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<ul><li>Lionsgate Studios (LION) has suddenly found itself at the center of a much bigger Hollywood question: could one of the industry's best-known collections of franchises ultimately be worth more inside a larger technology or streaming platform?</li><li>Activist investor Anson Funds has reportedly renewed its push for Lionsgate to explore a sale or reposition itself for the AI era, arguing that recent transactions show major platforms are increasingly willing to own premium intellectual property rather than simply license it.</li><li>Yet the takeover case is far from straightforward.</li></ul>

Lionsgate Studios (LION) has suddenly found itself at the center of a much bigger Hollywood question: could one of the industry's best-known collections of franchises ultimately be worth more inside a larger technology or streaming platform?Activist investor Anson Funds has reportedly renewed its push for Lionsgate to explore a sale or reposition itself for the AI era, arguing that recent transactions show major platforms are increasingly willing to own premium intellectual property rather than simply license it.Yet the takeover case is far from straightforward.

Lionsgate Studios Owns John Wick And Hunger Games—Could Big Tech Come Calling?

<ul><li>Lionsgate Studios, the company behind John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight and thousands of other film and television titles, has reportedly attracted takeover interest from France’s Bolloré Group and television producer Banijay Group.</li><li>Lionsgate is working with an investment bank to assess inbound approaches, although discussions may not result in a transaction and the studio could remain independent.</li><li>The timing is notable: Lionsgate has separated from Starz, simplified its share structure and entered fiscal 2027 with stronger film, television and library momentum.</li></ul>

Lionsgate Studios, the company behind John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight and thousands of other film and television titles, has reportedly attracted takeover interest from France’s Bolloré Group and television producer Banijay Group.Lionsgate is working with an investment bank to assess inbound approaches, although discussions may not result in a transaction and the studio could remain independent.The timing is notable: Lionsgate has separated from Starz, simplified its share structure and entered fiscal 2027 with stronger film, television and library momentum.

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<ul><li>On a sum-of-the-parts basis, LION and STRZ are worth significantly more than is reflected in LGF.A’s stock price.</li><li>At the close today, investors could buy 1 share of Lionsgate Entertainment (LGF.A) for $8.90. On May 6, that investor will receive 1.12 shares of LION and 1.12 shares of STRZ.</li><li>I estimate LION is worth $11 and STRZ is worth $1.71. As such, it looks like there is ~60% upside</li></ul>

On a sum-of-the-parts basis, LION and STRZ are worth significantly more than is reflected in LGF.A’s stock price.At the close today, investors could buy 1 share of Lionsgate Entertainment (LGF.A) for $8.90. On May 6, that investor will receive 1.12 shares of LION and 1.12 shares of STRZ.I estimate LION is worth $11 and STRZ is worth $1.71. As such, it looks like there is ~60% upside

<ul><li>The market has had quite a run, and we are now sitting at the exact point where June has historically started to roll over.</li><li>From a seasonality perspective, a pullback here would be perfectly normal (and probably healthy!). The back half of June has been the weak stretch going back to 1950.</li><li>Hopefully any pullback coincides with some of the upcoming spin-offs, and we get a chance to take advantage of a dislocation.</li></ul>

The market has had quite a run, and we are now sitting at the exact point where June has historically started to roll over.From a seasonality perspective, a pullback here would be perfectly normal (and probably healthy!). The back half of June has been the weak stretch going back to 1950.Hopefully any pullback coincides with some of the upcoming spin-offs, and we get a chance to take advantage of a dislocation.

<ul><li>Lionsgate Studios Corporation reported its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results, marking the first full year since its spin-off from Starz into a standalone, publicly traded company.</li><li>The company emphasized the benefits of its focused content-driven model and highlighted a notably strong slate of film, television, and live entertainment properties, with more than half anchored in repeatable branded intellectual properties under its control.</li><li>Lionsgate secured renewals for 12 of its 13 scripted TV series, positioning television episodic deliveries to nearly double in fiscal 2027 compared to fiscal 2026.</li></ul>

Lionsgate Studios Corporation reported its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results, marking the first full year since its spin-off from Starz into a standalone, publicly traded company.The company emphasized the benefits of its focused content-driven model and highlighted a notably strong slate of film, television, and live entertainment properties, with more than half anchored in repeatable branded intellectual properties under its control.Lionsgate secured renewals for 12 of its 13 scripted TV series, positioning television episodic deliveries to nearly double in fiscal 2027 compared to fiscal 2026.

Lionsgate’s Content Powerhouse: Hunger Games, Rambo And Blair Witch Fuel The Slate!

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Lionsgate Studios Corp. operates as a mass media and entertainment company. The Company engages in motion picture and television studio operations, designed to bring a varied portfolio of films, television series, and location-based entertainment content. Lionsgate Studios serves customers worldwide.

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Lionsgate Studios Owns John Wick And Hunger Games—Could Big Tech Come Calling?

Lionsgate Studios (LION) has suddenly found itself at the center of a much bigger Hollywood question: could one of the industry's best-known...

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Lionsgate Studios Sale Buzz: Who Wants Hollywood’s Franchise Powerhouse?

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[Alert] Buy Lionsgate Entertainment

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The market has had quite a run, and we are now sitting at the exact point where June has historically started to roll over. From a seasonality...

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Lionsgate’s Content Powerhouse: Hunger Games, Rambo And Blair Witch Fuel The Slate!

Lionsgate Studios Corporation reported its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results, marking the first full year since its spin-off from Starz into a...

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