Management is buying the same thing twice: proven demand from one place is being replicated into identified new places r
The model's full reasoning — Q4 2016 call → NOWe need to determine if management describes a situation where a proven instance is being copied into additional places with demand already visible. Let's scan the transcript. Key points: Bob mentions Downstream strategy, particularly retail partnerships. He says: "Our UK retailing has done extremely well... by acquiring and rebranding the operating Woolworths stations in Australia... It's very consistent with the strategy we have in the Downstream, which is develop these high-quality differentiated fuels and convenience offers in the Downstream. And again, it works really well here with Marks & Spencer in the UK. And REWE in Germany also is another model for us." So the UK retail model with M&S is proven. They are now replicating it in Australia via Woolworths acquisition. Is that "currently in the middle of copying"? The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals, expected to complete in early 2018. So it's not yet physically being stood up; it's pending approval. Management says "subject to regulatory approvals" and "probably get done sometime next year in 2018." So the replication is not in motion yet; it's contingent on approvals. Also, demand at destination? They mention Woolworths brand strength, but not specific demand waiting. So this seems like a planned replication, not currently being stood up. Another possibility: The Upstream projects? They are bringing on new projects, but that's not copying a proven instance into new locations; it's developing new fields. Not the same. The question asks for a specific, identifiable piece of the company proven out and being multiplied. The retail model is the closest, but it's not yet in motion due to regulatory approvals. Also, the transcript says "subject to regulatory approvals" and "will require the regulator's approval, probably get done sometime next year in 2018." So it's not currently being stood up. Thus answer NO.
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FOLD · Q1 2018 → YESThe question is about whether management describes the company as currently copying a proven part of its business into additional places where demand is already visible. YES The transcript shows management describing Galafold as a proven commercial offering (Q1 revenue $16.7M, 300% YoY growth, hundreds of patients, high compliance, 7 approvals, 18 countries with pricing/reimbursement) that is now being replicated into additional markets.
TPIC · Q3 2018 → YESThe question is whether management describes the company as currently in the middle of copying a part of its own business that is already working into additional places where the same demand is alread...YES The transcript shows management describing a proven manufacturing operation (existing dedicated lines and plants in the U.S.