How to trade with Amazon iRobot merger case?

JacksNiffler
01-11

Amazon's potential acquisition of $iRobot(IRBT)$ faces uncertainty in Europe, with reports suggesting $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ may not offer concessions to appease antitrust regulators. The deadline for submitting plans to the European Commission regarding acquisition remedies is January 10.

Facts

  • 🛑 Amazon spokesperson declined to comment on specific remedies for the EU, stating cooperation with regulatory agencies in reviewing the merger.

  • 💼 IRBT faces a crucial decision, having taken a high-interest loan for cash flow and acquisition-related matters in anticipation of the acquisition by Amazon.

  • 💰 Amazon previously lowered its offer for IRBT, indicating concerns about IRBT's valuation.

  • 🤔 Possible scenarios include Amazon walking away with a breakup fee, regulatory rejection leading to a drop in IRBT's stock price for a renewed acquisition attempt, or an unconventional strategy where European regulators attempt to extract concessions from Amazon.

  • 🔄 Antitrust regulators assess acquisitions from an oppositional standpoint, weighing pros and cons, though this case involves what some consider a relatively minor acquisition.

  • ✅ Potential trading strategies include using straddle or strangle options due to significant potential price fluctuations and employing a bull spread PUT strategy for risk mitigation in the event of a stock decline.

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