July 23, 2013

Company announcements: MICROLN, SYMLIFE, ORIENT, KINSTEL, SILVER, IRMGRP, RAPID

MICROLN - TAKE-OVERS & MERGERS (CHAPTER 11 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS)

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameMICROLINK SOLUTIONS BERHAD (ACE Market) 
Stock Name MICROLN  
Date Announced23 Jul 2013  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoCC-130723-65794

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectTAKE-OVERS & MERGERS (CHAPTER 11 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS)
DescriptionMICROLINK SOLUTIONS BERHAD ("MSB" OR "THE COMPANY") - NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF MSB IN RELATION TO THE UNCONDITIONAL MANDATORY TAKE-OVER OFFER BY FORMIS HOLDINGS BERHAD ("FHB" OR "THE OFFEROR") THROUGH RHB INVESTMENT BANK BERHAD TO ACQUIRE THE FOLLOWING:-

I. ALL THE REMAINING ORDINARY SHARES OF RM0.10 EACH IN MSB ("MSB SHARE") WHICH ARE NOT ALREADY OWNED BY THE OFFEROR; AND

II. ALL THE NEW MSB SHARES THAT MAY BE ALLOTTED AND ISSUED UP TO THE CLOSE OF THE OFFER PURSUANT TO THE EXERCISE OF ANY OUTSTANDING OPTIONS GRANTED UNDER MSB’S EXISTING EMPLOYEE SHARE OPTION SCHEME (“ESOS”);

FOR A CASH CONSIDERATION OF RM0.60 FOR EVERY ONE (1) MSB SHARE.


(Unless otherwise stated, all abbreviations used herein shall have the same meaning as defined in the offer document dated 28 May 2013 which sets out the details, terms and conditions of the Offer ("Offer Document").

We wish to announce that MSB has received the attached press notice from RHB Investment Bank Berhad, on behalf of the Offeror. As such, the Offer has become unconditional as of today, Tuesday, 23 July 2013 ("Unconditional Date").

The Offer shall remain open for acceptances up to 5.00 p.m. (Malaysian time) on Monday, 12 August 2013 being the last closing date of the Offer.

MSB further announce that the public shareholding spread of MSB was 7.87% based on the Record of Depositors of MSB as at 22 July 2013. As a result of the above, MSB is not in compliance with Rule 8.02(1) of the ACE Market Listing Requirements (“Listing Requirements”).

As the public shareholding spread of MSB is less than 10% of the total MSB Shares in issue, pursuant to Rule 16.02(2) of the Listing Requirements, Bursa Securities shall suspend the trading of MSB Shares immediately upon the expiry of 30 market days from the date of this announcement. The suspension will be effected on 6 September 2013, being the market day immediately following the expiry of 30 market days from the date of this announcement.

Once the suspension pursuant to Rule 16.02(2) of the Listing Requirements is effected, it will only be uplifted by Bursa Securities upon full compliance with the required public shareholding spread or as may be determined by Bursa Securities.

The Board further informed that Bursa Securities had vide its letter dated 15 April 2013 granted the Company an extension of time of 6 months until 27 August 2013 to comply with the public shareholding spread requirement pursuant to Rule 8.02(1) of the Listing Requirements.

This announcement is dated 23 July 2013.

 

 

 



SYMLIFE - NEW ISSUE OF SECURITIES (CHAPTER 6 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS):COMBINATION OF NEW ISSUE OF SECURITIES

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameSYMPHONY LIFE BERHAD  
Stock Name SYMLIFE  
Date Announced23 Jul 2013  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoMI-130723-62199

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectNEW ISSUE OF SECURITIES (CHAPTER 6 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS)
COMBINATION OF NEW ISSUE OF SECURITIES
DescriptionSYMPHONY LIFE BERHAD (“SYMLIFE” OR “COMPANY”)

(I) PROPOSED BONUS ISSUE OF WARRANTS;

(II) PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF WARRANTS TO ESTS; AND

(III) PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF WARRANTS TO DIRECTORS

(COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE “PROPOSALS”)

On behalf of the Board of Directors of SymLife (“Board”), AFFIN Investment Bank Berhad (“AFFIN Investment”) wishes to announce that the Company is proposing to undertake the following proposals in relation to the issuance of warrants in the Company (“Warrants”):

(i) proposed bonus issue of up to 77,500,000 Warrants on the basis of 1 Warrant for every 4 existing ordinary shares of RM1.00 each in SymLife (“SymLife Shares” or “Shares”) held on an entitlement date to be determined and announced later by the Board (“Proposed Bonus Issue of Warrants”);

(ii) proposed issuance of 12,500,000 free Warrants to RHB Trustees Berhad (formerly known as OSK Trustees Berhad) (“Trustee”) as Trustee for the Employee Share Trust Scheme (“ESTS”) of SymLife (“Proposed Issuance of Warrants to ESTS”); and

(iii) proposed issuance of 17,500,000 free Warrants to the Directors of SymLife (“Proposed Issuance of Warrants to Directors”).

Further details on the Proposals are set out in the attachment.


This announcement is dated 23 July 2013.

Attachments

Announcement.pdf
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ORIENT - 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 NameORIENTAL HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name ORIENT  
Date Announced23 Jul 2013  
CategoryChanges in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoCC-130723-BB625

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 stocks 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)
Acquired18/07/2013
189,600
 

Circumstances by reason of which change has occurredAcquisition of shares by Aberdeen.

MUFG's wholly owned subsidiary, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp, holding more than 15% interest in Aberdeen.
Nature of interestIndirect interest
Direct (units)
Direct (%)
Indirect/deemed interest (units)64,242,600 
Indirect/deemed interest (%)10.36 
Total no of securities after change64,242,600
Date of notice23/07/2013

Remarks :
This Notice was received on 23 July 2013.


KINSTEL - OTHERS Mining Agreement between Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia (“KDYMM Sultan of Pahang”) Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Abu Bakar Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mu'adzam Shah (“the License Holder”) and Kinsteel Bhd ("the Miner").

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameKINSTEEL BHD  
Stock Name KINSTEL  
Date Announced23 Jul 2013  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoCK-130723-63687

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectOTHERS
DescriptionMining Agreement between Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia (“KDYMM Sultan of Pahang”) Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Abu Bakar Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mu'adzam Shah (“the License Holder”) and Kinsteel Bhd ("the Miner").

1. INTRODUCTION

The Board of Directors of Kinsteel Bhd (“Kinsteel” or “the Group”) is pleased to announce that Kinsteel has today entered into a Mining Agreement with KDYMM Sultan of Pahang for the exclusive right to carry out mining operation of all types of iron ore and other minerals at Kuala Lipis, Pahang Darul Makmur. The mining site measures approximately 500.0 acres (“the Parcel”).

2. SUMMARY OF THE SALIENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT:

• The Miner amongst its primary responsibilities include mining, excavating and carrying away the iron ore found on the Parcel (“Mining Operation”); and

• The Miner shall commence Mining Operation in three (3) to six (6) months and is currently working towards getting all the necessary approvals required from the relevant authorities.

3. RATIONALE
The Mining Operation is in line with the Group’s business and is expected to enhance future earnings of the Group.

4. FINANCIAL EFFECTS

The Mining Agreement will not have any effect on the issued and paid-up share capital of Kinsteel, the substantial shareholders’ shareholding in Kinsteel and net assets of Kinsteel.

The effect of the Mining Operation on Kinsteel’s gearing can only be determined upon finalization of the proportion of bank borrowings (if any) and internally generated funds to be used as source of fund for the Mining Operation.

The utilization of bank borrowings to finance the Mining Operation (if any) is expected to result in an immediate increase in interest expense.

5. DIRECTORS’ STATEMENT

The Directors of Kinsteel are of the opinion that the Mining Operation are in the best interest of the Group and expected to contribute positively to the future earnings of the Group.

6. DIRECTORS’ AND MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS’ INTERESTS

None of the Directors, major shareholders or persons connected with the Directors and/or major shareholders of Kinsteel has any interest, direct or indirect, in the Mining Operation.

7. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
The Mining Agreement is available for inspection at Kinsteel’s office at Wisma Kin Kee, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur during normal business hours on Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays) for a period of three (3) months from the date of this announcement.

This announcement is dated 23 July 2013.



SILVER - OTHERS SILVER BIRD GROUP BERHAD (“SBGB” or “the Company”) - Proposed Interim Funding

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameSILVER BIRD GROUP BERHAD  
Stock Name SILVER  
Date Announced23 Jul 2013  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoCC-130723-67889

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectOTHERS
DescriptionSILVER BIRD GROUP BERHAD (“SBGB” or “the Company”)
- Proposed Interim Funding
Reference is made to the announcement of the Company dated 4 July 2013 informing that the Court has granted an order to the effect that leave is granted to Standard Confectionery Sdn Bhd (“SCSB”) to dispose of certain of its unencumbered assets to a wholly-owned subsidiary, Ivory Overpower Sdn Bhd (“IOSB”), in connection with a proposed interim funding arrangement of up to RM25.0 million by certain major shareholders of the Company or any other third party investors.
Further to the abovementioned announcement, the Company wishes to announce that on 23 July 2013, the Company and IOSB have entered into an agreement dated 22 July 2013 (“the Agreement”) with Sunsci Holdings Sdn Bhd and Covenant Equity Consulting Sdn Bhd to obtain funding of RM16.0 million. The funding is necessary for the Group to immediately start to implement its business turnaround plans pending the approval and implementation of its Regularisation Plan under Practice Note 17 of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad’s (“Bursa Securities”) Main Market Listing Requirements (“the Regularisation Plan”).

The salient terms of the funding arrangement are as follows:

(a) The interim funding will be raised via the issuance of 8% redeemable preference shares (“RPS”) by IOSB;
    (b) IOSB has also purchased unencumbered machinery and equipment of SCSB valued at RM51,840,400, in consideration of the issuance of 1,000 new ordinary shares of IOSB;

    (c) The interim funding will be utilised to carry out urgent repairs to the machinery and equipment of the Group, to fund a relocation exercise (if and when it is appropriate to do so), and as additional working capital for the Group;

    (d) Subject to the approval of the relevant authorities, including Bursa Securities:
      (i) Upon implementation of the Regularisation Plan, the RPS (including the accumulated dividends) will be exchangeable for the restructured SBGB shares together with free detachable warrants, on the basis of RM1.00 of outstanding RPS (plus dividend) for 10 new SBGB shares of RM0.10 each with twenty (20) free detachable warrants; and
        (ii) At the same time as the exchange in (d)(i) above, the investors which had provided the interim funding shall be given options to acquire approximately 40% of the enlarged share capital of the Company over the next 3 years (with free warrants), at a price equal to the par value of the shares acquired on the basis of– 10% of the prevailing enlarged share capital of the Company upon approval of the Regularisation Plan by Bursa Securities; 10% of the prevailing enlarged share capital of the Company within the next 12 months thereafter; 10% of the prevailing enlarged share capital of the Company within the 12 months to 24 months after the said approval; and the remaining 10% of the prevailing enlarged share capital of the Company within 24 and 36 months after the said approval;

      (e) A management team comprising the existing management team of the Group, new recruits and the representatives of the investors shall be tasked with spearheading the turnaround efforts, and incentivised by, inter alia, 20% of the share (and free warrants) entitlements of the investors in (d) above;
        (f) As further incentive for the new management team, the management team will be entitled to a profit share equivalent to 10% of the Audited Profit Before Tax if the Group is able to achieve a consolidated Audited Profit Before Tax for any financial year of at least RM5,000,000 (or such proportion thereof in the first financial year of this Agreement) plus an additional 5% of the consolidated Audited Profit Before tax in excess of RM10,000,000; and

        (g) An employee share option scheme will also be implemented as an added measure to motivate and drive performance amongst the employees and the existing directors.

        Upon finalisation, anappropriate announcement with regards any variation to the Regularisation Plan submitted to Bursa Securities will be made accordingly.

        This announcement is dated 23 July 2013.


        IRMGRP - Change in Boardroom

        Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
        Company NameIRM GROUP BERHAD  
        Stock Name IRMGRP  
        Date Announced23 Jul 2013  
        CategoryChange in Boardroom
        Reference NoCS-130723-BAEA3

        Date of change23/07/2013
        NameChan Kam Fut
        Age64
        NationalityMalaysian
        DesignationChairman
        DirectorateIndependent & Non Executive
        Type of changeResignation
        ReasonDue to other work commitments
        Details of any disagreement that he/she has with the Board of DirectorsNo
        Whether there are any matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholdersNo
        Qualifications 
        Working experience and occupation  
        Directorship of public companies (if any)Nil 
        Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNil 
        Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNil 
        Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiariesNil 

        Remarks :
        Following the resignation, Mr. Chan Kam Fut ceased as the Chairman of the Risk Management Committee and a member of the Audit Committee and Nominating and Remuneration Committee of the Company.


        IRMGRP - Change in Audit Committee

        Announcement Type: Change in Audit Committee
        Company NameIRM GROUP BERHAD  
        Stock Name IRMGRP  
        Date Announced23 Jul 2013  
        CategoryChange in Audit Committee
        Reference NoCS-130723-BAEA5

        Date of change23/07/2013
        NameDr. Baharuddin Bin Abdul Ghani
        Age59
        NationalityMalaysian
        Type of changeAppointment
        DesignationMember of Audit Committee
        DirectorateNon Independent & Non Executive
        Qualifications- Bachelor of Science, 1978, Western Michigan University, United States of America
        - Master of Science, 1980, Wright State University, United States of America
        - Doctorate in Philosophy, 1987, University of New South Wales, Australia 
        Working experience and occupation He served as a Lecturer at the Department of Biotechnology, University Putra Malaysia (1989-1994); Research and Development Manager of Land & General Berhad (1994-1997); Director, Electronic Sensor Technology Inc., California (1995-2002); and President and Director, Crystal Clear Technology Sdn Bhd (1997-2004). In 2005, he was appointed Project Consultant and Senior Researcher with FELDA/UPM/Kyushu Institute of Technology - the Research Consultant with Environmental Biotechnology research group, University Putra Malaysia (UPM). In 2006, he joined Malaysian Agrifood Corporation Bhd, a Khazanah owned company, where he is currently Senior Vice President of Horticulture Business and Human Capital Management. 
        Directorship of public companies (if any)Nil 
        Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNil 
        Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNil 
        Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries100 ordinary shares of RM0.50 each 
        Composition of Audit Committee (Name and Directorate of members after change)1. Mr. Sitsabasan A/L K.V. Velautham (Chairman) - Independent Non-Executive Director
        2. Encik Mohamed Ariff Bin Tar Mohamed (Member) - Independent Non-Executive Director
        3. Dr. Baharuddin bin Abdul Ghani (Member) - Non-Independent Non-Executive Director


        IRMGRP - OTHERS IRM GROUP BERHAD ("IRMGB" or "THE COMPANY") - DISSOLUTION OF RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

        Announcement Type: General Announcement
        Company NameIRM GROUP BERHAD  
        Stock Name IRMGRP  
        Date Announced23 Jul 2013  
        CategoryGeneral Announcement
        Reference NoCS-130723-BAEA6

        TypeAnnouncement
        SubjectOTHERS
        DescriptionIRM GROUP BERHAD ("IRMGB" or "THE COMPANY")
        - DISSOLUTION OF RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
        The Board of Directors of IRMGB wishes to inform that the Risk Management Committee of the Company has been dissolved with effect from 23 July 2013.

        This announcement is dated 23 July 2013.


        IRMGRP - Change in Audit Committee

        Announcement Type: Change in Audit Committee
        Company NameIRM GROUP BERHAD  
        Stock Name IRMGRP  
        Date Announced23 Jul 2013  
        CategoryChange in Audit Committee
        Reference NoCS-130723-BAEA4

        Date of change23/07/2013
        NameChan Kam Fut
        Age64
        NationalityMalaysian
        Type of changeResignation
        DesignationMember of Audit Committee
        DirectorateIndependent & Non Executive
        Qualifications 
        Working experience and occupation  
        Directorship of public companies (if any)Nil 
        Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNil 
        Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNil 
        Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiariesNil 
        Composition of Audit Committee (Name and Directorate of members after change)1. Mr. Sitsabasan A/L K.V. Velautham (Chairman) - Independent Non-Executive Director
        2. Encik Mohamed Ariff Bin Tar Mohamed (Member) - Independent Non-Executive Director
        3. Dr. Baharuddin bin Abdul Ghani (Member) - Non-Independent Non-Executive Director


        RAPID - Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int. (29B) - Lim Fung Neng

        Announcement Type: Changes in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
        Company NameRAPID SYNERGY BERHAD  
        Stock Name RAPID  
        Date Announced23 Jul 2013  
        CategoryChanges in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
        Reference NoCC-130723-A6CD3

        Particulars of substantial Securities Holder

        NameLim Fung Neng
        Address16, Jalan Bayu 8
        Bukit Gita Bayu
        Serdang
        43300 Seri Kembangan
        Selangor
        NRIC/Passport No/Company No.471211-10-5103
        Nationality/Country of incorporationMalaysian
        Descriptions (Class & nominal value)Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each
        Name & address of registered holderLim Fung Neng
        16, Jalan Bayu 8
        Bukit Gita Bayu
        Serdang
        43300 Seri Kembangan
        Selangor

        Details of changes

        Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

        Type of transactionDate of change
        No of securities
        Price Transacted (RM)
        Disposed16/07/2013
        45,000
         
        Disposed17/07/2013
        95,000
         
        Disposed18/07/2013
        50,000
         
        Disposed19/07/2013
        30,000
         
        Disposed22/07/2013
        30,000
         

        Circumstances by reason of which change has occurredOff Market Disposal
        Nature of interestDirect Interest
        Direct (units)7,277,900 
        Direct (%)8.33 
        Indirect/deemed interest (units)
        Indirect/deemed interest (%)
        Total no of securities after change7,277,900
        Date of notice23/07/2013

        Remarks :
        The notice was received from Lim Fung Neng on 23 July 2013.


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