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

Shibaura Electronics (6957 JP): Yageo Poised to Secure FEFTA Approval

Shibaura Electronics (6957 JP): Yageo Goes All in with a JPY6,635 Offer

Shibaura Electronics (6957 JP): Method in the Madness as Yageo Bumps Twice in Two Days

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yageo-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13212:1" rel="noopener">Yageo Corporation (2327 TT)</a> has finally secured FEFTA approval for its JPY7,130 offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shibaura-electronics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12704:1" rel="noopener">Shibaura Electronics (6957 JP)</a>. The close of the tender offer has been extended to 18 September.</li>
<li>The Board has opposed the Yageo offer due to synergies, dis-synergies and cultural differences. However, on 29 August, the Board's update suggested a possible pathway to recommend Yageo’s offer.</li>
<li>Despite <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/minebea-mitsumi-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5032:1" rel="noopener">Minebea Mitsumi (6479 JP)</a>’s tendency to go against its declarations and increase its offer on several occasions, this time it is different. Minebea is likely to exit.</li>
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Yageo Corporation (2327 TT) has finally secured FEFTA approval for its JPY7,130 offer for Shibaura Electronics (6957 JP). The close of the tender offer has been extended to 18 September.
The Board has opposed the Yageo offer due to synergies, dis-synergies and cultural differences. However, on 29 August, the Board's update suggested a possible pathway to recommend Yageo’s offer.
Despite Minebea Mitsumi (6479 JP)’s tendency to go against its declarations and increase its offer on several occasions, this time it is different. Minebea is likely to exit.


Shibaura Electronics (6957 JP): Signed, Sealed, Delivered as Yageo Secures FEFTA Approval