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

Weekly Deals Digest (08 Feb) - Toyota Ind, Br Holdings, MCJ, Raksul, Guocoland, Montage, Kandenko

Merger Arb Mondays (09 Feb) - Mandom, MCJ, Toyota Ind, Raksul, IJM, Guocoland, Skyworth, ENN

MCJ (6670 JP): Ascender Capital Sets an Activist Campaign in Motion

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Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mcj-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14132:1" rel="noopener">MCJ Co Ltd (6670 JP)</a> has recommended a Bain-sponsored MBO at JPY2,200, a 43.0% premium to the last close. </li>
<li>Mr Yuji Takashima (Chairman and CEO) will reinvest to take a 33.1% stake. The offer represents an all-time high and aligns with the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range.</li>
<li>However, the sale process was lacking (no auction) and is light compared to peer multiples. Barring the emergence of an activist, this is a done deal. </li>
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MCJ Co Ltd (6670 JP) has recommended a Bain-sponsored MBO at JPY2,200, a 43.0% premium to the last close. 
Mr Yuji Takashima (Chairman and CEO) will reinvest to take a 33.1% stake. The offer represents an all-time high and aligns with the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range.
However, the sale process was lacking (no auction) and is light compared to peer multiples. Barring the emergence of an activist, this is a done deal. 


MCJ (6670 JP): Bain-Sponsored MBO at JPY2,200