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

CapVest Inches past BGH in a Heated Takeover Battle for Virtus

BGH Returns with an A$8.00 Off-Market Takeover Bid for Virtus

Virtus Receives a A$7.10 Per Share Offer from BGH Capital

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/virtus-health-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14776:1" rel="noopener">Virtus Health (VRT AU)</a> announced an offer from CapVest comprising of A$7.60 per share via a scheme (a 7.0% premium to BGH’s A$7.10 offer) or A$7.50 via an off-market takeover. </li>
<li>CapVest’s offer is contingent on exclusivity and cost recovery protections. The Board will recommend a binding offer of at least A$7.60 via a scheme or A$7.50 via an off-market takeover.</li>
<li>Due to the healthy premium to historical multiples and share prices implied by the CapVest offer, it is likely that BGH will be hesitant to start a bidding war.    </li>
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Virtus Health (VRT AU) announced an offer from CapVest comprising of A$7.60 per share via a scheme (a 7.0% premium to BGH’s A$7.10 offer) or A$7.50 via an off-market takeover. 
CapVest’s offer is contingent on exclusivity and cost recovery protections. The Board will recommend a binding offer of at least A$7.60 via a scheme or A$7.50 via an off-market takeover.
Due to the healthy premium to historical multiples and share prices implied by the CapVest offer, it is likely that BGH will be hesitant to start a bidding war.    


Virtus Receives a Competing Offer from CapVest