Korea / Special Situations, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Situations

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

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<li>They said that EOflow has made a strategic decision not to raise any objections to the court's injunction to temporarily suspend the sale and marketing activities of EOPATCH.</li>
<li>They stated their commitment to making efforts to actively prove that they are not subject to KRX's substantive delisting examination. Hence, they aim to resume trading from November 1st.</li>
<li>They subtly hinted at a degree of caution, suggesting that the final agreement with Medtronic might undergo slight modifications to align with the outcome of this preliminary injunction.</li>
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They said that EOflow has made a strategic decision not to raise any objections to the court's injunction to temporarily suspend the sale and marketing activities of EOPATCH.
They stated their commitment to making efforts to actively prove that they are not subject to KRX's substantive delisting examination. Hence, they aim to resume trading from November 1st.
They subtly hinted at a degree of caution, suggesting that the final agreement with Medtronic might undergo slight modifications to align with the outcome of this preliminary injunction.


What EOflow Insiders Are Saying on the Current Situation & An Objective Interpretation of It

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

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<li>On 10 October, the Korea Exchange announced a temporary suspension of trading of Eoflow (294090 KS) shares starting 11 October.</li>
<li>Eoflow decided at its board of directors meeting the previous day (10th) to suspend production and sales of Eoflow patches until the outcome of the lawsuit is resolved. </li>
<li>In this insight, we provide various scenario analysis including the worst case, best case, and in-between cases of the Eoflow M&amp;A tender offer process.</li>
</ul>


On 10 October, the Korea Exchange announced a temporary suspension of trading of Eoflow (294090 KS) shares starting 11 October.
Eoflow decided at its board of directors meeting the previous day (10th) to suspend production and sales of Eoflow patches until the outcome of the lawsuit is resolved. 
In this insight, we provide various scenario analysis including the worst case, best case, and in-between cases of the Eoflow M&amp;A tender offer process.


IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

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<li>In reaction to the preliminary injunction, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">Eoflow (294090 KS)</a> shares were suspended as it is reviewing whether it is subject to a substantive review for KOSDAQ listing eligibility.  </li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/medtronic-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14982:1" rel="noopener">Medtronic Plc (MDT US)</a> is in an unprecedented situation of potentially acquiring a company whose shares are suspended, has a preliminary injunction against it and exposure to possible liabilities. </li>
<li>Medtronic could have prevented this development by reaffirming its commitment to the deal. The transaction is on increasingly shaky grounds, which is reflected in the 38.2% gross spread. </li>
</ul>


In reaction to the preliminary injunction, Eoflow (294090 KS) shares were suspended as it is reviewing whether it is subject to a substantive review for KOSDAQ listing eligibility.  

Medtronic Plc (MDT US) is in an unprecedented situation of potentially acquiring a company whose shares are suspended, has a preliminary injunction against it and exposure to possible liabilities. 
Medtronic could have prevented this development by reaffirming its commitment to the deal. The transaction is on increasingly shaky grounds, which is reflected in the 38.2% gross spread. 


<ul>
<li>We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>Highest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haitong-international-securities-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13153:1" rel="noopener">Haitong International Securities Group (665 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/111-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27412:1" rel="noopener">111 Inc (YI US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">Eoflow (294090 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hollysys-automation-technologies" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26078:1" rel="noopener">Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/imax-china-holding-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:888:1" rel="noopener">IMAX China Holding (1970 HK)</a>, BPLANT. 
</li>
<li>Lowest spreads - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yaizu-suisankagaku-industry" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20044:1" rel="noopener">Yaizu Suisankagaku Industry (2812 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/healius-ltd-6d4d947d-ad32-4aea-b2d8-265f5768b55e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14208:1" rel="noopener">Healius (HLS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/t-k-toka-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18678:1" rel="noopener">T&amp;K Toka Co Ltd (4636 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pact-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:692:1" rel="noopener">Pact Group Holdings (PGH AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seiko-pmc-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13752:1" rel="noopener">Seiko Pmc Corp (4963 JP)</a>.</li>
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We summarise the latest spreads and newsflow of merger arb situations we cover across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Chinese ADRs.
Highest spreads - Haitong International Securities Group (665 HK), 111 Inc (YI US), Eoflow (294090 KS), Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US), IMAX China Holding (1970 HK), BPLANT. 

Lowest spreads - Yaizu Suisankagaku Industry (2812 JP), Healius (HLS AU), T&amp;K Toka Co Ltd (4636 JP), Pact Group Holdings (PGH AU), Seiko Pmc Corp (4963 JP).


Merger Arb Mondays (09 Oct) - Eoflow, Haitong Intl, NWS, Boustead, Newcrest, Liontown, Hollysys

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<li>The US judge has proposed a preliminary injunction which prevents <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">Eoflow (294090 KS)</a> from using <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/insulet-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5252:1" rel="noopener">Insulet Corp (PODD US)</a>’s trade secrets and disclosing them to any third party.</li>
<li>Eoflow and other defendants must respond by 5 October. The court hearing is set for 16 October. The potential trial is to be discussed in Spring of 2024.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/medtronic-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14982:1" rel="noopener">Medtronic Plc (MDT US)</a> faces a difficult choice. If the injunction is enforced, Medtronic would acquire a ring-fenced asset exposed to potential court-determined liabilities. </li>
</ul>


The US judge has proposed a preliminary injunction which prevents Eoflow (294090 KS) from using Insulet Corp (PODD US)’s trade secrets and disclosing them to any third party.
Eoflow and other defendants must respond by 5 October. The court hearing is set for 16 October. The potential trial is to be discussed in Spring of 2024.

Medtronic Plc (MDT US) faces a difficult choice. If the injunction is enforced, Medtronic would acquire a ring-fenced asset exposed to potential court-determined liabilities. 


EOFLOW/Medtronic Tender: Proposed Preliminary Injunction Is a Problem

United States

Medtronic, PLC develops therapeutic and diagnostic medical products. The Company's principal products include those for bradycardia pacing, tachyarrhythmia management, atrial fibrillation management, heart failure management, heart valve replacement, malignant and non-malignant pain, and movement disorders. Medtronic's products are sold worldwide.

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