Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Software provider <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bigtincan-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29067:1" rel="noopener">Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (BTH AU)</a> has announced an indicative proposal, by way of Scheme, from PE outfit SQN Investors at A$0.80/share, a 17.6% premium to last close.</li>
<li>Due diligence has not yet been afforded. SQN currently holds a 13.6% stake.</li>
<li>BTH also highlighted it has had preliminary discussions with other interested parties. Expect BTH's board not to engage with SQN at this price. </li>
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Software provider Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (BTH AU) has announced an indicative proposal, by way of Scheme, from PE outfit SQN Investors at A$0.80/share, a 17.6% premium to last close.
Due diligence has not yet been afforded. SQN currently holds a 13.6% stake.
BTH also highlighted it has had preliminary discussions with other interested parties. Expect BTH's board not to engage with SQN at this price. 


Expect Bigtincan To Reject SQN's Proposal

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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<li>A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>ECM developments - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lygend-resources-technology" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36493:1" rel="noopener">Lygend Resources &amp; Technology (2245 HK)</a> raised US$470 million, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/growatt-new-energy-technology" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36103:1" rel="noopener">Growatt Technology (1833969D CH)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/weilong-delicious-global-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33378:1" rel="noopener">Weilong Delicious Global (WDG HK)</a> pre-market IPOs.</li>
<li>Event-Driven developments -<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chip-eng-seng-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6441:1" rel="noopener">Chip Eng Seng Corp (CHIP SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/keppel-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12:1" rel="noopener">Keppel Corp (KEP SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/singapore-medical-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7441:1" rel="noopener">Singapore Medical (SMG SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/link-administration-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:970:1" rel="noopener">Link Administration (LNK AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pendal-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15795:1" rel="noopener">Pendal Group (PDL AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nitro-software-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30943:1" rel="noopener">Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU)</a>, DTAC/True.</li>
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A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.
ECM developments - Lygend Resources &amp; Technology (2245 HK) raised US$470 million, Growatt Technology (1833969D CH) and Weilong Delicious Global (WDG HK) pre-market IPOs.
Event-Driven developments -Chip Eng Seng Corp (CHIP SP), Keppel Corp (KEP SP), Singapore Medical (SMG SP), Link Administration (LNK AU), Pendal Group (PDL AU), Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU), DTAC/True.


Weekly Deals Digest (27 Nov) - Keppel, Chip Eng Seng, Link Admin, DTAC/True, Growatt, Weilong

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nitro-software-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30943:1" rel="noopener">Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU)</a> has entered into a binding agreement with Alludo at A$2.00 per share via a scheme or an off-market takeover, with a 50.1% minimum acceptance condition.</li>
<li>This is a good move by the Board to force Potentia to improve its off-market takeover bid of A$1.80 per share. Alludo can leverage synergies to support a higher bid.</li>
<li>The shares are trading through Alludo’s terms as there is an expectation of Potentia returning with improved terms. The break fee implies that Potentia needs to offer at least A$2.02.</li>
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Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU) has entered into a binding agreement with Alludo at A$2.00 per share via a scheme or an off-market takeover, with a 50.1% minimum acceptance condition.
This is a good move by the Board to force Potentia to improve its off-market takeover bid of A$1.80 per share. Alludo can leverage synergies to support a higher bid.
The shares are trading through Alludo’s terms as there is an expectation of Potentia returning with improved terms. The break fee implies that Potentia needs to offer at least A$2.02.


Nitro (NTO AU)’s Binding Offer from Alludo to Force Potentia’s Hand?

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<li>Adobe rival <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nitro-software-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30943:1" rel="noopener">Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU)</a>  has announced KKR (via Alludo) has firmed its $2.00/share Offer, by way of a Scheme, in tandem with an off-market takeover.</li>
<li>Both the Scheme and takeover are subject to FIRB and MACs/prescribed occurrences. The takeover is subject to a 50.1% acceptance hurdle. The proposals have the unanimous support of Nitro's board.</li>
<li>The Transaction Booklet is expected to be despatched to shareholders in early February 2023, with a Scheme Meeting expected to be held in March 2023.</li>
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Adobe rival Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU)  has announced KKR (via Alludo) has firmed its $2.00/share Offer, by way of a Scheme, in tandem with an off-market takeover.
Both the Scheme and takeover are subject to FIRB and MACs/prescribed occurrences. The takeover is subject to a 50.1% acceptance hurdle. The proposals have the unanimous support of Nitro's board.
The Transaction Booklet is expected to be despatched to shareholders in early February 2023, with a Scheme Meeting expected to be held in March 2023.


Nitro Software: KKR's $2.00/Share Firm Offer

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<li>A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.</li>
<li>ECM developments - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/global-digital-niaga-pt-blibli" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34881:1" rel="noopener">Blibli (1437710D IJ)</a> priced at IDR450, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/giant-biogene-holding-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35950:1" rel="noopener">Giant Biogene Holding (2367 HK)</a>   solid trading debut. </li>
<li>Event-Driven developments - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nitro-software-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30943:1" rel="noopener">Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/perpetual-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:599:1" rel="noopener">Perpetual Ltd (PPT AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/readytech-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29105:1" rel="noopener">ReadyTech Holdings Ltd (RDY AU)</a>, China VAST, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/singapore-medical-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7441:1" rel="noopener">Singapore Medical (SMG SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/21-vianet-group-inc-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8489:1" rel="noopener">21Vianet Group (VNET US)</a>. </li>
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A weekly summary of key developments across ECM and Event-Driven names tracked by us across Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, India and Chinese ADRs.
ECM developments - Blibli (1437710D IJ) priced at IDR450, Giant Biogene Holding (2367 HK)   solid trading debut. 
Event-Driven developments - Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU), Perpetual Ltd (PPT AU), ReadyTech Holdings Ltd (RDY AU), China VAST, Singapore Medical (SMG SP), 21Vianet Group (VNET US). 


Weekly Deals Digest (06 Nov) - Perpetual, Pendal, Nitro, ReadyTech, VNET, Singapore Medical, Blibli

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Nitro Software Limited is a global document productivity software company.The Company offers integrated PDF productivity, eSignature and business intelligence (BI) tools through a horizontal, SaaS and desktop-based software suite. Nitro Software serves customers worldwide.

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Expect Bigtincan To Reject SQN's Proposal

This remains an indicative offer from SQN. Bear in the three-way hunt for Infomedia Ltd (IFM AU) came to naught. But I'd still be picking up...

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Nitro Software: KKR's $2.00/Share Firm Offer

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