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 (17 Dec) - Benefit One, Shinko Electric, Toyo, CPMC, Vinda, Hollysys, Rept

Merger Arb Mondays (18 Dec) - Shinko Electric, Benefit One, Toyo, CPMC, Vinda, Costa, Volpara

Toyo Construction (1890 JP): Taisei (1801 JP)’s Bittersweet Tender Offer

Toyo Construction (1890 JP): The Board Uses the Smokescreen of a Special Committee

Toyo Construction (1890 JP): YFO Loses Ground to the Board’s New Five-Year Plan

Toyo Construction (1890 JP): YFO’s Potential Revised Offer at JPY1,255

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Event-Driven

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toyo-construction-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1176:1" rel="noopener">Toyo Construction (1890 JP)</a> Board has opposed YFO’s potential tender offer price of JPY1,255 per share but has kept the door open for an improved offer. </li>
<li>YFO is running out of options as a YFO candidate-heavy special committee opposed its proposal, and the share price is trading through terms. </li>
<li>YFO has three options: a hostile offer at an unchanged price, an improved price, or exit its position. Each option has issues suggesting a lack of short-term share price support.  </li>
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The Toyo Construction (1890 JP) Board has opposed YFO’s potential tender offer price of JPY1,255 per share but has kept the door open for an improved offer. 
YFO is running out of options as a YFO candidate-heavy special committee opposed its proposal, and the share price is trading through terms. 
YFO has three options: a hostile offer at an unchanged price, an improved price, or exit its position. Each option has issues suggesting a lack of short-term share price support.  


Toyo Construction (1890 JP): Déjà Vu as YFO’s Proposal Rejected