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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/origin-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:797" rel="noopener">Origin Energy (ORG AU)</a>  has disclosed a best and final offer from Brookfield/EIG at A$6.59 and US$1.86 per share, which implies A$9.53 per share, 8.1% higher than the previous offer.</li>
<li>AusSuper will <a href="file:///C:/Users/aag6u/Downloads/AustralianSuper%20rejects%20best%20and%20final%20Brookfield%20bid%20for%20Origin%20Energy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vote against</a> the final offer. Taking advantage of the share price dip, AusSuper is said to have further increased its shareholding to 14.98% of outstanding shares.</li>
<li>The scheme will likely fail as a minority YES vote turnout of 88% is required to pass. Brookfield/EIG could return with an off-market takeover offer, but it also faces issues. </li>
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Origin Energy (ORG AU)  has disclosed a best and final offer from Brookfield/EIG at A$6.59 and US$1.86 per share, which implies A$9.53 per share, 8.1% higher than the previous offer.
AusSuper will vote against the final offer. Taking advantage of the share price dip, AusSuper is said to have further increased its shareholding to 14.98% of outstanding shares.
The scheme will likely fail as a minority YES vote turnout of 88% is required to pass. Brookfield/EIG could return with an off-market takeover offer, but it also faces issues. 


Origin Energy (ORG AU): AusSuper Wreaks Havoc on Brookfield/EIG’s Final Offer

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<li>The ACCC has approved Brookfield/EIG’s proposed acquisition of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/origin-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:797:1" rel="noopener">Origin Energy (ORG AU)</a>. The Brookfield/EIG offer is A$5.78 and US$2.19 per share, worth A$8.83 at the last close. </li>
<li>The bidders now face the challenge of convincing shareholders to accept the offer and avoid incurring ticking fees. The scheme booklet will be despatched in the coming weeks.</li>
<li>Several shareholders have justifiably argued that the offer is light. Our SoTP valuation is A$9.46 per share, 7.1% above the implied offer price of A$8.83.</li>
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The ACCC has approved Brookfield/EIG’s proposed acquisition of Origin Energy (ORG AU). The Brookfield/EIG offer is A$5.78 and US$2.19 per share, worth A$8.83 at the last close. 
The bidders now face the challenge of convincing shareholders to accept the offer and avoid incurring ticking fees. The scheme booklet will be despatched in the coming weeks.
Several shareholders have justifiably argued that the offer is light. Our SoTP valuation is A$9.46 per share, 7.1% above the implied offer price of A$8.83.


Origin Energy (ORG AU): ACCC Approves, Shareholders Justifiably Want a Bump

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/origin-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:797:1" rel="noopener">Origin Energy (ORG AU)</a> has disclosed a revised non-binding proposal from Brookfield/EIG. The headline price has been lowered by -1.1% from A$9.00 to A$8.90 per share.</li>
<li>Under the revised proposal, shareholders’ first 100,000 shares get A$8.90. Beyond that ownership, the offer is A$4.334 plus US$3.194 per share (currently worth A$8.99 per share). </li>
<li>While the recut introduces FX rate risk, the average implied value is A$9.01 since 10 November. Both the offeror and the Board seem keen to get a binding offer.</li>
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Origin Energy (ORG AU) has disclosed a revised non-binding proposal from Brookfield/EIG. The headline price has been lowered by -1.1% from A$9.00 to A$8.90 per share.
Under the revised proposal, shareholders’ first 100,000 shares get A$8.90. Beyond that ownership, the offer is A$4.334 plus US$3.194 per share (currently worth A$8.99 per share). 
While the recut introduces FX rate risk, the average implied value is A$9.01 since 10 November. Both the offeror and the Board seem keen to get a binding offer.


Origin Energy (ORG AU): Recut Deal Is a Win-Win

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/origin-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:797:1" rel="noopener">Origin Energy (ORG AU)</a>’s exclusivity agreement with Brookfield/EIG expired on 24 January. Brookfield/EIG is reportedly continuing its due diligence on its A$9.00 per share offer.</li>
<li>Time often kills deals. There is speculation that recent price caps would result in Brookfield/EIG walking away or trying to recut the deal terms. ACCC approval is also an overhang.</li>
<li>Peers' share prices have risen despite the price cap which weakens the case for a recut to the deal terms. Brookfield/EIG clearly want Origin as it twice bid against itself. </li>
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Origin Energy (ORG AU)’s exclusivity agreement with Brookfield/EIG expired on 24 January. Brookfield/EIG is reportedly continuing its due diligence on its A$9.00 per share offer.
Time often kills deals. There is speculation that recent price caps would result in Brookfield/EIG walking away or trying to recut the deal terms. ACCC approval is also an overhang.
Peers' share prices have risen despite the price cap which weakens the case for a recut to the deal terms. Brookfield/EIG clearly want Origin as it twice bid against itself. 


Origin Energy (ORG AU): Risk/Reward Profile

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genex-power-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29079:1" rel="noopener">Genex Power Ltd (GNX AU)</a> received an improved non-binding offer from Skip Capital/Stonepeak at A$0.25 per share, an 8.7% bump from the previously rejected A$0.23 offer.</li>
<li>The headcount test is emerging as a key risk as retail shareholders are voicing their displeasure. The offer is underwhelming based on precedent transactions and average sell-side price targets. </li>
<li>The Board hopes that granting non-exclusive due diligence and stating an intention to recommend a binding A$0.25 offer will force rival bidders to kickstart an auction.    </li>
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Genex Power Ltd (GNX AU) received an improved non-binding offer from Skip Capital/Stonepeak at A$0.25 per share, an 8.7% bump from the previously rejected A$0.23 offer.
The headcount test is emerging as a key risk as retail shareholders are voicing their displeasure. The offer is underwhelming based on precedent transactions and average sell-side price targets. 
The Board hopes that granting non-exclusive due diligence and stating an intention to recommend a binding A$0.25 offer will force rival bidders to kickstart an auction.    


Genex Gets an Improved A$0.25 Offer, Headcount Test a Risk, Board Hoping for an Auction

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Meridian Energy Ltd. operates as a state-owned electricity generator. The Company produces hydro-electric power and supplies electricity to residential, business, and rural customers. Meridian Energy provides services throughout New Zealand.

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Origin Energy (ORG AU): AusSuper Wreaks Havoc on Brookfield/EIG’s Final Offer

The scheme will likely fail. The minority YES vote turnout of 53% is required for success. Brookfield/EIG could return with an off-market takeover...

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Origin Energy (ORG AU): ACCC Approves, Shareholders Justifiably Want a Bump

Several shareholders have justifiably argued that the offer is light. Our SoTP valuation is A$9.46 per share, 7.1% above the implied offer price of...

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Origin Energy (ORG AU): Recut Deal Is a Win-Win

The revised terms imply a modest deal cut and acceptable FX rate risk. Expect a binding offer soon. Regulatory risks will be the key overhang.

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Origin Energy (ORG AU): Risk/Reward Profile

The risk-reward profile is favourable as the downside due to a deal break (-11% estimated decline) is lower than the upside (+23%) to the...

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Genex Gets an Improved A$0.25 Offer, Headcount Test a Risk, Board Hoping for an Auction

Maintain holding or buy with the view of a potential rival bid or that the risk of the headcount test forces Skip/Stonepeak to further bump their...

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