Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd is an investment holding company. Its subsidiaries produce crude palm oil, develop and invest in commercial and residential real estate, offer financial services such as hire purchase and leasing and term-loans to small and medium enterprises, operate Mercedes Benz dealerships, trade and distribute fertilizers and agrochemicals, and trade and produce building materials such as clay bricks and ceramic tiles. The majority of Hap Seng's revenue is generated in Malaysia with smaller operations in Singapore and Indonesia.

To be entitled for any of the above, you need to purchase the shares one trading day before the ex-Date. You will not be entitled for the above if you purchase the shares on or after the ex-Date.

On ex-Date, the price will be adjusted to reflect the theoretical market price of the stock after the entitlement. You can sell the shares on / after ex-Date and still be entitled to the corporate exercise. The key is to purchase the shares before ex-Date.

No application is needed. Shareholders that fulfill the requirement above will receive the dividend in their registered bank account on the payment date automatically.