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Sign InIrenic Capital Management has escalated its pressure on Snap Inc. by sending a formal letter to CEO Evan Spiegel demanding urgent strategic changes. The activist investor argues that Snap's market capitalization should be closer to $35 billion, highlighting a massive discrepancy compared to its current enterprise value of approximately $7.9 billion. Irenic previously outlined a path to a $26.37 target share price, asserting that the company's subscription business and AR assets are significantly undervalued. Their presentation, "Snap Back to Reality," emphasizes the need for radical operational and financial improvements to bridge this valuation gap. However, Snap's dual-class share structure remains a hurdle, as it grants founders substantial control despite external investor pressure. Market participants are now closely watching for a formal response from leadership regarding these specific valuation targets and strategic demands.