Phillips 66 Puts Up Fight Against Elliott Campaign for Changes

U.S. refiner Phillips 66 told shareholders on Tuesday that Elliott Investment Management’s demands for breaking up the company are misguided, based on inflated and unrealistic assumptions, and would destroy shareholder value. Activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has called on Phillips 66 to spin off its midstream business and tighten up operations. Elliott, which has an investment worth more than $2.5 billion in Phillips 66, last week made the case to the refiner’s shareholders that “Phillips investors' patience has…