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Couche-Tard asks 7-Eleven owner for talks after $38.5 bln offer rejected
“Based on the response from Couche-Tard it would appear there is scope for a higher offer and this will be required to get the Seven & I board to engage further,” said Manoj Jain, founder and co-chief investment officer at Maso Capital, a shareholder in Seven & i
9th September 2024 | Reuters
9th September 2024 | Reuters
Why retail giant 7-Eleven is on a rival’s shopping list
Along with the weakness of the yen, efforts by the Japanese government to promote mergers and acquisitions appear to be working”, said Manoj Jain from Hong Kong-based hedge fund Maso Capital.
21st August 2024 | BBC
21st August 2024 | BBC
Canada’s Couche-Tard makes preliminary takeover bid for Japan’s Seven & i
This is another example of the attractiveness of the Japanese market for offshore buyers,” said Manoj Jain, co-founder and Co-CIO of Hong Kong-based Maso Capital.
19th August 2024 | Reuters
19th August 2024 | Reuters
Bidders having it both ways with ‘best and final’ threats
Manoj Jain, partner and co-chief investment officer at Maso Capital, shares his expertise on the art of ‘best and final’ statements in M&A deals, offering invaluable guidance for investors navigating these complexities. His insights are featured in The Australian Financial Review.
1st August 2024 | Australian Financial Review
1st August 2024 | Australian Financial Review
Shareholders ask China’s Hollysys to set special meeting amid takeover frustration
Maso Capital, alongside other investors, has requested a special shareholder meeting for Hollysys Automation Technologies due to frustrations with management’s handling of takeover bids. Reported by Reuters.
1st August 2023 | Reuters
1st August 2023 | Reuters
Aust Unity office fund merger torpedoed by its investors
Maso Capital, among other major investors, rejected Australian Unity’s merger proposal due to concerns over diversifying into smaller retail assets and an unappealing merger ratio. Reported by The Australian Financial Review.
17th January 2022 | Australian Financial Review
17th January 2022 | Australian Financial Review
Investors seek JP Morgan documents over Jardine Matheson buyout lawsuit
Maso Capital is among investors seeking JPMorgan documents related to the Jardine Matheson buyout. The lawsuit focuses on the privatization of Jardine Strategic Holdings, with investors scrutinizing the bank’s advisory role in the deal. Reported by The Standard.
16th June 2022 | The Standard
16th June 2022 | The Standard
Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. and FiscalNote Complete Business Combination
Maso Capital proudly celebrates the successful business combination of Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. and FiscalNote. As a major sponsor of Duddell Street, Maso Capital played a key role in the strategic merger and is excited to see FiscalNote’s public debut on the NYSE. Manoj Jain, CEO of Duddell Street and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Maso Capital, has expressed strong confidence in FiscalNote’s promising future.
19th July 2022 | PR Newsire/ FiscalNote
19th July 2022 | PR Newsire/ FiscalNote
Growing Acceptance for SPACs Seen, Maso Capital Says
Manoj Jain, partner and co-chief investment officer at Maso Capital, shares his insights on the future of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) during the annual Sohn Hong Kong Investment Leaders Conference, in an interview with Sophie Kamaruddin on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”
19th May 2021 | Bloomberg
19th May 2021 | Bloomberg
Lending platform Kredivo to go public via $2.5 bln SPAC merger
Maso Capital among other investers in the $120 million private placement as FinAccel agrees to go public through a merger with VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings II, valuing Kredivo at $2.5 billion. Reported by Reuters.
2nd August 2021 | Reuters
2nd August 2021 | Reuters
Metlifecare investor ramps up pressure on chairman, requests spill
Maso Capital, a significant Metlifecare shareholder, has formally requested the removal of chairman Kim Ellis. This action comes alongside Metlifecare’s engagement with EQT Infrastructure on a revised $1.28 billion takeover offer. Despite the renewed takeover discussions, Maso Capital maintains its position to ensure strong board accountability. Reported by The Australian Financial Review.
6th July 2020 | Australian Financial Review
6th July 2020 | Australian Financial Review
See More M&A Activity in 2020: Maso Capital’s Jain
Manoj Jain, partner and co-chief investment officer at Maso Capital, discusses the recent wave of M&A this week and his outlook for the sector. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”
27th November 2019 | Bloomberg
27th November 2019 | Bloomberg
Paladin Energy : Shareholder Cooperation Agreement Termination
“The Company views the termination of the cooperation agreement between Paradice and Maso as a sign of confidence in the changes made to the Company’s Board and Executive team over the last six months and the continuing development of our future plans”. Paladin Chairman, Cliff Lawrenson
3rd April 2020 | Marketscreener
3rd April 2020 | Marketscreener
Perennial urges Gateway Lifestyle to open its books to suitor Hometown America
Cayman Lawsuits challenge valuations of delisted Chinese Companies
Cayman Islands Grand Court grants Maso Capital's petition to seek the liquidation up of Chinese US listed company Bona Film because they believe it “has made a conscious decision to attempt to put assets out of the reach of the company such that any judgment obtained by petitioners would be worthless”.
28th February 2017 | Financial Times
28th February 2017 | Financial Times
Sep 14
Couche-Tard asks 7-Eleven owner for talks after $38.5 bln offer rejected
“Based on the response from Couche-Tard it would appear there is scope for a higher offer and this will be required to get the Seven & I boa
Aug 20
Why retail giant 7-Eleven is on a rival’s shopping list
Along with the weakness of the yen, efforts by the Japanese government to promote mergers and acquisitions appear to be working”, said Manoj
Aug 18
Canada’s Couche-Tard makes preliminary takeover bid for Japan’s Seven & i
This is another example of the attractiveness of the Japanese market for offshore buyers,” said Manoj Jain, co-founder and Co-CIO of Hong Ko
Jul 31
Bidders having it both ways with ‘best and final’ threats
Manoj Jain, partner and co-chief investment officer at Maso Capital, shares his expertise on the art of ‘best and final’ statements in M&A d
Aug 29, 2023
Shareholders ask China's Hollysys to set special meeting amid takeover frustration
MASO Capital, alongside other investors, has requested a special shareholder meeting for Hollysys Automation Technologies due to frustration
Jul 28, 2022
Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. and FiscalNote Complete Business Combination
MASO Capital proudly celebrates the successful business combination of Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. and FiscalNote. As a major sponsor o
Jun 15, 2022
Investors seek JPMorgan documents over Jardine Matheson buyout lawsuit
MASO Capital is among investors seeking JPMorgan documents related to the Jardine Matheson buyout. The lawsuit focuses on the privatization
Jan 16, 2022
Aust Unity office fund merger torpedoed by its investors
Maso Capital, among other major investors, rejected Australian Unity's merger proposal due to concerns over diversifying into smaller retail
Aug 1, 2021
Lending platform Kredivo to go public via $2.5 bln SPAC merger
MASO Capital among other investers in the $120 million private placement as FinAccel agrees to go public through a merger with VPC Impact Ac
Jul 5, 2020
Metlifecare investor ramps up pressure on chairman, requests spill
Maso Capital, a significant Metlifecare shareholder, has formally requested the removal of chairman Kim Ellis. This action comes alongside M
May 19, 2020
Growing Acceptance for SPACs Seen, Maso Capital Says
Manoj Jain, partner and co-chief investment officer at Maso Capital, shares his insights on the future of special purpose acquisition compan
Apr 2, 2020
Paladin Energy : Shareholder Cooperation Agreement Termination
“The Company views the termination of the cooperation agreement between Paradice and Maso as a sign of confidence in the changes made to...
Sep 26, 2019
See More M&A Activity in 2020: Maso Capital’s Jain
Manoj Jain, partner and co-chief investment officer at Maso Capital, discusses the recent wave of M&A this week and his outlook for the sect
Jun 14, 2018
Perennial urges Gateway Lifestyle to open its books to suitor Hometown America
Maso Capital is among the institutional investors backing Hometown America’s $635 million takeover bid for Gateway Lifestyle. Reported by Th
Feb 27, 2017
Cayman Lawsuits challenge valuations of delisted Chinese Companies
Cayman Lawsuits challenge valuations of delisted Chinese Companies.
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