European Event-Driven Analyst

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Event-Driven

<p>On 18 January <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/akzo-nobel-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21093:1" rel="noopener">Akzo Nobel NV (AKZA NA)</a> made a non-binding proposal to acquire <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tikkurila-oyj" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21786:1" rel="noopener">Tikkurila Oyj (TIK1V FH)</a> for €1.4 billion, at €31.25 per share.</p>
<ul>
<li>The offer is 13% higher than that made by PPG on 5 January.</li>
<li>Tikkurila's shares closed at €32.55, 16.5% higher than the prior trading session and 4.1% above Akzo Nobel's non-binding proposal.</li>
</ul>
<p>Tikkurila was already the subject of a <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ppg-industries-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8775:1" rel="noopener">Ppg Industries (PPG US)</a>'s voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all shares, at €27.75 per share (increased from €25 per share).</p>
<ul>
<li>PPG increased its bid after Tikkurila said it had received a competing offer (from Hempel AS).</li>
<li>The tender offer period started on 15 January.  </li>
</ul>
<p>The bid is relatively high and could lead to a bidding war with PPG.</p>
<ul>
<li>It happens in the midst of a bidding war, offering over a 113% premium vs. where Tikkurila was trading three months prior to when it became in play</li>
<li>There's the risk of a winning curse.</li>
</ul>
<p>Both PPG and Akzo Nobel seems willing to pay dearly for market share in Scandinavia, the Baltic region and beyond (China and Russia). Cost synergies do not seem to be the main reason for the bid</p>
<ul>
<li>Cost synergies could be relevant in raw metals and logistics, and would probably  be higher for Akzo Nobel, about 5% of gross sales, than for PPG.</li>
<li>Bidders seem to focus on revenue synergies.</li>
</ul>
<p>In spite of the latest consolidation moves, the industry remains very fragmented with c. 50% of global revenues coming from small producers.</p>
<ul>
<li>Acquisitions are generally under 10x EV/EBITDA with synergies. Targets  typically can be brought in a relatively short time-frame to the higher margins of the larger scale acquirers.</li>
<li>Tikkurila is already trading at 17.4x EV/2020e EBITDA.</li>
</ul>
<p>Putting Tikkurila on the same EV/EBITDA multiple of PPG, 16.55x EV/2020e EBITDA, I obtain an equity value of €30.87. Adding €2.5 per share worth of synergies (lower for PPG than in the case of Akzo Nobel), gives €33.38 per share,</p>
<ul>
<li>c. 7% higher than the offer by Akzo Nobel and 2.5% higher than the last close price on 18 January.</li>
<li>Another raise could be the next move for PPG. Akzo Nobel is watching closely and surely is counting on it.</li>
<li>Like in the case of G4S, Tikkurila seems to be a scarce asset (at least for both bidders), that was undervalued and attracting plenty of courtship right now.</li>
</ul>
<p>Recommendation is <strong>LONG Tikkurila, TP  33.38.</strong></p>

On 18 January Akzo Nobel NV (AKZA NA) made a non-binding proposal to acquire Tikkurila Oyj (TIK1V FH) for €1.4 billion, at €31.25 per share.

The offer is 13% higher than that made by PPG on 5 January.
Tikkurila's shares closed at €32.55, 16.5% higher than the prior trading session and 4.1% above Akzo Nobel's non-binding proposal.

Tikkurila was already the subject of a Ppg Industries (PPG US)'s voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all shares, at €27.75 per share (increased from €25 per share).

PPG increased its bid after Tikkurila said it had received a competing offer (from Hempel AS).
The tender offer period started on 15 January.  

The bid is relatively high and could lead to a bidding war with PPG.

It happens in the midst of a bidding war, offering over a 113% premium vs. where Tikkurila was trading three months prior to when it became in play
There's the risk of a winning curse.

Both PPG and Akzo Nobel seems willing to pay dearly for market share in Scandinavia, the Baltic region and beyond (China and Russia). Cost synergies do not seem to be the main reason for the bid

Cost synergies could be relevant in raw metals and logistics, and would probably  be higher for Akzo Nobel, about 5% of gross sales, than for PPG.
Bidders seem to focus on revenue synergies.

In spite of the latest consolidation moves, the industry remains very fragmented with c. 50% of global revenues coming from small producers.

Acquisitions are generally under 10x EV/EBITDA with synergies. Targets  typically can be brought in a relatively short time-frame to the higher margins of the larger scale acquirers.
Tikkurila is already trading at 17.4x EV/2020e EBITDA.

Putting Tikkurila on the same EV/EBITDA multiple of PPG, 16.55x EV/2020e EBITDA, I obtain an equity value of €30.87. Adding €2.5 per share worth of synergies (lower for PPG than in the case of Akzo Nobel), gives €33.38 per share,

c. 7% higher than the offer by Akzo Nobel and 2.5% higher than the last close price on 18 January.
Another raise could be the next move for PPG. Akzo Nobel is watching closely and surely is counting on it.
Like in the case of G4S, Tikkurila seems to be a scarce asset (at least for both bidders), that was undervalued and attracting plenty of courtship right now.

Recommendation is LONG Tikkurila, TP  33.38.

Akzo Nobel Tops PPG's Offer for Tikkurila

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

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<div><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nanofilm-technologies-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29700:1" rel="noopener">Nanofilm Technologies International (NTI SP)</a> designs, manufactures, and assembles its proprietary coating equipment (and auxiliary equipment and spare parts), and develops and provides its surface solutions and advanced materials in-house. At the proposed IPO price of S$2.59 per share, Nanofilm will have a market cap of S$1.7 billion ($1.3 billion). Nanofilm will raise proceeds of S$470 million ($346 million) with primary/secondary spilt of 42.5%/57.5%. Thirteen cornerstone investors will subscriber for 104.3 million of the offer shares.  </p></div><div><div><div class="content-highlight"><p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/nanofilm-technologies-ipo-initiation-layer-by-layer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our initiation note</a>, we highlighted that Nanofilm is an attractive growth story underpinned by proprietary technology, growing addressable markets, high customer stickiness, attractive margin profile and strong cash conversion. Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO valuation is attractive. </p></div></div></div>

Nanofilm Technologies International (NTI SP) designs, manufactures, and assembles its proprietary coating equipment (and auxiliary equipment and spare parts), and develops and provides its surface solutions and advanced materials in-house. At the proposed IPO price of S$2.59 per share, Nanofilm will have a market cap of S$1.7 billion ($1.3 billion). Nanofilm will raise proceeds of S$470 million ($346 million) with primary/secondary spilt of 42.5%/57.5%. Thirteen cornerstone investors will subscriber for 104.3 million of the offer shares.  In our initiation note, we highlighted that Nanofilm is an attractive growth story underpinned by proprietary technology, growing addressable markets, high customer stickiness, attractive margin profile and strong cash conversion. Our valuation analysis suggests that the IPO valuation is attractive. 

Nanofilm Technologies IPO: Valuation Insights

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Henry Soediarko

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<p>Singaporean paint conglomerate Wuthelam will acquire a majority stake in Nippon Paint Holdings, Japan's largest coatings maker, in a deal valued at roughly 1.3 trillion yen ($12.3 billion), according to a Nippon Paint announcement on Friday that will bring Wuthelam’s stake from 39% to 55%, to be completed in January 2021 through a private placement of shares for around JPY 1.3 trillion or USD 12.3 billion.</p><p>12 months onward, with a stronger balance sheet, profit is expected to increase by 60% and EPS to rise 10% at least that put the company in a better position for further M&amp;A. Indonesia has the largest construction market in ASEAN (USD 120 bn), much higher compared to the rest of the ASEAN countries combined. The acquisition of the Indonesian business will be earnings accretive for the company as the operating profit margin in Indonesia is <strong>3x</strong> higher than the company’s current.</p><p>The message it tries to send to the market is clear - becoming an Asian focus company leveraging on Nippon Paint's domain expertise, improved corporate governance that makes it friendlier for foreign investors who want to invest in Japan listed company with foreign board members, a stronger balance sheet and full participation in South East Asia's largest economy, Indonesia. </p><p>With a stronger balance sheet and a higher EPS for next year, investors should prefer Nippon Paints to Kansai Paint.</p>

Singaporean paint conglomerate Wuthelam will acquire a majority stake in Nippon Paint Holdings, Japan's largest coatings maker, in a deal valued at roughly 1.3 trillion yen ($12.3 billion), according to a Nippon Paint announcement on Friday that will bring Wuthelam’s stake from 39% to 55%, to be completed in January 2021 through a private placement of shares for around JPY 1.3 trillion or USD 12.3 billion.12 months onward, with a stronger balance sheet, profit is expected to increase by 60% and EPS to rise 10% at least that put the company in a better position for further M&amp;A. Indonesia has the largest construction market in ASEAN (USD 120 bn), much higher compared to the rest of the ASEAN countries combined. The acquisition of the Indonesian business will be earnings accretive for the company as the operating profit margin in Indonesia is 3x higher than the company’s current.The message it tries to send to the market is clear - becoming an Asian focus company leveraging on Nippon Paint's domain expertise, improved corporate governance that makes it friendlier for foreign investors who want to invest in Japan listed company with foreign board members, a stronger balance sheet and full participation in South East Asia's largest economy, Indonesia. With a stronger balance sheet and a higher EPS for next year, investors should prefer Nippon Paints to Kansai Paint.

Nippon Paint (4612): From Japan to Asia to Indonesia

Japan/Asia Long-Short, LightStream Research

Mio Kato

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<p>Nippon Paint is up 51% YTD and 6.5% today alone. Kansai Paint is down 5.6% in that time and international peers such as Asian Paints, Kansai Nerolac, Berger Paints India, Akzo Nobel India, TOA Paint and PPG are all somewhere between up 9.5% and down 9.7% with only Sherwin Williams of the US cracking positive double digits at +16.7%. Arguably, the performance was driven by expectations of deal activity such as what was just announced but we find the details underwhelming relative to the share price performance.</p>

Nippon Paint is up 51% YTD and 6.5% today alone. Kansai Paint is down 5.6% in that time and international peers such as Asian Paints, Kansai Nerolac, Berger Paints India, Akzo Nobel India, TOA Paint and PPG are all somewhere between up 9.5% and down 9.7% with only Sherwin Williams of the US cracking positive double digits at +16.7%. Arguably, the performance was driven by expectations of deal activity such as what was just announced but we find the details underwhelming relative to the share price performance.

Nippon Paint – Announced Deal Does Not Justify Share Price Run Up

<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/19508" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19508:1">DuluxGroup Ltd (DLX AU)</a> is Australia’s largest player in the decorative paint market, with well-known brands Dulux in paints and Selleys in adhesives. On 17 April, DuluxGroup announced a recommended scheme of arrangement from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/7387" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7387:1">Nippon Paint Holdings (4612 JP)</a> for A$9.80 cash per share. </p><div class="content-highlight"><p>Overall, we believe that Nippon Paint’s bid is attractive with limited chance of a superior proposal. </p></div>

DuluxGroup Ltd (DLX AU) is Australia’s largest player in the decorative paint market, with well-known brands Dulux in paints and Selleys in adhesives. On 17 April, DuluxGroup announced a recommended scheme of arrangement from Nippon Paint Holdings (4612 JP) for A$9.80 cash per share. Overall, we believe that Nippon Paint’s bid is attractive with limited chance of a superior proposal. 

DuluxGroup’s Attractive Bid from Nippon Paint

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