Starboard Value Expands Activist Group in TripAdvisor with Two New Members

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Activist investor Starboard Value LP has expanded its group holding 9.4% of TripAdvisor, Inc. common stock by adding Andrew F. Cates and Dhiren R. Fonseca, who also made open market purchases.

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• Activist Group Expansion

  Andrew F. Cates and Dhiren R. Fonseca have joined the Starboard Value activist group, formalizing their association through a Joinder Agreement dated March 5, 2026.

• Significant Ownership Maintained

  The Starboard Value group collectively maintains a beneficial ownership stake of 10,774,996 shares, representing 9.4% of TripAdvisor, Inc.'s common stock.

• New Member Purchases

  Andrew F. Cates purchased 9,951 shares for approximately $99,610, and Dhiren R. Fonseca purchased 15,676 shares for approximately $155,306, both on March 4, 2026.

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This amendment to Starboard Value's Schedule 13D indicates a potential intensification of their activist campaign at TripAdvisor. The addition of Andrew F. Cates and Dhiren R. Fonseca to the group, both with relevant business experience, suggests Starboard is strengthening its resources and potentially preparing for more direct engagement with the company's management or board. While their individual share purchases are modest, their inclusion in the activist group holding a significant 9.4% stake could signal upcoming strategic proposals or demands for operational changes, especially following TripAdvisor's recent corporate restructuring.