Arb pitch:
– Traded below unaffected price with two merger offers.
– ULCC offer at 1.91 shares + $2.13 cash (3% spread).
– JBLU offer at $33 in cash (60% spread).
– Mgmt reluctant to engage with JBLU stating risks DOJ approval.
– Limited downside if both mergers fail.
Valuation:
– The implied price of ULCC offer at $21.4/share.
– JBLU‘s offer at $33/share. – Downside in case both mergers fail at $20/share.
Exp. gain: 60% to $33/share in a merger with JBLU.
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