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Arun George

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Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/medtronic-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14982:1" rel="noopener">Medtronic Plc (MDT US)</a> aims to acquire <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">Eoflow (294090 KS)</a> through share purchase agreements (SPA), a share subscription agreement (SSA) and a public tender offer at KRW30,000.</li>
<li>Since the deal announcement on 26 May, the spread has widened, reflecting deal risk around patent litigation risk, regulatory approvals and the minimum acceptance condition.</li>
<li>Our assessment of these risks suggests a low probability of a deal break. At the last close, the gross spread is an attractive 8.5%. </li>
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Medtronic Plc (MDT US) aims to acquire Eoflow (294090 KS) through share purchase agreements (SPA), a share subscription agreement (SSA) and a public tender offer at KRW30,000.
Since the deal announcement on 26 May, the spread has widened, reflecting deal risk around patent litigation risk, regulatory approvals and the minimum acceptance condition.
Our assessment of these risks suggests a low probability of a deal break. At the last close, the gross spread is an attractive 8.5%. 


EOFLOW/Medtronic Tender: Assessing the Wide Spread

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

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<li>In this insight, we provide an update of Medtronic's tender offer of Eoflow. </li>
<li>The foreign ownership of Eoflow has surged in the past two months from 6.5% on 25 May to 33.2% as of 24 July. </li>
<li>We continue to believe that there is 95%+ probability of this M&amp;A getting completed at the tender offer price of 30,000 won and Eoflow eventually becoming delisted in 2H 2023. </li>
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In this insight, we provide an update of Medtronic's tender offer of Eoflow. 
The foreign ownership of Eoflow has surged in the past two months from 6.5% on 25 May to 33.2% as of 24 July. 
We continue to believe that there is 95%+ probability of this M&amp;A getting completed at the tender offer price of 30,000 won and Eoflow eventually becoming delisted in 2H 2023. 


An Update on Medtronic's Tender Offer of Eoflow

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>I tally 48  - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Inside is a timetable of upcoming key events for each deal.</li>
<li>Two new deals discussed this week: the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/capitol-health-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14504:1" rel="noopener">Capitol Health (CAJ AU)</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/integral-diagnostics-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24306:1" rel="noopener">Integral Diagnostics (IDX AU)</a> merger; and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/infocom-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8412:1" rel="noopener">Infocom Corp (4348 JP)</a>'s Tender Offer.</li>
<li>Key updates took place on: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mma-offshore-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:594:1" rel="noopener">MMA Offshore (MRM AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/l-occitane-international-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6772:1" rel="noopener">L'Occitane (973 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mimasu-semiconductor-industry-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5531:1" rel="noopener">Mimasu Semiconductor Industry (8155 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tatsuta-electric-wire-cable-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12509:1" rel="noopener">Tatsuta Electric Wire &amp; Cable (5809 JP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/great-eastern-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13993:1" rel="noopener">Great Eastern Holdings (GE SP)</a>.</li>
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I tally 48  - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma. Inside is a timetable of upcoming key events for each deal.
Two new deals discussed this week: the Capitol Health (CAJ AU) / Integral Diagnostics (IDX AU) merger; and Infocom Corp (4348 JP)'s Tender Offer.
Key updates took place on: MMA Offshore (MRM AU), L'Occitane (973 HK), Mimasu Semiconductor Industry (8155 JP), Tatsuta Electric Wire &amp; Cable (5809 JP), and Great Eastern Holdings (GE SP).


(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Infocom, Capitol Health, MMA Offshore, Mimasu, Tatsuta Elect., Great Eastern

Keisei Electric Railway Co / Event-Driven

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<li>The Palliser/<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/keisei-electric-railway-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10876:1" rel="noopener">Keisei Electric Railway Co (9009 JP)</a> is an unconvincing trade. Avoid being long Keisei vs <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/oriental-land-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13517:1" rel="noopener">Oriental Land (4661 JP)</a> except in short-term impact events. Avoid the drift trade also.</li>
<li>On the subject of activism, keep an eye on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-merchants-china-direct-investments" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6862:1" rel="noopener">China Merchants China Direct Investments (133 HK)</a>'s 20th June AGM. If Kan's re-election is rejected, this stock should gain more momentum.</li>
<li>A <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sigma-healthcare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15966:1" rel="noopener">Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU)</a>/Chemist Warehouse merger carried regulatory risk. And now the ACCC has raised a raft of concerns. </li>
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The Palliser/Keisei Electric Railway Co (9009 JP) is an unconvincing trade. Avoid being long Keisei vs Oriental Land (4661 JP) except in short-term impact events. Avoid the drift trade also.
On the subject of activism, keep an eye on China Merchants China Direct Investments (133 HK)'s 20th June AGM. If Kan's re-election is rejected, this stock should gain more momentum.
A Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU)/Chemist Warehouse merger carried regulatory risk. And now the ACCC has raised a raft of concerns. 


Last Week in Event SPACE: Keisei Electric, CMCDI, Sigma Healthcare, Sun Corp, Segantii

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<li>Aesthetic laser maker <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jeisys-medical-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36766:1" rel="noopener">Jeisys Medical (287410 KS)</a> has announced French PE outfit Archimed SAS is seeking to delist the company.</li>
<li>Archimed intends to acquire 72% of Jeisys at ₩13,000, a 20.82% premium to undisturbed. Archimed has also inked agreements with founders/directors for 26.44%, taking its possible % acquisition to 98.44%. </li>
<li>A Korean medical device maker - not another <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">Eoflow (294090 KS)</a>?! Jeisys did face a <a href="https://dockets.justia.com/docket/massachusetts/madce/1:2018cv10681/197582" target="_blank" rel="noopener">patent infringement case</a> from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/syneron-medical-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25869:1" rel="noopener">Syneron Medical (ELOS US)</a> in 2018; but since resolved. </li>
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Aesthetic laser maker Jeisys Medical (287410 KS) has announced French PE outfit Archimed SAS is seeking to delist the company.
Archimed intends to acquire 72% of Jeisys at ₩13,000, a 20.82% premium to undisturbed. Archimed has also inked agreements with founders/directors for 26.44%, taking its possible % acquisition to 98.44%. 
A Korean medical device maker - not another Eoflow (294090 KS)?! Jeisys did face a patent infringement case from Syneron Medical (ELOS US) in 2018; but since resolved. 


Jeisys Medical (287410 KS): Archimed's Delisting Offer

South Korea

INTEROJO CO LTD manufactures and markets contact lens.  The Company's main brands are Clalen, Morning-Q, Festival-II, Bandage, Multivision.

Value Added Technology Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and engages in sales of digital radiography medical equipments for dental clinics.  The Company also supplies digital sensor for X-ray equipments.

Curexo Inc. distributes medical equipment such as MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and endoscope used in operating of breast cancer.  The Company also produces goods for aromatic therapy.

InBody Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets a body composition analyzer and other related medical instruments.  The Company supplies its products to the hospitals, clinics, fitness clubs, and households.  Biospace also exports its products to overseas markets, such as America, Europe, and Asia.

Huons Co., Ltd. manufactures pharmaceutical products.  The Company produces medical drugs in the fields of nervous system, sensory organs, anti-histamines, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, metabolic agents and hormones.

Vieworks Company Ltd. designs and manufactures camera systems for digital radiography, digital fluoroscopy, and angiography systems.

Infopia Co., Ltd specializes in developing equipments to prevent heart disease and cancer.  The Company produces heart disease diagnosing kits, cancer diagnosing kits, and remote treatment systems.  Infopia manufactures blood glucose monitoring systems, hemoglobin measuring systems, auto chemical analyzers, and glucose mobile phones.

Suheung Co., Ltd. manufactures hard and soft gelatin capsules for pharmaceutical  industry.  The Company also produces Health & Nutrition Food and hard capsule filling machines.

Access Bio Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests.  The Company develops rapid diagnostic test (RDT) for Malaria and Pregnancy.

L&K Biomed Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures medical devices.  The Company's main products include cervical spine devices, 3D wholebody scanner and bio-similar products.

OraSure Technologies, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices and diagnostic products.  The Company supplies oral fluid collection devices and assays to the life insurance industry and public health markets for the detection of antibodies to HIV.  OraSure also supplies oral fluid testing solutions for drugs-of-abuse testing.

Utah Medical Products, Inc. develops, manufactures, assembles, and markets a broad range of disposable and reusable specialty medical devices. The Company's products are designed to provide better health outcomes for patients and their care-providers. Utah Medical's primary focus is healthcare for women and their babies.

United Orthopedic Corporation manufactures orthopedic implants and precision medical devices.  The Company's products include hip replacement system, knee replacement system, as well as oncology and custom implants.  UOC also acts as an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) supplier.

St.Shine Optical Co., Ltd. specializes in manufacturing cast-molding soft contact lens, including disposable and frequent replacement contact lens.  The Company also produces lathe-cutting contact lens.  St.Shine Optical markets its products under the brand name Ticon.

PW Medtech Group Ltd is a medical device developer, manufacturer and marketer in China.  The Company's products include infusion products and orthopedic implant products.

AngioDynamics, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets therapeutic and diagnostic devices.  The Company's products enable interventional physicians to treat peripheral vascular disease and other non-coronary diseases. AngioDynamic's product lines consist of angiographic catheters, hemodialysis catheters, image guided vascular access products, and thrombolytic products.

Bioteque Corporation manufactures and markets disposable medical products. The Company's products include hemodialysis blood line sets, AV (arteriovenous) fistula needles, IV (intravenous) infusion bags, IV infusion sets, drainage bags, precision infusion sets, surgical drainage tubes, medical catheters. medical components, and homecare items.

Scivision Biotech Inc produces medical Hyaluronic Acid using fermentation biotechnology. The company products include Hya-Dermis and Hya-Joint injection, skin care series and health food.

MEDIKIT Co., LTD. mainly manufactures medical devices for use in blood-related tests and treatments such as transfusion and intravenous introduction.  The Company produces a variety of catheters for use in kidney dialysis, angiography, transfusion, and vessel access.

Tristel plc develops, manufactures, and markets infection control, contamination control, and hygiene products. It offers hospital infection prevention and control, and hygiene products based on its proprietary chlorine dioxide chemistry technology; disinfection and cleaning products for veterinary and animal welfare sectors; and contamination control products for pharmaceutical and personal care industries. The company markets its products under Tristel, Crystel, Anistel, Dermastel, Enzystel, Medistel, Airstel, and Odostel brand names. It markest its products directly and through distributors and dealers in the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the Russian Federation, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and internationally. Tristel plc was founded in 1993 and is based in Snailwell, the United Kingdom.

Eoflow Co.,Ltd. develops and sells medical devices. The Company produces and sells wearable disposable insulin pumps and other products. Eoflow markets its products throughout Korea.

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Eoflow (294090 KS)

EOFLOW/Medtronic Tender: Assessing the Wide Spread

Our assessment of the key deal risks suggests a low probability of a deal break. At the last close, the gross spread is an attractive 8.5%.

Arun George

An Update on Medtronic's Tender Offer of Eoflow

In this insight, we provide an update of Medtronic's tender offer of Eoflow. We continue to believe there is 95%+ probability of this M&A getting...

Douglas Kim

(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Infocom, Capitol Health, MMA Offshore, Mimasu, Tatsuta Elect., Great Eastern

This insight provides a summary of gross/annualised spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and...

David Blennerhassett

Last Week in Event SPACE: Keisei Electric, CMCDI, Sigma Healthcare, Sun Corp, Segantii

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

Jeisys Medical (287410 KS): Archimed's Delisting Offer

Currently trading (expectedly) tight at a gross/annualised spread of 1.3%/11.5%, after taking into account the securities tax. If playing the...

David Blennerhassett

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