January 16, 2014

Company announcements: XDL, HOHUP, TAKAFUL, ASTRO, IRETEX, CHEETAH, BIOOSMO, BRAHIMS

XDL - OTHERS XiDeLang Holdings Ltd. (“XDL” or “Party A”) - Malaysia General Agent Framework Agreement

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameXIDELANG HOLDINGS LTD  
Stock Name XDL  
Date Announced16 Jan 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoCK-140116-46805

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectOTHERS
DescriptionXiDeLang Holdings Ltd. (“XDL” or “Party A”) - Malaysia General Agent Framework Agreement

1. INTRODUCTION

The Board of Directors of XDL wishes to inform that XDL has on 16 January 2014 entered into a Malaysia General Agent Framework Agreement (“Agreement”) with Universal Fitness & Leisure Sdn. Bhd. (Company No. 144122-W) (“UFL” or “Party B”) for the granting of exclusive distribution rights of XDL’s brand product series in Malaysia. Through this partnership, XDL will be able to introduce its products to Malaysian consumers via wide distribution network of UFL and which will contribute positively to the Company’s bottomline.

2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF UFL

UFL is a private limited company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1965 in Malaysia and its principle business is distributor of Sports, Fitness & Outdoor Equipment in Malaysia. UFL holds the executive distributorships of several premier brands of sporting products and possesses an extensive dealer network throughout the country.

3. VALIDITY PERIOD OF AGREEMENT

This Agreement shall continue to be valid for a period of 24 months from the date of signing of this Agreement by both parties.

4. SALIENT TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT

The salient terms of the agreement are as follows:-

4.1 Use of Trademark

(a) “Xidelang” trademark has been registered in the People’s Republic of China, and has been awarded “Well known trademark in China”. The said trademark has also been submitted to the Malaysian authority for registration. Party B as the “Xidelang” brand agent shall strictly comply with the provisions of the relevant Malaysian trademark authority, and to fully protect the interest of the “Xidelang” trademark.

(b) Without the prior approval of Party A, Party B shall not make use of the “Xidelang” trademark or brand name for merchandise processing or any other business conduct. If Party B shall need to produce complementary advertising products, Party B shall only produce after having first reported to and obtained the written approval of Party A, and shall mail the sample thereof to Party A for record.

4.2 Limitations of Operating Rights

(a) During the tenure of this Agreement, Party B shall not assign the distribution right to any third party, failing which this Agreement shall immediately be terminated upon discovery by Party A of the said violation.

(b) Party B shall make goods payments to Party A within the stipulated time period in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

5. FINANCIAL EFFECTS

The Agreement is expected to contribute positively to the profit after tax of the XDL Group for the financial year ending 31 December 2014. The Agreement does not have any impact on the share capital and/or shareholding structure of the Company.

6. INTEREST OF THE DIRECTORS, MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND/OR PERSONS CONNECTED WITH THEM

None of the Directors and/or major shareholders of XDL and/or persons connected with them have any interest, direct or indirect, in the said agreement.

7. DIRECTORS’ STATEMENT

The Board of Directors is of the opinion that the terms of the Agreement are in the best interests of the Company.

This announcement is dated 16 January 2014.



HOHUP - Additional Listing Announcement

Announcement Type: Additional Listing Announcement (ALA)
Company NameHO HUP CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BHD  
Stock Name HOHUP  
Date Announced16 Jan 2014  
CategoryAdditional Listing Announcement (ALA)
Reference NoCS-140116-12908

1. Details of Corporate Proposal

Whether the corporate proposal involves the issuance of new type
and new class of securities?
No
Types of corporate proposalOthers
Details of corporate proposalConversion of Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares to Ordinary Shares
No. of shares issued under this corporate proposal9,751,980
Issue price per share ($$)MYR 0.500
Par Value ($$)MYR 0.500
Latest issued and paid up share capital after the above corporate proposal in the following
Units121,906,488
CurrencyMYR 60,953,244.000
Listing Date20/01/2014


HOHUP - Additional Listing Announcement

Announcement Type: Additional Listing Announcement (ALA)
Company NameHO HUP CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BHD  
Stock Name HOHUP  
Date Announced16 Jan 2014  
CategoryAdditional Listing Announcement (ALA)
Reference NoCS-140116-12909

1. Details of Corporate Proposal

Whether the corporate proposal involves the issuance of new type
and new class of securities?
No
Types of corporate proposalOthers
Details of corporate proposalConversion of Irredeemable Convertible Preference Shares to Ordinary Shares
No. of shares issued under this corporate proposal8,882,000
Issue price per share ($$)MYR 0.500
Par Value ($$)MYR 0.500
Latest issued and paid up share capital after the above corporate proposal in the following
Units130,788,488
CurrencyMYR 65,394,244.000
Listing Date20/01/2014


TAKAFUL - 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 NameSYARIKAT TAKAFUL MALAYSIA BERHAD  
Stock Name TAKAFUL  
Date Announced16 Jan 2014  
CategoryChanges in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoST-140116-44927

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 holderCITIGROUP NOMINEES (TEMPATAN) SDN BHD
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)
Disposed10/01/2014
12,300
 

Circumstances by reason of which change has occurredDisposal
Nature of interestDirect
Direct (units) 
Direct (%) 
Indirect/deemed interest (units) 
Indirect/deemed interest (%) 
Total no of securities after change13,882,220
Date of notice13/01/2014

Remarks :
The Notice of Changes in Substantial Shareholder's Interest (Form 29B) was received on 16 January 2014.


ASTRO - Changes in Sub. S-hldr's Int. (29B) - T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc

Announcement Type: Changes in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Company NameASTRO MALAYSIA HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name ASTRO  
Date Announced16 Jan 2014  
CategoryChanges in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoAM-140116-4D874

Particulars of substantial Securities Holder

NameT. Rowe Price Associates, Inc
Address100 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
USA
NRIC/Passport No/Company No.D00175984
Nationality/Country of incorporationMaryland Corporation, USA
Descriptions (Class & nominal value)Ordinary Shares of RM0.10 each in Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad ("AMH Shares")
Name & address of registered holderName of registered holders

National Australia Bank - acquisition of 24,200 AMH Shares

Address:

100 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
USA

Details of changes

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Type of transactionDate of change
No of securities
Price Transacted (RM)
Acquired10/01/2014
24,200
 

Circumstances by reason of which change has occurredAcquisition at open market
Nature of interestINDIRECT
Direct (units) 
Direct (%) 
Indirect/deemed interest (units)266,467,300 
Indirect/deemed interest (%)5.13 
Total no of securities after change266,467,300
Date of notice15/01/2014

Remarks :
Form 29B received from T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc on 15 January 2014 at 11.33 p.m.

The registered holders of the 266,467,300 AMH Shares are as follows:-

1. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. - 529,600 AMH Shares

2. Bank of New York Mellon - 12,897,400 AMH Shares

3. HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad - 2,255,800 AMH Shares

4. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. - 206,089,800 AMH Shares

5. JP Morgan Bank Luxembourg S.A. - 21,539,300 AMH Shares

6. National Australia Bank - 6,854,100 AMH Shares

7. Northern Trust Company - 10,493,500 AMH Shares

8. State Street Bank & Trust Company - 5,807,800 AMH Shares


IRETEX - Changes in Director's Interest (S135) - Dato' Dr Yap Tatt Keat (Amended Announcement)

Announcement Type: Changes in Director's Interest Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act. 1965
Company NameIRE-TEX CORPORATION BERHAD  
Stock Name IRETEX  
Date Announced16 Jan 2014  
CategoryChanges in Director's Interest Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoCC-140116-40753

Information Compiled By KLSE

Particulars of Director

NameDato' Dr Yap Tatt Keat
Address11 Cangkat Minden, Lorong 12, 11700 Gelugor, Penang.
Descriptions(Class & nominal value)Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each

Details of changes

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Type of transaction
Date of change
No of securities
Price Transacted (RM)
Acquired
13/01/2014
225,000
1.000 
Acquired
13/01/2014
84,000
1.400 

Circumstances by reason of which change has occurredExercise of option under Employee Share Option Scheme ("ESOS")
Nature of interestDirect interest
Consideration (if any) 

Total no of securities after change

Direct (units)5,814,354 
Direct (%)12.37 
Indirect/deemed interest (units) 
Indirect/deemed interest (%) 
Date of notice15/01/2014

Remarks :
1. This announcement serves as an announcement pursuant to Paragraph 14.09 of the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
2. The above acquisition represents 0.66% of the total issued and paid-up capital of RM47,001,400.00 divided into 47,001,400 Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each.
3. This notice was received on 15 January 2014.
4. This amended announcement is to disclose the price of the shares acquired under the exercise of ESOS.


IRETEX - Changes in Director's Interest (S135) - See Toh Kean Yaw (Amended Announcement)

Announcement Type: Changes in Director's Interest Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act. 1965
Company NameIRE-TEX CORPORATION BERHAD  
Stock Name IRETEX  
Date Announced16 Jan 2014  
CategoryChanges in Director's Interest Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoCC-140116-40424

Information Compiled By KLSE

Particulars of Director

NameSee Toh Kean Yaw
Address20, Lintang Delima 12, Island Glades, 11700 Penang.
Descriptions(Class & nominal value)Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each

Details of changes

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Type of transaction
Date of change
No of securities
Price Transacted (RM)
Acquired
13/01/2014
100,000
1.000 
Acquired
13/01/2014
66,500
1.400 

Circumstances by reason of which change has occurredExercise of option under Employee Share Option Scheme ("ESOS")
Nature of interestDirect interest
Consideration (if any) 

Total no of securities after change

Direct (units)210,000 
Direct (%)0.45 
Indirect/deemed interest (units)150,000 
Indirect/deemed interest (%)0.32 
Date of notice15/01/2014

Remarks :
1. This announcement serves as an announcement pursuant to Paragraph 14.09 of the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
2. The above acquisition represents 0.35% of the total issued and paid-up capital of RM47,001,400.00 divided into 47,001,400 Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each.
3. This notice was received on 15 January 2014.
4. This amended announcement is to disclose the price of the shares acquired under the exercise of ESOS.


CHEETAH - Notice of Shares Buy Back by a Company pursuant to Form 28A

Announcement Type: Notice of Shares Buy Back by a Company Pursuant to Form 28A
Company NameCHEETAH HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name CHEETAH  
Date Announced16 Jan 2014  
CategoryNotice of Shares Buy Back by a Company Pursuant to Form 28A
Reference NoCC-140115-44291

Date of buy back from03/01/2014
Date of buy back to03/01/2014
CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Total number of shares purchased (units)372,200
Minimum price paid for each share purchased ($$)0.500
Maximum price paid for each share purchased ($$)0.500
Total amount paid for shares purchased ($$)186,100.00
The name of the stock exchange through which the shares were purchased Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad
Number of shares purchased retained in treasury (units)372,200
Total number of shares retained in treasury (units)5,905,200
Number of shares purchased which were cancelled (units)0
Total issued capital as diminished
Date lodged with registrar of companies16/01/2014
Lodged by Archer Corporate Services Sdn Bhd (481718-D)


BIOOSMO - Notice of Person Ceasing (29C) - PERBADANAN NASIONAL BERHAD

Announcement Type: Notice of Person Ceasing to be a Substantial Shareholder Pursuant to Form 29C of the Companies Act. 1965
Company NameBIO OSMO BERHAD  
Stock Name BIOOSMO  
Date Announced16 Jan 2014  
CategoryNotice of Person Ceasing to be a Substantial Shareholder Pursuant to Form 29C of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoCS-140116-EC106

Particulars of substantial Securities Holder

NamePERBADANAN NASIONAL BERHAD
AddressLEVEL 16, MENARA PNS
TOWER 7, AVENUE 7
BANGSAR SOUTH CITY
NO. 8, JALAN KERINCHI
59200 KUALA LUMPUR
NRIC/Passport No/Company No.9157-K
Nationality/Country of incorporationMALAYSIA
Descriptions (Class & nominal value)ORDINARY SHARES OF RM0.20 EACH
Date of cessation10/01/2014
Name & address of registered holderPERBADANAN NASIONAL BERHAD
LEVEL 16, MENARA PNS
TOWER 7, AVENUE 7
BANGSAR SOUTH CITY
NO. 8, JALAN KERINCHI
59200 KUALA LUMPUR
CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Number of securities disposed41,566,624 
Price Transacted ($$) 
Circumstances by reason of which a person ceases to be a substantial securities HolderDisposal of shares
Nature of interestDIRECT
Date of notice15/01/2014

Remarks :
Form 29C was received on 16/1/2014.


BRAHIMS - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameBRAHIM'S HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name BRAHIMS  
Date Announced16 Jan 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoCA-140116-41527

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
DescriptionBRAHIM’S HOLDINGS BERHAD (“the Company” or “BHB”)
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BHB AND LABUAN HALAL HUB SDN BHD (“LHH”)

1. INTRODUCTION

The Board of Directors of BHB is pleased to announce that BHB, had on 16 January 2014, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Labuan Halal Hub Sdn Bhd (“LHH”) to produce and supply Halal meals to offshore oil platforms and vessels, and distributing Brahim’s ready-to-eat meals and cooking sauces to East Malaysia and Brunei. BHB will also collaborate with LHH to provide technical support in the management of Halal process and accreditation to new overseas markets developed by LHH.

2. INFORMATION ON LHH

2.1 LHH

LHH was established by Perbadanan Labuan to invest and expand in the Halal Industry in line with the growing demand for Halal food and services in Asia. LHH is a company carrying on the business, inter alia, as a developer and operator of the Labuan Halal Hub, promotion of the certification of “Halal” on halal products and services by competent authorities and cooperation or collaboration with any entities and ventures on the tracing, tracking and verification system of Halal products and services through electronic means or otherwise and other related services within the concept of Halal business.

3. SALIENT TERMS OF THE MOU

The salient terms of the MOU, which include amongst others, are as follows:

(a) Halal Meals production for supply to offshore oil platforms and vessels in and around Labuan and including companies operating from the Labuan Asian Supply Base premises.

(b) Working jointly with LHH to supply a range of ready-to-eat-meals and other varieties of Brahim's Sauces and meal helpers and marketing and distributing in East Malaysia including Brunei.

(c) Providing technical support and working jointly with LHH in the management of Halal processes and accreditation for China’s domestic and export markets.

(d) Special partner to LHH as technical support provider in LHH halal development projects within and beyond Malaysia.

(e) Working jointly with LHH on the operations of the Halal Hub Warehouse.

The MOU shall remain in effect from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014 unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provision of the MOU.

4. RATIONALE

The objective of the MOU is to form a strategic business alliance and business collaboration to explore ways and draw on the inherent synergies of the respective parties, i.e. BHB and LHH to gain new market share in Halal food catering for offshore vessels and platforms and to generate value-added ventures for Halal Hub operations in the Asia Pacific region.

5. EFFECT OF THE MOU

The MOU is not expected to immediately have material effects on the earnings per share, net assets per share, gearing, share capital and substantial shareholders’ shareholding of BHB for the financial year ending 31 December 2014.

6. INTEREST OF MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND DIRECTORS

Save for Datuk Ibrahim bin Haji Ahmad, who is a major shareholder and the Executive Director of BHB, as well as a major shareholder and Director of Dewina Food Industries Sdn. Bhd. which produces the Brahim's brand of halal sauces and ready-to-eat rice meals, none of the other directors and/or major shareholders of BHB and/or persons connected to them have any interest, direct or indirect, in the MOU.

7. DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT

The Board of Directors of BHB, having considered the rationale and terms of the MOU, is of the opinion that the MOU is in the best interest of the Company.

8. DOCUMENTS FOR INSPECTION

A copy of the MOU is available for inspection at the registered office of the Company located at 10th Floor, Menara Hap Seng, No. 1 & 3, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur during normal business hours on Mondays to Fridays (except Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays) for a period of three (3) months from the date of this announcement.

This announcement is dated 16 January 2014.



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