Shares & Derivatives
Is Memstar another target for private equity investors ?
By Kevin Scully-Financial Blog  •  August 2, 2011
Is Memstar another target for private equity investors ? Tuesday, 2 August, 2011 10:5 AM Posted by Kevin Scully Yesterday United Envirotech announced that it has entered into an agreement with KKR to issue the latter US$113mn in Convertible Bonds with an annual coupon of 2.5% for five years.  KKR can convert this CB into United Envirotech shares at S$0.45 per share.  If the CB is fully converted, KKR will become the single largest shareholder of United Envirotech at 38.4%.  The shares of United Envirotech rose yesterday to S$0.38 on the announcement. This morning I noticed some volume in Memstar shares (see chart below) and wondered whether investors were assuming that Memstar could be another target for private equity investors.  Its possible because its in the same industry as United Envirotech but what would the price be if such an event did ......
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By Kevin Scully-Financial Blog
Kevin began his working life in the regional and economics division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He then moved to the private sector analyzing equities before venturing out to start NRA Capital. After 25 years of watching stocks and living through financial disarray during the Pan Electric Crisis, the 1987 Crash, the Barings debacle, the Gulf War, Asian financial crisis - what can sub-prime do but add another scar to already bruised wounds. Ever since starting his blog, Kevin has been enthusiastically giving his personal views on the market. He discusses about equities, the market turmoil, and the broad economy.
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