In a statement, PLUS said the lower pre-tax profit was mainly due to write-off of net book value of concession assets of Senai toll plaza and adjustment in respect of depreciation and amortisation of concessions assets.
PLUS, however, registered a higher revenue of RM393.40mil for the first three months of its 2004 financial year compared with RM378.83mil it registered for the same period previously. – Bernama
compared with RM122.877mil for the same period in 2003.
Magnum said the decline was mainly due to the higher prizes payout ratio and losses incurred by its property and leisure business arising from a downward adjustment in value of a hotel property but mitigated by profit generated from its investment trading activities. – Bernama
In a statement, the company said it had a paid-up capital of RM40.82mil and, on completion of the bonus issue, it would meet the requirements to list on the main board. – AFX-Asia
Melewar said the investment, which would cost the company about RM9.2mil, would result in Melewar emerging as the single largest shareholder in Gindalbie.
Gindalbie is principally involved in gold and iron ore exploration and production in Western Australia. The acquisition will provide Melewar an opportunity to expand its business internationally, as the alliance with Gindalbie will enable Melewar to explore cross selling business opportunities, in the trading of iron ore and the export of steel products to Australia, where it currently does not have any presence. – Bernama
The proposed facility is to part finance LDCSB’s working capital requirements. – Bernama
A deposit of RM600,000 will be paid upon execution of the agreement and the balance of RM5.4mil will be paid within three months after the date of the agreement. – Bernama
Nationwide has also entered into a furniture and fittings agreement with Gillette (M) Sdn Bhd to acquire the furniture and fittings in the property for a cash consideration of RM5,000.
Moorgate Industries Sdn Bhd and Gillette (M) are both subsidiary of the Gillette company incorporated in the US. – Bernama
The proposed acquisition is expected to contribute positively to the earnings and net tangible assets per share of Mutiara in future years, the company said in a statement. – Bernama
In a statement, PLUS said the lower pre-tax profit was mainly due to write-off of net book value of concession assets of Senai toll plaza and adjustment in respect of depreciation and amortisation of concessions assets.