The EGMs for Taishin and Shin Kong FHCs both approved the proposed merger. Now it goes to the FSC and TFTC. It'll likely be 4-6mos to completion. Meanwhile, there is a trade to do.
What is covered in the Full Insight:
Introduction
Merger Approval Process
Trade Opportunities
Market Reactions
Conclusion
Boomeranged on Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:30
In the big picture, Taishin is quite cheap to Peers. And Shin Kong quite cheap to Taishin. We are just waiting for the TFTC and FSC to approve. If you assume the 3yr Pref trades at Taiwan govt bonds +600bp spread, Shin Kong is a very cheap version of Taishin. You get Taishin return + the 13.6% upside. And it may be stabilising. The combo gets a bigger market cap, lower PBR, better management.