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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

ZIM position long Jacob Rubin, Philosophy Capital

Thesis

The investment in ZIM was prompted by its IPO and the recognition that Danaos had a significant stake in the company, which indicated potential value. The stock was expected to rise significantly following the IPO, reflecting strong market interest and fundamentals.

Did it work?

inconclusive confidence: low

The pitch is a long on ZIM based on post-IPO appreciation potential and the value signaled by Danaos's stake, but no price performance and no time elapsed are provided, so the return cannot be weighed against the thesis. While ZIM did experience a notable post-IPO run at points, without knowing when the pitch was made or the measurement window, I cannot confirm the thesis events played out as stated. Verdict is therefore inconclusive.