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      "text": "Phillips 66 refused to make its independent directors available for a meeting with Elliott for more than two months.\nThe Company declined to disclose or answer our requests about how many directors it planned to nominate at the 2025 Annual Meeting, requiring us to pursue legal action in Delaware to obtain clarity.\nThe Company immediately attempted to discredit respected industry veteran Greg Goff rather than consider his highly relevant perspective\nCEO Mark Lashier has repeatedly told investors that Phillips 66 is already fairly valued as a bizarre defensive maneuver\nPhillips 66 has released ample amounts of misleading data attempting to suggest that performance has been strong and that its goals have been met",
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