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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

Nitro Software (NTO AU): Potentia Raises to A$2.00 as the Battle Heats Up

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Nitro Software (NTO AU): Potentia Finally Secures Due Diligence

Nitro’s Carrot-And-Stick A$1.80 Takeover Offer from Potentia

Nitro’s Opportunistic A$1.58 Offer from Potentia

Nitro Attracts a Competing Offer from KKR's Alludo

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nitro-software-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30943:1" rel="noopener">Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU)</a> has entered into a binding agreement with Alludo at A$2.00 per share via a scheme or an off-market takeover, with a 50.1% minimum acceptance condition.</li>
<li>This is a good move by the Board to force Potentia to improve its off-market takeover bid of A$1.80 per share. Alludo can leverage synergies to support a higher bid.</li>
<li>The shares are trading through Alludo’s terms as there is an expectation of Potentia returning with improved terms. The break fee implies that Potentia needs to offer at least A$2.02.</li>
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Nitro Software Ltd (NTO AU) has entered into a binding agreement with Alludo at A$2.00 per share via a scheme or an off-market takeover, with a 50.1% minimum acceptance condition.
This is a good move by the Board to force Potentia to improve its off-market takeover bid of A$1.80 per share. Alludo can leverage synergies to support a higher bid.
The shares are trading through Alludo’s terms as there is an expectation of Potentia returning with improved terms. The break fee implies that Potentia needs to offer at least A$2.02.


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