Yangzijiang Financial Holding (YF8.SI) saw its stock soar 4.29% in early trading on Monday, following the company's announcement of plans to explore spinning off its maritime investment segment. The financial arm of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is considering listing this segment separately on the Singapore Exchange's mainboard.

The proposed transaction would involve transferring Yangzijiang Financial's maritime investment assets into a new entity, which would be listed by introduction. This move aims to establish the spin-off group as a pure-play maritime fund manager, while allowing the remaining group to focus on funds, diversified asset management capabilities, and investment operations.

Investors appear to be reacting positively to this strategic initiative, which could potentially unlock value for shareholders by creating two distinct, focused entities. The surge in stock price suggests that the market views this potential restructuring as a promising development for Yangzijiang Financial Holding's future growth and profitability.