Valeant Call Causes Investor Concern on Ebitda Correction

Valeant Call Causes Investor Concern on Ebitda Correction

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The video discusses a company's financial guidance correction, leading to a significant stock drop and questioning of CEO Mike Pearson's credibility. Analysts express concerns over management's ability to lead, citing technical analysis indicators like breakaway gaps and RSI. Despite financial challenges, the company has strong cash flow and time to address issues. Board dynamics and communication problems are highlighted, with activist investors involved in the company's future direction.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial adjusted EBIT guidance provided by the company?

6.0 to 6.4 billion

6.2 to 6.6 billion

5.8 to 6.2 billion

6.4 to 6.8 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a breakaway gap in technical analysis?

A gap where a stock's low today does not overlap yesterday's high

A gap where a stock's high today does not overlap yesterday's low

A gap where a stock's high today overlaps yesterday's low

A gap where a stock's low today overlaps yesterday's high

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does an RSI below 30 typically indicate?

The stock is experiencing high volatility

The stock is at fair value

The stock is oversold

The stock is overbought

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main issues facing the company's management?

Inability to generate free cash flow

Excessive debt with no plan for repayment

Poor communication and leadership

Lack of a clear business model

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the activist investors mentioned in the discussion?

Bill Ackman and Jeff Oven

Jeff Oven and Carl Icahn

Warren Buffett and Bill Ackman

Carl Icahn and Warren Buffett