Last week, the Opportunity Equity strategy lost -2.68%, outperforming the S&P 500’s -2.86% decline (Exhibit 1). The strategy ended the week down -12.36% YTD, or 641 basis points behind the S&P 500.
Exhibit 1: Preliminary Performance of Opportunity Equity Strategy Versus S&P 500, Through 6/26/201
| Time Period | Opportunity Equity | S&P 500 |
| Last Week (6/19 - 6/26) | -2.68% | -2.96% |
| MTD | 7.48% | -1.03% |
| QTD | 43.55% | 16.97% |
| YTD | -12.36% | -5.95% |
| Inception (annualized since 6/26/00) | 6.58% | 5.75% |
Source: Bloomberg, Miller Value Partners
Farfetch Ltd (FTCH) gained over the week after releasing new guidance that was above expectations. The company guided for GMV in 2Q of $605-630M vs. consensus at $488M, representing 25-30% YoY growth with adjusted EBITDA improving YoY (2Q19 EBITDA was -$38M) vs consensus estimating -$46M. The company reiterated that they plan to be EBITDA profitable for the full year 2021. BTIG upgraded Farfetch to buy with a price target of $20.50, upside of 17%. Medifast Inc. (MED) continued higher over the week after B Riley upgraded the stock to Buy with a price target of $164, upside of 26%. Stifel raised their price target on Peloton Interactive Inc. (PTON) to $62 up from $55 previously, upside of 7%, while Raymond James resumed coverage of the name with an outperform rating and a price target of $65, upside of 11%. Ziopharm Oncology Inc. (ZIOP) reported that patient enrollment of controlled IL-12 Libtayo combo in rGBM Phase II trial was completed with more updated anticipated in late 2020 and 2021. Jefferies reinstated coverage of Ziopharm with a buy rating and a price target of $7, upside of 105%.
Exhibit 2: Significant Contributors to Performance, 6/19/20 - 6/26/20
| Name | Type | Return |
| Farfetch Ltd | Equity | 14.1% |
| Medifast Inc. | Equity | 10.8% |
| Peloton Interactive Inc. | Equity | 14.8% |
| *Recently Added Security* | Equity | 13.7% |
| Ziopharm Oncology Inc. | Equity | 4.3% |
Source: Miller Value Partners
Facebook Inc. (FB) crossed below the 50-day moving average as advertisers continued to join in the boycotting of ads on the platform in response to Facebook’s content policies. Energy Transfer LP (ET) crossed below the 50-day moving average after Citi lowered their price target on the name to $10 from $18 previously, upside of 42%. UBS raised their price target on OneMain Holdings Inc. (OMF) to $42 from $36, upside of 77%. United Airlines Holdings Inc. (UAL) announced the pricing and upsize of its previously announced private offering of its MileagePlus senior secured notes at a 7% yield along with a term loan facility for a total aggregate amount of $6.8B. There was minimal news on ADT Inc. (ADT).
Exhibit 3: Significant Detractors from Performance, 6/19/20 - 6/26/20
| Name | Type | Return |
| Facebook Inc. | Equity | -9.5% |
| Energy Transfer LP | Equity | -11.4% |
| OneMain Holding Inc. | Equity | -8.7% |
| ADT Inc. | Equity | -4.6% |
| United Airlines Holdings Inc. | Equity | -10.7% |
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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