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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask is joined by Ben Richards and Luke Laretive (Seneca) to discuss:

– RPM Global’s proposed sale and why strategic buyers like Caterpillar can pay more than private equity
– How to spot real edge (analyst coverage, management alignment, index inclusion, data rooms)
– Defence‑stock hype: DroneShield and Elsight vs business fundamentals
– Listener Q&A on Smart Parking, Chrysos and Objective Corp

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~~Topics Covered~~

– RPM Global (ASX:RUL): thesis to (likely) takeover, valuation vs strategic value, and what we learned
– Why low broker coverage and founder/insider alignment can be real signals
– Defence thematics vs businesses: DroneShield (ASX:DRO) & Elsight (ASX: ELS)
– Merger arb: when 5–10% isn’t worth it (and when it might be)
– Quick takes: Smart Parking (ASX:SPZ), Chrysos (ASX:C79) and Objective Corp (ASX:OCL)
– Emerging markets exposure via Seneca Global Equity SMA
– Final thoughts: process over punts, portfolio construction, patience

~~Resources for This Episode~~

Seneca Small Cap fund: https://senecafs.com.au/investment-pr...
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