I got this E-Mail from someone you like on Aussie board ...
I think that the share consolidation is the right move to make. It will not really change much -- the market cap of CLQ should stay exactly the same. As noted by Ben, one of the only changes is that with 10x less shares on issue, the share price is 10x higher, which may change the perception of the stock -- BUT any savvy investor should surely understand that what matters is market capitalisation and not the share price itself.
In terms of the spin off of CLQ Water from Sunrise, this was always the long term plan. However, I personally thought that it would take a few more years before they spun it out. I think the ideal time for a demerger is when the water business is growing fast and can stand on its own two feet with positive cashflow. However, in saying that, this demerger now presents an opportunity for the Water entity alone to do a capital raising to supercharge the growth of the water treatment business.
I will certainly continue to hold Sunrise and CLQ Water (if they are demerged) -- I think both entities have a bright future.
T.E.P.