The analysts still have a BUY notice on the stock. I know at least one BOAY member who bought in at the last low and sold on the last high.
The biggest threat to ENTAIN and indeed the whole wagering industry is Government seeking a return in the form of taxation. I imagine both Australia (Federal and State) and the NZ Government are looking to get a positive return from racing rather than having to subsidise it continually.
I agree both remaining codes are spending beyond their means - thanks to the ENTAIN shareholders. However old habits die hard and the industry as a whole has been doing that for decades and previously have been bailed out by the taxpayer.
The industry is gambling on ENTAIN getting the NZ operation on a better footing that it was before. The signs are that it has at considerable cost to ENTAIN but not enough to maintiain the current level of funding - yet. My assessment is that the returns from the NZTAB are greater than when it was run entirely by TABNZ.
That's true that the shareholders are funding the purchase costs but from the end of the guarantee period, it will only be the NZ business contributing to racing.