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The image of a leaking/steaming water heater serves as a visual metaphor for the 'Strong Sell' thesis.A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Hook1 hit
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The slide uses a comparison table to establish credibility by showing past successful short calls.A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Preempt Rebuttal1 hit
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The slide uses a peer comparison bar chart and a time-series bar chart to highlight margin anomalies.A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Expose Contradiction1 hit
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The slide uses a table to demonstrate a recurring discrepancy between forecasted and actual capex, framing it as a potential red flag.A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Expose Contradiction1 hit
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Uses red bars to highlight the most recent data point (Q1'19) and red stars to indicate the timing of the initial warning.A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Expose Contradiction1 hit
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The slide uses a direct comparison of text from a 10-Q and a 10-K to point out accounting inconsistencies.A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Expose Contradiction1 hit
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Uses red arrow and red text to highlight specific discrepancies in 10-K filings.A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) · Ben Axler
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Uses red boxes and arrows to highlight the contradiction between text and table data.A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Expose Contradiction1 hit
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The slide uses a red arrow graphic to emphasize the trend of 'Keeps Getting Worse'.A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Expose Contradiction1 hit
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The slide highlights that AOS's valuation multiples are high despite significant exposure to emerging markets, which the author argues should command a discount.A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Valuation Table1 hit
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The slide uses a table to highlight a disconnect between analyst optimism and their lack of local market intelligence.A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Valuation Table1 hit
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The slide uses red boxes to emphasize the negative change in fundamental holdings and the non-fundamental strategy of new buyers.A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Valuation Table1 hit
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The slide uses a sum-of-the-parts valuation approach, adjusting for illiquidity of cash in China and applying different multiples to regional business segments.A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Valuation Table1 hit
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The slide uses a snippet from a 10-K and a table from the cash flow statement to highlight the accounting treatment.PetIQ, Inc. (PETQ) · 54_Spruce_Point_Capital
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Expose Contradiction1 hit
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The slide uses a timeline-like structure to highlight the 'moving goalposts' of financial reporting.PetIQ, Inc. (PETQ) · 54_Spruce_Point_Capital
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The slide uses two tables and two bar charts to demonstrate the divergence between reported adjusted metrics and GAAP/cash flow metrics.PetIQ, Inc. (PETQ) · 54_Spruce_Point_Capital
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Expose Contradiction1 hit
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Uses callout boxes to contrast management quotes with actual data shifts.PetIQ, Inc. (PETQ) · 54_Spruce_Point_Capital
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Expose Contradiction1 hit
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Uses a 'before-after' style contradiction frame, comparing company claims against external audit records.PetIQ, Inc. (PETQ) · 54_Spruce_Point_Capital
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PetIQ, Inc. (PETQ)PetIQ, Inc. (PETQ) · 54_Spruce_Point_Capital
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The slide uses two tables to correlate analyst ratings with their respective roles in equity raises, implying a quid-pro-quo relationship.PetIQ, Inc. (PETQ) · 54_Spruce_Point_Capital
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Uses a stock chart with red sell markers and a table showing declining ownership percentages over three fiscal years.PetIQ, Inc. (PETQ) · 54_Spruce_Point_Capital
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The slide uses red boxes to highlight the premium valuation multiples of PetIQ compared to the peer groups.PetIQ, Inc. (PETQ) · 54_Spruce_Point_Capital
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The slide highlights the discrepancy between management's reported metrics and the analyst's adjusted metrics, specifically focusing on the treatment of wellness center startup costs.PetIQ, Inc. (PETQ) · 54_Spruce_Point_Capital
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Expose Contradiction1 hit
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The image uses visual metaphors (rats, vinegar, 'Strong Sell' shirts) to convey a negative sentiment toward the company.Kornit Digital Ltd. (KRNT) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Introduction to the thesis1 hit
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Kornit Digital Ltd. (KRNT)Kornit Digital Ltd. (KRNT) · Ben Axler
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Includes firm credentials at the top and a disclaimer at the bottom.Kornit Digital Ltd. (KRNT) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Problem and complication1 hit
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Uses a stock chart with annotated events to establish credibility through past successful short campaigns.Kornit Digital Ltd. (KRNT) · Ben Axler
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Standard Spruce Point branding with logo and confidentiality footer.Kornit Digital Ltd. (KRNT) · Ben Axler
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Includes specific allegations regarding revenue recognition, management history, and operational failures (e.g., 'smell like vinegar').Kornit Digital Ltd. (KRNT) · Ben Axler
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The slide uses a series of bullet points to build a case for financial manipulation and aggressive accounting practices.Kornit Digital Ltd. (KRNT) · Ben Axler
Activist deck Short seller Beat · Problem and complication1 hit