PETALING JAYA: Stratus Global Holdings Bhd, a semiconductor automated material handling system solutions provider, has signed an underwriting agreement with UOB Kay Hian (M) Sdn Bhd (UOBKH) ahead of its proposed listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.
According to its prospectus exposure, the initial public offering (IPO) comprises 356.25 million new shares, representing 28.5% of the company’s enlarged issued share capital.
Of the total, 25 million shares will be made available to the public, while 30 million shares will be reserved for eligible directors, employees and persons who have contributed to the group’s success.
A further 145 million shares will be placed with identified institutional and selected investors, while 156.25 million shares will be allocated to identified bumiputra investors approved by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry.
UOBKH will underwrite 55 million shares comprising the public portion and the pink form allocation.
The IPO does not involve any offer for sale by existing shareholders, with proceeds earmarked for business expansion, research and development, working capital and listing expenses.
Stratus Global plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Penang with a built-up area of at least 170,000 sq ft to support higher production volumes and facilitate multiple concurrent projects.
