jokes aside, sepakup, PHBN hands are tied, especially when 3R's are raised... yes, ppl like you are sacrificed, but its for a bigger cause... tough luck to you... good luck to the country and future bplant investors
Reference is made to Bursa Securities’ letter dated 3 October 2023 in relation to the article appearing in The Edge titled “RM1.15 bil Boustead-KLK deal falls through, say sources; govt seeks RM2 bil to ‘save’ LTAT”.
After due and diligent enquiry with all the directors, major shareholders and all such other person reasonably familiar with the matters about which the disclosure is to be made in this respect, the Board of BPlant wishes to announce that the controlling shareholders of the Company, BHB and LTAT, have informed the Company that the:
(i) The Proposed Strategic Collaboration is pending a final decision between the transacting parties.
(ii) The Cut-Off Date for fulfilling the Condition Precedent is on 6 October 2023.
" The Proposed Strategic Collaboration is pending a final decision " , this one feel not good sign , before that already asking big boss, now still pending final decision ?
Well in my opinion..klk is a msian company, so there is nothing wrong for bplant to sell to klk.. Unless somebody wants to be hero or try to politicised it..
When the deal falls through (meaning failed to go through) , KLK will go up and Boustead Plantation will go lousai any experienced punters will know why 🤣🤣
Heavy replanting required. Unless some bank gives BP special low rates and only interest pmt during growth stage, then its feasible to go alone without KLK.
Its possible LTAT entire group gets a special low rate from a special bank. That means LTAT entire Group no need to sell anything at all can survive.
Further to Listing Circular No. ILC-03102023-00002, kindly be advised that, at the request of BPLANT, the trading in the Company’s shares will continue to be suspended with effect from 9.00 am, Wednesday, 4 October 2023, pending an announcement.
As such, the trading in structured warrants relating to BPLANT will also be suspended accordingly.
Pursuant to Paragraph 19.05(1) of the Rules, KLK has dealt in the ordinary shares of BPlant ("Shares"), details of which are set out below:
Transaction Date Transacting Party Description of the Transaction Number of BPlant Shares Transacted Average transacted price per BPlant Share^ (RM) 29 September 2023 KLK Acquisition of Shares via open market 6,108,200 1.4600 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I may say, until last Friday, KLK had no knowledge about the deal blew, and still acquire shares from open market @1.46.
If anything happens that cause investors losses is the gov (politic interferes business decision) or the Edge (published untrue /not confirmed news). Although there is saying that opposition against the deal but this is only noise that can't create real fear and turbulence, unless the gov make it happens.
Deal still proceed but with some tweak lah. BPlant needs cash - that is fact and this KLK deal is very strategic long term too. How many GLC you expect our gomen to bail out again and again when having cash flow issue? Our medias are very unethical, just look at majority of media FB post, they are manipulating many news and post for more click baits.... its sickening to see. Tomorrow whoever sell will surely regrets. Dont become like some Malaysian netizen who simply read headlines, read click baits terus make decision/judgement.
LTAT and Boustead collectively owned 67% of BPlant shares. Reported KLK already acquired 36% of BPlant shares. From where did the additional 3 % came? Let alone the unaccounted shareholding spread among the public.
Good research calvin, but the 4% variance you mentioned is wrong. For KLK to have that 33%, u have to deduct it from LTAT's 68%. So there remains 29-30% in other hands
calvintaneng
BPLANT & KLK : A LOOK AT BOTH POSITIONS AT CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCE, Calvin Tan
Malaysia’s LTAT Weighs Keeping Control of Boustead Palm Unit in KLK Deal, Sources Say ***Price of 1.55 ringgit each wouldn’t change in reworked deal Owners agreed in August to sell palm oil planter stake to KLK By Elffie Chew October 4, 2023 at 3:54 PM GMT+8
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd. is in talks with Malaysia’s military pension fund to rework a deal announced in August for the oil palm planter to buy a stake in rival Boustead Plantations Bhd., according to people familiar with the matter.
Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera, the indirect owner of a majority of Boustead Plantations’ shares, and KLK are discussing a deal structure that would let the pension fund retain control of the company, the people said. The existing transaction, which hasn’t been completed, is set to trigger a mandatory offer for the remaining minority shares, potentially giving KLK a controlling stake.
LTAT and its unit Boustead Holdings Ltd. had agreed
in August to sell about a 33% stake in Boustead Plantations to KLK for around 1.15 billion ringgit ($243 million). The price per share of 1.55 ringgit each wouldn’t change as part of any revised deal, the people said, asking not to be identified as the process is private.
Shares of Boustead Plantations and KLK have been suspended since Tuesday.
Deliberations are ongoing and there is no certainty that the parties will proceed with a deal, the people said. A representative for LTAT said that, as Boustead Plantations and KLK are listed companies, they would make the requisite announcements on the decision via the Bursa Malaysia. A representative for KLK didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.
There are not many ways to give LTAT control. This is what I thought the discussion is about. But it looks quite challenging.
1. LTAT retains 50% + 1 share, sell the balance (around 18%) to KLK. That's it. No GO triggered. KLK owns 18%. NO REASON KLK wants to do this. Also, LTAT needs KLK to be committed to shoulder the burden of running the company, replant and so on.
2. LTAT retains 50% + 1 share, sell balance to KLK. No MGO, but as parties acting in concert, they can still offer to buy out minorities at $1.55 and delist BPlant. This is ideal for minorities, same as existing deal, the difference within does not concern minorities. It may be more likely than 1st scenario above, KLK holding 50% less 1 share can still ensure its wellbeing. However this is really then national service. WHY WOULD KLK want to do that. $1.55 is a premium price paid for control
3. Maintain existing deal KLK65%/LTAT35%. Give LTAT separate voting/ veto power. This way KLK's financial interest remains the same, but give controlling say to LTAT.
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Such manifesto only can fish bplant bilises only lah.
Enough power to win GE16 or not