IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/solasto-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24149:1" rel="noopener">SOLASTO CORP. (6197 JP)</a> has recommended an MBK-sponsored MBO at JPY1,119, a 100.9% premium to the undisturbed price of JPY557 (9 December 2025) and a 17.3% premium to the last close. </li>
<li>The offer, which resulted from an auction, represents a three-year high and is above the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range.</li>
<li>The required tendering rate is achievable as the offer is attractive. The first closing date is 11 May, with payment commencing 18 May.  </li>
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SOLASTO CORP. (6197 JP) has recommended an MBK-sponsored MBO at JPY1,119, a 100.9% premium to the undisturbed price of JPY557 (9 December 2025) and a 17.3% premium to the last close. 
The offer, which resulted from an auction, represents a three-year high and is above the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range.
The required tendering rate is achievable as the offer is attractive. The first closing date is 11 May, with payment commencing 18 May.  


Solasto (6197 JP): MBK-Sponsored MBO at JPY1,119

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/saint-care-holding-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13470:1" rel="noopener">Saint-Care Holding (2374 JP)</a> has recommended an MBO from the founding family at JPY1,220, a 48.8% premium to the last close price.</li>
<li>The offer is attractive compared to historical trading ranges and is above the midpoint of the target IFA DCF valuation range. </li>
<li>Due to the irrevocables, it is not onerous to meet the minimum acceptance condition. This is a done deal.  </li>
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Saint-Care Holding (2374 JP) has recommended an MBO from the founding family at JPY1,220, a 48.8% premium to the last close price.
The offer is attractive compared to historical trading ranges and is above the midpoint of the target IFA DCF valuation range. 
Due to the irrevocables, it is not onerous to meet the minimum acceptance condition. This is a done deal.  


Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of Aug 8th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD15,664m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top/bottom net long/short of margin trading by value, net margin buy as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight net margin buy/sell changes in Furukawa Electric, Disco, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, SoftBank, Advantest, Tokyo Electron, Nintendo, IHI, Chugai Pharmaceutical, Toyota Motor, Furukawa Electric, Disco, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of Aug 8th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD15,664m.
We tabulate league tables for top/bottom net long/short of margin trading by value, net margin buy as multiple of ADT.
We highlight net margin buy/sell changes in Furukawa Electric, Disco, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, SoftBank, Advantest, Tokyo Electron, Nintendo, IHI, Chugai Pharmaceutical, Toyota Motor, Furukawa Electric, Disco, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.


JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Aug 8th): Furukawa Electric, Disco, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, SoftBank

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/benesse-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12877:1" rel="noopener">Benesse Holdings (9783 JP)</a> notes that the pre-condition for EQT-backed MBO has been satisfied. The offer price remains unchanged at JPY2,600 per share, a 45.1% premium to the undisturbed price.</li>
<li>EQT has noted a possibility of extending the tender offer close from 4 to 13 March, which suggests a limited appetite to bump the offer.</li>
<li>The shares are trading 1.3% above terms. A 51% minority acceptance rate and no competing bidder indicate an unfavourable risk/reward profile - a 27% downside on deal break. </li>
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Benesse Holdings (9783 JP) notes that the pre-condition for EQT-backed MBO has been satisfied. The offer price remains unchanged at JPY2,600 per share, a 45.1% premium to the undisturbed price.
EQT has noted a possibility of extending the tender offer close from 4 to 13 March, which suggests a limited appetite to bump the offer.
The shares are trading 1.3% above terms. A 51% minority acceptance rate and no competing bidder indicate an unfavourable risk/reward profile - a 27% downside on deal break. 


Benesse Holdings (9783 JP): EQT-Backed MBO Offer Unchanged at JPY2,600

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/benesse-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12877:1" rel="noopener">Benesse Holdings (9783 JP)</a> has recommended an EQT-backed pre-conditional MBO offer of JPY2,600 per share, a 45.1% and 36.3% premium to the undisturbed price and last close, respectively.</li>
<li>The pre-conditions primarily relate to Japanese and Chinese approvals, which can be waived. Chinese SAMR approval should be forthcoming as education is not a geopolitical fraught sector.</li>
<li>The offer is long-dated and opens in early February 2024. While not a knockout bid, the offer is fair in the context of Benesse’s muted outlook. </li>
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Benesse Holdings (9783 JP) has recommended an EQT-backed pre-conditional MBO offer of JPY2,600 per share, a 45.1% and 36.3% premium to the undisturbed price and last close, respectively.
The pre-conditions primarily relate to Japanese and Chinese approvals, which can be waived. Chinese SAMR approval should be forthcoming as education is not a geopolitical fraught sector.
The offer is long-dated and opens in early February 2024. While not a knockout bid, the offer is fair in the context of Benesse’s muted outlook. 


Benesse Holdings (9783 JP): EQT Backed Pre-Conditional MBO Tender Offer at JPY2,600

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Charm Care Corporation, K.K. provides residential and personal care services.

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Charm Care Corp (6062 JP)

Solasto (6197 JP): MBK-Sponsored MBO at JPY1,119

The offer, which resulted from an auction, represents a three-year high and is above the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range. The offer is 2...

Arun George

Saint-Care (2374 JP): An Attractive MBO

The offer is attractive compared to historical trading ranges and is above the midpoint of the target IFA DCF valuation range. Irrevocables help in...

Arun George

JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Aug 8th): Furukawa Electric, Disco, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, SoftBank

We analyzed JPX margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted Furukawa Electric (5801 JP), Disco (6146 JP), Mitsubishi Heavy...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Benesse Holdings (9783 JP): EQT-Backed MBO Offer Unchanged at JPY2,600

The shares are trading 1.3% above terms. A 51% minority acceptance rate and no competing bidder indicate an unfavourable risk/reward profile - a...

Arun George

Benesse Holdings (9783 JP): EQT Backed Pre-Conditional MBO Tender Offer at JPY2,600

The pre-conditions primarily relate to Japanese and Chinese approvals, which can be waived. While not a knockout bid, the offer is fair in the...

Arun George

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