PETALING JAYA: Johor-based building materials distributor BMS Holdings Bhd
, which has made its debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, believes its listing will allow it to strengthen its presence nationwide.
The stock opened at 19.5 sen, close to its initial public offering (IPO) price of 22 sen.
At 5pm, BMS closed at 17.5 sen.
In a statement, managing director Ang Kwee Peng said the group’s listing marked a proud milestone in its journey from a small tile retailer to one of Malaysia’s most trusted names as a surface coverings provider.
“The funds raised will enable us to strengthen our nationwide presence, enhance our supply chain efficiency, and elevate our customer experience across all touchpoints.
“We are excited to begin the next chapter of growth as a listed company and remain committed to delivering long-term value to our customers, shareholders and stakeholders.”
Meanwhile, chief marketing officer Ang Wei Liang said the group will continue to focus on what it can control, namely, executing its strategic plan to expand its retail footprint in Malaysia.
“What matters is the strong fundamentals of BMS, which include a stable retail-oriented business backed by solid tangible assets, healthy cash flow and profit-making operations.
“We remain optimistic about demand in the renovation and home finishing market, and our priority is to create sustainable value for our investors and partners,” he said.
Wei Liang highlighted that the group planned to open eight new showrooms, with two to three expected to be operational and contributing to revenue in the financial year ending 2026 (FY26), while the remainder would contribute in FY27 and onwards.
When asked if opening more showrooms could lead to operational disruption, he said the company does not expect any issues unless there is an external shock, such as Covid-19 or a movement control order.
“Opening more showrooms does not stretch the management team.
“This is as it mainly involves adding sales personnel and physical resources for each outlet, and from a management perspective it is not a major challenge,” he said.
The group has set aside about 43% of the IPO proceeds to expand its sales and logistics footprint, including setting up outlets in Seremban, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, as well as a distribution hub in the Klang Valley.
Alliance Islamic Bank was the principal adviser, sponsor, sole underwriter and placement agent for the IPO. — Agencies
