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

Tassal: Cooke Remains a Determined Suitor

Tassal: Cooke Increases Its Stake to 10.49%

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Event-Driven

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<li>Glenn Bruce Cooke has acquired a 5.40% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tassal-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16234:1" rel="noopener">Tassal (TGR AU)</a> at an average price of A$3.58. The shares rose 3.1% to close at a 1-year high of A$3.97.</li>
<li>Mr Cooke has shown previous interest in Tassal and its key competitor, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/huon-aquaculture-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12348:1" rel="noopener">Huon Aquaculture (HUO AU)</a>. Huon was ultimately acquired by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jbs-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24455:1" rel="noopener">JBS SA (JBSS3 BZ)</a> in November 2021.</li>
<li>Tassal is a better business than Huon due to more stable operations and higher margins. Benchmarking to the Huon transaction multiples implies a floor offer price of A$4.65 per share.  </li>
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Glenn Bruce Cooke has acquired a 5.40% stake in Tassal (TGR AU) at an average price of A$3.58. The shares rose 3.1% to close at a 1-year high of A$3.97.
Mr Cooke has shown previous interest in Tassal and its key competitor, Huon Aquaculture (HUO AU). Huon was ultimately acquired by JBS SA (JBSS3 BZ) in November 2021.
Tassal is a better business than Huon due to more stable operations and higher margins. Benchmarking to the Huon transaction multiples implies a floor offer price of A$4.65 per share.  


Tassal

Tassal Is in the Crosshairs of a Suitor