J.P. Morgan maintained the International Coal Machine (1683.HK) increase rating; it was previously reported that Joy Global Inc. said it would buy 41% of International Coal Machine's shares for 585 million US dollars, and plans to issue a takeover offer to buy the remaining shares of the International Coal Machine.
J.P. Morgan believes that in the medium to long term, the deal will have a very positive impact on international coal machine business operations, because the potential acquisition deal will enhance the R&D capabilities of international coal machines and optimize their production efficiency.
J.P. Morgan added that the purchase price of HK$8.50 per share is basically reasonable, which is a small premium over the target price of HK$8.30 set by the bank.
International Coal Machinery surged 17.4% last Friday to close at HK$7.69.