IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

Arun has over 15 years’ experience covering the Technology sector. During this time, he has worked with technology start-ups and as an equity analyst in investment banks and independent research firms. He was formerly a Technology Analyst for Canaccord Genuity, Altium Securities, Espirito Santo Investment Bank, Noble Group and Clear Capital. He has a dual Master’s degree in Financial Engineering and Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He is also a CFA charterholder.

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Aeon Mall (8905 JP): Aeon (8267 JP)’s Potential Share Exchange Offer

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aeon-delight-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16763:1" rel="noopener">Aeon Delight (9787 JP)</a> has recommended a tender offer from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aeon-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3:1" rel="noopener">Aeon Co Ltd (8267 JP)</a> at JPY5,400 per share, a 15.3% premium to the last close.</li>
<li>Despite the skinny premium, the offer is reasonable compared to historical trading ranges and peer multiples. The offer represents an all-time high. </li>
<li>The offer aligns with the midpoint of the special committee IFA’s DCF valuation range and is marginally below the Board's requested price. The required minority acceptance rate is attainable. </li>
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Aeon Delight (9787 JP) has recommended a tender offer from Aeon Co Ltd (8267 JP) at JPY5,400 per share, a 15.3% premium to the last close.
Despite the skinny premium, the offer is reasonable compared to historical trading ranges and peer multiples. The offer represents an all-time high. 
The offer aligns with the midpoint of the special committee IFA’s DCF valuation range and is marginally below the Board's requested price. The required minority acceptance rate is attainable. 


Aeon Delight (9787 JP): Aeon’s (8267 JP) JPY5,400 Tender Offer