February 13, 2013

Company announcements: ASTRO, AEON, AXIATA, DIGI, ATLAN, AZRB

ASTRO - OTHERS FORMATION OF NEW SUBSIDIARIES

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameASTRO MALAYSIA HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name ASTRO  
Date Announced13 Feb 2013  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoAM-130213-53254

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectOTHERS
DescriptionFORMATION OF NEW SUBSIDIARIES

Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (“AMH”) wishes to announce that it has formed and on 13 February 2013 acquired two subsidiaries under the name of:-
(a) Astro Retail Ventures Sdn Bhd (“ARV”); and
(b) Astro Sports Marketing Sdn Bhd (“ASM”). The acquisition of ASM was through AMH’s subsidiary, Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd,

(collectively “Transactions”).

Both ARV and ASM are presently dormant and will be principally involved in investment holding activities in line with the objectives of the AMH group.

Information on ARV
ARV is a private company limited by shares and it was incorporated on 30 November 2012. The present authorized share capital of ASM is RM100,000 divided into 100,000 ordinary shares of RM1 each, of which 2 ordinary shares of RM1 each have been issued and paid-up.

Information on ASM
ASM is a private company limited by shares and it was incorporated on 24 June 2000. The present authorized share capital of ASM is RM100,000 divided into 100,000 ordinary shares of RM1 each, of which 2 ordinary shares of RM1 each have been issued and paid-up.

The shares of ARV and ASM were acquired at par representing a total consideration of RM2, respectively. The Transactions are not expected to have any material effect on the earnings or net assets of the AMH group for the financial year ending 31 January 2014.

To the best of our knowledge, none of the Directors and/or major shareholders and/or persons connected to them has any interest, directly or indirectly, in the above Transactions.

This announcement is dated 13 February 2013.



AEON - Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int. (29B) - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc ("MUFG")

Announcement Type: Changes in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Company NameAEON CO. (M) BHD  
Stock Name AEON  
Date Announced13 Feb 2013  
CategoryChanges in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoCC-130213-9E43C

Particulars of substantial Securities Holder

NameMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc ("MUFG")
Address7-1, Marunouchi 2-Chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-8330, Japan
NRIC/Passport No/Company No.NIL
Nationality/Country of incorporationJapan
Descriptions (Class & nominal value)Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each
Name & address of registered holderAberdeen Asset Management PLC ("Aberdeen") and its subsidiaries
10 Queen's Terrace
Aberdeen, AB10 1YG
Scotland

Details of changes

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Type of transactionDate of change
No of securities
Price Transacted (RM)
Acquired07/02/2013
318,300
 

Circumstances by reason of which change has occurredAcquisition by Aberdeen

MUFG is deemed interested in the shares by virtue of:

1. MUFG's wholly owned subsidiary, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp, holding more than 15% in Aberdeen.

2. MUFG's holding more than 15% interest in shares of Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc Group.
Nature of interestIndirect
Direct (units)
Direct (%)
Indirect/deemed interest (units)71,060,966 
Indirect/deemed interest (%)20.2453 
Total no of securities after change71,060,966
Date of notice13/02/2013

Remarks :
The total number of 71,060,966 Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each are held as follows:

(i) 71,060,900 Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each are registered in the name of Aberdeen and its subsidiaries
(ii) 66 Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each are registered in the name of Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc


AEON - Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int. (29B) - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc ("MUFG")

Announcement Type: Changes in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Company NameAEON CO. (M) BHD  
Stock Name AEON  
Date Announced13 Feb 2013  
CategoryChanges in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoCC-130213-2C57E

Particulars of substantial Securities Holder

NameMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc ("MUFG")
Address7-1, Marunouchi 2-Chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-8330, Japan
NRIC/Passport No/Company No.NIL
Nationality/Country of incorporationJapan
Descriptions (Class & nominal value)Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each
Name & address of registered holderAberdeen Asset Management PLC ("Aberdeen") and its subsidiaries
10 Queen's Terrace
Aberdeen, AB10 1YG
Scotland

Details of changes

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Type of transactionDate of change
No of securities
Price Transacted (RM)
Acquired06/02/2013
43,500
 

Circumstances by reason of which change has occurredAcquisition by Aberdeen

MUFG is deemed interested in the shares by virtue of:

1. MUFG's wholly owned subsidiary, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp, holding more than 15% in Aberdeen.

2. MUFG's holding more than 15% interest in shares of Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc Group.
Nature of interestIndirect
Direct (units)
Direct (%)
Indirect/deemed interest (units)70,742,666 
Indirect/deemed interest (%)20.1546 
Total no of securities after change70,742,666
Date of notice08/02/2013

Remarks :
The total number of 70,742,666 Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each are held as follows:

(i) 70,742,600 Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each are registered in the name of Aberdeen and its subsidiaries
(ii) 66 Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each are registered in the name of Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc

The Form 29B was received by the Company on 13 February 2013.


AXIATA - Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int. (29B) - AmanahRaya Trustees Berhad-Skim Amanah Saham Bumiputera

Announcement Type: Changes in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Company NameAXIATA GROUP BERHAD  
Stock Name AXIATA  
Date Announced13 Feb 2013  
CategoryChanges in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoAG-130213-1DD8C

Particulars of substantial Securities Holder

NameAmanahRaya Trustees Berhad
-Skim Amanah Saham Bumiputera
AddressTingkat 4, Balai PNB
201-A, Jalan Tun Razak
50400 Kuala Lumpur
NRIC/Passport No/Company No.766894-T
Nationality/Country of incorporationMalaysian
Descriptions (Class & nominal value)Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each
Name & address of registered holderAmanahRaya Trustees Berhad -Skim Amanah Saham Bumiputera, Tingkat 4, Balai PNB, 201-A, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur

Details of changes

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Type of transactionDate of change
No of securities
Price Transacted (RM)
Acquired07/02/2013
3,400,000
 

Circumstances by reason of which change has occurredAcquisition of 3,400,000 shares by AmanahRaya Trustees Berhad-Skim Amanah Saham Bumiputera
Nature of interestDirect
Direct (units)609,200,100 
Direct (%)7.16 
Indirect/deemed interest (units) 
Indirect/deemed interest (%) 
Total no of securities after change609,200,100
Date of notice07/02/2013

Remarks :
Form 29B received on 13 February 2013


AXIATA - Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int. (29B) - Employees Provident Fund Board

Announcement Type: Changes in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Company NameAXIATA GROUP BERHAD  
Stock Name AXIATA  
Date Announced13 Feb 2013  
CategoryChanges in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoAG-130213-1A38F

Particulars of substantial Securities Holder

NameEmployees Provident Fund Board
AddressTingkat 19, Bangunan KWSP, Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur
NRIC/Passport No/Company No.EPF ACT 1991
Nationality/Country of incorporationMalaysia
Descriptions (Class & nominal value)Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each
Name & address of registered holder1) Employees Provident Fund Board ("EPF Board")
Ibu Pejabat KWSP, Bangunan KWSP
Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur

2) Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd ("Citigroup") EPF Board
3) Citigroup EPF Board (AMUNDI)
4) Citigroup EPF Board (KIB)
5) Citigroup EPF Board (HDBS)
6) Citigroup EPF Board (RHB INV)
7) Citigroup EPF Board (AM INV)
8) Citigroup EPF Board (ALLIANCE)
9) Citigroup EPF Board (NOMURA)
10) Citigroup EPF Board (CIMB PRI)
11) Citigroup EPF Board (ARIM)
12) Citigroup EPF Board (TEMPLETON)
13) Citigroup EPF Board (ABERDEEN)
Level 42, Menara Citibank
165 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Details of changes

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Type of transactionDate of change
No of securities
Price Transacted (RM)
Acquired06/02/2013
7,000,000
 
Acquired06/02/2013
1,991,900
 

Circumstances by reason of which change has occurred1. Citigroup EPF Board-Acquision of 7,000,000 shares
2. Citigroup EPF Board (CIMB PRI)-Acquision of 1,991,900 shares
Nature of interestDirect
Direct (units)1,020,852,006 
Direct (%)12 
Indirect/deemed interest (units) 
Indirect/deemed interest (%) 
Total no of securities after change1,020,852,006
Date of notice07/02/2013

Remarks :
1) The total number of 1,020,852,006 ordinary shares comprised of the following:-

a) Citigroup EPF Board - 925,832,206
b) EPF Board - 3,332,900
c) Citigroup EPF Board (AMUNDI) - 4,140,250
d) Citigroup EPF Board (KIB) - 630,000
e) Citigroup EPF Board (HDBS) - 5,730,375
f) Citigroup EPF Board (RHB INV) - 1,500,000
g) Citigroup EPF Board (AM INV) - 9,148,550
h) Citigroup EPF Board (ALLIANCE) - 1,700,000
i) Citigroup EPF Board (NOMURA) - 38,320,000
j) Citigroup EPF Board (CIMB PRI) - 19,050,225
k) Citigroup EPF Board (ARIM) - 3,250,000
l) Citigroup EPF Board (TEMPLETON) - 2,817,500
m) Citigroup EPF Board (ABERDEEN) - 5,400,000

2) Form 29B received on 13 February 2013


AXIATA - Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int. (29B) - Khazanah Nasional Berhad

Announcement Type: Changes in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Company NameAXIATA GROUP BERHAD  
Stock Name AXIATA  
Date Announced13 Feb 2013  
CategoryChanges in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoAG-130213-46139

Particulars of substantial Securities Holder

NameKhazanah Nasional Berhad
AddressLevel 33, Tower 2, Petronas Twin Twers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
NRIC/Passport No/Company No.275505-K
Nationality/Country of incorporationIncorporated in Malaysia
Descriptions (Class & nominal value)Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each
Name & address of registered holderKhazanah Nasional Berhad, Level 33, Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur

Details of changes

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Type of transactionDate of change
No of securities
Price Transacted (RM)
Transferred08/02/2013
37,000
 
Transferred08/02/2013
15,000
 

Circumstances by reason of which change has occurredTransfer of 37,000 Ordinary shares of RM1.00 each in Axiata Group Berhad ("Axiata Shares") from Khazanah Nasional Berhad ("Khazanah") to Axiata's employees via CIMSEC Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd ("CIMSEC Nominees") in connection with Axiata ESOS^



Transfer of 15,000 Axiata Shares from Axiata's employees to Khazanah via CIMSEC Nominees in connection with Axiata ESOS^



^The transfer of Axiata Shares to Axiata's employees is made in accordance with the Selling Flexibility Arrangement under the Axiata ESOS to facilitate the immediate sale of Axiata Shares by Axiata's employees who have exercised their Axiata ESOS options under this arrangement. Taking into consideration the transfer of shares/return of such number of shares, Khazanah is deemed to have an interest (pursuant to Section 6A of the Companies Act, 1965) in 271,950 Axiata Shares (which is already reflected in Khazanah's indirect/deemed interest disclosed below), being the outstanding number of Axiata Shares to be returned to Khazanah under the Selling Flexibility Arrangement
Nature of interestDirect & Indirect
Direct (units)3,238,919,155 
Direct (%)38.06 
Indirect/deemed interest (units)84,415,540 
Indirect/deemed interest (%)0.99 
Total no of securities after change3,323,334,695
Date of notice13/02/2013

Remarks :
Form 29B received on 13 February 2013


DIGI - Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int. (29B) - Employees Provident Fund Board

Announcement Type: Changes in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Company NameDIGI.COM BERHAD  
Stock Name DIGI  
Date Announced13 Feb 2013  
CategoryChanges in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoCC-130213-87A45

Particulars of substantial Securities Holder

NameEmployees Provident Fund Board
AddressTingkat 19, Bangunan KWSP, Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur
NRIC/Passport No/Company No.EPF Act 1991
Nationality/Country of incorporationIncorporated in Malaysia
Descriptions (Class & nominal value)Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each
Name & address of registered holder1) Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board
2) Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board (RHB INV)
3) Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board (CIMB PRI)
Level 42, Menara Citibank
165 Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur

Details of changes

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Type of transactionDate of change
No of securities
Price Transacted (RM)
Acquired06/02/2013
4,950,000
 
Acquired06/02/2013
600,000
 
Disposed06/02/2013
1,243,800
 

Circumstances by reason of which change has occurred1) & 2) Acquired
3) Disposed
Nature of interestDirect
Direct (units)1,275,849,740 
Direct (%)16.41 
Indirect/deemed interest (units) 
Indirect/deemed interest (%) 
Total no of securities after change1,275,849,740
Date of notice07/02/2013

Remarks :
The total number of 1,275,849,740 Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each are held as follows:-
1) 1,164,564,650 Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each are registered in the name of Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board;
2) 14,791,000 Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each are registered in the name of Employees Provident Fund Board;
3) 4,059,800 Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each are registered in the name of Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board (AMUNDI);
4) 1,200,000 Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each are registered in the name of Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board (KIB);
5) 5,898,400 Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each are registered in the name of Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board (HDBS);
6) 2,500,000 Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each are registered in the name of Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board (RHB INV);
7) 5,943,600 Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each are registered in the name of Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board (AM INV);
8) 1,060,000 Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each are registered in the name of Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board (MAYBAN);
9) 1,500,000 Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each are registered in the name of Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board (ALLIANCE);
10) 41,005,890 Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each are registered in the name of Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board (NOMURA);
11) 23,886,400 Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each are registered in the name of Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board (CIMB PRI);
12) 2,850,000 Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each are registered in the name of Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board (ARIM); and
13) 6,590,000 Ordinary Shares of RM0.01 each are registered in the name of Citigroup Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd - Employees Provident Fund Board (ABERDEEN).

The Form 29B was received by the Company on 13 February 2013.


ATLAN - Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int. (29B) - BERJAYA CORPORATION BERHAD

Announcement Type: Changes in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Company NameATLAN HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name ATLAN  
Date Announced13 Feb 2013  
CategoryChanges in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoCS-130213-5D912

Particulars of substantial Securities Holder

NameBERJAYA CORPORATION BERHAD
AddressLOT 13-01A, LEVEL 13 (EAST WING)
BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE
NO. 1 JALAN IMBI
55100 KUALA LUMPUR
NRIC/Passport No/Company No.554790-X
Nationality/Country of incorporationMALAYSIA
Descriptions (Class & nominal value)ORDINARY SHARES OF RM1.00 EACH
Name & address of registered holderBERJAYA PHILIPPINES INC.
9TH FLOOR, RUFINO PACIFIC TOWER,
6784 AYALA AYE, CORNER, V.A. RUFINO STREET,
1200, MAKATI CITY,
PHILIPPINES

Details of changes

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Type of transactionDate of change
No of securities
Price Transacted (RM)
Acquired06/02/2013
11,400
 

Circumstances by reason of which change has occurredDeemed interested by virtue of its interest held in Berjaya Philippines Inc, the related company of Berjaya Corporation Berhad - Acquired via open market on 6 February 2013
Nature of interestDeemed Interest
Direct (units)60,600,000 
Direct (%)23.89 
Indirect/deemed interest (units)3,011,400 
Indirect/deemed interest (%)1.19 
Total no of securities after change63,611,400
Date of notice07/02/2013

Remarks :
Total deemed interest as at 6 February 2013 held by the above substantial shareholder is as follows :-
(i) Deemed interested by virtue of its interest in Inter-Pacific Capital Sdn Bhd (1,010,000 shares)
(ii) Deemed interested by virtue of its interest in Berjaya Philippines Inc (2,001,400 shares)


ATLAN - Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int. (29B) - TAN SRI DATO' SERI VINCENT TAN CHEE YIOUN

Announcement Type: Changes in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Company NameATLAN HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name ATLAN  
Date Announced13 Feb 2013  
CategoryChanges in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoCS-130213-5D913

Particulars of substantial Securities Holder

NameTAN SRI DATO' SERI VINCENT TAN CHEE YIOUN
AddressLEVEL 12 (EAST WING)
BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE
NO. 1 JALAN IMBI
55100 KUALA LUMPUR
NRIC/Passport No/Company No.520223-01-5779
Nationality/Country of incorporationMALAYSIAN
Descriptions (Class & nominal value)ORDINARY SHARES OF RM1.00 EACH
Name & address of registered holderBERJAYA PHILIPPINES INC.
9TH FLOOR, RUFINO PACIFIC TOWER,
6784 AYALA AYE, CORNER, V.A. RUFINO STREET,
1200, MAKATI CITY,
PHILIPPINES

Details of changes

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Type of transactionDate of change
No of securities
Price Transacted (RM)
Acquired06/02/2013
11,400
 

Circumstances by reason of which change has occurredDeemed interested by virtue of his interest in Berjaya Corporation Berhad, the ultimate holding company of Berjaya Philippines, Inc - Acquired via open market on 6 February 2013
Nature of interestDeemed Interest
Direct (units) 
Direct (%) 
Indirect/deemed interest (units)63,811,400 
Indirect/deemed interest (%)25.16 
Total no of securities after change63,811,400
Date of notice07/02/2013

Remarks :
Total deemed interest as at 6 February 2013 held by the above substantial shareholder is as follows :-
(i) Deemed interested by virtue of his interest in Berjaya Corporation Berhad ("BCorp") (60,600,000 shares)
(ii) Deemed interested by virtue of his interest in BCorp, the ultimate holding company of Inter-Pacific Capital Sdn Bhd (1,010,000 shares)
(iii) Deemed interested by virtue of his interest in BCorp, the ultimate holding company of Berjaya Philippines Inc (2,001,400 shares)
(iv) Deemed interested by virtue of his interest in Berjaya Assets Berhad, the holding company of Sublime Cartel Sdn Bhd (200,000 shares)


AZRB - OTHERS PROPOSED DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, COMPLETION, OPERATION, MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EAST KLANG VALLEY EXPRESSWAY

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameAHMAD ZAKI RESOURCES BERHAD  
Stock Name AZRB  
Date Announced13 Feb 2013  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoAZ-130213-63401

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectOTHERS
DescriptionPROPOSED DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, COMPLETION, OPERATION, MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EAST KLANG VALLEY EXPRESSWAY

The Board of Directors of AZRB is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, EKVE Sdn Bhd (“EKVE” or "the Company"), had on 13 February 2013 executed the Concession agreement with the Government of Malaysia as represented by the Ministry of Works in relation to the design, construction, completion, operation, management and maintenance of the East Klang Valley Expressway (“the Concession Agreement”).

Salient terms of Concession Agreement
i. Grant of Concession
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Concession Agreement and the Federal Roads (Private Management) Act, 1984, the Government hereby grants to the Company, the right and authority to :-

(a) undertake the design and construction of the Expressway (including the Upgrading Works and widening of the Existing Road comprised thereof);

(b) supply and install tolling and other equipment (including telecommunication equipment) at the Toll Plaza and manage, operate and maintain the same on the Expressway during the Concession Period;

(c) demand, collect and retain toll for its own benefit from all vehicles liable to pay toll using the Expressway during the Operating Period;

(d) subject to all prevailing relevant laws in respect thereof, exclusively design, construct, manage, operate and maintain the Ancillary Facilities during the Concession Period and to retain the income received or receivable and derived therefrom;

(e) operate, manage and maintain (including, without limitation, utility charges incurred thereby) the Expressway during the Concession Period;

(f) design, construct, operate, manage and maintain the Administrative Offices; and

(g) undertake all other activities incidental to the performance of the Works referred to in the Concession Agreement.

ii. Concession Period
The Concession Period shall be for a period of fifty (50) years commencing from the Effective Date, subject to terms and conditions in the Concession Agreement.

iii. Estimated Construction Costs
The estimated total construction costs for the Construction Works shall be Ringgit One Billion Five Hundred and Fifty One Million One Hundred and Thirty Thousand (RM1,551,130,000.00) only.

iv. Financial Assistance
The Government agreed to provide to the Company a loan in the maximum principal amount of Ringgit Six Hundred And Thirty-Five Million (RM635,000,000.00) at an interest rate of four per centum (4%) per annum capitalized annually subject to a separate agreement to be entered into between the Government and the Company.

Financial effects
The Concession Agreement is expected to contribute positively to AZRB Group’s earnings and the net tangible assets for future financial years.

Directors’ and Substantial Shareholders’ interest
None of the Directors and Substantial Shareholders of AZRB or any persons connected to them have any interests, direct or indirect, in the Concession Agreement.

Statement by the Board of Directors
The Board of AZRB is of the opinion that the Concession Agreement is in the best interest of the Company.


This announcement is dated 13 February 2013.



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