European Event-Driven Analyst

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Event-Driven

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<li>The Technical Advisory Committee (CAT) in an extraordinary meeting adds <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/puig-brands-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:42395:1" rel="noopener">Puig Brands (PUIG SM)</a> to the IBEX 35 index and removes <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/melia-hotels-international-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21283:1" rel="noopener">Melia Hotels International Sa (MEL SM)</a>.</li>
<li>Although Puig Brands has only been publicly traded since 3 May, its market value exceeds €14.5 billion and its trading volume makes it deserving of a spot in the IBEX.</li>
<li>Puig Brands is expected to see at least a 50% increase in trading volume by July 22, potentially adding four to eight additional days of trading volume.</li>
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The Technical Advisory Committee (CAT) in an extraordinary meeting adds Puig Brands (PUIG SM) to the IBEX 35 index and removes Melia Hotels International Sa (MEL SM).
Although Puig Brands has only been publicly traded since 3 May, its market value exceeds €14.5 billion and its trading volume makes it deserving of a spot in the IBEX.
Puig Brands is expected to see at least a 50% increase in trading volume by July 22, potentially adding four to eight additional days of trading volume.


The recent reforms incorporate "loyalty shares" as an option, which in practice come to transform the 'one share one vote' rule that prevailed in listed companies to protect equal voting rights of shareholders. The instrument equates the Spanish rules with those of other European Union countries, such as Germany, Italy, France or the Netherlands, among others, and aims to reward long-term investors, also protecting companies against short-term investors (opportunistic funds).
The Government toughens the takeover law before the arrival of 'loyal investors' on fear that hard core shareholders will take control of Spanish companies with the new double voting system.
According to the change in the regulation, an investor who exceeds 30% of the vote of a company listed due to the double voting rights of the loyalty shares, will have three months to decide whether to launch a takeover bid, reduce participation or waive its new political rights.
The Ministry of Finance discreetly introduces the change in the new Securities Market Law.
In Spain, the companies that establish the double voting system will be less prone to receiving a takeover offer. If it is already difficult to carry out an offer now without the support of the hard core nucleus on shareholders (for instance, MásMóvil has had to agree with those of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/euskaltel-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21263:1" rel="noopener">Euskaltel SA (EKT SM)</a> ), it will be next to impossible under the new framework.

The recent reforms incorporate "loyalty shares" as an option, which in practice come to transform the 'one share one vote' rule that prevailed in listed companies to protect equal voting rights of shareholders. The instrument equates the Spanish rules with those of other European Union countries, such as Germany, Italy, France or the Netherlands, among others, and aims to reward long-term investors, also protecting companies against short-term investors (opportunistic funds).
The Government toughens the takeover law before the arrival of 'loyal investors' on fear that hard core shareholders will take control of Spanish companies with the new double voting system.
According to the change in the regulation, an investor who exceeds 30% of the vote of a company listed due to the double voting rights of the loyalty shares, will have three months to decide whether to launch a takeover bid, reduce participation or waive its new political rights.
The Ministry of Finance discreetly introduces the change in the new Securities Market Law.
In Spain, the companies that establish the double voting system will be less prone to receiving a takeover offer. If it is already difficult to carry out an offer now without the support of the hard core nucleus on shareholders (for instance, MásMóvil has had to agree with those of Euskaltel SA (EKT SM) ), it will be next to impossible under the new framework.

Loyalty Shares in Spain: Double-Voting Rights Could Hinder Takeovers

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Spain

NH Hotel Group S.A. owns and operates hotels across Europe, America and Africa. The Company operates hotels, which includes room accommodations, restaurants and meeting facilities. NH Hoteles also operates in the real estate industry.

Atresmedia Corporacion de Medios de Comunicaion S.A. operates the Spanish television channel Antena 3. The Company produces and broadcasts news, sports, music and other cultural events. Atresmedia also produces cinema and radio, and operates media and advertising businesses.

Mediaset España Comunicación, S.A., a television broadcaster, conducts television, cinema and music production operations.  The Company owns and operates the Spanish television station Telecinco as well as media and advertising companies.

Mediaset España Comunicación, S.A. (TL5 SM)

eDreams ODIGEO SA is a European online travel company.  The Company offers flights, hotels, vacation packages, train tickets, and car rentals with localized sites across countries worldwide.

Promotora de Informaciones S.A. (Prisa) is a Spanish and Portuguese-language business group. The Company operates in the fields of education, information and entertainment through its newspaper and brands. Prisa also prints books and commercial brochures, operates radio stations, music recording studios and publishing businesses.

Cie Automotive SA manufactures and markets automotive stamping, including body parts, fenders and hubs.  The Company also produces steel and related products. Customers include Fasa-Renault, Lucas Diesel Espana, Tolsan S. Coop, TUV Reinland Iberica, S.A., and Hoesch.

Amadeus IT Group SA processes transactions for the global travel and tourism industry. The Company offers transactions for airlines, hotels, rails, cruise lines and ferry operators, car rental companies, and tour companies.

Industria de Diseno Textil, S.A. designs, manufactures, and distributes apparel.  The Company operates retail chains in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa.

Industria de Diseno Textil SA operates as a fashion company. The Company offers wide range of women's clothing. Industria de Diseno Textil serves clients worldwide.

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited is a franchise licence owner of the Domino's Pizza. The Company sits in the quick service restaurant segment within fast food retail and has a license which covers Australia, New Zealand, France, Belgium, The Netherlands and the Principality of Monaco. The Domino's brand is owned by Domino's Pizza, Inc, a listed US company.

RESORTTRUST, INC. plans, develops, markets, and operates timeshare resort hotels under the "XIV" and "SUN MEMBERS" brand name.  The Company's resort facilities are located in the suburb of major Japanese cities.  Resorttrust operates golf courses.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, owns and operates the tropically-themed Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada.  The resort features a casino, a hotel and motor lounge, restaurants, bars, a nightclub, a swimming pool and health club, a gift shop, a family entertainment center, banquet and meeting space, and surface parking spaces.

Hotel Properties Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates and manages hotels. The Company also operates restaurants and retails and distributes food and fashion merchandise.  In addition, Hotel Properties trades shares, develops and invests in properties, hotels, and resorts.

ROUND ONE Corporation operates bowling alleys and video game arcades.  The Company operates primarily in the Osaka area.

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. operates as an authorized dealer in foreign exchange and as a travel agent. The Company also offers packaged tours, cargo services and travel related insurance. Thomas Cook (India) has offices and foreign exchange counters at various international airports in major cities in India.

Corporate Travel Management Ltd. offers corporate travel management services. The Company operates on a fee for service model and provides business travel advice and services; bookings; ticketing, and ancillary services; and offers travel data diagnostics and recommendations.

TORIDOLL Holdings Corporation operates a variety of restaurants such as skewered grill chicken, Japanese noodle, ramen noodle, Japanese-style pancake, and pasta restaurants.  The Company operates its business at food courts in shopping centers, stations, highway rest areas, and suburbs.

Papa John's International, Inc. operates and franchises pizza delivery and carry-out restaurants under the Papa John's trademark.  The Company operates restaurants in the United States and international markets.

Kangwon Land Inc. is a casino and hotel services provider located in the Kangwon province area of South Korea.  The Company develops abandoned mines and builds gaming and entertainment facilities.  Kangwon Land operates a number of game tables and slot machines for domestic and international customers under its gaming licenses.

Melia Hotels International SA owns and manages hotels and resorts.  The Company operates luxury, upscale and mid-scale hotels and resorts.  Melia Hoteles operates hotels in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa.

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