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But the problem for Thames is that it effectively has no shareholders.

Comcast’s current shareholders will be given stock in the new company.

Red Lobster’s top shareholder, Thai Union, a producer of seafood-based products, took advantage of the promotion, ultimately costing Red Lobster a whopping $11 million.

The money could come from a sale of part of the business, or new investment from existing shareholders.

Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, said the pick had “spooked” shareholders, despite questions about how the new administration might pursue its threats.