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

Fengxiang (9977 HK): PAG’s Preconditional Privatisation Offer at HK$2.00

Weekly Deals Digest (13 Apr) - Suzuki, Canvest, Fengxiang, HKBN, Goldlion, Tsuruha/Welcia, Shibaura

Merger Arb Mondays (14 Apr) - ESR, Fengxiang, Vesync, Goldlion, Shibaura, Tsuruha/Welcia, Aeon Mall

Fengxiang (9977 HK)’s Share Transfer to PAG Complete, Unconditional MGO

Fengxiang (9977 HK): Delisting Resolution Fails, MGO Closes 1 February

Fengxiang’s Unconditional MGO at HK$ 1.5132 from PAG

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-fengxiang-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29164:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Fengxiang (9977 HK)</a> entered a trading halt “<em>pending the release of an announcement pursuant to the Code on Takeovers and Mergers.</em>” PAG, the controlling shareholder, likely aims to privatise Fengxiang. </li>
<li>The offer will likely be structured as a privatisation by merger by absorption requiring approval by at least 75% of independent H Shareholders (&lt;10% of all independent H Shareholders rejection). </li>
<li>The presence of several substantial shareholders necessitates a reasonable offer. An offer of HK$1.80-2.00 (a 21%—33% premium to the last close) could win over these shareholders' backing.</li>
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Shandong Fengxiang (9977 HK) entered a trading halt “pending the release of an announcement pursuant to the Code on Takeovers and Mergers.” PAG, the controlling shareholder, likely aims to privatise Fengxiang. 
The offer will likely be structured as a privatisation by merger by absorption requiring approval by at least 75% of independent H Shareholders (&lt;10% of all independent H Shareholders rejection). 
The presence of several substantial shareholders necessitates a reasonable offer. An offer of HK$1.80-2.00 (a 21%—33% premium to the last close) could win over these shareholders' backing.


Fengxiang (9977 HK): Privatisation by PAG?