Starboard Adds Papa John's, Bristol-Myers to 2019 Investments

Starboard Adds Papa John's, Bristol-Myers to 2019 Investments

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Interactive Video

Business

University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses Starboard's $200 million investment in Papa John's, with Jeff Smith becoming chairman. It also covers Starboard's stake in Bristol Myers Squibb, exploring potential outcomes and the influence of activist investors. The video highlights the strategic roles of these investments and the impact on company leadership.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial investment amount Starboard is making in Papa John's?

$200 million

$250 million

$150 million

$100 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role is Jeff Smith expected to take at Papa John's?

Board Member

Chairman

CFO

CEO

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one potential reason for Celgene's stock decline?

Market speculation

Increased competition

New product launch

Involvement in the Bristol Myers Squibb deal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the three possible strategies Starboard might pursue with Bristol Myers Squibb?

Increase their investment

Sell their shares

Alter the Celgene deal

Merge with another company

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it challenging to alter the terms of the Celgene deal?

Market volatility

Regulatory restrictions

High contingent value

Lack of investor interest

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges Jeff Smith faces as chairman of Papa John's?

Managing public relations

Expanding the company

Increasing stock prices

Overcoming past controversies

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What past success does Jeff Smith have that might help him at Papa John's?

Leading a tech startup

Running a financial institution

Turning around Olive Garden

Managing a pharmaceutical company