Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>Last year into early 2024, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fuji-soft-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17504:1" rel="noopener">Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP)</a> - partially at the prodding of 3D Investment Partners - took in 4 subs and conducted a strategic review.</li>
<li>In January, I explored the situation <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/fuji-soft-9749-much-better-governance-process-but-the-stock-has-run-too-far" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> suggesting the stock had run, FujiSoft needed to liquidate more assets, but a PE firm would look at a valuation of ¥600bn.</li>
<li>Last night, the Nikkei reported that US PE Firm KKR planned to take Fuji Soft private with a TOB valued at ¥600bn. Limit up will take us to ¥560bn+.</li>
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Last year into early 2024, Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP) - partially at the prodding of 3D Investment Partners - took in 4 subs and conducted a strategic review.
In January, I explored the situation here suggesting the stock had run, FujiSoft needed to liquidate more assets, but a PE firm would look at a valuation of ¥600bn.
Last night, the Nikkei reported that US PE Firm KKR planned to take Fuji Soft private with a TOB valued at ¥600bn. Limit up will take us to ¥560bn+.


[JAPAN ACTIVISM] KKR Reportedly Plans Takeover of Fuji Soft (9749) - Relief from Activist Pressure

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<li>After 3D Investment Partners bought a large slug of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fuji-soft-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17504:1" rel="noopener">Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP)</a> in early 2022, the company started a review of governance and capital allocation. </li>
<li>The company updated investors in August, and bought in 4 listed subs in November-December 2023. The August update suggested a Q1 2024 decision on use/ownership of real estate.</li>
<li>The Final Report is due in a month. In the meantime, the stock rallied Friday off a news article suggesting the Board was reviewing take-private proposals. Yes, but...</li>
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After 3D Investment Partners bought a large slug of Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP) in early 2022, the company started a review of governance and capital allocation. 
The company updated investors in August, and bought in 4 listed subs in November-December 2023. The August update suggested a Q1 2024 decision on use/ownership of real estate.
The Final Report is due in a month. In the meantime, the stock rallied Friday off a news article suggesting the Board was reviewing take-private proposals. Yes, but...


Fuji Soft (9749) - Much Better Governance Process But The Stock Has Run Too Far

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fuji-soft-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17504:1" rel="noopener">Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP)</a> has disclosed that in response to a request from 3D Investment Partners, it has received non-binding privatisation proposals from several private equity funds. </li>
<li>A privatisation proposal would facilitate the exit of 3D, the largest shareholder representing 21.45% of outstanding shares, which has waged an activist campaign since 2022. </li>
<li>A binding privatisation proposal is challenging as the shares have hit a ten-year high, lofty multiple, and the Board seems to prefer its corporate value enhancement measures.</li>
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Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP) has disclosed that in response to a request from 3D Investment Partners, it has received non-binding privatisation proposals from several private equity funds. 
A privatisation proposal would facilitate the exit of 3D, the largest shareholder representing 21.45% of outstanding shares, which has waged an activist campaign since 2022. 
A binding privatisation proposal is challenging as the shares have hit a ten-year high, lofty multiple, and the Board seems to prefer its corporate value enhancement measures.


Fuji Soft (9749 JP): A Potential Privatisation Faces Challenges

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fuji-soft-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17504:1" rel="noopener">Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP)</a>, as target of activist-ish investor 3D Investment Partners, launched a "Special Committee to Increase Corporate Value" in August 2022. They reported in Nov22 and Feb23. </li>
<li>They also reported in Aug23, mentioning the four listed subs and synergies. Last week, Fujisoft announced it was buying them all out.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinx-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14129:1" rel="noopener">Vinx Corp (3784 JP)</a> is one of the two larger ones. It is being done too cheaply, but it would be nigh impossible to block. A safe deal. </li>
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Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP), as target of activist-ish investor 3D Investment Partners, launched a "Special Committee to Increase Corporate Value" in August 2022. They reported in Nov22 and Feb23. 
They also reported in Aug23, mentioning the four listed subs and synergies. Last week, Fujisoft announced it was buying them all out.

Vinx Corp (3784 JP) is one of the two larger ones. It is being done too cheaply, but it would be nigh impossible to block. A safe deal. 


Vinx Corp (3784) TOB by Parent Fujisoft (9749) - A Bit Cheap, Impossible To Block

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fuji-soft-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17504:1" rel="noopener">Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP)</a>, as target of activist-ish investor 3D Investment Partners, launched a "Special Committee to Increase Corporate Value" in August 2022. They reported in Nov22 and Feb23. </li>
<li>They also reported in Aug23, mentioning the four listed subs and synergies. Last week, Fujisoft announced it was buying them all out.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cybernet-systems-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5445:1" rel="noopener">Cybernet Systems Co (4312 JP)</a>  is one of the two larger ones. It is being done too cheaply. Waaay too cheaply. It would not be impossible to block.</li>
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Fuji Soft Inc (9749 JP), as target of activist-ish investor 3D Investment Partners, launched a "Special Committee to Increase Corporate Value" in August 2022. They reported in Nov22 and Feb23. 
They also reported in Aug23, mentioning the four listed subs and synergies. Last week, Fujisoft announced it was buying them all out.

Cybernet Systems Co (4312 JP)  is one of the two larger ones. It is being done too cheaply. Waaay too cheaply. It would not be impossible to block.


Fujisoft Tender Offer for Listed Sub Cybernet (4312) - This Is Too Cheap

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Cyber Com Co., Ltd. develops networking and communications software products. The Company also provides technical services and sells personal computer-related equipment and software.

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Cyber Com (3852 JP)

[JAPAN ACTIVISM] KKR Reportedly Plans Takeover of Fuji Soft (9749) - Relief from Activist Pressure

The Nikkei carried an article last night saying KKR would take over activist-pressured Fuji Soft (9749). Founders may roll their stake back in....

Travis Lundy

Fuji Soft (9749) - Much Better Governance Process But The Stock Has Run Too Far

Fuji Soft rallied 9% Friday after reaching a near-all-time high on Thursday. A Nikkei article hinted the Board was considering PE Firms' take...

Travis Lundy

Fuji Soft (9749 JP): A Potential Privatisation Faces Challenges

A binding privatisation proposal is challenging as the shares have hit a ten-year high, lofty multiple, and the Board prefers its corporate value...

Arun George

Vinx Corp (3784) TOB by Parent Fujisoft (9749) - A Bit Cheap, Impossible To Block

Fujisoft (9749) has launched TOBs to buy in minorities of four listed subs as part of restructuring efforts prodded by activist 3D. Vinx is being...

Travis Lundy

Fujisoft Tender Offer for Listed Sub Cybernet (4312) - This Is Too Cheap

Fujisoft (9749), as part of its restructuring prodded by activist 3D Investment Partners, has announced TOBs to buy in 4 listed subs. CybernetSys...

Travis Lundy

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