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<li>Honeywell International (HON) announced its plan to spin off its Advanced Materials business on October 8, 2024.</li>
<li>Subsequently, on February 6, 2025, the company revealed its intention to separate into three independent entities by also spinning off its Aerospace and Automation divisions.</li>
<li>Automation (49% of revenue): This segment will concentrate on developing advanced automation technologies.</li>
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Honeywell International (HON) announced its plan to spin off its Advanced Materials business on October 8, 2024.
Subsequently, on February 6, 2025, the company revealed its intention to separate into three independent entities by also spinning off its Aerospace and Automation divisions.
Automation (49% of revenue): This segment will concentrate on developing advanced automation technologies.


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This week, IAC Inc (IAC) provided <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/iac-announces-plan-to-spin-off-angi-reorganizes-leadership-302349721.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">an update</a> on its Angi Inc (ANGI) spin-off plans.
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Previously, IAC had suggested that it would spin off ANGI but hadn’t confirmed it.
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IAC will spin-off its entire stake in Angi Inc in the first half of 2025, but no sooner than March 31. 
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This week, IAC Inc (IAC) provided an update on its Angi Inc (ANGI) spin-off plans.


Previously, IAC had suggested that it would spin off ANGI but hadn’t confirmed it.


IAC will spin-off its entire stake in Angi Inc in the first half of 2025, but no sooner than March 31. 



<ul><li>Sunrise Communications (SNRE) is a recent spin-off from Liberty Global (LBTYA).</li><li>Since the time of the spin-off, Sunrise has performed relatively well (+7% vs. S&amp;P 500 +1%)</li><li>Nonetheless, I believe there is substantial upside ahead. Sunrise has committed to pay a 240CHF annual dividend.</li></ul>

Sunrise Communications (SNRE) is a recent spin-off from Liberty Global (LBTYA).Since the time of the spin-off, Sunrise has performed relatively well (+7% vs. S&amp;P 500 +1%)Nonetheless, I believe there is substantial upside ahead. Sunrise has committed to pay a 240CHF annual dividend.

Sunrise Communications (SNRE): Dividend Initiation to Drive Upside

<ul><li>People Incorporated (PPLI, formerly IAC) reported a solid Q2. People Inc grew digital revenue 6%, its 11th straight quarter of growth, and expanded digital adjusted EBITDA 18% with margins still climbing.</li><li>The headline $6.68 of EPS is almost entirely the mark-to-market gain on the MGM stake, so I’d ignore it and focus on the operating business, which keeps executing well.</li><li>The leadership handoff is done, with Neil Vogel now CEO, Tim Quinn CFO, and Barry Diller staying on as Chairman. </li></ul>

People Incorporated (PPLI, formerly IAC) reported a solid Q2. People Inc grew digital revenue 6%, its 11th straight quarter of growth, and expanded digital adjusted EBITDA 18% with margins still climbing.The headline $6.68 of EPS is almost entirely the mark-to-market gain on the MGM stake, so I’d ignore it and focus on the operating business, which keeps executing well.The leadership handoff is done, with Neil Vogel now CEO, Tim Quinn CFO, and Barry Diller staying on as Chairman. 

Weekly Update (CMCSA, MFP, HONA, MBGL) - 2026-08-07

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<li>In our January 10th Compass, we discussed a break above 3910 on SPX would signal a tradable rally, with 4100-4165 our target, the top-end of our expected 2023 trading range.</li>
<li>We believe equities are still in the midst of a rally/short squeeze, but that the rally is likely to fizzle in the 4100-4165 area.</li>
<li>After being underweight Communications (XLC) since Nov 2021, sidestepping 20% underperformance vs. SPX, we now see signs of price and RS bottoms, and we are upgrading to market weight. Buy.</li>
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In our January 10th Compass, we discussed a break above 3910 on SPX would signal a tradable rally, with 4100-4165 our target, the top-end of our expected 2023 trading range.
We believe equities are still in the midst of a rally/short squeeze, but that the rally is likely to fizzle in the 4100-4165 area.
After being underweight Communications (XLC) since Nov 2021, sidestepping 20% underperformance vs. SPX, we now see signs of price and RS bottoms, and we are upgrading to market weight. Buy.


Upgrading Communications, Downgrading Staples - Both to Market Weight; US Dollar Major Top

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Liberty Global is an international telecommunications company that provides converged broadband internet, video, fixed-line telephony, and mobile communications services to residential customers and businesses primarily across Europe. The company also actively invests in technology, media, sports, and infrastructure sectors through its Liberty Growth division. It was formed in 2005 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional principal offices in Amsterdam and Denver.

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Weekly Update (MRP, WDC, HON, LGFA)

Honeywell International (HON) announced its plan to spin off its Advanced Materials business on October 8, 2024. Subsequently, on February 6, 2025,...

Richard Howe

Weekly Update (SNRE, HHH, ANGI, MRP)

This week, IAC Inc (IAC) provided an update on its Angi Inc (ANGI) spin-off plans. Previously, IAC had suggested that it would spin off ANGI but...

Richard Howe

Sunrise Communications (SNRE): Dividend Initiation to Drive Upside

Sunrise Communications (SNRE) is a recent spin-off from Liberty Global (LBTYA). Since the time of the spin-off, Sunrise has performed relatively...

Richard Howe

Weekly Update (CMCSA, MFP, HONA, MBGL) - 2026-08-07

People Incorporated (PPLI, formerly IAC) reported a solid Q2. People Inc grew digital revenue 6%, its 11th straight quarter of growth....

Richard Howe

Upgrading Communications, Downgrading Staples - Both to Market Weight; US Dollar Major Top

We believe equities are still in the midst of a rally/short squeeze, but that the rally is likely to fizzle in the $SPX 4100-4165 area. Upgrading...

Vermilion Research

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