William Ackman · conference-presentation
Herbalife, Ltd. (HLF)
48 pages · 3 arc beats · 3 loops
Herbalife, Ltd. (HLF)
William Ackman · 2016-07 arc beats above · slides in the middle · loops below · scroll → 3 LOOPS
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3 coverage by narrative range · generated from this deck JSON
Narrative range 41 total
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Problem & Complication 4 slides 100% 4/4 slides 100% 4/4 slides · 16 hits — 0/4 slides
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100% 4/4 slides 100% 4/4 slides 75% 3/4 slides Evidence & Proof 13 slides 100% 13/13 slides 100% 13/13 slides · 90 hits — 0/13 slides
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76.9% 10/13 slides 100% 13/13 slides 46.2% 6/13 slides Impact & Next Steps 24 slides 100% 24/24 slides 91.7% 22/24 slides · 132 hits — 0/24 slides
12.5% 3/24 slides 70.8% 17/24 slides 100% 24/24 slides 25% 6/24 slides Slide inventory
48 every slide · same image gating as the playbook
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This slide serves as a historical record of the activist short campaign against Herbalife.summarize
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The slide uses checkmarks to reinforce the validity of previous claims, likely as a setup to contrast with current findings or to establish credibility.expose_contradiction
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This slide is from the famous Pershing Square presentation on Herbalife.frame_problem
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The slide uses a callout box to emphasize the 'pyramid scheme' conclusion.preempt_rebuttal
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The slide uses a callout box to emphasize the thesis statement.cite_precedent
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This slide is from a presentation by Pershing Square Capital Management (PSCM) regarding their short position in Herbalife.illustrate_case
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Uses callouts to highlight specific quotes from the CEO that the author intends to contradict.expose_contradiction
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The slide uses a callout box to emphasize a specific sentence from the press release.cite_precedent
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The slide functions as a legal argument slide, using quotes from an FTC complaint to dismantle the 'retail-based' defense.preempt_rebuttal
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Uses legal citations to support the thesis that the business model is driven by internal qualification rather than external retail sales.expose_contradiction
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The slide uses direct quotes from an FTC complaint to build a case against the company's business model.expose_contradiction
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The slide uses direct quotes from a legal complaint (FTC v. Herbalife) to build its argument.expose_contradiction
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The slide uses direct quotes from an FTC legal complaint to build a case against the company's business practices.expose_contradiction
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The slide uses a series of quotes from a legal complaint (FTC v. Herbalife) to build a case against the company's business practices.expose_contradiction
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The slide uses direct quotes from an FTC legal complaint to establish a precedent of deceptive business practices.cite_precedent
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The slide uses a direct quote from an FTC statement to establish a legal/regulatory baseline.establish_context
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The slide uses a comparison frame to establish a legal precedent by equating the Herbalife case to the Vemma case.expose_contradiction
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This slide is part of a presentation likely by Bill Ackman/Pershing Square regarding their short position on Herbalife.expose_contradiction
25
The slide uses authority citations to frame the severity of the regulatory action.summarize
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The slide uses a before-after structure to explain a regulatory change in compensation policy.present_framework
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The slide uses a direct quote from an FTC legal filing to frame a problem statement.cite_precedent
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The slide uses a contrast-pairs approach to expose the company's shifting narrative regarding data collection requirements.expose_contradiction
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This slide appears to be from a legal or regulatory presentation regarding the FTC vs. Herbalife case.propose_solution
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The slide uses a before-after framing to contrast previous practices with new regulatory requirements.present_solution
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The slide uses a 'Before/After' structure to illustrate the impact of legal compliance on marketing language.present_framework
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The slide uses screenshots of social media posts to provide evidence of non-compliance.expose_contradiction
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The slide uses screenshots of Instagram/Facebook posts to illustrate the contradiction between company policy and distributor behavior.expose_contradiction
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The slide uses screenshots of Instagram posts to argue that the distributor is flaunting wealth, which is presented as a violation of the FTC agreement.expose_contradiction
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The slide uses a legal excerpt to frame a rhetorical question about distributor retention.expose_contradiction
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This slide serves as a direct accusation of deceptive practices.expose_contradiction
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The slide uses a screenshot of a Facebook post as evidence of the 'spin' being promoted by distributors.expose_contradiction
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Uses a 'point-counterpoint' structure to highlight contradictions between corporate spin and legal reality.expose_contradiction
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The slide uses a 'claim-response' structure to systematically dismantle arguments made by the company.expose_contradiction
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The slide uses a bearish scenario analysis to counter the '22% of sales' argument by showing the disproportionate impact on earnings.quantify_opportunity
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The slide uses a bridge-style table to adjust GAAP EPS down to a 'Pro Forma EPS' by subtracting items management adds back, and further adjusting for U.S. businshow_valuation_bridge
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Includes a direct quote from an FTC official to bolster the argument.summarize
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