On Oct 30, Uzma said its wholly-owned unit is taking legal action against Khan and Kong for overpayment of works worth RM63.14 million.
Uzma said Uzma Engineering Sdn Bhd (UESB), Khan, and Kong were involved in a construction project known as the KNPG-B Topside Ph II, Kinabalu Non-Associated Gas (NAG) Development Project and disputes have arisen therein.
However, an analyst who declined to be named said there was "nothing wrong" with the legal suit as its outcome will either be positive or neutral to Uzma.
"There is nothing wrong with the legal case. The project was given back to Uzma, and Uzma continued to deliver the project with expenses already booked.
"Should Uzma win the case, there will be a write-back that will reflect positively on their cash flow, but if otherwise, there will be no impact to Uzma as no impairment is needed," the analyst told theedgemarkets.com today when contacted.
Uzma is seeking to claim against Khan and/or Kong for the total sum of RM63.14 million and interest as well as an order for payment by Khan to UESB of all sums found to be overpaid by UESB to Khan and/or Kong in respect of the works under the project upon the determination of the final sum of such overpayment during trial of this action
they are the ones suing for over payment and expenses have been recorded/booked already, so, no effect on P&L, if they win, just upside to their accounts minus expenses
profit before tax for last quarter was only 20 million. 63 million overpaid is equal to the profit before tax of 3-quarter results. I think this is disappointment. Investors does not want uncertainties. This RM 63million was booked in as expense. If they win and able to get back say RM 50m, will provide immediate boost to EPS....
Another way of looking at UZMA results, if they not overpaid, then last few quarter results will be fantastic...
Should report to bukit aman because such of huge amount 63mil overpaid also can happen. Their directors buta kah or eye being stick with kertas harimau
For me, the concern is not on the litigation itself, but rather on how the senior management overlooked on the overall project payments. This is a BIG blunder. I bailed out at 0.995. Just the right time.
Aiyo...this is serious case...why overpaid 60+ mil and management of Uzma now only notice?if previous progress payment already billed and agreement already sign then very less chance to win...any over payment should billed with VO and agree by management...this is strange...but payment already paid...hehe
more bad news also changes in boardroom and person in charge kena sacked and dispose off their shares...but you need to pass special resolution first...so far no notice from Uzma...
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Dato Seri John Lu Dont catch the failing knife
04/11/2019 9:29 AM
Buy at fair value @ 80 c or below