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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chip-eng-seng-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6441:1" rel="noopener">Chip Eng Seng Corp (CHIP SP)</a> disclosed a revised conditional VGO from the Tangs at S$0.75, a 4.2% premium to the previous offer of S$0.72. The offer is final.</li>
<li>The offeror (47.27% of outstanding shares) and immediate family represent 50.49% of outstanding shares or 48.63% of diluted shares, which is just shy of the 50%+ minimum acceptance condition. </li>
<li>The bump was to increase the chances of privatisation rather than hitting the 50%+ minimum acceptance condition. At the last close, the gross spread is 1.4%. </li>
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Chip Eng Seng Corp (CHIP SP) disclosed a revised conditional VGO from the Tangs at S$0.75, a 4.2% premium to the previous offer of S$0.72. The offer is final.
The offeror (47.27% of outstanding shares) and immediate family represent 50.49% of outstanding shares or 48.63% of diluted shares, which is just shy of the 50%+ minimum acceptance condition. 
The bump was to increase the chances of privatisation rather than hitting the 50%+ minimum acceptance condition. At the last close, the gross spread is 1.4%. 


Chip Eng Seng (CHIP SP)’s Revised S$0.75 VGO from the Tangs

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>Conglomerate<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chip-eng-seng-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6441:1" rel="noopener"> Chip Eng Seng Corp (CHIP SP)</a> (CES) has announced a voluntary Offer of S$0.72/share from a Tang family-owned entity. The price is a 1.4% premium to last close.</li>
<li>The Tang's hold 38.23% and the Offer is conditional on a 50% acceptance condition. </li>
<li>The Offer price is a 27.3% discount to CES' NAV as of 30 June 2022 - no such mention in the announcement. The Offer price has not been declared final.</li>
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Conglomerate Chip Eng Seng Corp (CHIP SP) (CES) has announced a voluntary Offer of S$0.72/share from a Tang family-owned entity. The price is a 1.4% premium to last close.
The Tang's hold 38.23% and the Offer is conditional on a 50% acceptance condition. 
The Offer price is a 27.3% discount to CES' NAV as of 30 June 2022 - no such mention in the announcement. The Offer price has not been declared final.


Chip Eng Seng: Low-Balled MBO At $0.72/Share

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chip-eng-seng-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6441:1" rel="noopener">Chip Eng Seng Corp (CHIP SP)</a> disclosed a conditional VGO from the Tangs at S$0.720, a 6.7% premium to the undisturbed price (6 September). The price is not declared final. </li>
<li>Irrevocables and family represent 41.44% of outstanding shares. The VGO has a 50%+ minimum acceptance condition which requires around a 15% minorities acceptance rate.</li>
<li>While the last close is in line with the offer, it is attractive in the context of historical prices/multiples. Therefore, there is a good chance of hitting the 50% threshold.</li>
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Chip Eng Seng Corp (CHIP SP) disclosed a conditional VGO from the Tangs at S$0.720, a 6.7% premium to the undisturbed price (6 September). The price is not declared final. 
Irrevocables and family represent 41.44% of outstanding shares. The VGO has a 50%+ minimum acceptance condition which requires around a 15% minorities acceptance rate.
While the last close is in line with the offer, it is attractive in the context of historical prices/multiples. Therefore, there is a good chance of hitting the 50% threshold.


Chip Eng Seng (CHIP SP)’s S$0.72 VGO from the Tangs

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<li>There are currently 47 - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>Three new deals were discussed this week: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/guodian-technology-environment-group-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3941:1" rel="noopener">Guodian Technology &amp; Environment Group (1296 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/link-net-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1050:1" rel="noopener">Link Net (LINK IJ)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/g-j-steel-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14759:1" rel="noopener">G J Steel PCL (GJS TB)</a>.</li>
<li>Keys updates took place for: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/over-the-wire-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30653:1" rel="noopener">Over the Wire Holdings Ltd (OTW AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/razer-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24380:1" rel="noopener">Razer Inc (1337 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-logistics-property-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22799:1" rel="noopener">China Logistics Property Holdings (1589 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/akm-industrial-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7206:1" rel="noopener">AKM Industrial (1639 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ara-logos-logistics-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:937:1" rel="noopener">ARA LOGOS (ALLT SP)</a>.</li>
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There are currently 47 - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.
Three new deals were discussed this week: Guodian Technology &amp; Environment Group (1296 HK), Link Net (LINK IJ), and G J Steel PCL (GJS TB).
Keys updates took place for: Over the Wire Holdings Ltd (OTW AU), Razer Inc (1337 HK), China Logistics Property Holdings (1589 HK), AKM Industrial (1639 HK), and ARA LOGOS (ALLT SP).


Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Summary: Razer, Link Net, ARA LOGOS, Guodian Tech, GJ Steel

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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ASEAN Builder's Scoop (13Jan22) - No Merger for MLT/MINT

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SingHaiyi Group Limited is a diversified real estate company focused on property development, real estate investment and property management services. The Group also holds a diversified portfolio of income-generative assets in the commercial and retail sectors, with geographical reach into USA and widening exposure in Asia.

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Chip Eng Seng (CHIP SP)’s Revised S$0.75 VGO from the Tangs

The bump was to increase the chances of privatisation rather than hitting the 50%+ minimum acceptance condition. At the last close, the gross...

Arun George

Chip Eng Seng (CHIP SP)’s S$0.72 VGO from the Tangs

The price is not declared final. There is a good chance of hitting the 50% minimum acceptance threshold. Not worth chasing through terms in hopes...

Arun George

Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Summary: Razer, Link Net, ARA LOGOS, Guodian Tech, GJ Steel

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

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (13Jan22) - No Merger for MLT/MINT

No merger for MLT/MINT; Condo, HDB rents may continue rising; BTH launching new concept in Phuket; METRO/Daiwa House deepens collaboration; SIRI...

SCCM Asia Research

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Chip Eng Seng (CHIP SP)’s Revised S$0.75 VGO from the Tangs

The bump was to increase the chances of privatisation rather than hitting the 50%+ minimum acceptance condition. At the last close, the gross...

Arun George

Chip Eng Seng: Low-Balled MBO At $0.72/Share

There is scope for a bump here. This Offer is less of a certainty that the Singhaiyi transaction. Get involved here or a spread (or two) below terms.

David Blennerhassett

Chip Eng Seng (CHIP SP)’s S$0.72 VGO from the Tangs

The price is not declared final. There is a good chance of hitting the 50% minimum acceptance threshold. Not worth chasing through terms in hopes...

Arun George

Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Summary: Razer, Link Net, ARA LOGOS, Guodian Tech, GJ Steel

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

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (13Jan22) - No Merger for MLT/MINT

No merger for MLT/MINT; Condo, HDB rents may continue rising; BTH launching new concept in Phuket; METRO/Daiwa House deepens collaboration; SIRI...

SCCM Asia Research