Proton seeks RM2.35b funding to revive Lotus


NORWICH: Proton Holdings Bhd is in talks with CIMB Bank and several others to secure loans and investments totalling 480mil (RM2.35bil) needed to turn around Group Lotus.

Proton group managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin said the bulk of the financing would come from bank loans while the rest from equity injection and advertising and promotion.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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