IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

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.

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Merger Arb Mondays (15 Jun) - Skyworth, Changhong Jiahua, Con Aero, JSB, Nippon Dry, Steadfast

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/j-s-b-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46379:1" rel="noopener">J.S.B (3480 JP)</a> announced a tender offer from Warburg Pincus at JPY9,000, a 29.9% premium to the last close and a 172% premium to the undisturbed price (23 March).  </li>
<li>The offer is attractive due to the high takeover premium, which represents an all-time high and is materially above the high end of the target IFA DCF valuation range.</li>
<li>While Hikari Tsushin's irrevocable as a competing offer clause, a higher offer is unlikely, as Warburg Pincus’ offer was the highest in the auction. This is a done deal.</li>
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J.S.B (3480 JP) announced a tender offer from Warburg Pincus at JPY9,000, a 29.9% premium to the last close and a 172% premium to the undisturbed price (23 March).  
The offer is attractive due to the high takeover premium, which represents an all-time high and is materially above the high end of the target IFA DCF valuation range.
While Hikari Tsushin's irrevocable as a competing offer clause, a higher offer is unlikely, as Warburg Pincus’ offer was the highest in the auction. This is a done deal.


JSB (3480 JP): Warburg Pincus’ Knockout Tender Offer