Pentamaster to privatise Hong Kong unit


Shareholders will vote on the proposal at the court meeting and EGM on Feb 28.

PETALING JAYA: Pentamaster Corp Bhd has proposed to privatise and withdraw the listing of its Hong Kong-listed subsidiary, Pentamaster International Ltd, from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The proposal also included a special dividend, which would be distributed to shareholders upon the implementation of the privatisation scheme.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Pentamaster said a scheme document – which includes the proposal detailing, expected timetable and recommendations from the independent board committee and financial adviser – was dispatched on Feb 5, 2025 to shareholders.

Shareholders will vote on the proposal at the court meeting and EGM on Feb 28.

The process includes court approvals, a special resolution to restructure share capital, and an expected withdrawal from the stock exchange by March 19, 2025.

Shareholders eligible for the special dividend would be determined based on a record date of March 14, with payments expected to be dispatched by March 26.

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