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  <li>TASK Group has been acquired by PAR Technology Corporation, a US-based restaurant technology company, in a deal valuing TASK at approximately AU$310 million. This transaction fundamentally reshapes the company's future, integrating it into a larger, global entity.</li>
  <li>The company's core value proposition is its end-to-end cloud-based platform for the hospitality industry, encompassing customer engagement (Plexure division) and enterprise transaction management (TASK division). A key asset is the long-standing relationship with McDonald's, which utilizes the Plexure platform for its international mobile app in 66 markets.</li>
  <li>Financial performance has shown significant revenue growth, but profitability has been inconsistent. The acquisition by PAR Technology is expected to provide the scale, resources, and market access necessary to drive future growth and profitability, particularly in the US market.</li>
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  TASK Group has been acquired by PAR Technology Corporation, a US-based restaurant technology company, in a deal valuing TASK at approximately AU$310 million. This transaction fundamentally reshapes the company's future, integrating it into a larger, global entity.
  The company's core value proposition is its end-to-end cloud-based platform for the hospitality industry, encompassing customer engagement (Plexure division) and enterprise transaction management (TASK division). A key asset is the long-standing relationship with McDonald's, which utilizes the Plexure platform for its international mobile app in 66 markets.
  Financial performance has shown significant revenue growth, but profitability has been inconsistent. The acquisition by PAR Technology is expected to provide the scale, resources, and market access necessary to drive future growth and profitability, particularly in the US market.
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Primer: TASK Group Holdings  (TSK AU) - Aug 2026

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>I tally 50 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Inside is a timetable of upcoming key events for each deal.</li>
<li>Three new deals discussed this week: <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fancl-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15862:1" rel="noopener">Fancl (4921 JP)</a></strong>'s Tender offer, <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/a8-new-media-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3444:1" rel="noopener">A8 New Media (800 HK)</a></strong>'s Scheme, and <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jeisys-medical-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36766:1" rel="noopener">Jeisys Medical (287410 KS)</a></strong>'s delisting offer. Bain also approached <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bapcor-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8433:1" rel="noopener">Bapcor (BAP AU)</a></strong>.</li>
<li>Key updates took place on: <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sigma-healthcare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15966:1" rel="noopener">Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU)</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alumina-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:939:1" rel="noopener">Alumina (AWC AU)</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/greatview-aseptic-packaging" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10802:1" rel="noopener">Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK)</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/helios-techno-holding-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13934:1" rel="noopener">Helios Techno (6927 JP)</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tatsuta-electric-wire-cable-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12509:1" rel="noopener">Tatsuta Electric Wire &amp; Cable (5809 JP)</a></strong>.</li>
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I tally 50 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Inside is a timetable of upcoming key events for each deal.
Three new deals discussed this week: Fancl (4921 JP)'s Tender offer, A8 New Media (800 HK)'s Scheme, and Jeisys Medical (287410 KS)'s delisting offer. Bain also approached Bapcor (BAP AU).
Key updates took place on: Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU), Alumina (AWC AU), Greatview Aseptic Packaging (468 HK), Helios Techno (6927 JP), and Tatsuta Electric Wire &amp; Cable (5809 JP).


(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Fancl, Jeisys Medical, A8 New Media, Bapcor, Helios Techno,Tatsuta Electric

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<strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/par-technology-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:37125:1" rel="noopener">PAR Technology (PAR US)</a></strong>, a hospitality technology outfit, and <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/task-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32991:1" rel="noopener">TASK Group Holdings (TSK AU)</a> </strong>have entered into a <a href="https://announcements.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20240311/pdf/061bpzs6l0qsdz.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scheme agreement</a>. </li>
<li>PAR is offering A$0.81/share in cash, a 103% premium to last close; or a 50:50 cash/scrip option with an implied value of A$0.98/share, an 145% premium to undisturbed. </li>
<li>TASK’s board unanimously recommends the Scheme in the absence of a superior proposal. A Scheme meeting is expected be held in June.</li>
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PAR Technology (PAR US), a hospitality technology outfit, and TASK Group Holdings (TSK AU) have entered into a Scheme agreement. 
PAR is offering A$0.81/share in cash, a 103% premium to last close; or a 50:50 cash/scrip option with an implied value of A$0.98/share, an 145% premium to undisturbed. 
TASK’s board unanimously recommends the Scheme in the absence of a superior proposal. A Scheme meeting is expected be held in June.


New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The recent surge in M&amp;A activity within the New Zealand tech sector has been notable for the significant takeover premiums on offer, driven by opportunistic overseas bidders taking advantage of lower sector valuations and a weaker NZD/USD.</li>
<li>Significant offer premiums for companies like Rakon (RAK) +174%, TASK (TSK) +103%, and EROAD (ERD) at +69%, underline the perceived undervaluation of these firms by foreign investors.</li>
<li>The average premium of +76% in bids made for NZ tech companies in the past 18 months hints at the divergence between international and domestic views of the sector. </li>
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The recent surge in M&amp;A activity within the New Zealand tech sector has been notable for the significant takeover premiums on offer, driven by opportunistic overseas bidders taking advantage of lower sector valuations and a weaker NZD/USD.
Significant offer premiums for companies like Rakon (RAK) +174%, TASK (TSK) +103%, and EROAD (ERD) at +69%, underline the perceived undervaluation of these firms by foreign investors.
The average premium of +76% in bids made for NZ tech companies in the past 18 months hints at the divergence between international and domestic views of the sector. 






Forsyth Barr Technology Digest - Edition 6 — M&A Activity Heats Up

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<li>For the month of July 2024, 11 new transactions (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$10bn.</li>
<li>The average premium for the new transactions announced (or first discussed) in July was ~31%. The average premium YTD is ~44%.</li>
<li>This compares to the average premium for transactions in 2023 (117 transactions), 2022 (106), 2021 (165), 2020 (158), and 2019 (145 ) of 39%, 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31% respectively.</li>
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For the month of July 2024, 11 new transactions (firm and non-binding) were discussed on Smartkarma with an overall announced deal size of ~US$10bn.
The average premium for the new transactions announced (or first discussed) in July was ~31%. The average premium YTD is ~44%.
This compares to the average premium for transactions in 2023 (117 transactions), 2022 (106), 2021 (165), 2020 (158), and 2019 (145 ) of 39%, 41%, 33%, 31%, and 31% respectively.


(Mostly) Asia M&A, July 2024: Canvest, Furukawa, Arvida, Advanced Info, Sermsuk, Thaicom

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TASK Group Holdings Limited operates as an advertising and marketing company. The Company develops intelligent platform that powers mobile marketing and creates customer engagement.

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Primer: TASK Group Holdings (TSK AU) - Aug 2026

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Forsyth Barr Technology Digest - Edition 6 — M&A Activity Heats Up

The average premium of +76% in bids made for NZ tech companies in the past 18 months hints at the divergence between international and domestic...

Forsyth Barr

(Mostly) Asia M&A, July 2024: Canvest, Furukawa, Arvida, Advanced Info, Sermsuk, Thaicom

The average premium for the new transactions announced (or first discussed) in July was ~31%. The average premium YTD is ~44%.

David Blennerhassett

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