Duet’s ENE takeover - IML’s long term approach pays off
The takeover price of $8 values ENE at an enterprise value of 8.8 times FY15 EBITDA. The price also represents a substantial gain, compared to the Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) bid of $2.75 for the stock in November 2009. IML rejected the offer and made it clear it would not accept the offer for its 10.16 per cent shareholding. IML portfolio manager Simon Conn said the offer undervalued the company and there was no way his firm would be bullied into accepting cash just because other shareholders were bailing out. IML’s long term approach, and willingness to invest alongside a major private equity owner, has allowed full value to be realised for our unit holders. IML also holds a position in DUE across a number of our funds. In addition to the quality attributes mentioned above, the ENE acquisition will diversify DUE’s earnings, and provide a strategic growth platform for the future. As a DUE shareholder, IML supports the acquisition of ENE. Simon Conn comments on the deal and the decision to rebuff PEP when it tried to grab ENE on the cheap in today's article on the AFR. The full article is available here: (VIEW LINK)
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