The consortium has three options: keep terms unchanged (hope for the best), bump the offer or lower the acceptance threshold. The most likely option is to lower the acceptance threshold.
What is covered in the Full Insight:
Introduction
Overview of the Offer
Discrepancy in Fairness Valuation
Consortium's Strategic Options
Shareholder Positions and Recommendations
Boomeranged on Tue, 7 Jan 2025 01:37
The consortium has extended the closing date to 17 January. As of 6 January, including acceptances, the offeror represented 75.73% of outstanding shares. The 90% minimum acceptance condition remains challenging, and the consortium will likely lower the acceptance threshold next. At the last close, the gross spread was 5.0%.