May 5, 2014

Company announcements: WILLOW, IRIS, MYEG, SMARTAG, CIMBA40, CIMBC25, IGB, KULIM, IJMPLNT

WILLOW - Notice of Shares Buy Back - Immediate Announcement

Announcement Type: Notice of Shares Buy Back - Immediate Announcement
Company NameWILLOWGLEN MSC BERHAD  
Stock Name WILLOW  
Date Announced5 May 2014  
CategoryNotice of Shares Buy Back - Immediate Announcement
Reference NoCA-140505-56934

Date of buy back05/05/2014
Description of shares purchasedOrdinary Shares of RM0.10 each
CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Total number of shares purchased (units)10,000
Minimum price paid for each share purchased ($$)0.825
Maximum price paid for each share purchased ($$)0.825
Total consideration paid ($$)8,250.00
Number of shares purchased retained in treasury (units)10,000
Number of shares purchased which are proposed to be cancelled (units)0
Cumulative net outstanding treasury shares as at to-date (units)4,603,400
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 (%)1.86


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

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameIRIS CORPORATION BERHAD (ACE Market) 
Stock Name IRIS  
Date Announced5 May 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoIC-140505-64659

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectTRANSACTIONS (CHAPTER 10 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS)
NON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
DescriptionEXECUTION OF A SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT AMONGST IRIS CORPORATION BHD (“THE COMPANY” ) AND TWO OTHERS TO FORM A JOINT VENTURE COMPANY FOR THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF ASSETS IN FEATHERSTON RESOURCES LIMITED (“FRL”) FOR A TOTAL INVESTMENT AMOUNT OF AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS THIRTEEN MILLION (AUD13,000,000) EQUIVALENT TO RINGGIT MALAYSIA (RM39,372,900).

EXECUTION OF A SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT AMONGST IRIS CORPORATION BHD (“THE COMPANY” ) AND TWO OTHERS TO FORM A JOINT VENTURE COMPANY FOR THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF ASSETS IN FEATHERSTON RESOURCES LIMITED (“FRL”) FOR A TOTAL INVESTMENT AMOUNT OF AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS THIRTEEN MILLION (AUD13,000,000) EQUIVALENT TO RINGGIT MALAYSIA (RM39,372,900)

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1.  INTRODUCTION

The Board of Directors of IRIS Corporation Berhad (“ICB” or “the Company”) wishes to inform that the Company had on 2nd May, 2014 entered into a Shareholders Agreement  (“Agreement”) with Burleigh Nominees Limited (agent for and on behalf of Helaint Pty Ltd ATF Manolas Group Family Trust (“GMT”) and Burleigh Nominees Limited (agent for and on behalf of Asini Investment Corporation Pty ATF Plakidis Group Family Trust (“PPT”) for the formation of a New Zealand incorporated joint venture company called Plaman Resources Limited (“PRL”). The objective of PRL is to acquire out of voluntary administration the Assets (hereinafter defined) of Featherston Resources Limited (“FRL). The principal asset comprises of a Mining Permit on an area with 6 million tonnes reserves of JORC compliant black and white diatomite and an Exploration Permit with probable reserves of 50 million tonnes of diatomite (“Assets”). The deposits are located in the Central Otego region of New Zealand.

The Company proposes to invest a total sum of AUD13Million in PRL. The invested sum will be utilized for the acquisition of the Assets to the amount of AUD4.8 Million (equivalent to RM14,537,700)  and for all subsequent working capital funding including both operational and marketing expenses of PRL. The completion of the exercise is subject to and conditional upon the terms and conditions set out in the conditional Shareholders Agreement therein. Completion shall take place upon the acceptance of the Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) proposed to the Administrators for the consideration of FRL's creditors and the Assets being extended and acquired by PRL.

Burleigh Nominees Limited is a nominee company incorporated in the Isle of Man having its registered place of address at Trust Burleigh Manor, Peel Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5EP and  holds the shares for and behalf of GMT and PPT respectively.

2.  INFORMATION ON FEATHERSTON RESOURCES LIMITED (“FRL”)

FRL went into Voluntary Administration and Receivership on December 2013. Plaman Group Pty Limited, an investment group based in Sydney, Australia with core expertise in private investments invited the Company to venture into the formation of PRL to acquire the Assets of FRL subject to and conditional upon the successful Acquisition Bid by PRL (the “Acquisition Bid”) to the amount of AUS4.8 Million pursuant to the laws and regulations of Australia and New Zealand to facilitate a successful bid for FRL.

Diatomite is the fossilised remains of up to 100,000 different varieties of microscopic water-borne algae called diatoms, impregnated with silica. FRL’s diatomite deposits consists mainly of freshwater Black Diatomite, which  contains up to 40% carbon (in the form of organic Fluvic and Humic acids) in addition to up to 75% plant available silica. Hence it is very suitable for agriculture as a fertilizer and soil conditioner.  It has trace elements important to soil and plant health. It is used as a base to create natural and organic fertiliser that are nontoxic, remediate soils and unlock marginal land. It improves plant resistance to disease, pests. It has high plant availability compared to silica from other mineral sources. 

The current price of diatomite in the international market is around USD200 to USD300 per tonne based on FOB value. In Malaysia, the main application of the silica-rich diatomite will be mainly in oil palm plantations, and for rice and sugar cultivation. For oil palm in particular, it improves resistance to Ganoderma, a disease caused by fungus. 

Diatomite is mined via open pit quarrying and can be exported in its untreated form.

On the completion of the  Acquisition Bid by PRL, PRL shall have an issued and paid up capital of 1000 ordinary shares wherein the Company will have the legal and beneficial ownership of 700 shares representing 70% equity interest and the balance 30% ordinary shares will remain with GMT and PPT  as Shareholders proportionately. The shareholding shall be as below:-

 

 

NO

 

SHAREHOLDERS

 

 

PERCENTAGE

 

AMOUNT OF ISSUED SHARES

 

VALUE OF SHARES IN RM

1.

IRIS CORPORATION BERHAD

70%

 

700

 RM2,120

2

PPT

 

15%

150

RM454

3

GMT

 

15%

150

RM454

 

TOTAL

100%

 1,000

RM3,029

 

FRL shall pursuant to the Agreement, carry out the business of (i) exploration and development of the Reserves and analysing the feasibility of mining activity on the Reserves (ii) prospecting on the Reserve for, and mining on the Reserve, diatomite and other minerals, (iii) carrying out any primary treatment operations on the minerals extracted, (iv) carrying out mining activities (v) undertaking agricultural trials of any diatomite extracted from the Reserves and evaluating its commercial saleability, (vi) marketing the extracted minerals to buyers.

4. RATIONALE FOR THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF FRL's ASSETS'

IRIS has the knowledge, the network and the capability to market diatomite for agricultural use and the reasons are as follows:

  1. IRIS already has an Agro Division that utilizes a high technology fertigation farming method to produce high quality, high price fruits and vegetables. The business has been in operation since 2007 andt currently operates 5 commercial farms;

  2. IRIS owns a “Waste to Fertilizer Plant “ in  Weinan, People’s Republic of China  that is capable of producing 23,000 tonnes of organic fertilizer per year. It has a distribution network to market its fertilizer in PRC; and

  3. Malaysia has 5 million hectares of oil palm plantations. The potential requirement for the silica-rich fertilizer in this sector alone is estimated to be 1.35 million tonnes per year.

     The Company, with FELDA as its largest shareholder, hopes to be able to sell the diatomite to FELDA’s related companies engaged in oil palm plantations. Further, IRIS has international operations in more than 20 countries throughout Asia and Africa. It can facilitate access to the fertilizer market in these countries.

 

5. EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION  

The Proposed Acquisition will not have any material effect on the Company’s earnings per share, net assets per share, gearing, share capital and substantial shareholder’s shareholding and structure of ICB at year ending 31st March 2015. Upon the Agreement becoming unconditional on the success of the Acquisition Bid, Plaman Resources Limited duly incorporated in New Zealand will become the subsidiary of the ICB Group.

6. SOURCE OF FUND

The Proposed Acquisition will be financed through internally generated funds and bank borrowings .

7. DIRECTORS AND MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS’INTEREST

None of the directors, major shareholders, and persons connected with the directors or major shareholders of  the Company or any of its other subsidiaries have any interest, direct or indirect, in this

8. APPROVAL REQUIRED

The Proposed Acquisition is not subject to the approval of the shareholders of ICB.

9.  DIRECTORS’ STATEMENT

Having considered all aspects of the Acquisition under the Agreement, the Board of Directors of ICB is of the opinion that the formation of the joint venture company and its subscription of 70% equity interest therein is in the best interest of the ICB Group.

10.  DOCUMENT FOR INSPECTION

The Agreement shall be available for inspection at the registered office of ICB during office hours at Level 18, The Gardens North Tower, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, and 59200 Kuala Lumpur for a period of three (3) months from the date of this announcement .

11.  HIGHEST PERCENTAGE RATIO

 Pursuant to Chapter 10 under Rule 10.06 (1) of ACE MLR, the highest percentage ratio that is applicable to this project is 8.61%

This announcement is dated 5th May 2014.



MYEG - Notice of Shares Buy Back - Immediate Announcement

Announcement Type: Notice of Shares Buy Back - Immediate Announcement
Company NameMY E.G. SERVICES BERHAD  
Stock Name MYEG  
Date Announced5 May 2014  
CategoryNotice of Shares Buy Back - Immediate Announcement
Reference NoCC-140505-343DD

Date of buy back05/05/2014
Description of shares purchasedOrdinary Shares of RM0.10 each
CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Total number of shares purchased (units)25,000
Minimum price paid for each share purchased ($$)2.660
Maximum price paid for each share purchased ($$)2.660
Total consideration paid ($$)66,500.00
Number of shares purchased retained in treasury (units)25,000
Number of shares purchased which are proposed to be cancelled (units)
Cumulative net outstanding treasury shares as at to-date (units)10,881,400
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 (%)1.8104


SMARTAG - Proposed Change of Company Name

Announcement Type: Proposed Change of Company Name
Company NameSMARTAG SOLUTIONS BERHAD (ACE Market) 
Stock Name SMARTAG  
Date Announced5 May 2014  
CategoryProposed Change of Company Name
Reference NoCC-140505-59752

Proposed company nameSMTRACK BERHAD

Remarks :
We refer to our announcement dated 2 April 2014, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Company had, on 5 May 2014 received the Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name of Company (Form 13) dated 2 May 2014 issued by the Companies Commission of Malaysia.

Pursuant to the above and in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Companies Act, 1965, the Company's name has been changed to "SMTrack Berhad" with effect from 2 May 2014.

This announcement is dated 5 May 2014.


CIMBA40 - NET ASSET VALUE / INDICATIVE OPTIMUM PORTFOLIO VALUE

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameCIMB FTSE ASEAN 40 MALAYSIA  
Stock Name CIMBA40  
Date Announced5 May 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoOB-140505-63415

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectNET ASSET VALUE / INDICATIVE OPTIMUM PORTFOLIO VALUE
DescriptionFund: CIMB FTSE ASEAN 40 Malaysia
Date: 05-May-2014
NAV per unit (RM): 1.7501
Units in circulation (units): 1,350,000.00
Management Fee (% p.a.): 0.00
Trustee Fee (% p.a.): 0.08
Index Licence Fee (% p.a.): 0.00
FTSE/ASEAN 40 Index: 11,047.47

Attachments

A40.pdf
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CIMBC25 - NET ASSET VALUE / INDICATIVE OPTIMUM PORTFOLIO VALUE

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameCIMB FTSE CHINA 25  
Stock Name CIMBC25  
Date Announced5 May 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoOB-140505-63341

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectNET ASSET VALUE / INDICATIVE OPTIMUM PORTFOLIO VALUE
DescriptionFund: CIMB FTSE China 25
Date: 05-May-2014
NAV per unit (RM): 0.9172
Units in circulation (units): 9,750,000.00
Management Fee (% p.a.): 0.60
Trustee Fee (% p.a.): 0.08
Index Licence Fee (% p.a.): 0.04
FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index: 15,386.00

Attachments

C25.pdf
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IGB - Notice of Shares Buy Back - Immediate Announcement

Announcement Type: Notice of Shares Buy Back - Immediate Announcement
Company NameIGB CORPORATION BERHAD  
Stock Name IGB  
Date Announced5 May 2014  
CategoryNotice of Shares Buy Back - Immediate Announcement
Reference NoIC-140505-6FFB1

Date of buy back05/05/2014
Description of shares purchasedOrdinary shares of RM0.50 each
CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Total number of shares purchased (units)200,000
Minimum price paid for each share purchased ($$)2.730
Maximum price paid for each share purchased ($$)2.730
Total consideration paid ($$)548,001.80
Number of shares purchased retained in treasury (units)200,000
Number of shares purchased which are proposed to be cancelled (units)
Cumulative net outstanding treasury shares as at to-date (units)26,448,900
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 (%)1.98


KULIM - OTHERS KULIM (MALAYSIA) BERHAD (“KULIM” OR “COMPANY”) DISPOSAL BY SINDORA BERHAD (“SINDORA”), A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF KULIM OF ITS SHAREHOLDING IN GENERAL ACCESS SDN BHD (“GASB”) TO FUAD BIN DAUD (“PURCHASER”)

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameKULIM (MALAYSIA) BERHAD  
Stock Name KULIM  
Date Announced5 May 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoJC-140505-65174

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectOTHERS
DescriptionKULIM (MALAYSIA) BERHAD (“KULIM” OR “COMPANY”)
DISPOSAL BY SINDORA BERHAD (“SINDORA”), A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF KULIM OF ITS SHAREHOLDING IN GENERAL ACCESS SDN BHD (“GASB”) TO FUAD BIN DAUD (“PURCHASER”)
The Board of Directors of the Company wishes to announce that Sindora, through Sindora Timber Sdn Bhd (“STSB”), its 82%-owned subsidiary, had on 30 April 2014 completed the disposal of 158,828 ordinary shares in GASB, representing 87.75% shareholding of STSB in GASB, to the Purchaser for total cash consideration of RM207,123 (“The Disposal”). The Disposal consequently results in GASB ceasing to become a subsidiary of STSB.

GASB is a company incorporated in Malaysia. The principal activities of GASB are field clearing, earthwork, road construction and resurfacing services.

The Disposal will not have any material effect on the earnings or net assets of Kulim for the year ending 31 December 2014. None of the directors or substantial shareholders of Kulim or persons connected to them has any interest, direct or indirect, in the Disposal.


The Disposal is expected to result in a gain on disposal to Kulim Group of RM523,637.

This announcement is dated 5 May 2014.


IJMPLNT - 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 NameIJM PLANTATIONS BERHAD  
Stock Name IJMPLNT  
Date Announced5 May 2014  
CategoryChanges in Substantial Shareholder's Interest Pursuant to Form 29B of the Companies Act. 1965
Reference NoIP-140505-38FEF

Particulars of substantial Securities Holder

NameEmployees Provident Fund Board
AddressTingkat 19, Bangunan KWSP, Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur
NRIC/Passport No/Company No.Not Applicable
Nationality/Country of incorporationMalaysia
Descriptions (Class & nominal value)Ordinary Shares of RM0.50 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)
Acquired29/04/2014
95,200
 

Circumstances by reason of which change has occurredTransaction of securities
Nature of interestDirect
Direct (units)119,986,862 
Direct (%)14.894 
Indirect/deemed interest (units)
Indirect/deemed interest (%)
Total no of securities after change119,986,862
Date of notice05/05/2014

Remarks :
Re : Form 29B dated 29 April 2014.


IJMPLNT - MONTHLY PRODUCTION FIGURES (MINING / PLANTATION / TIMBER)

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company NameIJM PLANTATIONS BERHAD  
Stock Name IJMPLNT  
Date Announced5 May 2014  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoIP-140505-03EE5

TypeAnnouncement
SubjectMONTHLY PRODUCTION FIGURES (MINING / PLANTATION / TIMBER)
DescriptionThe production figures of the Group for the month of April 2014 are as follows:-


Month

Fresh Fruit Bunches ("FFB") (MT)

Crude Palm Oil

Palm Kernel

FFB (Internal)

FFB (External)

Total FFB (MT)

(MT)

(MT)

April 2014

70,697

33,250

103,947

21,508

4,618

Total

70,697

33,250

103,947

21,508

4,618


This announcement is also available for reference at http://www.ijm.com.



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