Founder at Stock Spin-off Investing, Stock Spin-Off Investing

Richard Howe

Founder at Stock Spin-off Investing

Stock Spin-Off Investing

Generate attractive returns by taking advantage of inefficiencies in the stock spin-off market.

Stock Spin-offs

Event-Driven

<ul><li>Kraft Heinz (KHC) is currently evaluating a plan to spin off a significant portion of its grocery business into a new, distinct entity. The WSJ reported that this transaction is likely to occur.</li><li>The news comes a decade after the infamous merger of two of the biggest names in packaged foods that was orchestrated by Warren Buffett and Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital Partners.</li><li>This new entity, which can be referred to as “SpinCo,” would encompass many of the traditional Kraft products. The remaining company, or “RemainCo,” would strategically focus its operations on faster-growing segments, specifically sauces, spreads, and condiments.</li></ul>

Kraft Heinz (KHC) is currently evaluating a plan to spin off a significant portion of its grocery business into a new, distinct entity. The WSJ reported that this transaction is likely to occur.The news comes a decade after the infamous merger of two of the biggest names in packaged foods that was orchestrated by Warren Buffett and Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital Partners.This new entity, which can be referred to as “SpinCo,” would encompass many of the traditional Kraft products. The remaining company, or “RemainCo,” would strategically focus its operations on faster-growing segments, specifically sauces, spreads, and condiments.

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On May 7, 2025, Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF.A/LFG.B) spun off Lions Gate Entertainment (LION).
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<li>Lionsgate Studio has carved out a niche as a lean, franchise-focused independent studio that thrives in the mid-budget, IP-driven segment of the entertainment industry.</li>
<li>It punches above its weight by targeting profitable genre films, franchise extensions, and strategic licensing — while avoiding the financial risk of mega-budget blockbusters.</li>
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On May 7, 2025, Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF.A/LFG.B) spun off Lions Gate Entertainment (LION).


Lionsgate Studio has carved out a niche as a lean, franchise-focused independent studio that thrives in the mid-budget, IP-driven segment of the entertainment industry.
It punches above its weight by targeting profitable genre films, franchise extensions, and strategic licensing — while avoiding the financial risk of mega-budget blockbusters.


Weekly Update (LION, STRZ, MAGN, IAC, ANGI)

Technical Analyst, Vermilion Research

Joe Jasper

Technical Analyst

Technical and Quantitative Research

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Technical Analysis

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<li>Since late-February (2/25/25 Compass and 2/27/25 Int'l Compass) we had been expecting an 8-10% pullback to provide a buying opportunity.</li>
<li>However, after getting the 10%+ pullback, we discussed in 4/1/25 and 4/3/25 reports how we no longer saw it as a buying opportunity, and we downgraded our outlook to bearish/cautious</li>
<li>While it is possible that the lows are in, we now are looking for the ACWI-US rally to fizzle, either here at $113.50-$115 or the 200-day MA (~$118).</li>
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Since late-February (2/25/25 Compass and 2/27/25 Int'l Compass) we had been expecting an 8-10% pullback to provide a buying opportunity.
However, after getting the 10%+ pullback, we discussed in 4/1/25 and 4/3/25 reports how we no longer saw it as a buying opportunity, and we downgraded our outlook to bearish/cautious
While it is possible that the lows are in, we now are looking for the ACWI-US rally to fizzle, either here at $113.50-$115 or the 200-day MA (~$118).


Still Bearish/Cautious; Stick With Defensives; Emerging Market Opportunities

<ul><li>This week, two charts caught my eye. First, investor sentiment continues to be very bad.</li><li>Second, non-US stocks are actually performing well.<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"></figure></li><li>Quietly, one of my recommendations, Airtel Africa (AAF) is at an all-time high. Airtel Africa is a good example of what you can find in international markets.</li></ul>

This week, two charts caught my eye. First, investor sentiment continues to be very bad.Second, non-US stocks are actually performing well.Quietly, one of my recommendations, Airtel Africa (AAF) is at an all-time high. Airtel Africa is a good example of what you can find in international markets.

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CardinalStone

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External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

CardinalStone is an independent, multi-asset investment management firm offering an assortment of financial services to a diverse institutional, high net worth and retail clientele base. The company began operations in June 2008 and its business is conducted across six divisions – Investment Banking, Asset Management, Securities Trading, Trust Services, Registrar Services and Financing. Headquartered in Lagos with offices in Abuja, Nigeria, the firm and its licensed subsidiaries diligently works with its clients to create bespoke solutions for their needs.

Macroeconomics

<ul><li>Last week, the bears sustained their grip on the local bourse as the benchmark index shed 0.55%, while the MEP lost 0.60%, underperforming the market by 5bps.</li><li>Year to date, the MEP posts a return of 3.54%, outpacing the ASI’s 2.94% return by 59bps.</li><li>The MEP underperformed last week, primarily due to our overweight positions in MTNN (-4.22% WoW) and UBA (-3.56% WoW).</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Last week, the bears sustained their grip on the local bourse as the benchmark index shed 0.55%, while the MEP lost 0.60%, underperforming the market by 5bps.Year to date, the MEP posts a return of 3.54%, outpacing the ASI’s 2.94% return by 59bps.The MEP underperformed last week, primarily due to our overweight positions in MTNN (-4.22% WoW) and UBA (-3.56% WoW).Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

CardinalStone Model Equity Portfolio - S3:Ep10 - 17-03-25

United Kingdom

Airtel Africa PLC provides telecommunication services. The Company offers postpaid and prepaid plans, transfer of credit, conference call, mobile Internet, messaging, voicemail, and roaming facilities. Airtel Africa serves customers worldwide.

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Weekly Update (AAF, NLOP, KHC)

Kraft Heinz (KHC) is currently evaluating a plan to spin off a significant portion of its grocery business into a new, distinct entity. The WSJ...

Richard Howe

Weekly Update (LION, STRZ, MAGN, IAC, ANGI)

On May 7, 2025, Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF.A/LFG.B) spun off Lions Gate Entertainment (LION). Lionsgate Studio has carved out a niche...

Richard Howe

Still Bearish/Cautious; Stick With Defensives; Emerging Market Opportunities

Still Bearish/Cautious; Stick With Defensives; Emerging Market Opportunities. Looking for the $ACWI rally to fizzle, either here at $113.50-$115 or...

Vermilion Research

Weekly Update (ANGI, IAC, HOLN)

This week, two charts caught my eye. First, investor sentiment continues to be very bad. Second, non-US stocks are actually performing well.

Richard Howe

CardinalStone Model Equity Portfolio - S3:Ep10 - 17-03-25

Last week, the bears sustained their grip on the local bourse as the benchmark index shed 0.55%, while the MEP lost 0.60%, underperforming the...

CardinalStone

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