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

Merger Arb Mondays (19 Dec) - Toyo, Genesis/St Barbara, Norwest, Nitro, Tyro, Elmo, Yashili, O2Micro

Merger Arb Mondays (02 Jan) - Toyo Construction, Origin Energy, Warrego, Nitro, Fengxiang

O2Micro (OIIM US): US$5 Privatisation Approved, Spread Remains Wide

O2Micro Enters into a Definite Privatisation Agreement at US$5.00 Per ADS

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Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/o2micro-international-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36418:1" rel="noopener">O2Micro International (OIIM US)</a>’s EGM to vote on the US$5.00 per ADS privatisation offer from FNOF Precious Honour Limited is on 31 January 2023.</li>
<li>Shareholders representing two-thirds of shares need to approve the deal. As rollover shareholders represent 16.92% of voting rights, 59.88% of disinterested shareholders must vote YES to meet the two-thirds threshold.</li>
<li>While peers have re-rated, the offer is attractive and there are no competing bids. At the last close, the gross spread to the offer is 11.6%.   </li>
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O2Micro International (OIIM US)’s EGM to vote on the US$5.00 per ADS privatisation offer from FNOF Precious Honour Limited is on 31 January 2023.
Shareholders representing two-thirds of shares need to approve the deal. As rollover shareholders represent 16.92% of voting rights, 59.88% of disinterested shareholders must vote YES to meet the two-thirds threshold.
While peers have re-rated, the offer is attractive and there are no competing bids. At the last close, the gross spread to the offer is 11.6%.   


O2Micro (OIIM US) Privatisation Vote on 31 January