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John Pike Elliott
The article from Reuters titled “Elliott takes $1 bln stake in US oil refiner Phillips 66, urges board revamp” provides information about Elliott Investment Management’s recent acquisition of a $1 billion stake in Phillips 66, a U.S. oil refiner and pipeline operator. The activist investment firm, represented by partner John Pike, has expressed the need for a board revamp in order to improve the company’s lagging performance.
John Pike, along with portfolio manager Mike Tomkins, authored a letter to Phillips 66’s board, highlighting the potential for the company’s stock to reach $200 per share with strategic improvements. They acknowledged that management had set sensible performance targets but suggested that additional support and expertise could help the company achieve its full potential.
Elliott Investment Management criticized Phillips 66’s refining operations and expressed concerns about the company’s high operating expenses. The firm emphasized the importance of adding directors with refining-operating experience to the board, citing the need for enhanced expertise in this area.
The article also mentions that Phillips 66 Chief Executive Mark Lashier acknowledged discussions with Elliott but did not confirm whether the company was open to adding the recommended directors to its board. Phillips 66 expressed a willingness to engage in a constructive dialogue with Elliott and stated that it believed it had the right management team and board in place to deliver long-term, sustainable value.