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

SCSK Corp (9719 JP): Sumitomo (8053 JP)’s Rumoured Privatisation Offer

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<li>In response to the Nikkei report, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/scsk-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19996:1" rel="noopener">Scsk Corp (9719 JP)</a> has recommended a tender offer from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5380:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Corp (8053 JP)</a> at JPY5,700, a 31.5% premium to the last close.</li>
<li>The offer is attractive compared to precedent transactions, is above the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range and represents an all-time high. </li>
<li>An attractive offer facilitates deal completion. The tender runs from 30 October to 12 December, with payment commencing from 19 December.</li>
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In response to the Nikkei report, Scsk Corp (9719 JP) has recommended a tender offer from Sumitomo Corp (8053 JP) at JPY5,700, a 31.5% premium to the last close.
The offer is attractive compared to precedent transactions, is above the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range and represents an all-time high. 
An attractive offer facilitates deal completion. The tender runs from 30 October to 12 December, with payment commencing from 19 December.


SCSK Corp (9719 JP): Sumitomo (8053 JP)’s Attractive Tender Offer at JPY5,700