Both these spinoffs are up for investors

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As we often remind readers that spinoffs are a great way for companies to unlock value for investors. A recent spinoff, Trane Technologies, has recovered most of its COVID-19-induced losses and is ready to move even higher. Shares of retailer L Brands have also jumped on plans to spin off its Victoria’s Secret’s chain. Still, COVID-19 continues to cloud its outlook. TRANE TECHNOLOGIES PLC $117 is a spinoff buy. The company (New York symbol TT; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 239.4 million; Market cap: $28.0 billion; Dividend yield 1.8%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.tranetechnologies.com) is the leading maker of heating, cooling and transport refrigeration equipment sold under the Trane, Thermo King and American Standard brands. Trane has its corporate headquarters in Ireland, and operates 104 manufacturing plants in 28 countries. In March 2020, former parent Ingersoll-Rand plc (New York symbol IR) merged its industrial business, which includes pumps, power tools and other products, with Gardner Denver Holdings Inc. (New York symbol GDI). That firm makes industrial flow…