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.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zip-co-ltd-3708706d-4978-4e29-acbc-d9702b971da9" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29126:1" rel="noopener">Zip Co Ltd (Z1P AU)</a> will offer a fixed exchange ratio of 0.98 Zip shares per <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sezzle-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30969:1" rel="noopener">Sezzle Inc (SZL AU)</a> share, implying a 22% premium to Sezzle’s last close price. </li>
<li>The completion conditions include Zip and Sezzle shareholder approval along with regulatory approval. The exchange ratio is fair compared to historical ranges, in our view.</li>
<li>Considering the weak investor sentiment of the BNPL sector and ongoing sector consolidation, the proposed merger is a good solution for both sets of shareholders.  </li>
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Zip Co Ltd (Z1P AU) will offer a fixed exchange ratio of 0.98 Zip shares per Sezzle Inc (SZL AU) share, implying a 22% premium to Sezzle’s last close price. 
The completion conditions include Zip and Sezzle shareholder approval along with regulatory approval. The exchange ratio is fair compared to historical ranges, in our view.
Considering the weak investor sentiment of the BNPL sector and ongoing sector consolidation, the proposed merger is a good solution for both sets of shareholders.  


Zip

Zip Finally Lobs an Offer for Sezzle