At the moment...if you believe this will not go bust, you buy now to gain the maximum upside. Waiting a few months or years and it is just another FTSE 250 co
Kier could be very well positioned to win a lot of new work if these plans take off and spending increases - also in the article it mentioned social housing as getting an extra Β£50b. Considering Kier Living is in that sector, I think that enhances the attractiveness of the business.
I don't understand why more shorts didn't close in the recent rise. They have basically spent a load of ammo selling this down to 60p but its now nearly twice that. They would have to increase short positions even more to get it back down again - which would seem stupid given the Kier Living sale could drop anytime.
Its common knowledge - google it yourself. Which funds sign off opening material longs on a Friday afternoon in the middle of summer holidays - very few.