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Arun George

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jtower-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31042:1" rel="noopener">JTower (4485 JP)</a> has recommended a tender offer from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/digitalbridge-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20231:1" rel="noopener">DigitalBridge Group (DBRG US)</a> at JPY3,600, a 161.8% premium to the undisturbed price of JPY1,375 (13 August). </li>
<li>Despite the hefty takeover premium, the offer is light (compared to historical trading ranges and the recent placement) and opportunistically timed (the share price has fallen 61% since 9 May). </li>
<li>Nevertheless, barring a spurt of activism, the offer should succeed as the required 40.7% minority acceptance rate is not onerous and should be comfortably met by Japanese cross-holders.    </li>
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JTower (4485 JP) has recommended a tender offer from DigitalBridge Group (DBRG US) at JPY3,600, a 161.8% premium to the undisturbed price of JPY1,375 (13 August). 
Despite the hefty takeover premium, the offer is light (compared to historical trading ranges and the recent placement) and opportunistically timed (the share price has fallen 61% since 9 May). 
Nevertheless, barring a spurt of activism, the offer should succeed as the required 40.7% minority acceptance rate is not onerous and should be comfortably met by Japanese cross-holders.    


JTOWER (4485 JP): DigitalBridge’s 162% Takeover Premium Offer Is Opportunistic

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pt-dayamitra-telekomunikasi" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34741:1" rel="noopener">Mitratel (1319Z IJ)</a> is the largest telco tower owner and operator in Indonesia based on the number of telecommunication towers owned as of 30 June 2021, according to Analysys Mason. Mitratel is a subsidiary of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/telekomunikasi-indonesia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1051:1" rel="noopener">Telekomunikasi Indonesia (TLKM IJ)</a>.</div>
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<div>Mitratel has launched an IPO to raise IDR20.0-24.9 trillion ($1.4-1.8 billion) at the IPO price range of IDR775-975 per share. Bookbuilding will close on 4 November and the shares are set to list on 22 November. </div>
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<p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/mitratel-dayamitra-telekomunikasi-ipo-initiation-control-tower" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:59620" rel="noopener">Mitratel (Dayamitra Telekomunikasi) IPO Initiation: Control Tower</a>, we noted that in comparison to other major regions (US, Western Europe, China and India), the tower industry in Indonesia offers an attractive mix of high EBITDA margin, low capex, no colocation discount and no obligation to provide power in the contract. The tower industry also benefits from predictable revenue due to long-term contracts and high renewal rates. Mitratel's contracted revenue based on agreements with customers for all types of leases is IDR30.7 trillion, and the average remaining life of lease agreements is 6.3 years, as of 30 June 2021. We concluded that Mitratel's fundamentals tick all the right boxes. </p>
<div class="content-highlight"><p>Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is attractive. Overall, we would participate in the IPO.</p></div>
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Mitratel (1319Z IJ) is the largest telco tower owner and operator in Indonesia based on the number of telecommunication towers owned as of 30 June 2021, according to Analysys Mason. Mitratel is a subsidiary of Telekomunikasi Indonesia (TLKM IJ).

Mitratel has launched an IPO to raise IDR20.0-24.9 trillion ($1.4-1.8 billion) at the IPO price range of IDR775-975 per share. Bookbuilding will close on 4 November and the shares are set to list on 22 November. 


In Mitratel (Dayamitra Telekomunikasi) IPO Initiation: Control Tower, we noted that in comparison to other major regions (US, Western Europe, China and India), the tower industry in Indonesia offers an attractive mix of high EBITDA margin, low capex, no colocation discount and no obligation to provide power in the contract. The tower industry also benefits from predictable revenue due to long-term contracts and high renewal rates. Mitratel's contracted revenue based on agreements with customers for all types of leases is IDR30.7 trillion, and the average remaining life of lease agreements is 6.3 years, as of 30 June 2021. We concluded that Mitratel's fundamentals tick all the right boxes. 
Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO price range is attractive. Overall, we would participate in the IPO.


Mitratel (Dayamitra Telekomunikasi) IPO: Valuation Insights

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<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pt-dayamitra-telekomunikasi" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34741:1" rel="noopener">Mitratel (1319Z IJ)</a> is the largest telco tower owner and operator in Indonesia based on the number of telecommunication towers owned as of 30 June 2021, according to Analysys Mason. Mitratel is a subsidiary of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/telekomunikasi-indonesia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1051:1" rel="noopener">Telekomunikasi Indonesia (TLKM IJ)</a>.</p><p>Mitratel has launched an IPO to raise IDR20.0-24.9 trillion ($1.4-1.8 billion) at the IPO price range of IDR775-975 per share. Bookbuilding will close on 4 November and the shares are set to list on 22 November. </p><p>Indonesia's tower industry is fast consolidating into an oligopoly with three large tower companies which are Mitratel, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sarana-menara-nusantara-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6848:1" rel="noopener">Sarana Menara Nusantara (TOWR IJ)</a> (Protelindo) and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tower-bersama-infrastructure" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3537:1" rel="noopener">Tower Bersama Infrastructure (TBIG IJ)</a>. In comparison to other major regions (US, Western Europe, China and India), the tower industry in Indonesia offers an attractive mix of high EBITDA margin, low capex, no colocation discount and no obligation to provide power in the contract.</p><div class="content-highlight"><p>The tower industry also benefits from predictable revenue due to long-term contracts and high renewal rates. Mitratel's contracted revenue based on agreements with customers for all types of leases is IDR30.7 trillion, and the average remaining life of lease agreements is 6.3 years, as of 30 June 2021. Overall, Mitratel's fundamentals tick all the right boxes, in our view. </p></div>

Mitratel (1319Z IJ) is the largest telco tower owner and operator in Indonesia based on the number of telecommunication towers owned as of 30 June 2021, according to Analysys Mason. Mitratel is a subsidiary of Telekomunikasi Indonesia (TLKM IJ).Mitratel has launched an IPO to raise IDR20.0-24.9 trillion ($1.4-1.8 billion) at the IPO price range of IDR775-975 per share. Bookbuilding will close on 4 November and the shares are set to list on 22 November. Indonesia's tower industry is fast consolidating into an oligopoly with three large tower companies which are Mitratel, Sarana Menara Nusantara (TOWR IJ) (Protelindo) and Tower Bersama Infrastructure (TBIG IJ). In comparison to other major regions (US, Western Europe, China and India), the tower industry in Indonesia offers an attractive mix of high EBITDA margin, low capex, no colocation discount and no obligation to provide power in the contract.The tower industry also benefits from predictable revenue due to long-term contracts and high renewal rates. Mitratel's contracted revenue based on agreements with customers for all types of leases is IDR30.7 trillion, and the average remaining life of lease agreements is 6.3 years, as of 30 June 2021. Overall, Mitratel's fundamentals tick all the right boxes, in our view. 

Mitratel (Dayamitra Telekomunikasi) IPO Initiation: Control Tower

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Supun Walpola

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Helios Towers Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/helios-towers-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28332:1" rel="noopener">Helios Towers Ltd (HET UK)</a> (HT) is a leading independent mobile tower operator in Africa. HT has filed for an IPO in the London Stock Exchange (LSE). HT plans to raise $125m floating at least 25% of its ownership. The IPO price range of 115-145 pence per share implies a post-listing market cap of $1.42bn-$1.79bn. IPO books will be closed on (Monday) October 14th and the stock will likely start trading on (Tuesday) October 15th.</p><p>In our previous note, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/helios-towers-ipo-part-i-more-room-for-inorganic-growth-and-a-lot-more-to-like-about" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:33023" rel="noopener">Helios Towers IPO (Part I): More Room for Inorganic Growth and a Lot More to Like About</a>, we were broadly positive about HT’s operations and suggested that there is still room for HT to grow inorganically in its markets.</p><p>In this note, we present our forecast and take a closer look at HT’s capex plans and valuation.</p>

Helios Towers Ltd (HET UK) (HT) is a leading independent mobile tower operator in Africa. HT has filed for an IPO in the London Stock Exchange (LSE). HT plans to raise $125m floating at least 25% of its ownership. The IPO price range of 115-145 pence per share implies a post-listing market cap of $1.42bn-$1.79bn. IPO books will be closed on (Monday) October 14th and the stock will likely start trading on (Tuesday) October 15th.In our previous note, Helios Towers IPO (Part I): More Room for Inorganic Growth and a Lot More to Like About, we were broadly positive about HT’s operations and suggested that there is still room for HT to grow inorganically in its markets.In this note, we present our forecast and take a closer look at HT’s capex plans and valuation.

Helios Towers IPO (Part II): Attractive at the Lower End of the IPO Range

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Jonathan Spitzer

M&A Reporting

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<p>Crown Castle is interested in acquiring any fiber companies, no matter how small, with a presence in large cities, said a source close to the company.  Meanwhile, multiples for fiber companies are high, and three or four companies are for sale, according to sector bankers and executives. EATEL in Louisiana is among those for sale, said one banker.</p>

Crown Castle is interested in acquiring any fiber companies, no matter how small, with a presence in large cities, said a source close to the company.  Meanwhile, multiples for fiber companies are high, and three or four companies are for sale, according to sector bankers and executives. EATEL in Louisiana is among those for sale, said one banker.

Crown Castle Would Buy Small Fiber Companies

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Crown Castle International Corp. operates as a real estate investment trust. The Company owns, operates, and leases towers and other infrastructure for wireless communications. Crown Castle manages and offers wireless communication coverage and infrastructure sites in the United States and Australia.

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