This article explains the reasons behind the movement in a selection of the largest US based cash merger arbitrage spreads from the past week. We also analyze the attractiveness and profitability of each spread going forward and indicate the trading position or action we have taken (if any).
Deal Specifics
Travelport (TVPT) has now moved to within 3 cents of the offer price of $15.75 from Toro Private Holdings. The stock gained 2.08% during the week despite there being little official news. This is lack of "official" news is highly significant. There has