Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>The hunter becomes the hunted. After <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/superloop-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23604:1" rel="noopener">Superloop (SLC AU)</a> failed to clinch <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/symbio-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20292:1" rel="noopener">Symbio Holdings (SYM AU)</a> last year, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aussie-broadband-pty-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30812:1" rel="noopener">Aussie Broadband (ABB AU)</a> has now made an Offer for Superloop.</li>
<li>ABB's indicative Offer provides Superloop shareholders with 0.21 new ABB shares for each Superloop share held, or an indicative Offer price of A$0.95/share, a 33.2% premium to the three-month VWAP.</li>
<li>ABB has picked up 19.9% in Superloop, also at A$0.95/share. Superloop has yet to respond.  </li>
</ul>


The hunter becomes the hunted. After Superloop (SLC AU) failed to clinch Symbio Holdings (SYM AU) last year, Aussie Broadband (ABB AU) has now made an Offer for Superloop.
ABB's indicative Offer provides Superloop shareholders with 0.21 new ABB shares for each Superloop share held, or an indicative Offer price of A$0.95/share, a 33.2% premium to the three-month VWAP.
ABB has picked up 19.9% in Superloop, also at A$0.95/share. Superloop has yet to respond.  


ABB Targets Superloop After Taking Out Symbio

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/uniti-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29042:1" rel="noopener">Uniti Group Ltd (UWL AU)</a> has now entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed (SID) with the Morrison/Brookfield Consortium.</li>
<li>The Offer price remains at A$5.00/share, in line with the revised proposal on the 29 March. </li>
<li>Uniti's Board of Directors unanimously recommends that Uniti shareholders vote in favour of the Scheme in the absence of a Superior Proposal. </li>
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Uniti Group Ltd (UWL AU) has now entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed (SID) with the Morrison/Brookfield Consortium.
The Offer price remains at A$5.00/share, in line with the revised proposal on the 29 March. 
Uniti's Board of Directors unanimously recommends that Uniti shareholders vote in favour of the Scheme in the absence of a Superior Proposal. 


Uniti Enters SID With Morrison/Brookfield

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<li>Morrison, now with Brookfield on a 50/50 basis, have matched Macquarie Asset Management's Real Assets division / Public Sector Pension Investment Board's $5.00/share Offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/uniti-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29042:1" rel="noopener">Uniti Group Ltd (UWL AU)</a>.</li>
<li>The revised proposal was predicated on Uniti severing talks with Macquarie as it may get access to competitively sensitive information. Uniti's board has acquiesced - "at this time". </li>
<li>Share pulled back on the news and closed at a 7.8% gross spread to the indicative terms. </li>
</ul>


Morrison, now with Brookfield on a 50/50 basis, have matched Macquarie Asset Management's Real Assets division / Public Sector Pension Investment Board's $5.00/share Offer for Uniti Group Ltd (UWL AU).
The revised proposal was predicated on Uniti severing talks with Macquarie as it may get access to competitively sensitive information. Uniti's board has acquiesced - "at this time". 
Share pulled back on the news and closed at a 7.8% gross spread to the indicative terms. 


Uniti (UWL AU): Macquarie Hung Out To Dry As Morrison/Brookfield Up Bid

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

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<li>The Connect consortium will offer A$5.00 cash per share, an 11.1% premium to the Morrison &amp; Co indicative offer of A$4.50.</li>
<li>Brookfield has joined Morrison &amp; Co as joint bidders. This development suggests another round of bids for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/uniti-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29042:1" rel="noopener">Uniti Group Ltd (UWL AU)</a>.</li>
<li>The A$5m fee to break the Morrison/Brookfield exclusivity pales in comparison to Connect consortium’s A$340m premium to the Morrison/Brookfield offer. Expect Connect consortium to secure due diligence access. </li>
</ul>


The Connect consortium will offer A$5.00 cash per share, an 11.1% premium to the Morrison &amp; Co indicative offer of A$4.50.
Brookfield has joined Morrison &amp; Co as joint bidders. This development suggests another round of bids for Uniti Group Ltd (UWL AU).
The A$5m fee to break the Morrison/Brookfield exclusivity pales in comparison to Connect consortium’s A$340m premium to the Morrison/Brookfield offer. Expect Connect consortium to secure due diligence access. 


Uniti’s Indicative Bid from Connect Consortium to Set off a Bidding War?

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<li>Buying 13.5% below Morrison &amp; Co's Offer terms last week for Aussie broadband player <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/uniti-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29042:1" rel="noopener">Uniti Group Ltd (UWL AU)</a> was the right call as a new (indicative, non-binding) proposal emerges.</li>
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Macquarie Asset Management's Real Assets division and Public Sector Pension Investment Board are offering to acquire Uniti for $5.00/share, via a Scheme of Arrangement, an 11% premium to Morrison's tilt. </li>
<li>The Board of Uniti is currently considering the new proposal.  Morrison's four-week exclusivity period kicked off last Friday. </li>
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Buying 13.5% below Morrison &amp; Co's Offer terms last week for Aussie broadband player Uniti Group Ltd (UWL AU) was the right call as a new (indicative, non-binding) proposal emerges.

Macquarie Asset Management's Real Assets division and Public Sector Pension Investment Board are offering to acquire Uniti for $5.00/share, via a Scheme of Arrangement, an 11% premium to Morrison's tilt. 
The Board of Uniti is currently considering the new proposal.  Morrison's four-week exclusivity period kicked off last Friday. 


Uniti (UWL): Competitive Bidding Situation As Macquarie/PSP Proposal Emerges

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