February 26, 2014

Company announcements: UCHITEC, OCTAGON, CCMDBIO, KOSSAN, SCOMI, KNM

UCHITEC - Quarterly rpt on consolidated results for the financial period ended 31/12/2013

Announcement Type: Financial Results
Company NameUCHI TECHNOLOGIES BERHAD  
Stock Name UCHITEC  
Date Announced26 Feb 2014  
CategoryFinancial Results
Reference NoCP-140226-2AF6C

Financial Year End31/12/2013
Quarter4
Quarterly report for the financial period ended31/12/2013
The figureshave not been audited
  • Default Currency
  • Other Currency

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

SUMMARY OF KEY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
31/12/2013

 
INDIVIDUAL PERIOD
CUMULATIVE PERIOD
CURRENT YEAR QUARTER
PRECEDING YEAR
CORRESPONDING
QUARTER
CURRENT YEAR TO DATE
PRECEDING YEAR
CORRESPONDING
PERIOD
31/12/2013
31/12/2012
31/12/2013
31/12/2012
$$'000
$$'000
$$'000
$$'000
1Revenue
21,350
26,370
93,961
92,295
2Profit/(loss) before tax
8,982
14,732
41,764
46,259
3Profit/(loss) for the period
15,350
14,088
39,074
44,831
4Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent
15,350
14,088
39,074
44,831
5Basic earnings/(loss) per share (Subunit)
4.15
3.81
10.57
12.13
6Proposed/Declared dividend per share (Subunit)
6.00
7.00
10.00
12.00


AS AT END OF CURRENT QUARTER
AS AT PRECEDING FINANCIAL YEAR END
7
Net assets per share attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent ($$)
0.5200
0.5100
Definition of Subunit:

In a currency system, there is usually a main unit (base) and subunit that is a fraction amount of the main unit.
Example for the subunit as follows:

CountryBase UnitSubunit
MalaysiaRinggitSen
United StatesDollarCent
United KingdomPoundPence


UCHITEC - OTHERS Proposed Declaration of Final Tax Exempt Divdend for the year ended 31 December 2013

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameUCHI TECHNOLOGIES BERHAD  
Stock Name UCHITEC  
Date Announced26 Feb 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoCP-140226-E221E

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectOTHERS
DescriptionProposed Declaration of Final Tax Exempt Divdend for the year ended 31 December 2013

The Board of Directors of Uchi Technologies Berhad has on 26 February 2014 declared a Final Tax Exempt Dividend of 6 sen per share of RM0.20 each for the year ended 31 December 2013.

However, the entitlement date and date of payment of the Dividend have yet to be finalised at the moment.

A further announcement will be made at a later date upon finalisation of the entitlement date and date of payment of the above.

This announcement is dated 26 February 2014.



OCTAGON - OTHERS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE AUDITORS’ REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2013

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameOCTAGON CONSOLIDATED BERHAD  
Stock Name OCTAGON  
Date Announced26 Feb 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoOC-140226-A2545

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectOTHERS
DescriptionAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE AUDITORS’ REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2013

The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Octagon Consolidated Berhad (“Octagon” or the “Company”) wishes to announce that Octagon’s External Auditors has expressed a disclaimer opinion in the Company’s latest audited accounts for the financial year ended 31 October 2013. Save as disclosed as Basis for Disclaimer of Opinion paragraph, the accounting and other records and the registers required by the Companies Act, 1965 in Malaysia to be kept by the Company and its subsidiaries have been properly kept in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1965 in Malaysia, as well as the supplementary information is prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants ("MIA") Guidance and directive of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.


The full text announcement is enclosed herewith.



This announcement is dated 26 February 2014.
 

Attachments

Ann_260214.pdf
167 KB



CCMDBIO - Change in Audit Committee

Announcement Type: Change in Audit Committee
Company NameCCM DUOPHARMA BIOTECH BERHAD  
Stock Name CCMDBIO  
Date Announced26 Feb 2014  
CategoryChange in Audit Committee
Reference NoCD-140225-57631

Date of change26/02/2014
NameDato' Mohamad Kamarudin bin Hassan
Age58
NationalityMalaysian
Type of changeAppointment
DesignationMember of Audit Committee
DirectorateIndependent & Non Executive
Qualifications1. MBA (Majoring in Finance), Oklahoma City University;
2. Bachelor of Economics (Majoring in Business Administration), University of Malaya;
3. Diploma in Public Management, Institut Tadbiran Awam Malaysia (INTAN). 
Working experience and occupation Dato' Mohamad Kamarudin bin Hassan began his career with the Administrative and Diplomatic Service in 1979 with first posting to the Macro-economic Division of the Economic Planning Unit in the Prime Minister's Department. In 1987, he was transferred to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) where he had served in various divisions of the Ministry. From 1992 to 1994, he was posted to the Malaysian Embassy in Washington DC as an Economic Counsellor. From January 2006 until his retirement on 31 August 2013, he was seconded to MATRADE as the Deputy CEO. 
Directorship of public companies (if any)None 
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNone 
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNone 
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiariesNone 
Composition of Audit Committee (Name and Directorate of members after change)1. Haji Ghazali bin Awang:Independent Non-Executive Director
2. Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Jegathesan a/l NM Vasagam @ Manikavasagam: Independent Non-Executive Director
3. Datuk Alias bin Ali: Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
4. Dato' Mohamad Kamarudin bin Hassan: Independent Non-Executive Director


CCMDBIO - Quarterly rpt on consolidated results for the financial period ended 31/12/2013

Announcement Type: Financial Results
Company NameCCM DUOPHARMA BIOTECH BERHAD  
Stock Name CCMDBIO  
Date Announced26 Feb 2014  
CategoryFinancial Results
Reference NoCD-140225-55592

Financial Year End31/12/2013
Quarter4
Quarterly report for the financial period ended31/12/2013
The figureshave not been audited

Attachments

CCMDBIO-Q4 2013_26022014.xls
127 KB

  • Default Currency
  • Other Currency

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

SUMMARY OF KEY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
31/12/2013

 
INDIVIDUAL PERIOD
CUMULATIVE PERIOD
CURRENT YEAR QUARTER
PRECEDING YEAR
CORRESPONDING
QUARTER
CURRENT YEAR TO DATE
PRECEDING YEAR
CORRESPONDING
PERIOD
31/12/2013
31/12/2012
31/12/2013
31/12/2012
$$'000
$$'000
$$'000
$$'000
1Revenue
45,734
35,378
162,405
135,310
2Profit/(loss) before tax
9,160
9,000
40,175
35,298
3Profit/(loss) for the period
9,313
5,998
32,275
26,014
4Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent
9,313
5,998
32,275
26,014
5Basic earnings/(loss) per share (Subunit)
6.71
4.32
23.25
18.74
6Proposed/Declared dividend per share (Subunit)
13.50
10.50
17.50
14.00


AS AT END OF CURRENT QUARTER
AS AT PRECEDING FINANCIAL YEAR END
7
Net assets per share attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent ($$)
1.3100
1.2200
Definition of Subunit:

In a currency system, there is usually a main unit (base) and subunit that is a fraction amount of the main unit.
Example for the subunit as follows:

CountryBase UnitSubunit
MalaysiaRinggitSen
United StatesDollarCent
United KingdomPoundPence


CCMDBIO - Final Dividend

Announcement Type: Entitlements (Notice of Book Closure)
Company NameCCM DUOPHARMA BIOTECH BERHAD  
Stock Name CCMDBIO  
Date Announced26 Feb 2014  
CategoryEntitlements (Notice of Book Closure)
Reference NoCD-140225-56954

EX-date22/05/2014
Entitlement date26/05/2014
Entitlement time04:00:00 PM
Entitlement subjectFinal Dividend
Entitlement descriptionFinal Dividend of 13.5 sen per ordinary share, tax exempt dividend under the single-tier system
Period of interest payment to
Financial Year End
Share transfer book & register of members will be to closed from (both dates inclusive) for the purpose of determining the entitlements
Registrar's name ,address, telephone noTricor Investor Services Sdn Bhd
Level 17, The Gardens North Tower
Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra
59200 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone no.: 03-2264 3883
Payment date 20/06/2014
a.Securities transferred into the Depositor's Securities Account before 4:00 pm in respect of transfers26/05/2014 
b.Securities deposited into the Depositor's Securities Account before 12:30 pm in respect of securities exempted from mandatory deposit 
c. Securities bought on the Exchange on a cum entitlement basis according to the Rules of the Exchange.
Number of new shares/securities issued (units) (If applicable) 
Entitlement indicatorCurrency
CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Entitlement in Currency0.135

Remarks :
The Final Dividend is subject to shareholders' approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.


KOSSAN - TRANSACTIONS (CHAPTER 10 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS):RECURRENT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameKOSSAN RUBBER INDUSTRIES BERHAD  
Stock Name KOSSAN  
Date Announced26 Feb 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoKR-140226-65013

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectTRANSACTIONS (CHAPTER 10 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS)
RECURRENT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
DescriptionKossan Rubber Industries Bhd ("Kossan" or the "Company")
Proposed Renewal of Mandate for Recurrent Related Party Transactions

The Board of Directors of Kossan wishes to announce that the Company intends to seek shareholders' approval for the Proposed Renewal of Mandate for Recurrent Related Party Transactions at the forthcoming 34th Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of the Company.

A Circular containing details of the Proposal will be dispatched to the shareholders of the Company in due course together with the Notice of AGM.

This announcement is dated 26 February 2014.



KOSSAN - OTHERS Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd ("Kossan" or the "Company") Proposed Renewal of Share Buy-Back Authority

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameKOSSAN RUBBER INDUSTRIES BERHAD  
Stock Name KOSSAN  
Date Announced26 Feb 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoKR-140226-64554

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectOTHERS
DescriptionKossan Rubber Industries Bhd ("Kossan" or the "Company")
Proposed Renewal of Share Buy-Back Authority

The Board of Directors of Kossan wishes to announce that the Company intends to seek shareholders' approval for the Proposed Renewal of Share Buy-Back Authority ("the Proposal") at the forthcoming 34th Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of the Company.

A Circular containing details of the Proposal will be dispatched to the shareholder of the Company in due course together with the Notice of AGM.

This announcement is dated 26 February 2014.



SCOMI - DEALINGS IN LISTED SECURITIES (CHAPTER 14 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS):DEALINGS OUTSIDE CLOSED PERIOD

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameSCOMI GROUP BERHAD  
Stock Name SCOMI  
Date Announced26 Feb 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoSG-140226-851A1

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectDEALINGS IN LISTED SECURITIES (CHAPTER 14 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS)
DEALINGS OUTSIDE CLOSED PERIOD
DescriptionSCOMI GROUP BHD (“SGB” or “the Company”)
- Dealings in securities outside closed period pursuant to Paragraph 14.09(a) of the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

Pursuant to Paragraph 14.09(a) of the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, the Company wishes to announce that the following Principal Officer of the Company, had transacted in the securities of the Company outside closed period as set out in Table hereunder.

This announcement is dated 26 February 2014.

Name of Principal Officer

Loong Chun Nee

Type of Securities

Ordinary share of RM0.10 each



Nature of Interest

Date Transacted

Opening Balance

No. of Shares Acquired/

Disposed/

Other

% of Shares Transact-ed

Price per Shares

(RM)

Closing Balance

% of Shares Held After the Transaction

Direct

21 February 2014

1,401,500

50,000

0.003%

RM0.465

1,351,500

0.087%

Direct

25 February 2014

1,351,500

50,000

0.003%

RM0.450

1,301,500

0.084%

Direct

25 February 2014

1,301,500

50,000

0.003%

RM0.460

1,251,500

0.081%

Direct

26 February 2014

1,251,500

50,000

0.003%

RM0.440

1,201,500

0.077%



KNM - TRANSACTIONS (CHAPTER 10 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS):NON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameKNM GROUP BERHAD  
Stock Name KNM  
Date Announced26 Feb 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoKG-140225-56479

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectTRANSACTIONS (CHAPTER 10 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS)
NON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
DescriptionJoint Venture & Shareholders Agreement between KNM International Sdn Bhd and China Nuclear Industry 23 Construction Co Ltd

1. INTRODUCTION

KNM Group Berhad (“KNM”) is pleased to announce that on 24 February 2014, KNM’s wholly-owned subsidiary, KNM International Sdn Bhd (“KNMI”) had entered into a Joint Venture & Shareholders Agreement (“JVSHA”) with China Nuclear Industry 23 Construction Co Ltd (“CNI23”) to collaborate in pursuing and securing construction works for mechanical, electrical and erection related to oil and gas, power, petrochemical and renewable energy projects in Malaysia and South East Asia (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Business”).

2. INFORMATION ON KNMI, CNI23 AND JVCO

KNMI was incorporated on 10 May 2002 and is an investment holding company and is primarily involved inter alia, in provision of management, technical advisory, license and trademark services to KNM Group’s international companies and investments.

CNI23 is a company incorporated on 1 November 1958 and based in the People Republic of China (“PRC”). CNI23 is primarily involved in the engineering, procurement and construction of nuclear power plants, petrochemical plants, aerospace centre infrastructure construction, residential and commercial construction projects and provision of engineering services in PRC. More information can be obtained from their website at http://www.cni23.com/.

KNM-CIW Sdn Bhd to be renamed to CNI Engineering & Construction Malaysia Sdn Bhd, assuming that Companies Commission of Malaysia’s approval is obtained (“JVCO”) was incorporated on 31 January 2007. KNM-CIW Sdn Bhd is currently dormant with an authorised capital of RM1,000,000.00 divided into 1,000,000 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each, whereas its paid up capital is RM500,000.00. Currently, KNM is the ultimate holding company of KNM-CIW Sdn Bhd.

3. SALIENT TERMS OF JVSHA

(i) KNMI and CNI23 (collectively “the Parties”) intends to invest in the JVCO on 70% (KNMI) : 30% (CNI23) basis and upon completion of the JVSHA, the paid up capital of JVCO shall be RM1,000,000.00 (“the Investment”).

(ii) The major condition precedent of the JVSHA is the issuance or waiver of approvals by the relevant PRC governmental authorities and such approval being in full force and effect.

(iii) The JVSHA may be terminated upon occurrence of the following events:-

(a) if the condition precedents are not satisfied by 90 days from the execution date of this Agreement, this Agreement shall cease;

(b) if the JVCO fails to secure the execution of any contract, with an aggregate contract value equal to or exceeding RM150 million or its equivalent, within twelve (12) months from the date of execution of this JVSHA or such extended period as shall be mutually agreed in writing by the Parties; or

(c) the Parties fail to resolve a deadlock Item and neither KNM nor CNI23 elects to purchase the other Party’s shares.

4. DETAILS OF THE INVESTMENT

KNMI shall acquire 500,000 existing shares in JVCO at par value of RM1.00 each from its current shareholder, KNM Renewable Energy Sdn Bhd, which is wholly owned by KNM; and to subscribe 200,000 new shares in the JVCO at par value of RM1.00 each. The total consideration of RM700,000 shall be fully settled in cash through internally generated funds and/or shareholders’ advances.

There are no further liabilities to be assumed by KNMI or KNM.

5. RATIONALE FOR THE JVSHA

The proposed JVCO’s Business will complement KNM’s existing engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning businesses and KNM forms strategy alliance with a very established business partner to explore relevant business opportunities in South East Asia region.

6. FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF THE INVESTMENT

6.1 Share Capital

The JVSHA does not affect the share capital of KNM.

6.2 Earnings

The JVSHA is not expected to have any material effect on the consolidated earnings of KNMI and KNM Group for the financial year ending 31 December 2014. However, the JVCO is expected to contribute positively to KNMI/KNM Group’s earnings if the JVCO successfully secure profitable contracts.

6.3 Substantial Shareholders’ Shareholdings

The JVSHA does not affect the shareholdings of the substantial shareholders in KNM.

6.4 Net Assets and Gearing

The JVSHA is not expected to have any material effect on the consolidated net assets and gearing of KNMI and KNM Group for the year ending 31 December 2014.

7. RISK FACTORS


The JVSHA is subject to certain risks mainly in the oil, gas, petrochemical, and energy industries. These include changes in general economic conditions such as, but not limited to inflation, taxation, foreign exchanges, interest rates, labour and material supply, changes in business and operating conditions such as, but not limited to government and statutory regulations and deterioration in prevailing market conditions.

The JVSHA does not alter the risk profile of KNM as KNM Group is already operating in these industries and hence would continue to be exposed to risk factors that they currently face whilst operating in the industry.

Although KNM Group with its vast experience may undertake efforts to mitigate the various risks, there is no assurance that any change in the above factors will not have a material adverse effect on the business and operations of KNMI/KNM Group.

8. DIRECTORS’ STATEMENT

Having considered all aspects of the JVSHA, the Board of Directors is of the opinion that the Investments are in the best interest of the Company.

9. CONDITION OF JVSHA

Save as disclosed in Paragraph 3(ii) above, the JVSHA is not subject to other governmental authority approval in Malaysia (save and except for the approval from Companies Commission of Malaysia in respect of the proposed change of name for JVCO) and/or the shareholders of KNM.

10. DOCUMENTS FOR INSPECTION

Details of JVSHA are available for inspection at the registered office of KNM at 15 Jalan Dagang SB 4/1, Taman Sungai Besi Indah, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia for three (3) months from date of this Announcement during normal business hours from Mondays to Fridays.

11. HIGHEST PERCENTAGE RATIO

The highest percentage ratio pursuant to paragraph 10.02(g) of the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad applicable to the Investment is 0.01%.

This announcement is dated 26 February 2014.



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