RE: The Partner ...........12 Mar 2026 23:31
imo, cyan's bod and its advisers seem to think that they are operating in an ethics-free zone, but they're not.
show the bod that you are closely monitoring their fiduciary duty to maximize value for all shareholders.
below is a draft email addressed to the bod. feel free to use it or write your own. someone please send something.
to: the board of directors, cyanconnode holdings plc attn: mr. björn lindblom (non-executive chairman) and mr. john cronin (group ceo) cc: heather pea**** (cfo and company secretary)
date: march 12, 2026
re: formal shareholder inquiry regarding the proposed 10.44p cash offer from esyasoft holding
dear members of the board
i am writing as a shareholder of cyanconnode holdings plc to formally request further clarity regarding the valuation metrics used to justify the recommended 10.44p per share offer from esyasoft holding. while i acknowledge the premium over the recent trading price, i have significant concerns regarding the recognition of the company’s intrinsic assets in this proposal.
specifically, i request that the board addresses the following points in its forthcoming scheme document or response circular:
valuation of the omnimesh ip:
given that cyanconnode has spent nearly two decades and tens of millions in r&d to establish its proprietary rf mesh technology, how does the board justify a valuation that appears to attribute minimal residual value to the intellectual property (ip) once the physical assets and signed backlog are accounted for?
recognition of tax assets:
according to recent filings, the company carries approximately £80 million in accumulated tax losses. at a 25% corporation tax rate, this represents a potential £20 million cash benefit to a profitable acquirer. was this asset specifically valued as a standalone item during negotiations, and if so, what discount rate was applied?
future pipeline vs. contracted backlog:
the £180 million order book represents only the currently signed contracts. how has the board factored in the current £231 million serviceable obtainable market (som) in india? the current offer seems to gift this high-probability pipeline to the acquirer without a corresponding "control premium."
conflicts and synergies:
as esyasoft is already a key strategic partner and a primary creditor (via $20.25m in convertible loan notes), how has the board ensured that the "synergy value" of the merger is being shared with minority shareholders rather than being entirely captured by the acquirer?
as the "put up or shut up" (pusu) deadline of march 31, 2026, approaches, i look forward to a comprehensive explanation of how this offer represents the full and fair value of cyanconnode’s unique position in the global smart metering infrastructure.
yours sincerely,
[your name] [your shareholder reference number, if applicable]
this is my final contribution (i've promised). i would say that it's been fun but it hasn't.
over and out