Retailer Mr DIY revives RM2.09bil listing plan


Extensive network: Customers shop at Mr DIY outlet in Kuala Lumpur. Mr DIY opened its first store in Malaysia in 2005 and now operates more than 622 outlets across the country.

KUALA LUMPUR: Mr DIY Group is reviving its initial public offering (IPO) plan after postponing it in March when the Covid-19 pandemic worsened, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The country’s biggest home improvement retailer aimed to restart marketing to gauge investors’ interest next month, the people said. The company aimed to raise about US$500mil (RM2.09bil) in the share sale, which could begin as early as October, the people said, asking not to be named as the information is private.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

Harvest Miracle to sell Teras Gemumi for RM51.6mil
ETA Group diversifying into property development and construction
Malaysia's ZUS Coffee expands into Thailand, eyes 50 outlets by 2026
Banking gains lift FBM KLCI after two-day slide
UBS raises gold price target to US$6,200/oz
Oil falls as Trump signals dialogue with Iran over nuclear programme
Bank Negara rejects using ringgit to help exports
Trump to announce his Fed chief pick on Friday
Asian currencies ease as dollar gains on Fed chair speculation
Indonesia vows market reform after US$80bil rout; bourse chief quits

Others Also Read