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Daily Brief Industrials: APM Human Services, CJ Darcl Logistics Limited, Hunt (Jb) Transprt Svcs, J&T Global Express and more

In today’s briefing:

  • APM Human Services (APM AU): Scheme Vote on 18 September
  • APM Human Services (APM AU): 18th Sept Vote On Madison Dearborn’s Offer
  • CJ Darcl Logistics Pre-IPO – Diversifying and Integrating Operations for a Larger Pie
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services: A Tale Of Intermodal Margin Recovery & Pricing Adjustments! – Major Drivers
  • J&T Global Express H124 Results: A Dramatic Turnaround? But Something Doesn’t Make Sense


APM Human Services (APM AU): Scheme Vote on 18 September

By Arun George

  • The APM Human Services (APM AU) IE considers Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP)’s A$1.45 offer fair and reasonable as it is within the A$1.40 to A$1.74 valuation range. 
  • The offer is conditional on FIRB, US HSR and shareholder approval. FIRB approval should be forthcoming as MDP is the second-largest shareholder.
  • While the offer remains underwhelming, rollover shareholders and quiet retail boards should ensure the vote passes. At last close and for the 10 October payment, the gross/annualised spread is 1.4%/10.1%.

APM Human Services (APM AU): 18th Sept Vote On Madison Dearborn’s Offer

By David Blennerhassett

  • Back on the 31st May, employment and disability services play APM Human Services (APM AU) and US PE-outfit Madison Dearborn Partners, entered a Scheme at A$1.45/share, in cash.
  • That’s a 74.7% premium to undisturbed. A scrip option was afforded, and Executive Chair, Megan Wynne and CEO, Michael Anghie will take up that option, if the Scheme is implemented. 
  • The Scheme Booklet is now out, with a Scheme Meeting to be held on the 18th September. Expected implementation on the 10 October. The IE says fair & reasonable.

CJ Darcl Logistics Pre-IPO – Diversifying and Integrating Operations for a Larger Pie

By Akshat Shah

  • CJ Darcl Logistics Limited (1506129D IN) is looking to raise around US$100m in its upcoming India IPO.
  • CJ Darcl Logistics (CJDL) is a diversified logistics company in India, with market leadership in full truck load (FTL) vertical in terms of revenue for FY23, according to CRISIL.
  • In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services: A Tale Of Intermodal Margin Recovery & Pricing Adjustments! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services recently reported the second quarter result of 2024, outlining both achievements and challenges faced during the period.
  • As the fifth leader in the company’s 62-year history, the new CEO reaffirmed a commitment to long-term growth strategies, focusing on enhancing the foundational pillars of people, technology, and capacity.
  • Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company’s price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

J&T Global Express H124 Results: A Dramatic Turnaround? But Something Doesn’t Make Sense

By Daniel Hellberg

  • J&T Global Express this week reported a strong Y/Y improvement in EBITDA
  • The most dramatic improvement came at the company’s China operation
  • But the drivers of this improvement appear odd, even contradictory; AVOID

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