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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/insulet-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5252:1" rel="noopener">Insulet Corp (PODD US)</a> filed with the United States District Court <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1145197/000114519723000055/podd-2023x08x08ex991.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a complaint for patent infringement</a> against <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">Eoflow (294090 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/flex-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36680:1" rel="noopener">Flex (FLEX US)</a>, Luis Malave, Steven DiIanni, and Ian Welsford.</li>
<li>Insulet’s primary allegation is that Eoflow’s EOPatch device is built using Insulet’s proprietary trade secrets and infringes three Insulet US patents (‘741, ’883 and ‘950 patents).</li>
<li>The most likely scenarios are that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/medtronic-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14982:1" rel="noopener">Medtronic Plc (MDT US)</a> and Insulet sign a licensing agreement (resulting in a possible tender offer price cut) or Medtronic walks. </li>
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Insulet Corp (PODD US) filed with the United States District Court a complaint for patent infringement against Eoflow (294090 KS), Flex (FLEX US), Luis Malave, Steven DiIanni, and Ian Welsford.
Insulet’s primary allegation is that Eoflow’s EOPatch device is built using Insulet’s proprietary trade secrets and infringes three Insulet US patents (‘741, ’883 and ‘950 patents).
The most likely scenarios are that Medtronic Plc (MDT US) and Insulet sign a licensing agreement (resulting in a possible tender offer price cut) or Medtronic walks. 


EOFLOW/Medtronic Tender: Insulet’s US Complaint Materially Increases Deal Break Risks

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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

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tandem-diabetes-care-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20893:1" rel="noopener">Tandem Diabetes Care (TNDM US)</a> has been consistently missing earnings expectations. This is taking a toll on the share price performance, with shares plunging ~61% over the last one year.</li>
<li>Tandem’s nearest rival has recently launched its new insulin pump in the U.S. This will affect Tandem’s Q2 sales growth. Tandem guided for 10–12% revenue growth in 2023.</li>
<li>Tandem is a hugely beaten down stock. However, it will be wise to wait for Tandem to launch new product, ensure its good uptake amid competition, and exhibit earnings stability.</li>
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Tandem Diabetes Care (TNDM US) has been consistently missing earnings expectations. This is taking a toll on the share price performance, with shares plunging ~61% over the last one year.
Tandem’s nearest rival has recently launched its new insulin pump in the U.S. This will affect Tandem’s Q2 sales growth. Tandem guided for 10–12% revenue growth in 2023.
Tandem is a hugely beaten down stock. However, it will be wise to wait for Tandem to launch new product, ensure its good uptake amid competition, and exhibit earnings stability.


Tandem Diabetes Care (TNDM US): Missed Earnings + Severe Competition = A Bitter Pill to Swallow

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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>The shares are trading wide to terms due to key risks - regulatory approvals and the minimum acceptance condition (Medtronic owns 53.02% of the post-SSA outstanding shares).</li>
<li>The regulatory approvals should be forthcoming due to minimum competition issues. The minimum acceptance condition requires a minority acceptance rate of 15.7%, which is achievable due to an attractive offer.</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.
The shares are trading wide to terms due to key risks - regulatory approvals and the minimum acceptance condition (Medtronic owns 53.02% of the post-SSA outstanding shares).
The regulatory approvals should be forthcoming due to minimum competition issues. The minimum acceptance condition requires a minority acceptance rate of 15.7%, which is achievable due to an attractive offer.


EOFLOW/Medtronic Tender: Risk/Reward Profile

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Insulet Corp (PODD US)

EOFLOW/Medtronic Tender: Insulet’s US Complaint Materially Increases Deal Break Risks

The most likely scenarios are that Medtronic and Insulet sign a licensing agreement (resulting in a possible price cut) or Medtronic walks. Both...

Arun George

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

Tandem Diabetes Care (TNDM US): Missed Earnings + Severe Competition = A Bitter Pill to Swallow

Tandem is consistently missing earnings expectations since 4Q21. The company’s nearest competitor has recently launched a new device in US, which...

Tina Banerjee

EOFLOW/Medtronic Tender: Risk/Reward Profile

The shares are trading wide due to key risks - regulatory approvals and the minimum acceptance condition. Low competition issues facilitate...

Arun George

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