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I REALLY LIKE THE UOB 5th DEC 2012 REPORT ON POSSIBLE PRIVATISATION PLAYS
13 Dec 2012 09:01
DJ Fraser & Neave Names J.P. Morgan Adviser on OUE Takeover Offer
SINGAPORE--Fraser & Neave Ltd. (F99.SG) has appointed J.P. Morgan to advise on a $10.6 billion takeover offer from Overseas Union Enterprise Ltd. (LJ3.SG).
Fraser & Neave's independent directors will issue a recommendation on the bid to shareholders by Dec. 20, after receiving advice from J.P. Morgan, the company said in a statement late Wednesday.
OUE is a Singapore-based property developer owned by Indonesia's Riady family. It is offering 9.08 Singapore dollars ($7.44) for each Fraser & Neave share it doesn't own, topping the S$8.88/share offer by companies linked to Thai tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi.
Fraser & Neave is a Singaporean real-estate and soft-drinks company, which recently parted ways with its most visible asset--a joint venture with Heineken N.V. (HEIA.AE) brewing Tiger beer.
Mr. Charoen owns about 34.7% of Fraser & Neave through entities Thai Beverage PCL (Y92.SG) and unlisted TCC Assets. His offer expires Jan. 2.
OUE is making its offer with investment funds and accounts managed by Farallon Capital Management LLC and Noonday Global Management Ltd. It also has the support of Japan's Kirin Holdings Co. (2503.TO), the second-largest shareholder in Fraser & Neave with a 14.77% stake.
OUE and its partners hold a 14.81% stake. Their offer expires Jan. 3.
13 Dec 2012 08:55
DJ MARKET TALK:Singapore Shares May See Sluggish Start;3150 Cap-OCBC
0055 GMT [Dow Jones] Singapore shares may have a sluggish start after a bullish run in recent weeks, as some profit-taking sets in, analysts say. The STI gained 0.7% to 3141.57 Wednesday, its highest close since Aug. 2. "Last night's Christmas present from Santa-look alike Bernanke was well telegraphed and had little long-lasting impact," says Jason Hughes, head of premium client management at IG Markets, who notes that global markets had rallied in the lead up to the Fed announcement. OCBC analyst Carey Wong say the STI "could be in for profit-taking" after the index's strong run, while Bernanke's announcement was also somewhat priced in. "The sidelines are pretty flushed but they are seeking trading opportunities and not buying for the long term," Wong adds, tipping 3150 as resistance for the index, with 3120 as support.
Keppel Corp. (
BN4.SG) should draw attention after getting a US$420 million deal to build two jack-up rigs for Petroleos Mexicanos.