Westports on the prowl for M&As in Asean region


Chief executive officer Ruben Emir Gnanalingam (pic) told StarBiz that he was keen on pursuing a deal but had yet to find a terminal in the region that could join the group. Clearing the air on market rumour that the company is already in talks with external parties, Ruben said that so far nothing suitable was on the plate yet.

KUALA LUMPUR: Westports Holdings Bhd is eyeing a suitable merger and acquisition (M&A) target particularly in the Asean region that would be able to chart good growth to the benefit of terminal operators here.

Chief executive officer Ruben Emir Gnanalingam told StarBiz that he was keen on pursuing a deal but had yet to find a terminal in the region that could join the group.

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