February 17, 2014

Company announcements: ZELAN, OCTAGON, PMETAL, YOKO, TRIUMPL

ZELAN - OTHERS DISPOSAL OF 1,421,400 ORDINARY SHARES OF RM1.00 EACH IN IJM CORPORATION BERHAD

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameZELAN BERHAD  
Stock Name ZELAN  
Date Announced17 Feb 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoZZ-140217-67290

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectOTHERS
DescriptionDISPOSAL OF 1,421,400 ORDINARY SHARES OF RM1.00 EACH IN IJM CORPORATION BERHAD

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Shareholders of the Company, at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 30 September 2013, had approved the proposed disposal of 56,671,000 ordinary shares in IJM Corporation Berhad ("IJM"). Pursuant to Paragraph 10.06 (1) of the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("MMLR"), ZB wishes to announce that it had, on 13 February, 14 February and 17 February 2014 further disposed of 1,421,400 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each in IJM in the open market (the "Sale Shares") at an average disposal price of RM5.75 per share for a total net consideration of RM8,146,256.85 (the "Disposal").


2.0 DETAILS OF THE DISPOSAL

2.1 Information on IJM

 

IJM, a public listed company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia is principally involved in the construction, property development, manufacturing and quarrying, infrastructure concessions and plantations. IJM has an authorised capital of RM3,000,000,000.00 and a paid-up capital of RM1,417,808,146.00.

 

2.2 Information on the Sale Shares

 

The Sale Shares comprise 1,421,400 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each representing approximately 0.1002% of the total issued and paid-up capital of IJM.

 

2.3 The net cash consideration of RM8,146,256.85 for the Sale Shares was derived on “willing buyer-willing seller” basis.

 

2.4 There are no liabilities to be assumed by the purchaser arising from the Disposal.

 

3.0 RATIONALE OF THE DISPOSAL

 

The rationale of the disposal is to realise funds from the sales proceeds to pay bank borrowings.

 

4.0 ORIGINAL COST OF INVESTMENT AND UTILISATION OF PROCEEDS

 

The original cost of investment of the Sale Shares was approximately RM4.14 per share at Group level and RM3.50 per share at Company level. As at 31 January 2014, the book value of the Sale Shares was approximately RM5.91 per share at Group level.

The sale proceeds will be utilised to pay bank borrowings.


5.0 COMPLETION DATE

 

The Disposal was completed on 13 February, 14 February and 17 February 2014 respectively.

 

6.0 FINANCIAL EFFECTS

 

The Disposal will not have any material financial implication and effect to the net assets per share and has no effect on the share capital and substantial shareholders’ shareholding of the Company. The proceeds will be primarily used to pay bank borrowings and thus would improve the Company’s gearing position.

 

The gain on the Disposal at Group level was approximately RM2.3 million while at the Company level was approximately RM6.7 million and this would contribute positively to the Company's earnings per share.


7.0 APPROVALS REQUIRED

 

The approval to dispose the Sale Shares was obtained as part of the shareholders' mandate for the disposal up to 56,671,000 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each in IJM, which was approved on 30 September 2013.

 

8.0 DIRECTORS’ AND SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS’ INTERESTS

 

None of the Directors and/or Substantial Shareholders of the Company or persons connected to them has any interest, direct or indirect, in the Disposal.

 

9.0 PERCENTAGE RATIO

The highest percentage ratio applicable to the transaction pursuant to paragraph 10.02 (g) of the MMLR is 5.7%. On aggregate, the highest percentage ratio applicable to the transaction pursuant to paragraph 10.02 (g) of the MMLR is 267.5%.


The summary of the disposals of IJM shares, was as follows:

Date of announcement

No. of IJM shares

Remarks

25 June 2013

2,800,000

-

25 June 2013

800,400

-

1 July 2013

3,692,000

-

16 July 2013

1,336,600

-

Subtotal

8,629,000

Disposals did not require shareholders' approval

8 October 2013

4,031,000


10 October 2013

3,185,000

 

11 October 2013

3,680,000

 

14 October 2013

2,608,000

 

18 October 2013

4,080,000

 

23 October 2013

7,987,000

 

25 October 2013

4,200,000

 

30 October 2013

7,113,000

 

1 November 2013

3,946,000

 

7 November 2013

5,549,000

 

12 November 2013

5,132,000

 

7 February 2014

1,876,700

 

12 February 2014

1,861,900

 

This announcement

1,421,400

 

Subtotal

56,671,000


Grand Total

65,300,000

 

 

10.0 STATEMENT BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors of ZB, after due consideration of all aspects of the Disposal, are of the opinion that the Disposal is in the best interest of ZB.

 

 

This announcement is dated 17 February 2014.



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

Announcement Type: Financial Results
Company NameZELAN BERHAD  
Stock Name ZELAN  
Date Announced17 Feb 2014  
CategoryFinancial Results
Reference NoZZ-140217-53539

Financial Year End31/03/2014
Quarter3
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
51,784
12,732
174,101
47,195
2Profit/(loss) before tax
25,192
-20,794
26,876
-8,861
3Profit/(loss) for the period
22,929
-20,344
24,540
-32,583
4Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent
22,943
-20,215
24,583
-32,431
5Basic earnings/(loss) per share (Subunit)
4.07
-3.59
4.36
-5.76
6Proposed/Declared dividend per share (Subunit)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00


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 ($$)
0.1700
0.2500
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


OCTAGON - Annual Audited Accounts - 31 October 2013

Announcement Type: PDF Submission
Company NameOCTAGON CONSOLIDATED BERHAD  
Stock Name OCTAGON  
Date Announced17 Feb 2014  
CategoryPDF Submission
Reference NoOC-140214-63628

SubjectAnnual Audited Accounts - 31 October 2013


PMETAL - MATERIAL LITIGATION

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NamePRESS METAL BERHAD  
Stock Name PMETAL  
Date Announced17 Feb 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoCC-140217-65857

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectMATERIAL LITIGATION
DescriptionPRESS METAL BERHAD ("THE COMPANY")
- Service of Statement of Claim
The Board of Directors of the Company wishes to announce that its subsidiary, Press Metal Sarawak Sdn. Bhd (“PMS”), has not reached an acceptable agreement with its insurers on the claims arising from the power outage incident at PMS’s smelting plant in Mukah, Sarawak and accordingly, has on 17 February 2014 served to the lead insurer, Etiqa Takaful Berhad (“Etiqa”), a Writ of Summon and Statement of Claim filed vide Kuala Lumpur High Court in respect of a suit commenced by PMS through its solicitors (“Suit”).
PMS is claiming against Etiqa for, inter alia, an indemnity in respect of all losses and damages arising from the power outage incident at PMS’s smelting plant in Mukah, Sarawak and for any other or further relief for PMS which the Court deems just and fit.

The solicitors of PMS are of the opinion that PMS has a good case for its claims.

Financial Impact and the Interest of the Directors and Substantial Shareholders of the Company

For the financial year ended 31 December 2013, PMS has provided an estimated RM90 million for both operating losses and assets written off.

For the financial year ending 31 December 2014, PMS is expected to reach full commercial operations in early March 2014 and barring unforeseen circumstances, PMS is expected to contribute positively to the Group for the whole of the financial year ending 31 December 2014.

None of the directors and substantial shareholders of the Company or persons connected with them has any interest, direct or indirect, in the aforesaid Suit.

The Board is of the view that the aforesaid action is in the best interest of the Company.

The Company will make the necessary announcements on material developments of the above matter as and when necessary.

This announcement is dated 17 February 2014.


YOKO - Notice of Shares Buy Back - Immediate Announcement

Announcement Type: Notice of Shares Buy Back - Immediate Announcement
Company NameYOKOHAMA INDUSTRIES BERHAD  
Stock Name YOKO  
Date Announced17 Feb 2014  
CategoryNotice of Shares Buy Back - Immediate Announcement
Reference NoCC-140217-441EC

Date of buy back17/02/2014
Description of shares purchasedOrdinary shares of RM0-50 each
CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Total number of shares purchased (units)14,000
Minimum price paid for each share purchased ($$)1.180
Maximum price paid for each share purchased ($$)1.180
Total consideration paid ($$)16,641.08
Number of shares purchased retained in treasury (units)14,000
Number of shares purchased which are proposed to be cancelled (units)
Cumulative net outstanding treasury shares as at to-date (units)1,801,400
Adjusted issued capital after cancellation
(no. of shares) (units)
 
Total number of shares purchased and/or held as treasury shares against the total number of outstanding shares of the listed issuer (%)2.07


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

Announcement Type: Financial Results
Company NameYOKOHAMA INDUSTRIES BERHAD  
Stock Name YOKO  
Date Announced17 Feb 2014  
CategoryFinancial Results
Reference NoCC-140217-245A7

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

Attachments

Q4 Notes (2).pdf
262 KB

Q4 Fin Result.pdf
107 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
42,921
54,712
187,771
197,665
2Profit/(loss) before tax
4,181
7,049
18,824
12,634
3Profit/(loss) for the period
2,910
4,711
13,416
8,124
4Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent
2,944
4,711
13,648
8,124
5Basic earnings/(loss) per share (Subunit)
3.43
5.41
15.76
9.33
6Proposed/Declared dividend per share (Subunit)
3.70
2.80
5.58
2.80


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 ($$)
1.2400
1.1300
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


TRIUMPL - OTHERS TRIUMPHAL ASSOCIATES BHD (“TAS” OR THE “COMPANY”) PROPOSED SELECTIVE CAPITAL REDUCTION AND REPAYMENT EXERCISE UNDER SECTION 64 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1965 (“PROPOSED SCR”)

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameTRIUMPHAL ASSOCIATES BHD  
Stock Name TRIUMPL  
Date Announced17 Feb 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoMI-140217-64851

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectOTHERS
DescriptionTRIUMPHAL ASSOCIATES BHD (“TAS” OR THE “COMPANY”)

PROPOSED SELECTIVE CAPITAL REDUCTION AND REPAYMENT EXERCISE UNDER SECTION 64 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1965 (“PROPOSED SCR”)

We refer to the earlier announcements in relation to the Proposed SCR.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of TAS, AFFIN Investment Bank Berhad wishes to announce that the petition to obtain an order of the High Court of Malaya ("Court") to confirm the Proposed SCR pursuant to Section 64 of the Companies Act, 1965 was filed with the Court today.

Further details on the developments on the above will be announced in due course.

This announcement is dated 17 February 2014.



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