05.07.2019
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDER
MSWG-ASEAN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AWARDS 2018
TO BE HELD AT THE MAJESTIC HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR
ON WEDNESDAY, 31 JULY 2019
The findings and results of the level of Corporate Governance of Malaysian public listed companies using the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard methodology will be announced followed by an award presentation ceremony to recognise the companies that have demonstrated high level of corporate governance practices.
We look forward to your participation and support at the event.
MSWG AGM/EGM Weekly Watch 1 to 5 July 2019
For this week, the following are the AGMs/EGMs of companies which are in the Minority Shareholders Watch Group’s (MSWG) watch list.
The summary of points of interest is highlighted here, while the details of the questions to the companies can be obtained via MSWG’s website at www.mswg.org.my.
|
Date & Time |
Company |
Venue |
|
09.07.19 (Tue) 11.00 am |
George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd (AGM) |
George Kent Technology Centre, 1115, Jalan Puchong, Taman Meranti Jaya, Puchong, Selangor |
|
10.07.19 (Wed) |
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd |
Setia City Convention Centre, Setia Alam, Seksyen U13, Shah Alam, Selangor |
|
10.07.19 (Wed) |
JKG Land Bhd |
Bukit Kiara Equestrian and Country Resort, Jalan Bukit Kiara, Off Jalan Damansara, KL |
|
10.07.19 (Wed) |
Paramount Corporation Bhd |
Sime Darby Convention Centre, 1A, Jalan Bukit Kiara 1, KL |
|
11.07.19 (Thur) |
Yinson Holding Bhd |
Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar, No. 1, Jalan Pantai Jaya, Tower 3, KL |
|
12.07.19 (Fri) |
Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd |
Wisma Bukit Mata Kuching, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuching, Sarawak |
|
One of the points of interest to be raised: |
|
|
Company |
Points/Issues to Be Raised |
|
George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd (AGM) |
“The Group Engineering Division revenue registered at RM298.6 million from RM464.6 million in FY2018, contributing 69.2% to the Group’s top line” (Page 12 of the Annual Report 2019).
|
|
JKG Land Bhd (AGM) |
The Group acquired freehold land valued at RM41.1 million from a subsidiary and classified it as an Investment Property as disclosed on page 101 of the Annual Report. (a) What is the reason for classifying the freehold land as investment property? (b) Where is the land located? (c) When will the Company start developing the land and what is the type of development on the land? |
|
Paramount Corporation Bhd (EGM) |
Why were three different valuation methods used in the disposal of KDUUC, KDUPG and KDUPJ? (page 48 of the Circular) (a) The sales consideration of RM16 million for the 65% equity interest in KDUUC is based on 1.3 times of KDUUC’s adjusted net assets of RM18.7 million as at 31 December 2017 after taking other adjustments into consideration? (b) The sales consideration of RM 22 million for the 65% equity interest in KDUPG is based on nine (9) times of KDUPG’s adjusted EBITDA of RM3.707 million registered for the FYE 31 December 2017 and after adjustment for net liabilities. (c) The sales consideration of RM 0.5 million for the 70% equity interest in KDUPJ is based on KDUPJ’s licence to operate a college business after taking into consideration its adjusted net liabilities of RM1.2 million as at 31 December 2018 and after other adjustments. |
|
Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd (AGM) |
Trade receivables (Page140 of the Annual Report 2019) As at 31st January 2019, the allowance for impairment was at RM18,894,000 (an increase of more than 40%) compared to RM13,253,000 in FY2018.
|
MSWG’S WATCHLIST
YEE LEE CORPORATION BHD (“YEE LEE”)
PRIVATISATION OF YEE LEE FALLS THROUGH
In a filing to Bursa Malaysia after the offer closed at 5pm, Yee Lee announced that the joint offerors have only managed to secure 89.85% shareholding in the company, which is a whisker away from the 90% threshold needed to suspend trading of Yee Lee's securities.
Source: https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/privatisation-yee-lee-falls-through
LONDON BISCUITS BERHAD (“LONDON BISCUITS”)
LONDON BISCUITS DEFAULTS ON DEBT PAYMENT; DIRECTORS RESIGN
London Biscuits Bhd announced yesterday that it has defaulted in RM9.83 million debt repayment to Bank of Nova Scotia Bhd (BNSB) due to “cash flow constraint”.
In separate filings, London Biscuit also saw changes in its boardroom, with executive director Datuk Wira Ranjeet Singh Sidhu and chief financial officer Loo Seng Kit resigning voluntarily, while independent and non-executive director Leslie Looi Meng resigned due to professional work commitments.
Source :www.theedgemarkets.com/article/london-biscuits-defaults-debt-payment-dir...
SUMATEC RESOURCES BERHAD ("THE COMPANY" OR "SUMATEC")
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Company wishes to announce that it had on 2 July 2019 received a letter from CaspiOilGas LLP (“COG”) a copy of which is attached to this announcement which is self-explanatory.
The Company is of the view that contents of the COG’s letter, which concerns the interest of Sumatec under the Joint Investment Agreement (“JIA”), is of material information pursuant to the Main Market Listing Requirement (‘”MMLR”) under Chapter 9.03 (a) Part C.
This announcement is dated 2 July 2019.
Source : http://www.bursamalaysia.com/market/listed-companies/company-announcemen...
DAYA MATERIALS BERHAD (“THE COMPANY")
DEFAULT IN PAYMENT PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 9.19A OF THE MAIN MARKET LISTING REQUIREMENTS OF BURSA MALAYSIA SECURITIES BERHAD DEFAULT IN PAYMENT TO AMBANK (M) BERHAD
The Board of Directors of the Company wishes to announce that its subsidiary, Daya CMT Sdn Bhd has not paid the outstanding amount of RM277,638.22, which was due and payable pursuant to the banking facilities granted by AmBank (M) Berhad.
This announcement is dated 2 July 2019.
Source: http://www.bursamalaysia.com/market/listed-companies/company-announcemen...
KUMPULAN PERANGSANG SELANGOR BERHAD ("PERANGSANG SELANGOR" OR "THE COMPANY")
PROPOSED OFFER TO PURCHASE ALL THE SECURITIES HELD BY SISTEM PENYURAIAN TRAFIK KL BARAT HOLDINGS SDN BHD ("SPRINT HOLDINGS"), A 20% ASSOCIATED COMPANY OF PERANGSANG SELANGOR, IN SISTEM PENYURAIAN TRAFIK KL BARAT SDN BHD ("SPRINT") BY MINISTER OF FINANCE (INCORPORATED) ("MOF INC")
Reference is made to the Company’s earlier announcement dated 24 June 2019 in relation to MOF Inc's offer to acquire all the securities (including all ordinary shares, preference shares and loan stocks) of SPRINT ("SPRINT Offer"). Unless otherwise stated, words and phrases used in this announcement shall have the same meanings as defined in the aforesaid announcements.
Pursuant to Paragraph 9.03 of Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("MMLR"), the Board of Directors of Perangsang Selangor ("Board") wishes to announce that the Board had today deliberated on the SPRINT Offer and has resolved to vote in favour of accepting the SPRINT Offer at the SPRINT Holdings.
The Board will make the appropriate announcements in due course after going through the relevant due process with SPRINT Holdings.
This announcement is dated 2 July 2019.
Source : http://www.bursamalaysia.com/market/listed-companies/company-announcemen...
ORIENTAL INTEREST BERHAD (“OIB”)
PROPOSED ACQUISITION BY MYRA LAND SDN. BHD., A SUBSIDIARY, OF LAND MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 423401.6813 METER PERSEGI (104 EKAR 2 ROOD 20.0000 POLE.) IN AREA FOR A TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF RM40,105,309.00
The Board of Directors of OIB wishes to inform that its subsidiary, Myra Land Sdn. Bhd. (Company No. 1142636-T) (“Myra Land” or “the Purchaser”) had, on 1 July 2019, entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Sime Darby Plantation Berhad (Company No. 647766-V) (“Vendor”) for the acquisition of all that piece of land held under Geran 94107, Lot 2496, Mukim of Tanjung Dua Belas, District of Kuala Langat, Selangor Darul Ehsan (“Land”), for a purchase price of RM40,105,309.00 (“Purchase Price”) subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement (“Proposed Acquisition”).
This announcement is dated 1 July 2019.
Source : http://www.bursamalaysia.com/market/listed-companies/company-announcemen...
PRESTARIANG BERHAD (“THE COMPANY”)
LETTER OF AWARD FROM MINISTRY OF FINANCE
Further to the Company's announcement dated 29 January 2018 (reference number GA1-23012018-00083), the Company is pleased to announce that today, its wholly-owned subsidiary, Prestariang Systems Sdn Bhd ("PSSB") had received a Letter of Award ("LOA") dated 28 June 2019 from the Ministry of Finance to supply Microsoft software licenses, products and services under the Master Licensing Agreement ("MLA") 3.0 to the Ministry of Education (“MOE”), for a period of one (1) year at a total price of RM22,942,505.00.
The LOA formalises the appointment of PSSB to supply Microsoft software licenses, products and services under MLA 3.0 to MOE which will be managed through the following programs:-
- Education Alliance Agreement (EAA) to all schools under MOE, shall be effective from 10 March 2019 until 9 March 2020 at a price of RM11,226,005.00; and
- Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) to all agencies under MOE, shall be effective from 3 July 2019 until 2 July 2020 at a price of RM11,716,500.00.
This announcement is dated 1 July 2019.
Source : http://www.bursamalaysia.com/market/listed-companies/company-announcements/6208781
TASEK CORPORATION BERHAD (“TASEK CORP” OR “TASEK”)
TASEK SHAREHOLDERS ADVISED TO ACCEPT TAKEOVER OFFER FROM HONG LEONG ASIA
Tasek Corp Bhd's minority shareholders have been advised to accept the takeover offer by Singapore-listed Hong Leong Asia Ltd (HLA) in a deal worth an estimated RM128.61 million, based on the offer price of RM5.50 for every ordinary as well as preference share.
Source:https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/tasek-shareholders-advised accept-takeover-offer-hong-leong-asia
MSWG’S VIGILANCE
PN17 Companies
- APFT BERHAD
- BARAKAH OFFSHORE PETROLEUM BERHAD
- BERJAYA MEDIA BERHAD
- BERTAM ALLIANCE BERHAD
- BRAHIM’S HOLDINGS BERHAD
- CHINA AUTOMOBILE PARTS HOLDINGS LIMITED
- COMINTEL CORPORATION BHD
- DAYA MATERIALS BERHAD
- EKA NOODLES BERHAD
- HB GLOBAL LIMITED
- KINSTEEL BHD
- KUANTAN FLOUR MILLS BERHAD
- MAA GROUP BERHAD
- MALAYSIA PACIFIC CORPORATION BERHAD
- MAXWELL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS BERHAD
- MULTI SPORTS HOLDINGS LTD
- PERISAI PETROLEUM TEKNOLOGI BERHAD
- SEACERA GROUP BERHAD
- SUMATEC RESOURCES BERHAD
- TH HEAVY ENGINEERING BERHAD
- UTUSAN MELAYU (MALAYSIA) BERHAD
GN3 Companies
- G NEPTUNE BERHAD
- IDIMENSION CONSOLIDATED BERHAR
- WINTONI GROUP BERHAD
Please refer to the link below for the latest status of the companies.
http://www.bursamalaysia.com/market/listed-companies/list-of-companies/pn17-and-gn3-companies/
REGULATORY NEWS
SC CAUTIONS INVESTORS AGAINST UNAUTHORISED INITIAL COIN OFFERINGS AND DIGITAL ASSET EXCHANGES
Source:
FORMER DIRECTORS OF BESTINO GROUP FOUND GUILTY OF DISTRIBUTING APPLICATION FORMS FOR SECURITIES WITHOUT PROSPECTUS
Source
SC REACHES OUT TO CAPITAL MARKET INVESTORS IN SABAH
Source:
CONSULTATION PAPER NO. 2/2019
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF BURSA MALAYSIA DEPOSITORY SENDIRIAN BERHAD IN RELATION TO CDS eSERVICES (RELEASE 2) & OTHER AMENDMENTS
Date of Issue: 30 May 2019
Source:
http://www.bursamalaysia.com/misc/system/assets/27073/ConsultPaperCDSeServices_withR1.FINAL.pdf
LOCAL NEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Malaysia's June palm stocks seen dropping to nearly 1-yr low — Reuters survey
May exports exceed forecast to reach RM84.15b, CPO picks up
O&G decommissioning works in big demand
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2019/07/03/og-decommissioning-works-in-big-demand/
Malaysian palm oil prices rise with soyoil but gains seen limited
More than 51,000 units of property in Johor unsold as of Q1 2019
Khazanah appoints three directors
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2019/07/02/khazanah-appoints-three-directors/
GLOBAL NEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS
U.S. job growth seen accelerating, rate cut still expected
India expects economy to rebound this year
Weak economic data, tariff concerns weigh on stocks globally
Under pressure from Trump, OPEC embraces Putin
Oil edges up after steep fall; OPEC cuts, stocks draw support
Vietnam economy grows nearly 7% on trade war tailwinds
https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Vietnam-economy-grows-nearly-7-on-trade-war-tailwinds
MSWG TEAM
Devanesan Evanson, Chief Executive Officer, [email protected]
Siva Yamini, Head, Corporate Services, [email protected]
Quah Ban Aik, Head, Corporate Monitoring, [email protected]
Hoo Ley Beng, Head, Research & Development, [email protected]
Norhisam Sidek, Manager, Corporate Monitoring, [email protected]
Lee Chee Meng, Manager, Corporate Monitoring, [email protected]
Elaine Choo Yi Ling, Manager, Corporate Monitoring, [email protected]
Lim Cian Yai, Manager, Corporate Monitoring, [email protected]
Nor Khalidah Mohd Khalil, Analyst, Corporate Monitoring, [email protected]
DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
• With regard to the companies mentioned, MSWG holds a minimum number of shares in all these companies covered in this newsletter, except Tasek Corporation Berhad, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Berhad, and Yee Lee Corporation Bhd
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on our newsletter and our work. Email us at [email protected] with your comments and suggestions.
DISCLAIMER
This newsletter and the contents thereof and all rights relating thereto including all copyright is owned by the Badan Pengawas Pemegang Saham Minoriti Berhad, also known as the Minority Shareholders Watch Group (MSWG).
The contents and the opinions expressed in this newsletter are based on information in the public domain and are intended to provide the user with general information and for reference only. Best efforts have been made to ensure that the information contained in this newsletter is accurate and current as at the date of publication. However, MSWG makes no express or implied warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any such information and opinions contained in this newsletter. No information in this newsletter is intended to be or should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell or an invitation to subscribe for any, of the subject securities, related investments or other financial instruments thereof.
MSWG must be acknowledged for any part of this newsletter which is reproduced.
MSWG bears no responsibility or liability for any reliance on any information or comments appearing herein or for reproduction of the same by third parties. All readers or investors are advised to obtain legal or other professional advice before taking any action based on this newsletter.
ENDS./
