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A fresh bet on a messy situation
Monimus added 241,918 shares of Ziff Davis in the first quarter, building a position that was worth about $8.9 million based on average prices. Not exactly “all-in, YOLO” territory, but still a meaningful vote of confidence.
Why this matters
When a fund opens a new position, it usually means somebody took a hard look at the setup and decided the upside was better than the headache. And Ziff Davis has a little of both right now: a business undergoing a major sale can create confusion, but it can also create opportunity if the market is too busy squinting at the breakup story to price the parts correctly.
The investor angle
For you, the important bit isn’t just that a fund bought shares — it’s why now? Deals and asset sales can act like a corporate makeover, and those situations often attract value hunters looking for cleaner balance sheets, sharper focus, or a rerating once the dust settles.
Big picture: a new institutional buyer doesn’t guarantee a pop, but it does tell you Ziff Davis is on at least one smart-money radar screen.