This post explores the potential revision of the Doosan Robotics & Bobcat merger ratio and recalculates the resulting arb spread.
What is covered in the Full Insight:
Introduction
Market Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny
Merger Ratio Calculation
Historical Precedents
Trading Perspective and Conclusion
Boomeranged on Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:20
On July 11, Bobcat announced an EGM on September 25 to address the merger approval and capital reduction. Initially, details about the capital reduction were unclear, and the market showed little interest due to minimal treasury shares (0.16%). Yesterday, Yonhap News reported that all shares subject to appraisal rights exercise would be cancelled. More details of this development in DISCUSSION.
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