It argues that separating Honeywell would lead to simplified strategies, focused management, enhanced capital allocation and better operational performance.

Elliott Management is pushing for Honeywell International to split up its business after the activist investment fund built an over-$5 billion stake in the industrial conglomerate.

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management said Honeywell should split into two separate businesses on Tuesday, following in the footsteps of other industrial conglomerates that have broken up in recent years.

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a more than $5 billion stake in Honeywell International and is calling for the conglomerate to split into two separate companies

In early trading, the industrial conglomerate’s stock hit $242.77, for a gain of almost 8%, after activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed a $5 billion stake in the company. Shares closed up 3.

The push comes as new Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur has led an aggressive repositioning with mergers, acquisitions and spinoffs.

Honeywell International shares jumped Tuesday to an all-time high, after Elliott Investment Management said it has built a $5 billion-plus position in the industrials conglomerate and is seeking a breakup of the company.

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a $5 billion-plus position in industrials giant Honeywell International Inc., according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Elliott Investment Management L.P. ("Elliott"), which manages funds that together have made an investment of more than $5 billion in Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) (the "Company" or "Honeywell"),