Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-03-01 19:04 | Report Abuse
Defense Minister is asking for a higher price from Sarawak of RM2.60 per share or else there's no approval. Those LTAT people who negotiated a price of RM2.40 have since resigned.
9.05 Announcements to be made by the offeror or potential offeror
(1) Before the board of the offeree is approached, the responsibility for making an announcement will normally rest with the offeror or potential offeror.
(2) The offeror or potential offeror should keep a close watch on the offeree share price and volume for signs of undue movement and must make an announcement–
(a) when, before the board of the offeree is approached, the offeree is the subject of rumour or speculation about a possible offer, or there is undue movement in its share price or a significant increase in the volume of share turnover, and there are reasonable grounds for concluding that it is the offeror or potential offeror’s actions which have directly contributed to the situation;
(b) where negotiations or discussions are about to be extended to include more than a very restricted number of people (outside those who need to know or are involved at that stage of the discussion and their immediate advisers) ;
(c) upon the signing of the sale and purchase agreement for the voting shares or voting rights of the offeree which will lead to the acquirer being obliged to extend a mandatory offer obligation.
9.07 Possible offer announcement (1) When an announcement is required to be made pursuant to subparagraphs 9.05(2) and 9.06(2)(b) to (d), but the intention to make an offer is premature or have not been firmed up, the offeror, potential offeror or offeree is required to make a brief announcement that negotiations are taking place
RULE 3 ADVISERS
3.01 An adviser must comply with all requirements under the Code and the Rules, and ensure that it explains to its client and its directors, their respective responsibilities under these Rules and the Code and use all reasonable effort to ensure that the client and its directors comply with these Rules and the Code. In cases of doubt, the SC must be consulted.
Affin Bank was a drag and a laggard in the banking scene despite with LTAT {Boustead} helming the ship. With a change in the ownership structure maybe Affin can now reinvent and grow it's business presence. Affin started off as Perwira Affin Bank in 2000 and later merge it's operation with BSN commercial. For better or worse time to see a new structural in their business direction
Why goreng so kuat? Hahaha. Sarawak government is dealing directly with LTAT, right? Let's say the selling price to Sarawak government is RM 2.60 per share, outside people buying above RM 2.60 and above. What's the point? I can't get it. Sarawak government is not buying from the public. Anyone care to enlighten me? Thanks.
Since January, 9 Investment Banks have researched Affin Bank. All 9 banks have given a SELL target price, yet Affin continues to climb due to the Sarawak intention to buy. In my opinion this is an unhealthy hype that will drop sharply after the purchase is finalised.
Contrary to certain views. Most anaylst{s} believed and expect banking stocks to drive the KLCI I 2024. Banking stocks constitute 20% of the KLCi index. In addition foreign funds looking to invest in the market are most likely to make a go in this sector. Banks have displayed resilience and achieved solid earnings in the recent qtr earning result. Not a buy call but repost a review by Kenny Yee of Rakutrade. Another senior equity analyst concurred with his views and cited renewed optimism on the market. Please do your own research before you buy or invest
I bought just 1 lot of this in May '18 @ $2.51 to attend AGM. Just managed to attend 2 in '18 & '19, enjoying 2 sumptuous dinner buffets in Royale Chulan KL. Can sell now but think I'll wait for $3 at least.
precedent transactions involving the acquisition of financial institutions listed in Malaysia PBRs (Price-to-book ratio) ranging from 0.93 times to 2.35 times over the last 15 years from 2007 are as follows:
2013 Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad BIMB Holdings Berhad 1.88
2008 Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad DRB-Hicom Berhad 2.15
2018 Asian Finance Bank Berhad MBSB 1.30
2013 Hwang DBS Affin Holdings 1.28
2012 OSK Investment Bank Berhad RHB Capital Berhad 1.77
2012 ECM Libra Investment Bank Berhad Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad 1.27
2011 RHB Capital Berhad Aabar Investments 2.35
2011 EON Capital Berhad Hong Leong Bank Berhad 1.42
2008 EON Capital Berhad Primus Pacific Partners 2.21
2008 RHB Capital Berhad Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank 2.18
2007 Affin Holdings Bank of East Asia 1.30
2007 MIDF PNB 0.93
2007 RHB Capital Berhad Employees Provident Fund of Malaysia 1.76
2007 AMMB Holdings Berhad Australia and New Zealand Banking Group 1.29
Simple approval but BNM or Sarawak{ Abang Johari } not agreeable on certain clause. BNM reports to MOF. Anwar is the PM and Minister of Finance. Very strange
Today’s The Edge Weekly newsprint “ Premier : Sarawak expects to ink S&P on Affin Bank deal in a month “
It’s reported that they need to sort out some minor technical regulatory process . There’s indication it will be finalised within one month . Sarawak has been given conditional approval on June 12 but there are certain technicalities that they have to furnish to Bank Negara. “… I can’t give examples of the technicalities to you, but it is minor , very minor “ Abang Jo said.
KUALA LUMPUR: The deal to increase the Sarawak Government's shareholding from the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT), which is the largest shareholder of Affin Bank, is expected to be fully finalised within a month.
The Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg said that the process of increasing the block of shares in the bank to about 30 from the current 4.8 percent is currently awaiting final approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
According to him, BNM had previously given approval involving the acquisition of additional shares in Affin Bank by the Sarawak Government from LTAT on 12 June.
"However, at this time there are three 'minor' matters that need to be finalised in order to proceed with this share purchase agreement after obtaining the necessary regulatory approval," he said.
He said this in a joint press conference with UKAS and TVS after witnessing the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sarawak Government and LTAT at the Menara Affin Auditorium here on Friday.
In the event, the Premier of Sarawak witnessed the signing of the MoU between the Sarawak Financial Secretary, Dato Sri Dr. Wan Lizozman Wan Omar and Chief Executive of LTAT, Mohammad Ashraf Md Radzi.
Speaking at the same press conference, the Premier of Sarawak said, the Sarawak Government will not interfere in any control over the operation of Affin Bank after the matter is fully finalized later.
He insisted that the state government has no interest or any form of involvement in the management or administration of Affin Bank.
"When we have a shareholding, of course we have a representative on the Board of Directors of Affin Bank and our representative will make recommendations, we (the Sarawak Government) will not interfere.
"Any business decision made by Affin Bank is entirely the responsibility of the Board of Directors and the bank's management," he said.
NUBE is the union of workers in Malaysia commercial banks { clerical staffs and non clerical workers} excluding executive officers who have a separate union. NUBE has started picketing over stalled negotiations
Affin banking group has a total of 115 bank offices operating in Malaysia. Out of the 115 only 4 branch office`s in Sabah plus another 4 in Sarawak. Tremendous scope for Affin to expand is reach in the 2 Borneo states. Sarawak and Sabah once was dominant in their own turf having household names like Hock Hua Bank, Bank Utama, Wah Tat Bank, Miri commercial bank, Bian Chiang bank, Kwong Lee Bank and Kong Min Bank. Even UOB {Founder Wee} started his initial banking group in Sarawak. Sarawak is a rich state but through the bank consolidation and merger. The land of the hornbills has lost all the above regional banks
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Defense Minister is asking for a higher price from Sarawak of RM2.60 per share or else there's no approval. Those LTAT people who negotiated a price of RM2.40 have since resigned.
Price possibly RM2.60 ?????