Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>I tally 47 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - arb transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>Three new deal were discussed on Smartkarma this week: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/new-world-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9712:1" rel="noopener">New World Resources (NWC AU)</a>'s Scheme, and Tender Offers for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fuji-corp-miyagi" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20243:1" rel="noopener">Fuji Corp (7605 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tryt-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39870:1" rel="noopener">TRYT (9164 JP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shinsung-tongsang-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4107:1" rel="noopener">Shinsung Tongsang (005390 KS)</a>.</li>
<li>Fer.Key updates/news took place on: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/austal-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14420:1" rel="noopener">Austal Ltd (ASB AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hkbn-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:289:1" rel="noopener">HKBN Ltd (1310 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-fengxiang-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29164:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Fengxiang (9977 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsubishi-shokuhin-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19778:1" rel="noopener">Mitsubishi Shokuhin (7451 JP)</a>.</li>
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I tally 47 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - arb transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.
Three new deal were discussed on Smartkarma this week: New World Resources (NWC AU)'s Scheme, and Tender Offers for Fuji Corp (7605 JP), TRYT (9164 JP), and Shinsung Tongsang (005390 KS).
Fer.Key updates/news took place on: Austal Ltd (ASB AU), HKBN Ltd (1310 HK), Shandong Fengxiang (9977 HK), and Mitsubishi Shokuhin (7451 JP).


(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: New World Res., Fuji Corp, TRYT, Shinsung Tongsang, Austal, Mitsu. Shokuhin

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsubishi-shokuhin-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19778:1" rel="noopener">Mitsubishi Shokuhin (7451 JP)</a> has recommended a tender offer from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsubishi-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20668:1" rel="noopener">Mitsubishi Corp (8058 JP)</a> at JPY6,340 per share, a 17.2% premium to the undisturbed price.</li>
<li>While the offer represents an all-time high, it is materially below the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range. </li>
<li>The light offer resulted from an unusually long process, with twelve rounds of proposals. However, the shareholder structure suggests a done deal.  </li>
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Mitsubishi Shokuhin (7451 JP) has recommended a tender offer from Mitsubishi Corp (8058 JP) at JPY6,340 per share, a 17.2% premium to the undisturbed price.
While the offer represents an all-time high, it is materially below the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range. 
The light offer resulted from an unusually long process, with twelve rounds of proposals. However, the shareholder structure suggests a done deal.  


Mitsubishi Shokuhin (7451 JP): MitCorp (8058 JP) Light Tender Offer at JPY6,340

Travis Lundy

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsubishi-shokuhin-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19778:1" rel="noopener">Mitsubishi Shokuhin (7451 JP)</a> was supposed to announce earnings at 2pm JST. They didn't. Someone (or people) decided that meant there might be a takeover. There was.</li>
<li>The stock popped nearly 15% to ¥6,200, paused, was flat for an hour, then popped again, closing at ¥6,150/share. Post-close, we get a deal at ¥6,340/share.  </li>
<li>A disappointing process. At ¥6,240, the Special Committee said it was "far from a standard that takes into account the interests of TargetCo’s minority shareholders." At ¥6,340, they dealt. Aaaargh.</li>
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Mitsubishi Shokuhin (7451 JP) was supposed to announce earnings at 2pm JST. They didn't. Someone (or people) decided that meant there might be a takeover. There was.
The stock popped nearly 15% to ¥6,200, paused, was flat for an hour, then popped again, closing at ¥6,150/share. Post-close, we get a deal at ¥6,340/share.  
A disappointing process. At ¥6,240, the Special Committee said it was "far from a standard that takes into account the interests of TargetCo’s minority shareholders." At ¥6,340, they dealt. Aaaargh.


[Japan M&A] MitCorp (8058) Buys Out Subsidiary Mitsubishi Shokuhin (7451) - Bad Process, Bad Price

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<li>I tally 46 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - arb transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>Four new deal were discussed on Smartkarma this week: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/santos-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:711:1" rel="noopener">Santos Ltd (STO AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adriatic-metals-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30797:1" rel="noopener">Adriatic Metals PLC (ADT AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tourism-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2787:1" rel="noopener">Tourism Holdings (THL NZ)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/carta-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9634:1" rel="noopener">Carta Holdings, Inc. (3688 JP)</a>.</li>
<li>Key updates/news took place on: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mayne-pharma-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:757:1" rel="noopener">Mayne Pharma (MYX AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pointsbet-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29102:1" rel="noopener">PointsBet Holdings (PBH AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/new-world-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9712:1" rel="noopener">New World Resources (NWC AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dickson-concepts-intl-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5052:1" rel="noopener">Dickson Concepts Intl (113 HK)</a>.</li>
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I tally 46 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - arb transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.
Four new deal were discussed on Smartkarma this week: Santos Ltd (STO AU), Adriatic Metals PLC (ADT AU), Tourism Holdings (THL NZ), and Carta Holdings, Inc. (3688 JP).
Key updates/news took place on: Mayne Pharma (MYX AU), PointsBet Holdings (PBH AU), New World Resources (NWC AU), and Dickson Concepts Intl (113 HK).


(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Adriatic Metals, Carta, Mayne Pharma, PointsBet, Tourism Holdings

Research Coverage of Japanese Listed Companies, Shared Research Inc

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<ul><li>Revenue increased by 1.6% YoY to JPY1,620.4bn, driven by transaction growth in the Wholesale business.</li><li>Operating profit rose 1.9% YoY to JPY24.6bn, aided by improved profit margins and enhanced profitability management.</li><li>Net income attributable to owners decreased 3.1% YoY to JPY17.8bn, influenced by extraordinary gains in Q3 FY03/24.</li></ul>

Revenue increased by 1.6% YoY to JPY1,620.4bn, driven by transaction growth in the Wholesale business.Operating profit rose 1.9% YoY to JPY24.6bn, aided by improved profit margins and enhanced profitability management.Net income attributable to owners decreased 3.1% YoY to JPY17.8bn, influenced by extraordinary gains in Q3 FY03/24.

Mitsubishi Shokuhin (7451 JP): Q3 FY03/25 flash update

Japan

Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co.,Ltd. is a wholesaler of processed food. The Company sells a varietyof groceries including canned products, dried food, frozen food, pet food, beverages, and liquors.

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Mitsubishi Shokuhin (7451 JP)

(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: New World Res., Fuji Corp, TRYT, Shinsung Tongsang, Austal, Mitsu. Shokuhin

This insight provides a summary of gross/annualised spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and...

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