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KADOKAWA DWANGO CORP is a holding company established through the merger of DWAN GO and KADOKAWA. The company publishes a variety of books and magazines as well as produces movies and videos.  KADOKAWA DWANGO CORP also develops and makes int ernet communication tools for cellular phones.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kadokawa-dwango-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4152:1" rel="noopener">Kadokawa Dwango (9468 JP)</a> shares rose 16% after <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/sony-talks-buy-media-powerhouse-behind-elden-ring-sources-say-2024-11-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reuters reported</a> that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sony-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:563:1" rel="noopener">Sony Corp (6758 JP)</a> is in talks to acquire it. Kadokawa confirmed an initial letter of intent. </li>
<li>The privatisation interest is unsurprising as Kadokawa’s publishing arm, acclaimed intellectual properties, and positioning in the anime industry would be attractive to Sony.</li>
<li>The upside is limited as the last close reflects a significant takeover premium. There is a risk if a binding proposal emerges, it could be takeunder like Bain/T-Gaia.</li>
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Kadokawa Dwango (9468 JP) shares rose 16% after Reuters reported that Sony Corp (6758 JP) is in talks to acquire it. Kadokawa confirmed an initial letter of intent. 
The privatisation interest is unsurprising as Kadokawa’s publishing arm, acclaimed intellectual properties, and positioning in the anime industry would be attractive to Sony.
The upside is limited as the last close reflects a significant takeover premium. There is a risk if a binding proposal emerges, it could be takeunder like Bain/T-Gaia.


Kadokawa (9468 JP): Take Profits as a Sony Privatisation Rumours Surface

Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy G / Event-Driven

Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy provides renewable energy services. The Company operates photovoltaic power and wind power businesses. Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy also involves in energy storage, micro-grid network, electricity sales, geothermal power generation, regional energy systems, and other new energy fields.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-hi-speed-new-energy-g" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6927:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy G (1250 HK)</a> entered a trading halt based on the Takeovers and Mergers Code. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-hi-speed-holdings-gro" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10356:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Hi-Speed Holdings Gro (412 HK)</a> also entered a trading halt. </li>
<li>It is likely that SDHS Group, representing 43.45% of outstanding shares, is seeking to privatise SDHS New Energy through a Cayman scheme. </li>
<li>Beijing Enterprises Group and CITIC Securities hold potentially blocking stakes and are likely seeking to exit. Our best guess is an offer with a 20%- 30% takeover premium.  </li>
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Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy G (1250 HK) entered a trading halt based on the Takeovers and Mergers Code. Shandong Hi-Speed Holdings Gro (412 HK) also entered a trading halt. 
It is likely that SDHS Group, representing 43.45% of outstanding shares, is seeking to privatise SDHS New Energy through a Cayman scheme. 
Beijing Enterprises Group and CITIC Securities hold potentially blocking stakes and are likely seeking to exit. Our best guess is an offer with a 20%- 30% takeover premium.  


Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy (1250 HK): Privatisation by Shandong Hi-Speed Holdings (412 HK)?

ASM Pacific Technology Limited manufactures semiconductor back end equipment. The Company produces assembly equipment, packaging equipment, surface mount technology equipment, and other equipment. ASM Pacific Technology supplies its products in microelectronics, semiconductor, optoelectronics, and other fields.

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<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kkr-said-weigh-takeover-bid-065550154.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bloomberg reported</a> that KKR has made a non-binding, preliminary approach to taking <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asm-pacific-technology-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15061:1" rel="noopener">ASM Pacific Technology (522 HK)</a> private. ASMPT has been the subject of takeover rumours in the past.</li>
<li>The trading patterns of the substantial shareholders suggest a willingness to exit. However, past privatisation rumours suggest issues with the offeror matching key shareholders' price expectations. </li>
<li>A binding proposal is unlikely as the timing would be viewed as opportunistic, with the recent market rally eroding a potential takeover premium and ASMPT’s premium multiple compared to peers.</li>
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Bloomberg reported that KKR has made a non-binding, preliminary approach to taking ASM Pacific Technology (522 HK) private. ASMPT has been the subject of takeover rumours in the past.
The trading patterns of the substantial shareholders suggest a willingness to exit. However, past privatisation rumours suggest issues with the offeror matching key shareholders' price expectations. 
A binding proposal is unlikely as the timing would be viewed as opportunistic, with the recent market rally eroding a potential takeover premium and ASMPT’s premium multiple compared to peers.


ASMPT (522 HK): Don’t Bet on a KKR Privatisation

FUJITEC CO., LTD. mainly manufactures elevators, escalators, and sky-parking systems by the orders from customers.  The Company also provides installation and repair services.  Fujitec has manufacturing bases in overseas including the USA, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea.

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<li>On 31 October, in response to an FT article, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fujitec-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11686:1" rel="noopener">Fujitec Co Ltd (6406 JP)</a> confirmed that it has received a preliminary non-binding proposal, which the special committee is reviewing.</li>
<li>Fujitec’s shareholder register and relative underperformance compared to its Japanese peers make it ripe for a bid. Potential bidders could include PE and trade buyers.</li>
<li>The TK Elevator takeout multiple would imply a Fujitec offer price of JPY6,100-7,500, a 10.2%-35.6% premium to the last close of JPY5,533.</li>
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On 31 October, in response to an FT article, Fujitec Co Ltd (6406 JP) confirmed that it has received a preliminary non-binding proposal, which the special committee is reviewing.
Fujitec’s shareholder register and relative underperformance compared to its Japanese peers make it ripe for a bid. Potential bidders could include PE and trade buyers.
The TK Elevator takeout multiple would imply a Fujitec offer price of JPY6,100-7,500, a 10.2%-35.6% premium to the last close of JPY5,533.


Fujitec (6406 JP): Evaluating a Potential Privatisation

Get Nice Holdings Ltd. offers entertainment and financial services.  The Company operates a hotel, spa and and lifesquare mall in Macau; and offers brokerage services for securities, futures, options, mutual funds, unit trusts, and insurance linked investment plans in Hong Kong.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/get-nice-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16415:1" rel="noopener">Get Nice Holdings (64 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/get-nice-financial-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29667:1" rel="noopener">Get Nice Financial Group Ltd (1469 HK)</a> are on a trading halt “<em>in relation to the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers.</em>”</li>
<li>Mr Hung (Chairman) is likely to reload his 2020 offer. The key difference is that he will seek to privatise GNH at this time.   </li>
<li>We use three methods to triangulate the likely offer price. Our methods suggest a price range of HK$0.179-0.251 per share, a 16.3%-62.8% premium to the last close</li>
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Get Nice Holdings (64 HK) and Get Nice Financial Group Ltd (1469 HK) are on a trading halt “in relation to the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers.”
Mr Hung (Chairman) is likely to reload his 2020 offer. The key difference is that he will seek to privatise GNH at this time.   
We use three methods to triangulate the likely offer price. Our methods suggest a price range of HK$0.179-0.251 per share, a 16.3%-62.8% premium to the last close


Get Nice Holdings (64 HK): Chairman to Reload with a Privatisation Offer?