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The Special Situation Report #68: 6/4 Roundup

Summary of the Week in Special Situations

David Paolella
Jun 4, 2023
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Table of Contents:

  1. Update on Developing M&A

  2. Update on Shareholder Activism

  3. Update on Other Special Situations

  4. Announced M&A


Update on Developing M&A

Strategic Alternatives & Ongoing Situations

  • Atea Pharmaceuticals (AVIR) rejected an unsolicited proposal from Concentra Biosciences (Press Release)

  • LL Flooring (LL) confirmed an unsolicited proposal from Cabinets To Go (Press Release, Offer Filing)

  • Sharecare (SHCR) concludes strategic review, to continue execution of its strategic plan (Press Release)

  • Stratasys (SSYS) received an unsolicited takeover offer from competitor 3D Systems (DDD) (Press Release)

Rumors

  • Lifecore Biomedical (LFCR) started a sale process as part of its strategic review (Seeking Alpha)

  • Paratek Pharmaceuticals (PTRK) reportedly draws interest from private equity buyer (Seeking Alpha)

  • Tech Resources (TECK) suitor Glencore (GLNCY) working to improve its takeover offer (Bloomberg)


Update on Shareholder Activism

  • Abcam (ABCM) founder Jonathan Milner calls extraordinary general meeting to replace directors (Filing)

  • Cano Health (CANO) concerned former directors issue presentation to shareholders (Presentation)

  • Freshpet (FRPT) sued by activist Jana Partners in fight for board seats (Press Release)

  • GEE Group (JOB) investor Red Oak Partners nominated two candidates for the board (Filing)

  • Masimo Corporation (MASI) activist Politan Capital shared presentation in proxy fight (Presentation, Response)

  • Servotronics (SVT) Star Equity Fund calls on board to conduct strategic review for all assets (Filing)

  • Twilio (TWLO) activist Legion Partners has met with the company and is pushing for changes (Reuters)

  • Valaris (VAL) shareholder Lodbrok Capital published a letter to the board highlighting opportunities to create value (Letter)


Update on Other Special Situations

Spin-Offs

  • MDU Resources (MDU) completed the spin-off of Knife River (KNF) (Press Release)

Other

  • Fleetcor Technologies (FLT) reportedly evaluating the sale of its prepaid card business (Bloomberg)

  • Oshkosh (OSK) acquired AeroTech, an air transportation support business, from JBT Corp. (JBT) for $800mm (Press Release)

  • Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) weighs sale of International Equipment Solutions Attachment Group (Bloomberg)


Announced M&A

Target / Acquirer – Transaction Enterprise Value

Financials

  • Arlington Asset Management (AAIC) / Ellington Financial (EFC) – $132mm (Press Release)

Healthcare

  • GreenLight Biosciences (GRNA) / Fall Line Capital – $46mm (Press Release)

  • Reunion Neuroscience (REUN) / MPM BioImpact – $13mm (Press Release)


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Jun 4Liked by David Paolella

The format of this substack is so simple, but so helpful. Thank you!

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James Toler
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As always well put together!

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