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

Merger Arb Mondays (02 June) - Seven & I, SBI Sumishin, Shibaura, Mayne, ENN Energy, HKBN, Zeekr

Seven & I Holdings (3382 JP): Board’s Plan to Unlock Value Is a Stop-Gap Measure

Seven & I Holdings (3382 JP): Reading Between the Lines of the Public Letter

Seven & I Holdings (3382 JP): Uncomfortable Truths

China A-Share Consumer Staples: An Analysis of the Opportunities Ahead

Seven & I Holdings (3382 JP): Awaiting the Board’s Response as Couche-Tard Goes on a Charm Offensive

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Event-Driven

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seven-i-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1041:1" rel="noopener">Seven &amp; I Holdings (3382 JP)</a> AGM was a vote of confidence in the Board’s strategy of pursuing two parallel paths to generate value.  </li>
<li>The Board’s management initiatives are steadily being implemented, but have yet to deliver shareholder value. Since they were announced, the share price has modestly outperformed the Nikkei 225.</li>
<li>7&amp;I and Couche Tard signed an NDA but a viable divestiture plan to gain US regulatory approval remains in doubt, particularly as PE has emerged as the likely bidder. </li>
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The Seven &amp; I Holdings (3382 JP) AGM was a vote of confidence in the Board’s strategy of pursuing two parallel paths to generate value.  
The Board’s management initiatives are steadily being implemented, but have yet to deliver shareholder value. Since they were announced, the share price has modestly outperformed the Nikkei 225.
7&amp;I and Couche Tard signed an NDA but a viable divestiture plan to gain US regulatory approval remains in doubt, particularly as PE has emerged as the likely bidder. 


セブン＆アイ・ホールディングス（3382 JP）：期待と期待