BHP Billiton (BHP)

Elliott · 2017-05
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SETUP TENSION ANALYSIS EVIDENCE RESOLUTION APPENDIX
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Slide 1
front_matter
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propose_solution
Open slide detailBeat · The Call
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front_matter
Open slide detailBeat · The Call
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front_matter
Open slide detailBeat · The Call
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The slide uses a combination of qualitative accusations of value destruction and a quantitative table showing negative relative returns over 8 years.name_villain
Open slide detailBeat · The Monster
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Uses a callout box to highlight shareholder support and another to summarize the proposed solution for unification.expose_contradiction
Open slide detailBeat · The Monster
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Uses a waterfall-style chart to illustrate value destruction from initial investment to current valuation.state_demand
Open slide detailBeat · The Monster
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The slide uses a two-column layout to contrast the unification proposal with the capital return strategy, followed by a concluding call for management leadershisummarize
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transition
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The slide uses negative values in parentheses to highlight underperformance.compare_peers
Open slide detailBeat · The StruggleLoop · Pattern Hunter
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The slide uses a quote from an Australian Shareholders' Association member to reinforce the narrative of poor management performance.compare_peers
Open slide detailBeat · The StruggleLoop · Pattern Hunter
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The chart uses a bracket to explicitly call out the percentage point gap between BHP and the other two indices.compare_peers
Open slide detailBeat · The StruggleLoop · Pattern Hunter
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transition
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Uses strong, emotive language ('death by a thousand cuts', 'wholly unfounded', 'value destruction') to frame management as the antagonist.name_villain
Open slide detailLoop · The Reveal
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Uses a waterfall-style chart to illustrate capital loss.expose_contradiction
Open slide detailLoop · The Reveal
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Uses a combination of a bar chart for capex and a comparison of spend vs. valuation to highlight value destruction.name_villain
Open slide detailLoop · The Reveal
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Uses a 'death by a thousand cuts' metaphor to describe management's divestment strategy.expose_contradiction
Open slide detailLoop · The Reveal
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The slide uses a red dashed box to highlight the specific claim being refuted (diversification benefits).expose_contradiction
Open slide detailLoop · The Reveal
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Uses a rhetorical question as the primary action title to frame the contradiction.expose_contradiction
Open slide detailLoop · The Reveal
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Uses a CEO quote to set up a contradiction with market data.expose_contradiction
Open slide detailLoop · The Reveal
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Uses a CEO quote from 2014 to highlight management's own previous logic regarding simplification.propose_solution
Open slide detailBeat · The Victory
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This is a text-only slide used to establish consensus among shareholders.summarize
Open slide detailBeat · The Victory
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transition
Open slide detailBeat · The Victory
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summarize
Open slide detailBeat · The Victory
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summarize
Open slide detailBeat · The Victory
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The slide uses a combination bar and line chart to demonstrate financial health while increasing cash returns.propose_solution
Open slide detailBeat · The Victory
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The slide uses a line chart with annotated buyback events to illustrate poor timing and valuation.propose_solution
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frame_problem
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Uses a waterfall-style comparison to contrast claimed costs vs actual costs.expose_contradiction
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Includes a corporate structure diagram and a bar chart comparing marketing margins between BHP and Glencore.expose_contradiction
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Uses a collage of news headlines to build a narrative of hypocrisy.expose_contradiction
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The slide uses a quote to provide credibility to the argument for unification.summarize
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propose_solution
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The slide uses a line chart to show the performance of Brambles shares relative to the ASX200 around the time of their DLC unification announcement.cite_precedent
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Uses a comparison table and a stacked bar chart to refute management's position on share capital and franking credits.expose_contradiction
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The slide uses two bar charts to contrast current wastage with potential value creation.expose_contradiction
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transition
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closing_ask