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

Weekly Deals Digest (01 Dec) - Seven & I, WealthNavi, ESR, SDHS New Energy, Vitasoy, Kioxia, Hulic

Merger Arb Mondays (02 Dec) - Shinko, WealthNavi, AVJennings, SG Fleet, Latin Res, Get Nice, GA Pack

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Event-Driven

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<li>In response to a Nikkei article, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wealthnavi-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31058:1" rel="noopener">WealthNavi (7342 JP)</a> disclosed <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitsubishi-ufj-financial-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:218:1" rel="noopener">Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) (8306 JP)</a>’s tender offer at JPY1,950 per share, an 84.3% premium to the undisturbed price.</li>
<li>The high premium reflects WealthNavi's steep 46% YTD share price decline, i.e., the timing is opportunistic. The offer is below the Board’s requested price.</li>
<li>While the irrevocable has a competing offer clause, a competing proposal is unlikely due to MUFG’s stake. However, a bump is possible if activist(s) take around a 15% stake. </li>
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In response to a Nikkei article, WealthNavi (7342 JP) disclosed Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) (8306 JP)’s tender offer at JPY1,950 per share, an 84.3% premium to the undisturbed price.
The high premium reflects WealthNavi's steep 46% YTD share price decline, i.e., the timing is opportunistic. The offer is below the Board’s requested price.
While the irrevocable has a competing offer clause, a competing proposal is unlikely due to MUFG’s stake. However, a bump is possible if activist(s) take around a 15% stake. 


Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) (8306 JP)

WealthNavi (7342 JP): MUFG (8306 JP)’s Opportunistic Tender Offer