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In an interesting twist, SMI’s stock price went up today, even after Techbase Industries Berhad and its partners announced a General Offer (GO) at RM0.450 per share.

Normally, you’d expect the stock to settle around the offer price, but that’s not what happened here. Instead, investors seem pretty excited about the new major shareholders stepping in.

So, why the enthusiasm? Well, it looks like investors believe SMI is worth a lot more than what’s being offered.

2 months ago

limit_up

And they might be right—SMI’s current Net Tangible Assets (NTA) are sitting at RM0.610 per share.

2 months ago

Lightworkss

better give up lah, techbase are rich to take over while old owners doesnt create value for shareholders....

2 months ago

cashflowman

The mafia gang will seek to suck the company dry instead of create value just like YB and techbase. Be careful.

2 months ago

zuhutuho

Old management need to let it go... alrdy didn't do much for so many years, let the new blood come in

2 months ago

KropSkin787

loss making for 3 years in a row, shareholders deserve betters... The old owners have had their time, now it's time for fresh leadership to unlock SMI's true potential

2 months ago

AmySee

The new owner, Techbase, has the money to buy it out, which is better for the new shareholders. hehe

2 months ago

chobozong

well said kropskin, let techbase who has the resources to revitalize SMI

2 months ago

Ghazaar

If there is another net loss in the fourth quarter, the old management ought to relinquish their shares

2 months ago

KarmaS

hahaha confirm another red quarter, most investor alrdy loss hope lah ! just give up!

2 months ago

Taibfar

PN 17 in making. The company should do some restructuring ..

2 months ago

Kkristal

useless company & management hahaha, getting close to 0.40 now while takeover offer is 0.45

2 months ago

AmySee

Wow, SMI managed to turn a profit in the fourth quarter

2 months ago

zuhutuho

good quarter thats why got takeover lor

2 months ago

keanurune

Fast fast take over, so much hassle

2 months ago

ChunWong93

SMI has turned things around. It seems that Techbase's takeover is a good start

2 months ago

Lightworkss

SMI management just give up lah, one good quarter cant change the fact...

2 months ago

KarmaS

actually decent result, no wonder techbase want to take over la

2 months ago

Yusof896

Ini adalahlah satu permulaan yg baik utk syarikat ni. Tengok macam mana ia akan berkembang seterusnya

2 months ago

AmySee

Better let Techbase take over completely and lead this company to a better future 🙂

2 months ago

mrkhoi306

overall the situation doesn't look good for SMI.... suddenly pattern a lot.... current SMI management is fishy af

2 months ago

cashflowman

Amysee, be careful what you wish for. Its like from the frying pan into the fire.

2 months ago

TopKey

Gaduh sudah start, I bet techbase gonna win! SMI management no power at all

2 months ago

Taibfar

The involvement of new major shareholders is necessary

2 months ago

chillib3an

No update yet? Takeover done??

2 months ago

AmySee

It's still under negotiation, I think ..

2 months ago

keanurune

not yet, but very likely since old management all talk but no action

2 months ago

Kkristal

old management are useless, seal the deal & let techbase take over

2 months ago

Welsonnotwell

Big chance for takeover SMI. Francis Leong and two subsidiaries of Techbase Industries Bhd—are offering 45 sen per share to acquire the remaining shares they do not already own, according to its filing with Bursa Malaysia Securities. They now control more than half of the issued shares in SMI.

2 months ago

yifeng

Pack it up SMI... fast fast complete the takeover deal

2 months ago

KropSkin787

An Open Letter to Bursa Malaysia, SC, MSWG, SSM on Transparency Issue of South Malaysia Industries Berhad (SMI)

https://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/RCKT1/2024-09-10-story-h468377297-An_Open_Letter_to_Bursa_Malaysia_SC_MSWG_SSM_on_Transparency_Issue_of_So

2 months ago

Taibfar

Bursa Malaysia certainly needs to explain the mandatory general offer (MGO) announced by SMI a month ago, otherwise similar situations will happen to other companies in the future ...

2 months ago

chobozong

Where's the update from SMI? Typical old management with lack of communication...

2 months ago

zuhutuho

what u expect, incompetent management mah. no surprise kena take-over

2 months ago

Taibfar

As retail investors, we find ourselves in a state of confusion regarding the ongoing Mandatory General Offer (MGO) of South Malaysia Industries Berhad (SMI). The recent flurry of announcements and legal disputes surrounding the MGO has left us questioning whether this offer is still proceeding and why the communication from SMI’s management and Board of Directors appears to be unclear and contradictory.

A Confusing Situation for Investors?

On 20 August 2024, the Unconditional Mandatory Takeover Offer was issued by Target 1 Sdn Bhd (T1) through TA Securities Holdings Berhad, offering to acquire all the remaining ordinary shares of SMI at RM0.45 per share. For many of us, this initially presented a clear opportunity to evaluate our position in SMI and decide whether to tender our shares. However, things became much more complicated soon after.

In late August, it was announced that Mr. Mah Sau Cheong, a minority shareholder, had filed an interim injunction to halt the MGO process, seeking clarity and protection for shareholders while the court deliberates on the offer. The situation was further complicated when, on 5 September 2024, the court dismissed the ad interim injunction. Despite this, SMI’s Board of Directors agreed to “prayer (b)” of the Plaintiff’s application, which restrains the company from taking further steps under the MGO until the matter is resolved.

Adding to the confusion, on 13 September 2024, SMI made an announcement stating that, despite the dismissal of the injunction, they would not proceed with the MGO until further court directions are provided following the next hearing, scheduled for 27 October 2024.

Is the MGO Still Ongoing?

From a retail investor’s perspective, this conflicting information is deeply concerning. On the one hand, we were told that the MGO was moving forward after the dismissal of the ad interim injunction. Yet, on the other hand, SMI has agreed to halt the process until further court orders are issued. This mixed messaging has left investors wondering: Is the MGO still on, or has it been effectively paused?

Furthermore, the legal back-and-forth raises a critical question: Why is the management and Board of Directors of SMI, who are responsible for ensuring transparency and protecting shareholder interests, seemingly contributing to the confusion? Instead of providing clear guidance on the MGO’s status, they appear to be adding layers of complexity, making it difficult for retail investors to make informed decisions about our holdings.

A Call for Clarity

As minority shareholders, we expect transparency and timely communication from SMI’s management, especially when it comes to such a significant event as a Mandatory General Offer. Unfortunately, this has not been the case, and we find ourselves in a state of uncertainty. We are left in limbo, unsure whether to act on the RM0.45 offer or wait for the court’s decision at the end of October.

We urge the Board of Directors and management of SMI to clarify the situation. Is the MGO still ongoing? If so, what should we, as shareholders, expect? If not, why has there been such a lack of clear communication to date? We seek answers, not further complications.

With legal actions pending and conflicting announcements being made, it is imperative for Bursa Malaysia, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), and the Minority Shareholders Watch Group (MSWG) to step in and ensure that SMI acts in the best interests of all shareholders. The current uncertainty and lack of transparency are unacceptable, and retail investors like ourselves deserve better.

We hope that the upcoming court hearing on 27 October 2024 will provide much-needed clarity. Until then, we continue to monitor the situation closely, but our confidence in the company’s leadership is waning.

https://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/LETTER/2024-09-18-story-h469212536-A_Concerned_Investor_s_Perspective_Uncertainty_Surrounding_SMI_s_Mandato

2 months ago

stncws

be patient, be happy

1 month ago

mf

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1 month ago

cenzur19

this counter pariah, incompetent board that cheat investors money

1 week ago

Taibfar

Hopeless already this counter and the management is not willing to change their incompetent attitude

1 week ago

Ghazaar

The new “CEO” of the company received a total of RM1.1 million in remuneration package by SMI despite the significant losses of the company. Buta gaji and company is going to tutup kedai. ha

1 week ago

fakelok747

what u expect, garbage company comes with garbage CEO. stay away from SMI!!

1 week ago

zuhutuho

Sorry for Your Loss, Shareholders of SMI - “CEO” for leading the company for multi-year losses.

https://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/Therealinvestor/2024-11-09-story-h473746561-Sorry_for_Your_Loss_Shareholders_of_South_Malaysia_Industries_SMI

1 week ago

Taibfar

Poor shareholders, they originally believed in SMI, but were betrayed by the failed management team

1 week ago

Robinmoon

company ni gg

6 days ago

stncws

hot hot

3 days ago

Lightworkss

better give up on this company, no future with this kind of management

3 days ago

Yusof896

Kaunter ni belum muflis ? Sudah mengalami kerugian secara berturut-turut sejak tahun 2019 😅

3 days ago

mf

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familymartfan99

director & management also need some firing hahaha

1 day ago

Taibfar

Better fire all the directors and management, so that SMI can survive from bankruptcy

4 hours ago