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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/csr-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17380:1" rel="noopener">CSR Ltd (CSR AU)</a> has entered a scheme implementation deed with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cie-de-saint-gobain" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21547:1" rel="noopener">Cie De Saint-Gobain (SGO FP)</a> at A$9.00 per share, a 32.9% premium to the undisturbed price (20 February).</li>
<li>The offer has a ticking fee of A$0.02 per month (accrued daily) if the scheme’s effective date is delayed beyond 26 June. The offer requires FIRB approval. </li>
<li>The offer is attractive and represents a 15-year high. At the last close and for a mid-June payment, the gross/annualised spread is 7.4%/28.8%.</li>
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CSR Ltd (CSR AU) has entered a scheme implementation deed with Cie De Saint-Gobain (SGO FP) at A$9.00 per share, a 32.9% premium to the undisturbed price (20 February).
The offer has a ticking fee of A$0.02 per month (accrued daily) if the scheme’s effective date is delayed beyond 26 June. The offer requires FIRB approval. 
The offer is attractive and represents a 15-year high. At the last close and for a mid-June payment, the gross/annualised spread is 7.4%/28.8%.


CSR (CSR AU): Saint-Gobain’s Binding Proposal at A$9.00

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<li>In response to media speculation, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cie-de-saint-gobain" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21547:1" rel="noopener">Cie De Saint-Gobain (SGO FP)</a> confirmed a non-binding proposal for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/csr-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17380:1" rel="noopener">CSR Ltd (CSR AU)</a> at A$9.00, a 32.9% premium to the undisturbed price.</li>
<li>Saint-Gobain is conducting confirmatory due diligence. CSR is at a trading halt concerning receiving a proposal regarding a potential material transaction involving CSR.</li>
<li>Shareholders should be supportive as the offer represents a 15-year high. The timing of a binding agreement is the key risk.  </li>
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In response to media speculation, Cie De Saint-Gobain (SGO FP) confirmed a non-binding proposal for CSR Ltd (CSR AU) at A$9.00, a 32.9% premium to the undisturbed price.
Saint-Gobain is conducting confirmatory due diligence. CSR is at a trading halt concerning receiving a proposal regarding a potential material transaction involving CSR.
Shareholders should be supportive as the offer represents a 15-year high. The timing of a binding agreement is the key risk.  


CSR (CSR AU): Saint-Gobain’s Non-Binding Proposal at A$9.00

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seven-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:803:1" rel="noopener">Seven Group Holdings (SVW AU)</a> has launched a takeover offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/boral-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1487:1" rel="noopener">Boral Ltd (BLD AU)</a>. The minimum consideration is A$6.05 (A$1.50 cash and 0.1116 SVW shares per BLD share).</li>
<li>Based on SVW reaching certain voting thresholds, the offer could be increased by an additional A$0.20 cash per share, implying a maximum consideration of A$6.25 per share.</li>
<li>While the low offer premium could deter acceptances, SVW aims to spur acceptances by warning it will delist BLD and not pay dividends for the foreseeable future. </li>
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Seven Group Holdings (SVW AU) has launched a takeover offer for Boral Ltd (BLD AU). The minimum consideration is A$6.05 (A$1.50 cash and 0.1116 SVW shares per BLD share).
Based on SVW reaching certain voting thresholds, the offer could be increased by an additional A$0.20 cash per share, implying a maximum consideration of A$6.25 per share.
While the low offer premium could deter acceptances, SVW aims to spur acceptances by warning it will delist BLD and not pay dividends for the foreseeable future. 


Boral (BLD AU): Seven Group (SVW AU)’s Carrot and Stick Offer

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>As totally expected, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dai-ichi-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1109:1" rel="noopener">Dai Ichi Life Insurance (8750 JP)</a> extended its expected start date for the Tender Offer on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/benefit-one-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14502:1" rel="noopener">Benefit One Inc (2412 JP)</a>.</li>
<li>The possibility of a fourth Offer attempt by the Queks is raised as Elliott surprisingly exits its position in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/guoco-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5290:1" rel="noopener">Guoco Group Ltd (53 HK)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/guoco-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5290:1" rel="noopener"></a>.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/outsourcing-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7431:1" rel="noopener">Outsourcing Inc (2427 JP)</a> is eminently bumpable, But unless investors force the issue, don't expect a bump.</li>
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As totally expected, Dai Ichi Life Insurance (8750 JP) extended its expected start date for the Tender Offer on Benefit One Inc (2412 JP).
The possibility of a fourth Offer attempt by the Queks is raised as Elliott surprisingly exits its position in Guoco Group Ltd (53 HK).

Outsourcing Inc (2427 JP) is eminently bumpable, But unless investors force the issue, don't expect a bump.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Benefit One, Guoco, Outsourcing, Hang Lung, Hollysys, Dalek

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adbri-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20166:1" rel="noopener">Adbri (ABC AU)</a> has disclosed a non-binding proposal from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crh-plc-48f6cfec-562f-4a6b-a3b8-f4bd3f5243d4" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24514:1" rel="noopener">CRH (CRH LN)</a> and Barro at A$3.20 per share, a 41.0% premium to the undisturbed price of A$2.27 (13 December).</li>
<li>The offer is the best and final offer. The Board has granted an exclusive due diligence period, which ends on 28 February 2024. </li>
<li>The Board intends to recommend a binding proposal. The offer requires FIRB approval (ACCC approval is not mentioned). The offer is attractive vs. peer multiples and historical ranges.  </li>
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Adbri (ABC AU) has disclosed a non-binding proposal from CRH (CRH LN) and Barro at A$3.20 per share, a 41.0% premium to the undisturbed price of A$2.27 (13 December).
The offer is the best and final offer. The Board has granted an exclusive due diligence period, which ends on 28 February 2024. 
The Board intends to recommend a binding proposal. The offer requires FIRB approval (ACCC approval is not mentioned). The offer is attractive vs. peer multiples and historical ranges.  


Adbri (ABC AU): CRH and Barro’s Non-Binding A$3.20 Offer

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Holcim Ltd. provides building materials. The Company produces ready-mixed concrete, cement, clinker, aggregates, green mobility, and building solutions. Holcim serves clients worldwide.

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CSR (CSR AU): Saint-Gobain’s Binding Proposal at A$9.00

The offer is attractive and represents a 15-year high. At the last close and for a mid-June payment, the gross/annualised spread is 7.4%/28.8%.

Arun George

CSR (CSR AU): Saint-Gobain’s Non-Binding Proposal at A$9.00

Shareholders should be supportive as the offer represents a 15-year high. The timing of a binding agreement is the key risk.

Arun George

Boral (BLD AU): Seven Group (SVW AU)’s Carrot and Stick Offer

While the low offer premium could deter acceptances, SVW aims to spur acceptances by warning it will delist BLD and not pay dividends for the...

Arun George

Last Week in Event SPACE: Benefit One, Guoco, Outsourcing, Hang Lung, Hollysys, Dalek

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

David Blennerhassett

Adbri (ABC AU): CRH and Barro’s Non-Binding A$3.20 Offer

The Board intends to recommend a binding proposal. The offer requires FIRB approval (ACCC approval is not mentioned). The offer is attractive vs....

Arun George

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