Asset-sale stubs and discounted specialist banks

Conviction: 78% · Horizon: 1Y · 2026-05-26
Coaxial broadband upgrades can re-rate an overlooked network-equipment stub

The remaining broadband-equipment business is priced below peer multiples despite strong DOCSIS 4.0 demand, multi-year contract wins, expected cash returns, and a debt-free balance sheet after asset sales.

Instrument Side Target Reason
VISN Long $13.50-$14.50 The Aurora Networks stub offers growth exposure to a multi-year cable upgrade cycle at a deep-value multiple, with excess cash and buybacks supporting downside protection.
A discounted buy-to-let lender can compound through buybacks below tangible book

A well-capitalized specialist lender is trading at a large discount to tangible book while credit quality remains stable, capital returns accelerate, and UK rate fears may already be priced in.

Instrument Side Target Reason
OSB.L Long 530p-560p Stable credit quality, excess capital, and aggressive repurchases below tangible book create an attractive setup if UK rate and housing fears do not deteriorate materially.
A bank merger stub may be undervalued below tangible book

The post-transaction bank stake appears to be valued below tangible book despite large sticky fintech deposits, low loan-to-deposit leverage, excess capital, and potential buybacks after regulatory approval.

Instrument Side Target Reason
GDOT Long The embedded value of the new bank stake may be understated if the transaction closes and the well-capitalized bank trades closer to tangible book value.

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