Notable filings
BETWEEN Jan 11 and 15, notable shareholding changes took place at several companies listed on Bursa Malaysia, including
Bintai Kinden Corp Bhd, a mechanical and electrical engineering firm that is venturing into the healthcare sector by distributing a Covid-19 vaccine in Southeast Asia.
In a Jan 11 filing, loss-making Bintai Kinden said Handal Jayabina Sdn Bhd had ceased to be a substantial shareholder after divesting 15 million shares or a 3.93% stake on the open market on Jan 7. It is worth noting that Melaka-based Handal Jayabina had just emerged as a substantial shareholder on Jan 6.
As part settlement of outstanding debts owed by Optimal Property Management Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bintai Kinden, 31.8 million shares representing a direct stake of 8.32% were issued to Handal Jayabina. Following the divestment on Jan 7, it is estimated that it still holds about 4.39% of Bintai Kinden.
BETWEEN Jan 5 and 8, notable filings of companies listed on Bursa Malaysia included one by
Acoustech Bhd, where Yee Wei Meng emerged as a substantial shareholder after acquiring 30.99 million shares, or an 11.6% stake, via a private placement.
A property developer, Acoustech posted a net loss of RM5.92 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2020, on the back of a steep contraction in revenue to RM458,000. In the previous corresponding period, it made a profit of RM26,000 from revenue of RM4.39 million.
At
CN Asia Corp Bhd, Ho Cheng San disposed of 16.4 million shares during the period under review. Filings with Bursa reveal that he had disposed of 14.33 million shares via a direct business transaction and 2.07 million shares on the open market. Post-disposal, he is left with a 1.26% direct stake in the company.