE"

Huntsman Corporation · HUN Starboard Value · p. 16
callout demand list

"Properly evaluating and executing a portfolio simplification will take credible, experienced and independent directors."

Phillips 66 · PSX Elliott Management · p. 48
callout other

"BlackRock has a weak governance framework which is evidenced by a clear lack of independent oversight over management."

BlackRock · BLK Bluebell Capital · p. 3
callout villain critique

"In fact, the two organizations even share an address. Yet, it is listed on the form as “independent” – how is this so?"

Heska Corporation · HSKA Spruce Point Capital · p. 116
callout peer gap

"On all key metrics, we believe the Independent Peer Group is far more appropriate than AOL's own inflated peer group."

AOL, Inc. · AOL Starboard Value · p. 66
callout villain critique

"Only 1 of 12 independent Nestlé directors (newly appointed Kasper Rorsted) has fast-moving consumer goods experience"

Nestlé S.A. · NESN Third Point · p. 16
callout appendix methodology

"We believe the Independent Peer Group is an appropriate peer group for AOL, unlike the Company's current peer group."

AOL, Inc. · AOL Starboard Value · p. 67
callout section divider

"Our Independent Nominees Have a Better Plan and are Better Suited to Oversee DSP for the Benefit of All Shareholders"

DSP Group, Inc. · DSPG Starboard Value · p. 37
callout demand list

"Independent Slate will manage Campbell to enhance long-term value and pursue optimal outcomes for ALL shareholders"

Campbell Soup Company · CPB Third Point · p. 37
callout peer gap

"The Independent Peer Group's median market cap and revenue are well within both ISS and Glass Lewis guidelines."

AOL, Inc. · AOL Starboard Value · p. 68
callout villain critique

"If the person [Lead Director] is not independent or lacks substantive duties, the position is simply cosmetic."

Arconic Inc. · ARNC Elliott Management · p. 246
callout peer gap

"Lazard is the largest independent advisory firm yet has only a 9% share of the top 10 advisor global fee pool"

Lazard Ltd · LAZ Trian Partners · p. 20
callout villain critique

"Patch clearly does not drive search traffic and needs to be viewed independently from AOL's other businesses."

AOL, Inc. · AOL Starboard Value · p. 48
callout villain critique

"The pattern of troubling behavior has not changed. Strong, capable, and independent directors are required."

Huntsman Corporation · HUN Starboard Value · p. 148
callout demand list

"Frankly, we would be disappointed if every single independent director didn't buy at least 5,000 shares."

Parkland Corporation · PKI Engine Capital · p. 2
callout villain critique

"Box needs a strong, independent Board to ensure that stockholder interests are of paramount importance"

Box, Inc. · BOX Starboard Value · p. 114
callout nominee bio

"Elliott has nominated eight independent, highly qualified directors to Southwest's Board of Directors."

Southwest Airlines Co. · LUV Elliott Management · p. 21
callout villain critique

"Least independent, least energy experience, most management directors and one of the longest tenures"

Hess Corporation · HES Elliott Management · p. 45
callout ceo quote

"The bottom line is that audits have done nothing to ensure that ANTA's distributors are independent."

callout timeline

"We think the Company's continued investment in Verifi requires an independent and fresh perspective."

GCP Applied Technologies · GCP Starboard Value · p. 99
callout sop buildup

"An Independent Board Could Deliver Actions Which May Double the Stock Price over the Next Two Years"

Telecom Italia SpA (TIM) · TIT.MI Elliott Management · p. 28
callout peer gap

"P&G’s 10 independent Directors, on the other hand, have had almost no CPG experience outside of P&G"

The Procter & Gamble Company · PG Trian Partners · p. 81
callout transition

"That is why we think it is imperative that four new, independent directors are added to the Board."

Phillips 66 · PSX Carl Icahn · p. 15
callout ceo quote

"Shouldn't BlackRock Lead Independent Director be available to meet with a dissenting shareholder?"

BlackRock, Inc. · BLK Bluebell Capital · p. 36
callout ceo quote

"Shouldn't BlackRock Lead Independent Director be available to meet with a dissenting shareholder?"

BlackRock · BLK Bluebell Capital · p. 36
callout nominee bio

"Our independent director candidates stand for improved governance, oversight and accountability"

callout villain critique

"In our opinion, Ströer's board of supervisors is oddly devoid of truly independent supervisors."

Ströer SE & Co. KGaA · SAX Muddy Waters · p. 37
callout villain critique

"Spruce Point believes investors should not be comforted by GFL's supposed "Independent" Board."

GFL Environmental Inc. · GFL Spruce Point Capital · p. 92
callout demand list

"Elect 5 highly qualified independent directors with relevant experience (Shareholder Nominees)"

Hess Corporation · HES Elliott Management · p. 11
callout villain critique

"Savic had a 50/50 JV with (purportedly independent) CPI PG Chairman Edward Hughes' Lexxus a.s."

callout nominee bio

"Our Highly Qualified, Independent Candidates Are the Right Change Agents for Elanco This Year"

callout villain critique

"We question whether Mr. Ferrari can truly act independently given these strong interconnects."

Huntsman Corporation · HUN Starboard Value · p. 101
callout villain critique

"GCP needs a truly independent Board that can mitigate any potential conflicts of interest."

GCP Applied Technologies · GCP Starboard Value · p. 51
callout propose solution

"Independent Slate sees ample opportunities to stabilize sales and drive earnings growth"

Campbell Soup Company · CPB Third Point · p. 39
callout nominee bio

"We have nominated eight independent, highly qualified candidates for Southwest's Board."

Southwest Airlines Co. · LUV Elliott Management · p. 20
callout villain critique

"Thus, we don't believe view the research report as credibly independent of the Company."

Stryker Corp. · SYK Spruce Point Capital · p. 136
callout precedent table

"MLM Sponsors can be held responsible for misrepresentations by independent contractors"

Herbalife Ltd. · HLF Pershing Square · p. 215
callout nominee bio

"It is in investors’ best interests for the independent committee to accept our offer."

NQ Mobile, Inc. · NQ Muddy Waters · p. 9
callout villain critique

"A non-independent board member chairing the Risk Committee is far from best practices"

BlackRock, Inc. · BLK Bluebell Capital · p. 30
callout appendix methodology

"The two import data services' independently obtained monthly data sets match closely."

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. · ELF Muddy Waters · p. 16
callout villain critique

"A non-independent board member chairing the Risk Committee is far from best practices"

BlackRock · BLK Bluebell Capital · p. 30
callout villain critique

"No current independent director of Box has ever purchased stock in the open market"

Box, Inc. · BOX Starboard Value · p. 131
callout villain critique

"No current independent director of Box has ever purchased stock in the open market"

Box, Inc. · BOX Starboard Value · p. 132
callout villain critique

"No current independent director of Box has ever purchased stock in the open market"

Box, Inc. · BOX Starboard Value · p. 133
callout villain critique

"Of the two “independent” geologists, only Ruijin Jiang, actually visited the site."

New Pacific Metals · NUAG Hindenburg Research · p. 41
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 villain critique

"The supposedly independent business continues to use TAL's web domain as its own."

TAL Education Group · TAL Muddy Waters · p. 51
callout peer gap

"Public independent advisory firms target compensation ratios of 55% or less"

Lazard Ltd · LAZ Trian Partners · p. 28
callout villain critique

"Some of the “independent” directors appear to us independent in name only."

NMC Health plc · NMC.LN Muddy Waters · p. 31
callout villain critique

"How independent and objective can Dan Quayle really be as a Board member?"

Carvana Co. · CVNA Spruce Point Capital · p. 88
callout transition

"We believe losses in the Display business must be analyzed independently"

AOL, Inc. · AOL Starboard Value · p. 45
callout villain critique

"Never even one independent director with oil & gas operating experience"

Hess Corporation · HES Elliott Management · p. 37