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Sime Darby to acquire 61.2pc stake in UMW Holdings

hakimida — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:23:37 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 ― Sime Darby Bhd is acquiring a 61.2 per cent stake in UMW Holdings Bhd from Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) for RM3.57 billion in cash, to further scale up and strengthen its presence in the Malaysian automotive sector.

The exercise, one of the largest merger and acquisition deals in Malaysia, will strategically transform Sime Darby into a leading automotive player in the country with the addition of high-volume mass-market brands, Toyota and Perodua, capturing up to 60 per cent of domestic automotive total industry volume.

Group chief executive officer Datuk Jeffri Salim Davidson said the acquisition will complement Sime Darby’s existing premium-to-luxury portfolio, namely BMW, Rolls-Royce and Porsche.

Above all, it will allow the group to scale up its operations in Malaysia, balancing any geopolitical risks in the region from its two key markets, namely China and Australia.

Post-transaction, he expects revenue contribution by region will be approximately 30:30:30 immediately, from the current 15:37:35 (Malaysia, China, Australia, respectively), therefore offering a more stable profile.

“UMW is already a dominant automotive player with a 52 per cent share of the local market, and the exercise is expected to bring the share up to 55 per cent.

“The enlarged entity will create greater value for all our stakeholders and allow us, as a Malaysian multinational company, to play a better role in growing the national automotive industry,” he told Bernama.

Jeffri said following the conditional share purchase agreement (SPA) with PNB today, the group will seek shareholders' consent at an extraordinary general meeting in November.

He said the RM3.57 billion transaction (based on a RM5 per share under the SPA), is earnings accretive and will benefit Sime Darby shareholders as well as PNB unit holders in the long run.

Greater opportunities and capabilities

Jeffri said the acquisition will enable Sime Darby to access Toyota’s ecosystem and add another coveted marque to its stable of brands, thus creating fresh opportunities for the group to grow in new geographies.

The move will also strengthen the group’s high-margin segments such as used cars, aftersales and assembly, due to the large volumes that it will command.

“Besides broadening our earnings base, our presence in other parts of the value chain creates resilience against changing retail models,” he said.

Additionally, he said the acquisition will bring Toyota Forklifts -- under Toyota Industries Corporation -- into Sime Darby’s portfolio, giving it exposure to a high-growth material handling business that is fuelled by the e-commerce boom.

“Materials handling will add another dimension to our industrial division, to complement our mining and construction exposure,” he said.

As for Perodua, Jeffri said the automaker holds a dominant market share in the local automotive industry and is the largest value component in the transaction.

UMW delisting on the table

Jeffri said the acquisition will be funded primarily by bank borrowings and internal funds.

“We will look into bringing down our gearing with strategic disposal of non-core assets,” he said.

Once the agreement becomes unconditional, he said Sime Darby will be making a general offer to acquire the remaining 38.8 per cent stake in UMW, with the aim of delisting UMW from Bursa Malaysia.

He noted that the group expects to complete the takeover by end-February 2024.

Jefri said the group will undertake a thorough review of UMW’s portfolio of brands to assess the compatibility against its existing portfolio and ensure that Sime Darby maintains a strong spectrum of products and services to continuously enhance value for shareholders.

“We care deeply about our commitment to all principals. We will manage each brand separately and continue to build on the excellent work with our enterprising spirit and forward-thinking mindset.

“One of the first steps in our post-acquisition integration plan focuses on a seamless transition and integration while leveraging the strengths of both companies and all the brands within,” he said.

Workforce and Bumiputera concerns

Jeffri said the post-acquisition integration will have minimal operational disruptions as the group is committed to maintaining the integrity of both companies ― Sime Darby and UMW ― and capitalising on synergies.

For now, the priority is to ensure that all conditions are met and the group is able to complete the acquisition with the support of all its principals, shareholders and employees, he said.

“PNB remains a significant shareholder of Sime Darby, hence, in terms of equity participation, the Bumiputera interest remains intact.

“Additionally, the vendor and supplier ecosystem for Toyota and Perodua will remain and there are Bumiputera equity requirements to ensure Bumiputera participation along the value chain,” he said.

Jefri said Sime Darby is a proudly Malaysian brand with 110 years of history in the country.

As a homegrown entity, it has always supported the growth and development of local talent, having many Malaysians in various leadership positions across its organisation. ― Bernama

https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2023/0...or-rm357b/86971

Maybe a push for Perodua EV?

Time Home fibre is using CGNAT?

hakimida — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 11:49:08 +0800

I am self hosting my personal library and everything was fine for 4 month since i subscribe TIME home fibre. But out of nowhere I couldn’t connect to my server. Upon checking, i was not getting a dynamic ip and my ddns doesnt work. I suspect Time is using CGNAT same as Unifi is.

Do anyone else time user have this experience too?

Delivery exclusive eatery (food panda/ grab food)

hakimida — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:25:18 +0800

i want to open up eatery but i wouldn't want to spend on wages for waiters. hence it is make any economical sense for me to open up a business that only serve food through food panda or grab food only.

My only concern is that i dont have a data on how much a regular restaurant get orders from the delivery services. Roughly calculated i would need at least 25 items orders per day in order to have a small profit.

Is there any more experienced eatery owner here that can share experience on how much you got orders on food panda grab food.

[USULTIMUR] Special T Shirt for Merdeka

hakimida — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 11:53:19 +0800

Item(s):

Package includes:

Price:WARISAN 14.1
Lengan Pendek : RM70
Lengan Panjang : RM75

WARISAN 14.2
Lengan Pendek : RM70
Lengan Panjang : RM75

WARISAN 14.3
Lengan Pendek : RM50
Lengan Panjang : RM55

Warranty: Yes

Dealing method: Preorder

Location: Terengganu

Contact method/details: http://www.wasap.my/+60145147833/WARISAN14
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Item(s) conditions: New

Picture:

Reason for sale: trader

"Seruan datang segenap penjuru,
Tinggal sekejap sibukmu itu,
Langsung tegap persis pendekar,
Demi negara semangatmu membakar."

WARISAN14
oleh
U S U L T I M U R

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PRA-TEMPAH dibuka SEKARANG SEHINGGA 30/7/2018.

SENARAI HARGA

WARISAN 14.1
Lengan Pendek : RM70
Lengan Panjang : RM75

WARISAN 14.2
Lengan Pendek : RM70
Lengan Panjang : RM75

WARISAN 14.3
Lengan Pendek : RM50
Lengan Panjang : RM55

*Penambahan RM10 untuk penghantaran (Poslaju)
*Penambahan harga pada saiz 5XL dan ke atas

PENGHANTARAN BAJU KEPADA ANDA AKAN BERMULA SEAWAL 10 HARI BEKERJA DARI TARIKH TUTUP PRA-TEMPAH.

JANGKAAN TARIKH PENGHANTARAN: 13/8/2018 - 20/8/2018

MATERIAL : MICROFIBER

PREMIUM HI-RES SUBLIMATION

SAIZ DARI XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL dan XXXL

SILA RUJUK GAMBAR TERAKHIR UNTUK BUTIRAN SAIZ

UNTUK MEMBUAT TEMPAHAN, SILA KLIK LINK DI BAWAH ATAU PM KAMI.

http://www.wasap.my/+60145147833/WARISAN14

http://www.wasap.my/+60145147833/WARISAN14

http://www.wasap.my/+60145147833/WARISAN14

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U S U L T I M U R.

"True Identity."

FACEBOOK PAGE

In search of White Hat Hacker in Malaysia

hakimida — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 11:06:26 +0800

Hi, my company wants to use a white hat hacker to do some social engineering to test our network security. Do anybody knows any contacts?

Warning! Fake graphic cards

hakimida — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 05:34:11 +0800

WTF la, graphic card pun ade org nak ciplakkan

info ini diambil dari http://www.mudah.my/Asus+GTX+750+ti+750ti+2GB-55779899.htm

QUOTE

Nak jual murah sebab tersalah beli.
Ingatkan ni graphic card ori, rupanya FAKE aka TIRUAN.

pakai biasa2 tak perasan, bila main game baru nampak masalah. game yg berat sikit macam GTA5 & Assassin Creed akan buat PC hang atau restart terus.

Sebenarnya card ni adalah model lama & ketinggalan zaman (GTS 250). mereka hack bios card tu supaya bios report sebagai model yg lebih power & mahal. sama kes macam pendrive tiruan le. Card jenis lama ini jugak consume elektrik lebih tinggi, silap haribulan PSU anda akan jahanam.

Lepas dah terkena ni saya buat kajian, cara2 nak kenal card yang tiruan:

1. Takde brand / brand Nvidia (Nvidia tak buat graphic card, melainkan reference card) / brand ntahapa2 tak pernah dengar. Brand yg tulen adalah seperti Asus, MSI, Sapphire, Zotac, Palit, Gainward, Powercolor, HIS etc

2. Kalau pada kipas ada logo NVIDIA - confirm fake

3. Google brand & model card tersebut, cth "Asus GTX 960" atau "MSI GTX 1050". kalau gambar kat google tu tak sama dengan gambar yang dijual, anda faham2 sendiri lah.

Melambak orang jual graphic card fake ni online. kadang2 mereka jual sekali dengan cpu supaya pembeli tak perasan. mereka ni semua kaki penipu. lepas jual mereka akan bagi macam2 alasan bila anda komplen, atau terus block nombor anda.

Sapa nak card penyapu ni sy jual, rm150.
Read more at http://www.mudah.my/Asus+GTX+750+ti+750ti+...6HXKs6Xumm9y.99

contoh yang jual fake punya GTX 750 ti
http://www.mudah.my/Gtx+750+ti+2gb+oc-55774667.htm -< kasi report pada mudah supaya buang ini ad.

sebar sebar kan gais

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[WTS] Apple iMac 27 inch RM 2600 must go

hakimida — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:13:32 +0800

Item(s):Apple iMac 27inch Mid 2011

Package includes:Processor: 2.7Ghz Intel Corei5
Memory: 8 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 512MB
Storage 1TB

Price:~~RM 3400~~ RM 2600

Warranty: none, the owner will be leaving malaysia

Dealing method:COD at Seri Kembangan

Location of seller: Seri Kembangan

Contact method/details:PM me or Whatsapp 0132081872

Age of item:5 years ++

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Item(s) conditions:Used

Picture: Below

Reason for sale: Leaving Malaysia, everything need to go!

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lump sum rental

hakimida — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:27:52 +0800

Just now the home owner wanted us to pay lump sum rental payment of 4 months for renewing the home rental contract. Deposit already settled beforehand.

Is this even legal?

i have bought this car. ok or not?

hakimida — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:40:09 +0800

http://www.mudah.my/Proton+Iswara+A+Back+P...03-10852776.htm

it is a good buy or not?

ok, my dad bought it for me actually.

i'm 20 y/o. Student.

Windows Phone 7 home screen theme for WM standard

hakimida — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 01:10:02 +0800

I'm sick of finding WP7 theme for WM standard so, i made it my self
This is a Windows Phone 7 home screen for Windows Mobile Smartphone (a.k.a non touchscreen/ WM standard).

Requirement. WM6.1 standard or WM 6.5 standard.

Screen Size. 240 x 320

Tested device (HTC S740)

How to install WP7 for SP Theme:
1. Download and install the CAB file to your Smartphone
2. On your Smartphone, navigate to: Start > Settings > Display > Home Screen
3. Set “Home screen layout” to the name of the theme you’d like to use (Ex. “WP7 SP BETA”)
4. Set “Color scheme” to “Default”
5. Set “Background Image” to “Default”
6. Hit “Done” and go back to your Home Screen

The screenshot of the home screen.

Download here
Download here
or
Mirror

Reports anything in regards to this theme in this thread..

I'll not be responsible to the damage caused by this CAB to your phone.

Bored with Windows , want to change to Ubuntu

hakimida — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:37:06 +0800

Okay, i not a newbie in ubuntu , i've done compiz and wine and such. There is a problem , the thing is i am not good when installing a dual boot machine, last time i installed ubuntu is i buy a new hard disk and use the whole disk to install ubuntu.

Now i'm using laptop(last time i use desktop) and i sick of using windows, and i want change back to ubuntu without having to erase my windows because i want to use MYOB UBS and such . ( i'm a accounting student.)

here is my partition , so help me on how to partition them in ubuntu . Please put the details.....

[addedon]April 10, 2010, 3:02 am[/addedon]anyone want to help me?

please recommend a laptop for girls.

hakimida — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:29:39 +0800

Hi, i wish to buy a laptop for my gf.
The first criteria is the design of notebook is unique and beautiful.
13"-14"
standard Laptop specs with intel and else.
the main thing is the design must be suitable for girls , and the colurs must be not black
budget around 2.0k -2.1k
2.2k can consider also
.
MSI X SLIM is out of the list.
help needed urgent.

MSI X SLIM X410

hakimida — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:02:43 +0800

how much is thing lappy..

specs
AMD Athlon Neo Processor
14” 16:9 Wide Screen Display
MSI Exclusive EDS (Ergonomic De-Stress) Keyboard
Advanced Power Saving Technology
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
Built-In High Resolution Mega Pixels Webcam
802.11b / g / n Wireless Lan with Bluetooth (optional)
2Gb of RAM
320 Gb of Sata HD.

is this laptop good 4 student on making assigment and surfing..
planned to buy it 4 my GF.

[addedon]January 20, 2010, 1:48 am[/addedon]anyone knows...

Why we have to pretend not to know about computers

hakimida — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:59:43 +0800

credit link http://damncoolpics.blogspot.com/2009/12/w...-dont-know.html

laptop compatible with OS X ?

hakimida — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:18:34 +0800

hi, i want to know, ive been using mac os x in my pc destop for one week , and i found it is very2 fun. and i want to buy a laptop in two or three weeks.. what i want to know which laptop is fully compatible with osx86 ? i mean if i install the OSX in my laptop, i can get all the driver to work, my wifi, ethernet, sound, correct display.. and others.. since i dont have the budget to buy one of the mac books.. another question, if i play with the OS, do i void the warranty?

please...
my budget below rm2k.
please ...