Ekovest’s rights issue tests investors’ faith


THE more important question surrounding Ekovest Bhd’s proposed RM355.85mil rights issue is not whether minority shareholders will subscribe.

It is whether they should put more money into the group and, crucially, whether the project that will consume the largest chunk of the proceeds can generate adequate returns.

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