According to United Daily News (UDN), Taiwan Mobile's (台灣大哥大) board of directors resolved on August 12, 2026 to launch a public tender offer for common shares of Systex Corporation (精誠資訊) through its wholly owned subsidiary, Taixin Telecom (台信電訊), with a target of increasing its holding by at least 39% (E1). UDN reported that Taiwan Mobile is already Systex's largest single institutional shareholder, currently holding 11.86% of the company; combined with the new tender target, total ownership would rise to more than 50.86% (E2). The Central News Agency (CNA) confirmed the same structure and target, adding that if the tender offer reaches its cap, total ownership would exceed 50% and the deal's value could surpass NT$29.1 billion (E8).
The three outlets that covered the announcement quantified the offer consistently but not identically. Per UDN, the consideration for each Systex share tendered is 0.84 Taiwan Mobile common shares plus NT$92.5 in cash, which at the two companies' closing prices on the announcement day implies a per-share value of about NT$184.5 — a premium of approximately 29.5% over Systex's closing price, and above the stock's historical high of NT$172.5. UDN further calculated the premium at about 32.5% versus Systex's trailing one-quarter average closing price and about 38.5% versus its trailing six-month average (E3). CNA and the Liberty Times (自由時報, via ec.ltn.com.tw) reported the identical exchange ratio and cash component but calculated the premium at approximately 29% over the closing price and about 33% over the one-quarter average (E10, E15).
| Metric | UDN figure | CNA / Liberty Times figure |
|---|---|---|
| Implied per-share price | ~NT$184.5 | ~NT$184.5 |
| Premium vs. closing price | ~29.5% | ~29% |
| Premium vs. 1-quarter average | ~32.5% | ~33% |
| Premium vs. 6-month average | ~38.5% | not reported |
| Systex historical high | NT$172.5 | not reported |
UDN reported that for a target stake of at least 39% and up to a cap of 58% of Systex, the total consideration for the whole deal ranges from NT$19.58 billion to NT$29.13 billion (E4). CNA detailed the composition at the upper end of that range: if the offer reaches its cap, the stock component would require about 132 million-plus Taiwan Mobile common shares, while the cash component would total approximately NT$14.6 billion (E11).
Per UDN, the tender offer period runs from August 18 to October 6, 2026. The offer is deemed successfully completed if tendered shares reach 39% of Systex — which, combined with Taiwan Mobile's existing 11.86% stake, would bring combined ownership above 50% — and if Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission does not block the combination; the tender offer's upper limit is capped at 58% of Systex shares (E6). UDN also reported that three major Systex shareholders and its chairman have already issued tender commitment letters covering more than 10% of total shares, expressing support for the deal, with detailed terms set out in the tender offer prospectus (E7).
CNA reported that Taiwan Mobile held an evening press briefing on material information the same day, at which Chief Financial Officer and spokesperson Chang Chia-chi (張家麒) announced that the board had resolved to pursue the tender offer for Systex through Taixin Telecom, targeting at least a 39% stake increase (E9). The same briefing reiterated the deal's structure and cap, consistent with the board resolution reported by both UDN and CNA (E8).
The Liberty Times reported that if the tender offer reaches its price cap — exceeding NT$29.1 billion — the transaction would become Taiwan Mobile's largest investment in its history (E12). The same report described Systex (stock code 6214) as Taiwan's largest information services company, the entity Taiwan Mobile's board resolved to pursue through Taixin Telecom (E13).
The Liberty Times reported that Taiwan Mobile framed the transaction as delivering three benefits to participating Systex shareholders: a "high premium," "greater diversification," and "improved liquidity," alongside what the company described as a more fair and diverse competitive environment for the industry (E14). The "high premium" claim aligns with the pricing UDN and CNA reported separately: an implied per-share value of about NT$184.5, representing roughly a 29–29.5% premium over the current closing price and up to about 33–38.5% over trailing averages (E3, E15).
UDN reported that Taiwan Mobile's operating results for the January–July 2026 period showed EPS of NT$3.32, up 23% year-on-year, which UDN noted made it the highest per-share earner among Taiwan's telecom operators for the period. Cumulative revenue reached NT$115.38 billion, consolidated operating profit was NT$14.00 billion (up 16% year-on-year), and after-tax net profit was NT$10.09 billion (up 24% year-on-year). UDN also noted that Taiwan Mobile's 2025 annual cash dividend was approximately NT$4.74 per share, the highest since 2020 (E5). This financial performance is the backdrop against which UDN and CNA reported a deal that could cost as much as NT$29.13 billion at its cap, including up to roughly NT$14.6 billion in cash consideration (E4, E11).
The figures reported across UDN, CNA, and the Liberty Times are broadly consistent but not identical: UDN's premium calculation (29.5% at market close, 38.5% over the six-month average) runs slightly higher than the 29% and 33% figures reported by CNA and the Liberty Times, even though all three cite the same 0.84-share-plus-NT$92.5-cash exchange ratio — a gap likely tied to which reference prices each outlet used. What all three confirm is the same deal architecture: a move from an 11.86% stake to a target of at least 39% more (over 50% combined), a tender window of August 18 to October 6, 2026, an upper cap of 58%, and more than 10% of Systex shares already committed via tender letters from major shareholders and the chairman. The Liberty Times's characterization of the deal as Taiwan Mobile's largest-ever investment sits alongside UDN's reporting of Taiwan Mobile's January–July 2026 results — NT$115.38 billion in revenue and 24% net profit growth — the period immediately preceding the announcement.
According to UDN and CNA, the tender offer period runs from August 18, 2026 to October 6, 2026.
UDN reported that Taiwan Mobile already holds 11.86% of Systex, making it the company's largest single institutional shareholder.
UDN and CNA reported the tender offer is capped at 58% of Systex shares, with a minimum success threshold of 39%.
Per the Liberty Times, Taiwan Mobile said the deal would deliver a 'high premium,' 'greater diversification,' and 'improved liquidity' to participating Systex shareholders.
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