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Blackwells Capital Calls For Urgent Action at Peloton
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Blackwells Capital, a significant shareholder of Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), has issued a comprehensive presentation criticizing the company's leadership under John Foley. The firm highlights Peloton's underperformance and mismanagement, urging the Board of Directors to initiate a sale process to maximize value for shareholders. Additionally, Blackwells has exercised its rights to review Peloton's books to investigate possible governance issues related to its dual-class share structure, which may limit independent oversight.
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Blackwells emphasizes the intrinsic value of Peloton, suggesting potential interest from buyers.
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The presentation outlines severe underperformance and mismanagement under John Foley.
Concerns over poor governance and Board composition highlighted.
Possible ineffective oversight tied to the dual-class share structure impacting fiduciary duties.
Issues Comprehensive Presentation Demonstrating John Foley’s Mismanagement of the Company and Calls Upon the Board to Fire Him
Highlights Strategic Value of Peloton to Range of Potential Buyers and Urges the Board to Begin Sale Process
Calls for Reformed Governance and Enhanced Board Composition
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Blackwells Capital LLC (together with its affiliates “Blackwells”), an alternative investment management firm that is a significant shareholder of Peloton Interactive, Inc. (“Peloton” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PTON), yesterday sent the Peloton Board of Directors a comprehensive presentation outlining the need for immediate change in leadership and demand for the Board of Directors to initiate a strategic alternatives process to maximize value for the benefit of all shareholders.
The full presentation is available at https://tinyurl.com/26mv65hz. The presentation outlines the intrinsic value of Peloton, the Company’s severe underperformance, the mismanagement of the Company by John Foley, the poor governance and Board composition and the rationale for immediately commencing a sale process.
Blackwells also disclosed that yesterday it exercised its rights to review the books and records of Peloton Interactive, Inc. in a request made to the Company (the “Demand”), pursuant to Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Blackwells intends to determine whether the lack of effective oversight at the Company was the direct result of the Company’s dual-class share structure, which may have precluded independent directors from exercising their fiduciary duties to the Company’s Class A common stockholders. The particulars of the Demand letter are available as part of the presentation and at https://tinyurl.com/yckssta9.
About Blackwells Capital
Blackwells Capital was founded in 2016 by Jason Aintabi, its Chief Investment Officer. Since that time, it has made investments in public securities, engaging with management and boards, both publicly and privately, to help unlock value for stakeholders, including shareholders, employees and communities. Throughout their careers, Blackwells’ principals have invested globally on behalf of leading public and private equity firms and have held operating roles and served on the boards of media, energy, technology, insurance and real estate enterprises. For more information, please visit www.blackwellscap.com
What did Blackwells Capital say about Peloton's management on October 12, 2023?
Blackwells Capital criticized Peloton's management under John Foley and called for immediate changes, including a sale process.
What are Blackwells Capital's concerns regarding Peloton's governance?
Blackwells raised concerns about the company's governance and Board composition, suggesting ineffective oversight due to the dual-class share structure.
What actions did Blackwells Capital take regarding Peloton's records?
Blackwells exercised its rights to review Peloton's books and records to investigate governance issues.
What is the significance of Blackwells Capital's presentation for Peloton shareholders?
The presentation aims to highlight the need for leadership changes and a sale process to enhance shareholder value.
