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

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<li>The <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/japan-moves-to-block-makino-machine-tool-takeover-on-security-concerns" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nikkei reported</a> that the Japanese government has advised MBK to halt its acquisition ‌of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/makino-milling-machine-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5200:1" rel="noopener">Makino Milling Machine Co (6135 JP)</a> on national security grounds.</li>
<li>This event sets a precedent and will increase the risk premium for foreign takeovers of Japanese companies in core business sectors. FEFTA approval can no longer be considered low-risk.</li>
<li>Due to a significant re-rating of peers/index and Makino’s upgraded forecasts since the offer announcement, the share price fall on a deal break is likely to be modest (&lt;10%). </li>
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The Nikkei reported that the Japanese government has advised MBK to halt its acquisition ‌of Makino Milling Machine Co (6135 JP) on national security grounds.
This event sets a precedent and will increase the risk premium for foreign takeovers of Japanese companies in core business sectors. FEFTA approval can no longer be considered low-risk.
Due to a significant re-rating of peers/index and Makino’s upgraded forecasts since the offer announcement, the share price fall on a deal break is likely to be modest (&lt;10%). 


Makino Milling Machine (6135 JP): Precedent Set as FEFTA Approval Is Rumoured to Be Not Forthcoming