30.08.2019
ANALYST'S MESSAGE
Challenging days ahead for Malaysian media
After being a listed company for 25 years, Utusan Melayu (M) Bhd was delisted on 30 August after the Company failed to make an appeal against Bursa Malaysia's decision to remove the securities of the Company from the stock exchange.
Utusan Melayu (M) , the publisher of Utusan Malaysia and Kosmo!, was listed on the Main Board of the then Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange in 1994. Utusan Malaysia, which was known as Utusan Melayu in its early days, was founded by Yusof Ishak in 1939. Yusof Ishak was also the first President of Singapore, serving from 1965 to 1970.
Notwithstanding the delisting, it is a relief that the two papers will continue to be published, saving the journalists and staff from the plight of losing their jobs.
In addition to this, Berjaya Media Berhad (BJMedia), the publisher of the free daily, theSun is also facing challenging conditions. The publishing house is in the midst of finalising a regularisation plan subject to entering into a definitive agreement with a prospective white knight by 20 October 2019. It has until 20 December 2019 to submit the plan to Bursa Malaysia.
It is a shame to see the predicaments faced by local media outlets. The emergence of digital space has reverberated not just in the local print media, but also in the information consumption pattern of the public. The print media industry has been facing declining circulation for the past decade.
I reminisce the time I spent on reading newspapers after school. I still love to feel the touch and see the print on paper...but I seldom do that now. I read news mostly via mobile devices nowadays.
With increasing resources being shifted to the virtual space, the advertising expenditure (adex) on print media has felt a tremendous squeeze.
Industry players have certainly taken this to their mind. They have been using technologies and analytics to study and predict how the public consume their content with the objective of increasing engagement. It is hoped that this will provide them some leads on how to create new revenue streams beyond the print medium. Some have taken bold steps to venture into the over-the-top (OTT) segment in a bid to reverse their fortune.
The press remains a key pillar, carrying out its duties and roles, as the fourth estate of the society. This is also a wake-up call for the media industry that it is no longer ‘business as usual’ for them. They must continue to innovate and transform themselves.
By Lim Cian Yai
MSWG AGM/EGM Weekly Watch 2 – 6 September 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.
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Date & Time |
Company |
Venue |
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03.09.19 (Tue) |
EASTERN & ORIENTAL BERHAD |
Ballroom 3, 1st Floor, Sime Darby Convention Centre, 1A Jalan Bukit Kiara 1, KL |
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04.09.19 (Wed) |
GPA HOLDINGS BERHAD |
Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort, Jalan Bukit Kiara, Off Jalan Damansara |
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05.09.19 (Thurs) |
SINO HUA-AN INTERNATIONAL BERHAD |
The Royal Selangor Golf Club, Jalan Kelab Golf, Off Jalan Tun Razak, KL |
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06.09.19 (Fri) |
KANGER INTERNATIONAL BERHAD |
One World Hotel, First Avenue, Bandar Utama City Centre, 47800 PJ |
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One of the points of interest to be raised: |
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Company |
Points/Issues to Be Raised |
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GPA HOLDINGS BERHAD |
1) On page 91, of the Annual Report, the impairment loss on trade receivables has increased to RM595,000 in FY2019 compared to RM357,000 in FY2018. What are the measures taken to address this? 2) The Group reported a loss on foreign exchange of RM232,000 for the year compared to a gain of RM72,000 in FY2018. Please explain. (Note 22, page 91 of the Annual Report). |
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SINO HUA-AN INTERNATIONAL BERHAD |
We note on pages 3 and 4 of the Circular that under the “Interest Rate” clause where the closing price per share of the Company falls below the Minimum Conversion Price for more than 10 consecutive Business Days, the interest rate of all outstanding Notes shall be adjusted upward to 8% per annum retrospectively from the First Business Day of the initial 10 Business Days Period. Further, in the event the Company fails to pay the Relevant Interest by the Relevant Interest Payment Date, an additional default interest rate at the rate of 3% per month shall be compounded on all overdue amount. i. How is the 8% interest rate and the default interest rate of 3% arrived at and the justifications? ii. What is the market practice or benchmark used to ensure the above rates are in the interest of the Company and shareholders? |
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KANGER INTERNATIONAL BERHAD |
1) The minimum conversion price (MCP) of the Redeemable Convertible Notes (RCN) programme at RM0.04 per share was arrived after considering the most recent conversion (which is on 16 January 2019 according to page 3 of the Circular) at RM0.0405 as well as the prevailing market prices of Kanger Shares (page 11 of the Circular). However, the closing prices of the Company’s shares have been hovering above RM0.07 per share for the past one month between July 25 and August 26. A lower conversion price will result in more shares being converted, thus causing greater dilution in the earnings per share (EPS). How is this Proposed Variation by setting MCP at RM0.04 per share be considered as 2) The Conversion Price of the RCN into shares will be decided using the simple average closing price per share on any three consecutive Market Days as selected by the Noteholder during the 45 Market Days immediately preceding the conversion date, provided that the Conversion Price for each Share shall not be less than the MCP of RM0.04 (page 28 of the Circular). However, the decision to give more weight on the closing prices of the selected three-day might skew towards the interest of the Noteholders as the latter will be inclined to select the three consecutive trading days with lowest closing price. This method is not able to measure the change in the Company’s share price over a longer term. Please explain. |
MINTYE BERHAD
PROPOSED SELECTIVE CAPITAL REDUCTION AND REPAYMENT EXERCISE OF MINTYE PURSUANT TO SECTION 116 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 ("PROPOSED SCR")
Reference is made to the Company’s announcements dated 19 August 2019 and 20 August 2019 in relation to the Proposed SCR (“Announcements”). Unless otherwise defined, the definitions used in this announcement shall have the same meanings as those defined in the Announcements.
On behalf of the Board, Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad wishes to announce that, in accordance with Paragraph 3.06 of the Rules on Take-Overs, Mergers and Compulsory Acquisitions, the Board (save for the Interested Directors), has appointed KAF Investment Bank Berhad as the Independent Adviser to provide their comments, opinions, information and recommendations to the Board (save for the Interested Directors) and to the Entitled Shareholders in respect of the Proposed SCR.
This announcement is dated 28 August 2019.
Source: http://www.bursamalaysia.com/market/listed-companies/company-announcements/6266589
WEGMANS HOLDINGS BERHAD
("WEGMANS" OR THE "COMPANY") PROPOSED TRANSFER OF THE LISTING AND QUOTATION OF THE ENTIRE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL AND THE OUTSTANDING WARRANTS OF WEGMANS FROM THE ACE MARKET TO THE MAIN MARKET OF BURSA MALAYSIA SECURITIES BERHAD ("PROPOSED TRANSFER")
We refer to the announcement dated 12 June 2019 in relation to the Proposed Transfer. Unless otherwise defined, the definitions set out in the previous announcements shall apply herein.
We refer to the announcements dated 12 June 2019 and 26 June 2019 in relation to the Proposed Transfer.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Wegmans, RHB Investment Bank Berhad wishes to announce that the application in relation to the Proposed Transfer has been submitted to Bursa Securities on 28 August 2019.
This announcement is dated 28 August 2019.
Source:http://www.bursamalaysia.com/market/listed-companies/company-announcements/6267209
JMR CONGLOMERATION BERHAD
Kindly be advised that the aforesaid Company has changed its name to JADE MARVEL GROUP BERHAD. As such, the Company’s shares will be traded and quoted under the new name with effect from 9.00 a.m., Wednesday, 28 August 2019.
The Stock Short Name will be changed as follows:-
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Old Name |
New Name |
Old Stock Short Name |
New Stock Short Name |
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JMR CONGLOMERATION BERHAD |
JADE MARVEL GROUP BERHAD |
JMR |
JADEM |
However, the Stock Number remains unchanged.
Source: http://www.bursamalaysia.com/market/listed-companies/company-announcements/6263441
REACH ENERGY BERHAD
CLARIFICATION ON NEWS ARTICLE IN STARBIZ ON TUESDAY, 27 AUGUST 2019
Reference is made to the article titled “Reach to buy remaining 40% in Emir-Oil Concession” which appeared in the Business News, The Star Online on 27 August 2019 (“the Article”).
The Board of Directors (“Board”) of REB wishes to announce that it is in the process of making due inquiries with regards to the highly specific statements made in the Article, with the intention of making a further announcement in response to the Article.
The Board is cognisant of the need for proper dissemination of information to the public and would release announcement on Bursa Securities on any material issue on a timely basis as required by the Main Market Listing Requirements of the Bursa Securities.
The Company will continue to monitor rumours, reports or inaccurate information affecting the Company. The Company views this matter seriously and is considering all appropriate action including legal recourse as it deems fit against any party that initiates, disseminates or circulates baseless allegations or rumours.
This announcement is dated 28 August 2019.
Source: http://www.bursamalaysia.com/market/listed-companies/company-announcements/6269125
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
- LONDON BISCUITS 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
AUDIT FIRM AND AUDITORS FINED AND PROHIBITED FROM AUDITING
The Securities Commission Malaysia’s Audit Oversight Board (AOB) fined and prohibited Chengco PLT and its partners from accepting public interest entities (PIEs) or schedule funds as clients and auditing their financial statements for 12 months.
Source: https://www.sc.com.my/resources/media-releases-and-announcements
LOCAL NEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Litrak, MOF Inc extend cut-off date for highway takeover talks to Oct 31
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2019/08/30/litrak-mof-inc-extend-cut-off-date-for-highway-takeover-talks-to-oct-31#McEGeicfEOQl6VTS.99
Malaysian companies featured in Forbes’ new “Best Over A Billion” list
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2019/08/28/malaysian-companies-featured-in-forbes-new-best-over-a-billion-list#KDGyEEYsQz9b1PkZ.99
FGV Q2 operating profit up 30.4% to RM102.3m on-year
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2019/08/28/fgv-q2-operating-profit-up-304-to-rm1023m-on-year#kiJ5qUTX4zXVWUG8.99
Sime Property Q2 net profit jumps 340% to RM205.26mil, upbeat on outlook
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2019/08/28/sime-property-q2-net-profit-jumps-340-to-rm20526mil-upbeat-on-outlook#HSFAGC9JerOHW3vq.99
Telekom Malaysia Q2 net profit up 12% to RM114m on lower costs
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2019/08/28/telekom-malaysia-q2-net-profit-up-12-to-rm114m-on-lower-costs#gSAqI5zXL8epclXb.99
Paramount banks on big deal to hit RM1b property sales target
https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/paramount-banks-big-deal-hit-rm1b-property-sales-target
Malaysian palm oil price soars to 6-month high tracking buoyant Dalian futures
GLOBAL NEWS AND DEVELOPMENT
More Americans Say the Economy Is Declining, and They’re Blaming Trump
China Prepares for the Worst on Trade War After Trump’s Flip-Flops
What Happens to Hong Kong When ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Expires in 2047
Singapore Faces Rising Tide of Bad Debt With Record Bonds Maturing
Why Indonesia Is Shifting Its Capital From Jakarta
As China’s Economy Slows, Why the World Should Care
Trump Shifts Tone on China But Not Tactics as Deal Grows Distant
MSWG TEAM
Devanesan Evanson, Chief Executive Officer, [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 Wegmans Holdings Berhad.
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