‘Tis the season to ride the M&A wave

SINGAPORE (Nov 9): Following the recent spate of privatisation, UOB Kay Hian is casting the spotlight on the merger and acquisition (M&A) investment theme.

Given the recent privatisation of ARA Asset Management; Jacobs Douwe Egbert’s conditional general offer for Super Group; and Northstar Advisors’ acquisition of Innovalues via a scheme of arrangement, the research house believes the theme could continue to play out as the yearend approaches.

(See also: Confirmed: John Lim-led consortium to buy out ARA Asset Management in $1.8 bil deal)

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