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【2024 OIC Taipei Primary Market Summit｜Full Speaker Lineup Announced】 ✨ The complete lineup is here — don’t miss out! The long-awaited speaker list is officially revealed! The 2024 OIC Taipei Primary Market Summit will bring together an exceptional lineup, offering a high-level forum on financial investment, market insights, and AI-driven opportunities. Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced financial expert, this event is tailored to provide you with inspiration and valuable takeaways! 🎯 Highlight Speakers Include: Top fund General Partners analyzing future directions in capital markets International finance experts dissecting the intersection of AI and finance challenges Industry leaders sharing successful digital transformation strategies Global market specialists offering insights on economic fluctuations and market trends 🔥 Innovative and top-notch speakers to help you stay ahead in future markets! 📍 Summit Details｜ ▪ Date: December 21, 2024 (Saturday) 12:00 PM - 5:50 PM ▪ Venue: Boya Lecture Hall, National Taiwan University ▪ Eligibility: Open to everyone! If you’re interested in the financial industry, this is an event you don’t want to miss! ▪ Registration Fees: ➢ Group Rate (5+ people): $550 / person ➢ Standard Rate: $650 / person (Deadline: 12/18, 11:59 PM) 🚀 Learn More & Register Now:  https://lnkd.in/gjn6XgrH 🔗 Complete Event Details:  https://lnkd.in/g2G_RucE Seize this opportunity to engage with the future! Join us as we embrace the boundless possibilities of the AI era. 💫 👇 Learn more about OIC Taipei｜ LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gD7xcy8G Website: https://www.group-oic.com/

📢 OIC Weekly Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest updates of the primary market from last week! 🌐 CVC Capital Partners $1.2 Billion Deal to Acquire CompuGroup Medical: On December 8, CVC Capital Partners Plc offered to privatize German healthcare software provider CompuGroup Medical SE & Co. KGaA at €1.18 billion valuation. Today the deal comes into an agreement to launch voluntary public tender offer for €22 per share, implying significant premium of 51.1% of 3-months VWAP and 33.5% to closing price as of December 6, 2024. 🌐 Northern Star Acquires De Grey in $3.26 Billion Deal to Secure Growth: In a bold move to secure its growth in the gold mining industry, Northern Star Resources has announced its acquisition of De Grey Mining in an all-stock deal valued at A$5 billion (US$3.26 billion). 🌐 Vishal Mega Mart Launches ₹8,000 Crore IPO, Targeting Value Retail Segment: Leading Indian retailer Vishal Mega Mart is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) from December 11-13, 2024, aiming to raise ₹8,000 crore through a complete offer for sale. The company has set a price band of ₹74-78 per share, with a minimum lot size of 190 shares requiring an investment of ₹14,820. Tap below to dive into the details! 👇

【2024 OIC Taipei Primary Market Summit | Speaker Introduction】 A brand-new lineup of distinguished speakers is here to guide you through the latest trends in financial investment and market dynamics! Get ready to gain comprehensive practical experience and fresh insights. Don’t miss this exceptional growth opportunity!  🌟 Stay tuned for more updates on our top-notch speakers! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to engage closely with industry experts. 📍 Event Details｜ ▪ Date: December 21, 2024, 12:30 PM - 5:50 PM ▪ Venue: Boya Lecture Building, National Taiwan University ▪ Who Should Attend: Open to all, especially those interested in the finance industry! ▪ Registration Fees:  ➢ Group Pass (5 or more): NT$550 per person  ➢ Standard: NT$650 per person (ends December 13, 11:59 PM) 🚀 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gjn6XgrH 🔗 For Complete Event Details: https://lnkd.in/g2G_RucE 👇 Learn more｜ Facebook: https://lnkd.in/g9Uz3Ef8  Website: https://www.group-oic.com/

📢 OIC Weekly Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest updates of the primary market from last week! 🌐 Japanese Chip Maker Kioxia Plans Tokyo Market Debut: Kioxia Holdings’ planned $744.1 million IPO in Tokyo underscores the Japanese chip maker’s drive to capitalize on surging demand for NAND flash memory in AI and data centers. 🌐 SoftBank Group Plans $1.5 Billion Investment in OpenAI: Through Vision Fund 2, SoftBank has initiated a tender offer to acquire $1.5 billion worth of OpenAI shares from current and former employees, building on its previous $500 million investment. This move aims to deepen ties with OpenAI and capitalize on opportunities in the growing AI sector. 🌐 Sony Looks to Expand to Anime, Gaming through the acquisition of Kadokawa: Sony is reportedly exploring the acquisition of Japanese media company Kadokawa, known for owning game developer FromSoftware, creator of the hit game Elden Ring. Tap below to dive into the details! 👇

📣 Check out the OIC Deals Insights M&A report edited by Taipei Research Team! TPE Group 3 | UOB acquires Citigroup's Consumer Banking Business Advisor: Yuan Chiao Analysts: Yi-Chen Lin, Kai Hsiang Tu, Kelly Chen, and 李競展 🤝 UOB acquires Citigroup's Consumer Banking Business: UOB has completed the acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking businesses across four Southeast Asian countries—Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. This strategic acquisition is part of UOB’s efforts to strengthen its retail banking presence in the region. 📈 Deal Rationale and Market Impact: UOB aims to enlarge its existing retail customer base in the four markets, capture more partnerships, and provide more cross-selling opportunities. This acquisition enables UOB to reach its ROE target ahead of 2026, and widening the gap with OCBC while inching closer to DBS. 💡 Long-Term Outlook and Synergies: As Group Retail, Unsecured Services and Group Wealth Management are the most profitable sectors, UOB acquired Citi’s consumer banking services, which focuses on the above three sectors. It is expected that UOB can increase its income up to 10%, depending on different countries. Thank you to all the analysts for their contributions, the associates for their guidance, and our readers for their support. Please stay tuned for our upcoming reports in November 2024.

📣 Check out the OIC Deals Insights M&A report edited by Taipei Research Team! TPE Group 2 | The Merger of Line and Z Holdings Advisor: Fu-Yun (Eugene) K. Analysts: Ricky Suwadi, Ryan Tang, Wen-Ju C., and Tze Chen Lin 🤝 Strategic Consolidation of Z Holdings and LINE: Z Holdings, a premier Japanese internet service provider with significant operations in e-commerce and digital advertising, joined forces with LINE, a top messaging platform with over 167 million users across Japan and Southeast Asia. This merger strategically positions the company to expand its e-commerce and digital media services significantly. 📈 Deal Rationale and Market Impact: The deal was aimed at forging a leading AI-driven technology company in Asia, combining Z Holdings’ extensive e-commerce and advertising capabilities with LINE’s vast user engagement platforms. Positive reactions by ZHD’s investor was represented by 81.51% upside during the merger period. 💡 Long-Term Outlook and Synergies: The merged entity is set to focus on integrated digital strategies across commerce, media, and fintech, utilizing AI and data analytics to fuel growth and efficiency. Z Holdings and LINE plan to optimize their operations and user experience by integrating various platforms to increase user engagement and streamline services which is expected to drive significant growth to become a powerhouse in Asia’s digital market landscape. Thank you to all the analysts for their contributions, the associates for their guidance, and our readers for their support. Please stay tuned for our upcoming reports in November 2024.

📣 Check out the OIC Deals Insights M&A report edited by Taipei Research Team! TPE Group 1 | Renesas to Acquire U.S. Chipmaker IDT for US$6.3bn Advisor: Hsin-Hua (Claire) Chuang Analysts: Cheng-Yu Lin, Yu-Duan Lin, and Ivy Chien 🌐 Deal Background and Strategic Rationale: Renesas Electronics (TSE: 6723), a global microcontroller leader, acquired Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT), an analog mixed-signal semiconductor provider, for US$6.3bn (¥693.0bn) in March 2019. The merger combines IDT's analog portfolio (RF, timing, memory interface, sensors) with Renesas' MCUs/SoCs to expand in automotive, IoT, and datacenter markets. 💼 Deal Structure and Valuation: The US$6.3bn all-cash transaction (US$48.73/share) was structured as a reverse triangular merger, financed through cash reserves and US$6bn bank loans. At EV/EBITDA of 27.26x, the valuation aligned with industry benchmarks and reflected strategic synergies. 📈 Post-Merger Synergies and Integration: Integration achieved US$170mn+ revenue growth and US$85mn+ cost savings through operational synergies. The combination launched 15 "Winning Combos" solutions, expanded distribution networks, and accelerated growth in automotive and IoT markets while improving margins. Thank you to all the analysts for their contributions, the associates for their guidance, and our readers for their support. Please stay tuned for our upcoming reports in November 2024.

【2024 OIC Taipei Primary Market Summit｜Guests Reveal】 🎉 Announcing the First Round of Guest Speakers for the 2024 OIC Taipei Primary Market Summit 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome some incredible industry leaders to this year’s summit! They'll be sharing insider knowledge and hands-on experience to help you stay ahead of the latest trends in finance. And this is just the beginning—more exciting speaker announcements are on the way, so stay tuned! 📍 Event Details｜ ▪ Date: December 21, 2024, 12:30 PM - 5:50 PM ▪ Venue: Boya Lecture Building, National Taiwan University ▪ Who Should Attend: Open to all, especially those interested in the finance industry! ▪ Registration Fees: ➢ Group Pass (5 or more): NT$450 per person ➢ Early Bird: NT$550 per person (ends December 1, 11:59 PM) ➢ Standard: NT$650 per person (ends December 13, 11:59 PM) 🚀 Don’t miss out on the Early Bird rate! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gpgcmcru 🔗 For Complete Event Details: https://lnkd.in/g2G_RucE Don’t miss this chance to explore the future and embrace the endless possibilities of the AI era. 💫 👇 Learn more｜ Facebook: https://lnkd.in/g9Uz3Ef8   Website: https://www.group-oic.com/

Join Morgan Stanley for a coffee chat with business representatives in the Investment Banking Division (IBD). This event provides you an exclusive opportunity to speak with the MS IBD team to learn more about the businesses, build connections, and find out what it is like working at Morgan Stanley in IBD. 💥Event details ⭐Date: December 13, 2024 (Friday) ⭐Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. (Taipei Time) ⭐Venue: Morgan Stanley Taipei Office ⭐Regisgration (before 12/1 23:55): https://lnkd.in/g7J_ps7Q Kindly find the attached Coffee Chat event detail and 2025 internship opportunities!

📢 OIC Weekly Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest updates of the primary market from last week! 🌐 Tokyo Metro Shares Surge in Trading Debut: Tokyo Metro's shares surged 45% above the IPO price in Japan's largest public offering since 2018, highlighting investor interest in stable sectors amid uncertainty. The subway operator's ¥348.6 billion ($2.31 billion) IPO marked the biggest since SoftBank's $21 billion listing, with shares opening 36% higher, from ¥1200 to ¥1739, on Oct 23. 🌐 China's self-driving startup WeRide shares surge 19% in Nasdaq debut: In October 2024, Chinese self-driving startup WeRide issued 7.74 million American depositary shares at $15.50 apiece to raise $119.4 million. The IPO valued the company at over $4 billion. It also raised around $320.5 million in a concurrent private placement. The IPO would be one of the largest U.S. listings by a Chinese firm since Didi's in 2021. 🌐 President Biden is expected to block Japan’s Nippon Steel from acquiring US Steel: President Joe Biden plans to block Japan's Nippon Steel from acquiring US Steel, a move critics say may cost jobs and deter foreign investment. The $15 billion deal, aimed at boosting US Steel's finances, faced opposition from US politicians and the Steelworkers' union over concerns about foreign ownership of the 123-year-old firm. Tap below to dive into the details! 👇