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Arun George

Arun has over 15 years’ experience covering the Technology sector. During this time, he has worked with technology start-ups and as an equity analyst in investment banks and independent research firms. He was formerly a Technology Analyst for Canaccord Genuity, Altium Securities, Espirito Santo Investment Bank, Noble Group and Clear Capital. He has a dual Master’s degree in Financial Engineering and Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He is also a CFA charterholder.

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BlueScope Steel (BSL AU): SGH and Steel Dynamics’ Best and Final Offer

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bluescope-steel-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:207:1" rel="noopener">Bluescope Steel (BSL AU)</a> confirmed that on 12 December, it received a non-binding proposal from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sgh-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:803:1" rel="noopener">SGH Limited (SGH AU)</a> and Steel Dynamics at US$30.00, a 22.7% premium to last close.</li>
<li>The offer is the latest of three previous offers from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/steel-dynamics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11061:1" rel="noopener">Steel Dynamics (STLD US)</a> that the Board rejected as significantly undervaluing BlueScope and having regulatory approval issues.</li>
<li>The statement strongly suggests that this offer will share a similar fate. While representing a ten-year high, the offer is light compared to peer multiples. </li>
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Bluescope Steel (BSL AU) confirmed that on 12 December, it received a non-binding proposal from SGH Limited (SGH AU) and Steel Dynamics at US$30.00, a 22.7% premium to last close.
The offer is the latest of three previous offers from Steel Dynamics (STLD US) that the Board rejected as significantly undervaluing BlueScope and having regulatory approval issues.
The statement strongly suggests that this offer will share a similar fate. While representing a ten-year high, the offer is light compared to peer multiples. 


BlueScope Steel (BSL AU): SGH and Steel Dynamics’ Non-Binding Offer Likely to Be Knocked Back