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 (09 Jul) - Socionext, Tryt, Costa, Musgrave, United Malt, Yachiyo, Metro Pacific

Socionext (6526 JP): The Current Playbook

Weekly Deals Digest (16 Jul) - Socionext, Tryt, IMAX, Shougang Resources, Invocare, Musgrave

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/socionext-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36351:1" rel="noopener">Socionext (6526 JP)</a> announced a pure secondary offering of 12.6 million or 37.50% of outstanding shares. At the last close, the placement is worth JPY277 billion (US$1.9 billion)</li>
<li>The selling shareholders' primary motivation for exiting their shareholding is to capitalise on the extraordinary share price. Socionext shares are up 6x from the IPO price of JPY3,650 per share.</li>
<li>We think looking at recent large Japanese placements is instructive to understand the potential offer price. The pricing date will fall between 11 to 13 July (likely 11 July).</li>
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Socionext (6526 JP) announced a pure secondary offering of 12.6 million or 37.50% of outstanding shares. At the last close, the placement is worth JPY277 billion (US$1.9 billion)
The selling shareholders' primary motivation for exiting their shareholding is to capitalise on the extraordinary share price. Socionext shares are up 6x from the IPO price of JPY3,650 per share.
We think looking at recent large Japanese placements is instructive to understand the potential offer price. The pricing date will fall between 11 to 13 July (likely 11 July).


Socionext (6526 JP): US$1.9bn Secondary Placement