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CSL’s Spin-Off Smokescreen? The Seqirus Setup Investors Might Be Missing

What do you get when a high-margin, low-drama healthcare giant like CSL suddenly spins off its vaccine unit, slashes jobs, and keeps tight-lipped on the details? You get the CSL Seqirus demerger – and a potential "South32 moment" hiding in plain sight. This video dives deep into the pro forma financial analysis of the CSL spin-off, revealing critical insights for investors. Seqirus (The SpinCo): A Potential High-Yield Gem? Seqirus, the spin-off unit, is a cyclical, low-growth flu vaccine business often perceived as the 'leftover' asset, but it's far from a cash drain. We estimate Seqirus will end up with around $1.0–1.5 billion in debt on approximately $1.0 billion EBITDA, resulting in a conservative 1.0–1.5x leverage ratio. • Attractive Dividends: Seqirus is projected to generate $400–500 million in Free Cash Flow (FCF) annually. Assuming a payout ratio of 60–70% and a market cap between $6–8 billion, this could translate to an attractive dividend yield for Seqirus between 4.7% and 7.6%. Even if FCF is just $600 million, the dividend yield could approach 7% at the lower end of market cap with a 70% payout ratio. If CSL's targeted cost savings of ~$100 million per year are realised, there's even more upside to the dividend and valuation story. These ranges are purely illustrative and do not reflect CSL’s formal guidance. This could look particularly appealing to income-focused investors, especially if SpinCo gets "dumped early post-float". AltCo (The CSL Remainder): Unlocking Core Value The remaining CSL business, AltCo, will take on the majority of the debt, approximately $10.5–11.0 billion against $4.2 billion EBITDA, placing its leverage in the 2.5–2.75x range. This is still comfortably within investment-grade territory. AltCo is expected to deliver more than $1.5 billion in FCF annually, providing significant capacity for share buybacks or bolt-on acquisitions. The strategic aim is for AltCo, the clean plasma and nephrology business, to finally "shine" and command the premium multiple it deserves by separating from the low-multiple anchor of Seqirus. The Valuation Math & Investor Playbook: CSL currently trades at about 17x EBITDA. However, Seqirus, being a cyclical business, is unlikely to trade at this multiple; we project it could trade closer to 10–12x. For CSL shareholders to avoid a "haircut" on their investment, AltCo needs to re-rate closer to 18x EBITDA. This isn't just a spin-off; it's a pivot, marking the first time CSL is shedding an asset in 20 years – a crucial signal and an opportunity. The situation echoes South32's demerger from BHP – a strategic discard that re-rated over three years after being initially overlooked. Seqirus could follow a similar path: "ignored at float, then slowly rediscovered as a cash-flow machine". What's the play for investors? • CSL shareholders are exposed if AltCo doesn't re-rate fast enough. • Seqirus investors might be able to score a mispriced, high-yield cash cow. • Smart money will typically wait 30–60 days after the float, once ETFs dump their holdings and the initial selling pressure subsides, to potentially pounce. Don't miss out on understanding the intricate capital structure behind this major corporate event. Subscribe for deep-dive market setups & valuation plays. This isn’t hype. It’s capital structure. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #CSL #Seqirus #SpinOff #DividendStocks #South32 #AsxInvesting #ValueInvesting #HealthcareStocks #EquityAnalysis #ProForma #FinancialAnalysis #InvestmentStrategy #MarketAnalysis #StockMarket