Elliott Urges EBay to Review Portfolio

The video discusses Elliott's significant investment in eBay, focusing on revitalizing its core marketplace business. It highlights the strategic review of eBay's portfolio, including StubHub and classifieds, and examines Starboard's stake in eBay, suggesting potential alignment with Elliott. The video also reflects on the impact of the PayPal spin-off, initiated by Carl Icahn, noting its success for PayPal shareholders but less so for eBay's remaining business.

What is the primary focus of Elliott's investment in eBay?

• Expanding eBay's logistics network

• Increasing advertising revenue

• Returning to the core marketplace business

• Acquiring new technology startups

What is the relationship between Starboard and Elliott regarding eBay?

• They are in direct competition

• Their goals are somewhat aligned

• They have merged their stakes

• They are working at cross purposes

Who influenced eBay to spin off PayPal?

• Starboard Value

• Carl Icahn

• Jeff Bezos

• Elliott Management

How is the PayPal spin-off viewed in terms of its impact on PayPal?

• It was detrimental to PayPal

• It had no significant impact

• It was a huge positive for PayPal shareholders

• It led to a decline in PayPal's market share

What has been the performance of eBay's remaining business since the PayPal spin-off?

• It has remained stable

• It has not performed as well as expected

• It has outperformed PayPal

• It has exceeded expectations