Last week, the Opportunity Equity strategy gained 2.44%, underperforming the S&P 500’s 2.95% gain (Exhibit 1). The strategy ended the week up 16.47% YTD, or 336 basis points ahead of the S&P 500.
Exhibit 1: Preliminary Performance of Opportunity Equity Strategy Versus S&P 500, Through 3/15/191
| Time Period | Opportunity Equity | S&P 500 |
| Last Week (3/8 - 3/15) | 2.44% | 2.95% |
| MTD | -2.67% | 1.46% |
| QTD | 16.47% | 13.11% |
| YTD | 16.47% | 13.11% |
| Inception (annualized since 6/26/00) | 6.99% | 5.65% |
Source: Bloomberg, Miller Value Partners
Stitch Fix Inc. (SFIX) crossed above the 200-day moving average after announcing 2Q results and strong FY19 guidance. The company reported revenue of $370m ahead of consensus at $365m with gross margins of 44.1% above the 43.5% expected leading to EBITDA of $19.2m versus $11.2m expected. The company guided for 3Q revenue of $388-398M and adjusted EBITDA of ($4m) - $1M versus consensus of $384m and $3.6m, respectively. The company raised its FY19 revenue guidance to $1.53-1.56B from $1.49-1.53B prior and raised its EBITDA guidance to $33-43M up from $20-40M guided earlier. The company expects to invest $15M in Brand Marketing and another $12M in SG&A spend for their UK launch in the back half of the year. Genworth Financial Inc. (GNW) announced the extension of its acquisition deadline to April 30th from the March 15th deadline. Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) crossed above the 50 and 100-day moving average. There was minimal news on Avon Products Inc. (AVP) and OneMain Holdings Inc (OMF).
Exhibit 2: Significant Contributors to Performance, 3/8/19 - 3/15/19
| Name | Type | Return |
| Genworth Financial Inc | Equity | 10.2% |
| Amazon.com Inc | Equity | 5.6% |
| Stitch Fix, Inc. | Equity | 24.5% |
| OneMain Holdings Inc | Equity | 6.1% |
| Avon Products Inc | Equity | 9.0% |
Source: Miller Value Partners
ADT Inc. (ADT) crossed below the 50 and 100-day moving average after reporting strong 4Q results but disappointing FCF FY19 guidance. The company had strong 4Q results with revenue of $1.185B ahead of consensus of $1.16B with EBITDA of $614m beating expectations of $604m and EPS of $0.13 matching consensus. The company announced a dividend reinvestment program (DRIP) that enables shareholders to receive their dividend in common stock rather than in cash and noted that its largest shareholder, Apollo, will participate. In addition, the company will be buying back $150M worth of stock to offset any dilution from the DRIP. The company guided for FY19 revenue of $4.9-5.1B above consensus of $4.9B and adjusted EBITDA of $2.46-2.50B below consensus of $2.52B and FCF of $570-610m below consensus of $700M due to a setup in investments for their new DIY offering, a brand refresh and establishment of a leading commercial platform. Discover inc (DISCA) crossed below the 50 and 200-day moving average. RH (RH) crossed below the 50-day moving average. Morgan Stanley cut their price target of Endo International (ENDP) to $8 from $17 previously citing concerns on CCH’s prospects. Michael Clayman, CEO of Flexion Therapeutics (FLXN) purchased 4k shares at $12.36 for a total consideration of $50k increasing shares owned by 0.5%.
Exhibit 3: Significant Detractors from Performance, 3/8/19 - 3/15/19
| Name | Type | Return |
| ADT Inc | Equity | -11.9% |
| RH | Equity | -4.5% |
| Discovery Inc | Equity | -5.2% |
| Flexion Therapeutics | Equity | -8.2% |
| Endo International plc | Equity | -2.4% |
Source: Miller Value Partners
1The performance figures reflect the results of a representative account net of management fee and certain other expenses. For important additional information about Opportunity Equity performance, please click on the Opportunity Equity Composite Performance Disclosure. The performance returns shown in this report are preliminary and are subject to revision. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Significant Contributors and Significant Detractors are the Strategy holdings that had the greatest effect on Strategy performance for the week. Holdings that have been in the Strategy since the end of the most recent calendar quarter are identified by name. For information on how Contributor/Detractor data were calculated and a list showing the contribution to the Strategy's weekly performance of each investment held at such quarter end, contact us.
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