Hi Campbell,
This automotive parts distributor and retailer has endured an awful few years following a number of downgrades – the last one was in December, discussed Here. At the time we said: “it’s looking like a value trap rather than a value play until management can prove they’re capable of navigating the increasingly competitive environment.“
- The $271mn business is still losing momentum and needed to raise $200mn in emergency fashion, an ominous combination.
As to taking up the 60c offer with the stock trading ~80c it has some obvious merit. For clarification:
- Existing holders of Bapcor (before the 2nd of March), can apply for the $0.60 shares between 5–19 March.
Our normal process here would be to see how it is trading closer to the 19th, and if the discount is still attractive, apply for shares.