This video shows that Bill Ackman still supports the strategic direction of J.C. Penney (JCP).  It certainly was alarming to see Michael Francis let go after such a short tenure, but the core investment thesis remains the same.  In my opinion the best opportunities surrounding the stock are in cost cuts where there is a ton of fat to be removed.  Sales will take some time to rebound but for a patient investor this is an attractive turnaround opportunity.  The real estate also protects the investor from taking to steep of a loss even if J.C. Penney doesn’t execute as well as expected on the turnaround plan.

http://www.bloomberg.com/video/94936879-ackman-still-supports-a-suffering-j-c-penney.html

http://seekingalpha.com/article/629321-j-c-penney-substantial-upside-with-solid-margin-of-safety

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