[ACE LR] CHAPTER 10 - TRANSACTIONS

[ As at 8 October 2015 ]

PART A – GENERAL

10.01	Introduction

This Chapter sets out the requirements that must be complied with in respect of transactions entered into by a listed corporation or its subsidiaries.

PART B – DEFINITIONS

10.02	Definitions

For the purpose of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires -

(a)	"acquisition or disposal of assets" includes an option to acquire or dispose of assets;

(b)	"assets" means all types of assets including securities, and business undertakings;

(c)	"director" has the meaning given in section 2(1) of the CMSA and includes any person who is or was within the preceding 6 months of the date on which the terms of the transaction were agreed upon -

	(i)	a director of the listed corporation, its subsidiary or holding company; or

	(ii)	a chief executive of the listed corporation, its subsidiary or holding company;

(d)	"financial assistance" includes -

	(i)	lending or advancing of money;

	(ii)	guaranteeing, indemnifying or providing collateral for a debt; or

	(iii)	forgiving a debt, releasing or neglecting to enforce a financial obligation of another, or assuming the financial obligations of another;^{FAQ 10.6}

(e)	"joint venture" means a contractual arrangement between 2 or more parties to undertake a specific business project subject to joint control in which the parties meet the costs of the project and receive a share of any resulting output;

(eA)	"Major Disposal" means a disposal of all or substantially all of a listed corporation's assets which may result in the listed corporation being no longer suitable for continued listing on the Official List; ^{FAQ 10.54}

(f)	"major shareholder" includes any person who is or was within the preceding 6 months of the date on which the terms of the transaction were agreed upon, a major shareholder of the listed corporation as defined under Rule 1.01 or any other corporation which is its subsidiary or holding company; *^{FAQ 10.44}*

(g)	"percentage ratios" means the figures, expressed as a percentage, resulting from each of the following calculations: ^{FAQ 10.9, FAQ 10.11}

	(i)	the value of the assets which are the subject matter of the transaction, compared with the net assets of the listed corporation;

	(ii)	net profits of the assets which are the subject matter of the transaction, compared with the net profits attributable to the owners of the listed corporation (before other comprehensive income or loss);

	(iii)	the aggregate value of the consideration given or received in relation to the transaction, compared with the net assets of the listed corporation;

	(iv)	the equity share capital issued by the listed corporation as consideration for an acquisition, compared with the equity share capital previously in issue (excluding treasury shares); ^{FAQ 10.10}

	(v)	the aggregate value of the consideration given or received in relation to the transaction, compared with the market value of all the ordinary shares of the listed corporation (excluding treasury shares); ^{FAQ 10.10, FAQ 10.12, FAQ 10.13}

	(vi)	the total assets which are the subject matter of the transaction compared with the total assets of the listed corporation; ^{FAQ 10.14}

	(vii)	in respect of joint ventures, business transactions or arrangements, the total project cost attributable to the listed corporation compared with the total assets of the listed corporation or in the case where a joint venture corporation is incorporated as a result of the joint venture, the total equity participation of the listed corporation in the joint venture corporation (based on the eventual issued capital of the joint venture corporation) compared with the net assets of the listed corporation. The value of the transaction should include shareholders' loans and guarantees to be given by the listed corporation; or

	(viii)	the aggregate original cost of investment of the subject matter of the transaction divided by the net assets of the listed corporation, in the case of a disposal and where the acquisition of the subject matter took place within the last 5 years;

(h)	"Recurrent Related Party Transaction" means a related party transaction which is recurrent, of a revenue or trading nature and which is necessary for day-to-day operations of a listed corporation or its subsidiaries;

(i)	"related party transaction" means a transaction entered into by the listed corporation or its subsidiaries which involves the interest, direct or indirect, of a related party; ^{FAQ 10.5, FAQ 10.35, FAQ 10.36}

(j)	"transaction", in relation to - ^{FAQ 10.1, FAQ 10.4}

	(i)	Part D of this Chapter, means the acquisition or disposal of assets by a listed corporation or its subsidiaries and includes any of the following actions undertaken by a listed corporation:

		(aa)	disposing of; or

		(bb)	granting, accepting, exercising or discharging an option or any other right or obligation, present or future, conditional or unconditional, to dispose of,

		a listed corporation's developmental rights, all or substantially all its rights, benefits, or control in an asset, but excludes transactions of a revenue nature in the ordinary course of business; ^{FAQ 10.2}

	(ii)	Part E of this Chapter, includes -

		(aa)	the acquisition, disposal or leasing of assets;

		(bb)	the establishment of joint ventures;

		(cc)	the provision of financial assistance; ^{FAQ 10.3, FAQ 10.6}

		(dd)	the provision or receipt of services; or

		(ee)	any business transaction or arrangement entered into,

		by a listed corporation or its subsidiaries; and

	(iii)	Parts D and E of this Chapter, excludes transactions entered into between a listed corporation (or any of its wholly-owned subsidiaries) and its wholly owned subsidiary;

(k)	"value of the consideration" includes any liability to be assumed; and

(l)	"very substantial transaction" means a disposal or acquisition of an asset where any of the percentage ratios is 100% or more, except an acquisition which will result in a significant change in the business direction or policy of a listed corporation.

PART C – VALUATION AND INFORMATION

10.03	Basis of valuation

(1)	For the purpose of determining the value of the assets referred to in Rule 10.02(g)(i), the following applies:

	(a)	in an acquisition of equity interest in a corporation which would not result in such equity interest being accounted for using the equity method, the value is to be assessed by reference to the cost of investment;

	(b)	in an acquisition of equity interest in a corporation which would result in -

		(i)	such equity interest being accounted for using the equity method; or

		(ii)	such corporation being consolidated into the group financial statements ("consolidation")

		the value is to be assessed by reference to the book value of the net assets represented by such equity interest;

	(c)	in a disposal of equity interest in a corporation where before the disposal such equity interest was not accounted for using the equity method, the value is to be assessed by reference to the carrying amount of the investment;

	(d)	in a disposal of equity interest in a corporation where before the disposal -

		(i)	such equity interest was accounted for using the equity method; or

		(ii)	such corporation was included in consolidation;

		the value is to be assessed by reference to the book value of the net assets represented by such equity interest; or

	(e)	in any acquisition of assets other than equity interest, the value of such assets is to be assessed by reference to the consideration. In the case of any disposal of assets other than equity interest, the value of such assets must be assessed by the consideration or the net book value of those assets, whichever is the greater.

(2)	For the purposes of determining the net profits of the assets which are the subject matter of the transaction referred to in Rule 10.02(g)(ii) in relation to -

	(a)	an acquisition of equity interest in a corporation which would result in –

		(i)		such equity interest being accounted for using the equity method; or

		(ii)		such corporation being included in consolidation,

		the net profits refer to the profits after tax attributable to the owners of the corporation (before other comprehensive income or loss) represented by such equity interest being acquired;

	(b)	a disposal of equity interest of a corporation where, before the disposal –

		(i)		such equity interest was accounted for using the equity method; or

		(ii)		such corporation was included in consolidation,

		the net profits refer to the profits after tax attributable to the owners of the corporation (before other comprehensive income or loss) represented by such equity interest being disposed;

	(c)	an acquisition of equity interest in a corporation which would not result in such equity interest being accounted for using the equity method, the net profits are to be assessed by reference to the dividend income derived from such investment based on the last financial year end of such corporation; and

	(d)	a disposal of equity interest of a corporation where, before the disposal such equity interest was not accounted for using the equity method, the net profits are to be assessed by reference to the dividend income derived from such investment based on the last financial year end of such corporation.

(3)	The market value of the equity share capital of the corporation will be determined as the weighted average market price for the equity share capital for the 5 market days before the date on which the terms of the transaction were agreed upon.

(4)	For the purpose of computation of indicators of materiality (including the percentage ratios) in this Chapter, the following applies:

	(a)	the figures used must, in the case of total assets, net assets, net book value of assets and net profits, be figures shown in the latest published or announced audited financial statements of the listed corporation or audited consolidated financial statements of the listed corporation, if the listed corporation has subsidiaries;

	(b)	the total assets, net assets and net book value of assets may be adjusted to take into account subsequent completed transactions in respect of which adequate information has already been issued to shareholders and where the adjustments have been reviewed by the listed corporation's external auditors and a copy of the external auditors' review report is furnished to the Exchange; ^{FAQ 10.15}

	(c)	the listed corporation may use the total assets, net assets, net book value of assets included in the statement of financial position in its latest published or announced interim financial report provided that the report has been reviewed by the listed corporation's external auditors and a copy of the external auditors' review report is furnished to the Exchange; ^{FAQ 10.15}

	(d)	the listed corporation may use the net profits based on the unaudited 12 months results provided that the results have been reviewed by the listed corporation's external auditors and a copy of the external auditors' review report is furnished to the Exchange; and

	(e)	the figures used must, in the case of cost of investment or carrying amount of the investment referred to in sub-Rule (1) above, be based on -

		(i)	the latest published or announced audited financial statements of the listed corporation or audited consolidated financial statements of the listed corporation, if the listed corporation has subsidiaries; or

		(ii)	the latest published or announced interim financial report of the listed corporation provided that the report has been reviewed by the listed corporation's external auditors and a copy of the external auditors' review report is furnished to the Exchange.

(5)	In the case of an acquisition or disposal by the grant or exercise of an option, the consideration for the acquisition or disposal is the total of the issue price of the option and its exercise price.

(6)	If deferred consideration is or may be payable or receivable by a listed corporation or its subsidiary in the future, the consideration to be taken into account is the maximum total consideration payable or receivable under the transaction.

(7)	In circumstances where any one of the percentage ratios produces an anomalous result or where the percentage ratios are inappropriate to the sphere of the activity of the listed corporation, or for any other reason that the Exchange deems fit, the Exchange may - ^{FAQ 10.11}

	(a)	disregard the results or percentage ratio; and/or

	(b)	substitute or apply other relevant indicators of size.

(8)	The calculation set out in sub-Rule 10.02(g)(v) is only applicable in respect of - ^{FAQ 10.12, FAQ 10.13}


	(a)	transactions involving consideration in the form of listed equity shares; or

	(b)	transactions where all the other percentage ratios produce anomalous results or are inapplicable.

(9)	In relation to any acquisition or disposal of equity interest in a corporation, the calculation set out in sub-Rule 10.02(g)(vi) is only applicable where - ^{FAQ 10.14}

	(a)	the acquisition would result in such corporation being included in consolidation; or

	(b)	before the disposal, such corporation was included in consolidation.

(10)	For the purposes of this Rule, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words or expressions have the meanings given under the approved accounting standards of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board:

	(a)	equity method;

	(b)	carrying amount; and

	(c)	consolidation.

10.04	Valuation ^{FAQ 10.16}

(1)	A listed corporation must ensure that a valuation is conducted where -

	(a)	a transaction involves an acquisition or disposal of any real estate or any corporation which owns real estate; and *^{FAQ 10.17}*

	(b)	any one of the percentage ratios of the transaction is –

		(i)	25% or more, for a transaction falling under Part D; or

		(ii)	5% or more, for a related party transaction falling under Part E.

(2)	For the purpose of sub-Rule (1) above, a valuation is required for an acquisition or disposal of a corporation which owns real estate –

	(a)	if the corporation is a property development or property investment corporation, the valuation must be conducted on all material real estate; and ^{FAQ 10.17}

	(b)	if the corporation is not a property development or property investment corporation, a valuation is only required if the real estate is to be revalued or has been revalued and the revalued amount is used, whether wholly or partly, as the basis in determining the purchase or disposal consideration. ^{FAQ 10.17, FAQ 10.18}

(3)	Where a valuation is required under sub-Rules (1) and (2) above, the listed corporation must -

	(a)	submit to the Exchange 2 copies of the valuation report on the real estate concerned and a copy of the valuer's undertaking letter in the form of Appendix 6D immediately after the listed corporation announces the transaction (if available) or as soon as the valuation report is ready. In any event, the listed corporation must submit the valuation report together with the valuer's undertaking letter to the Exchange at least 1 month before it submits its draft circular in relation to the transaction to the Exchange for perusal; and ^{FAQ 10.20}

	(b)	ensure that the date of valuation which forms the basis of the valuation certificate included in the circular is not more than 6 months before the date of the circular issued to shareholders. ^{FAQ 10.19}

(4)	A listed corporation and its valuer must ensure that the valuation report submitted pursuant to sub-Rule 3 above complies with these Requirements and the SC's Asset Valuation Guidelines. ^{FAQ 10.21}

(5)	If the listed corporation or the valuer becomes aware of any circumstances or significant change which has or will have material effect on the content, validity or accuracy of its valuation report before the date of issuance of the circular, the valuer and the listed corporation must cause the valuation report to be updated. If the listed corporation fails to do so, the valuer must withdraw its consent to the inclusion of the valuation report in the circular.

(6)	Notwithstanding sub-Rules (1), (2) and (3) above, the Exchange may at its discretion and whenever it deems appropriate, at the cost of the listed corporation -

	(a)	obtain a second opinion on the valuation report submitted by the listed corporation from another valuer appointed by the Exchange; or

	(b)	require a listed corporation to conduct a valuation on the asset proposed to be acquired or disposed in respect of any transaction other than the transaction referred to in sub-Rules (1) and (2) above.

(7)	A listed corporation and its valuer must comply with the instruction, directive or condition imposed by the Exchange and within such timeframe as may be specified by the Exchange.

(8)	The Exchange may refer any valuation report received by the Exchange to the SC for review. The listed corporation and its valuer must provide the Exchange or the SC on a timely basis, any information or assistance required in relation to the valuation report.

(9)	For the purposes of sub-Rules (3)(a), (4), (5) and (8) above, a "valuation report" includes a valuation certificate.

PART D – ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSALS ^{FAQ 10.1, FAQ 10.2}

10.05	Requirements for transactions with percentage ratio below 5%

(1)	Subject to Rule 10.08(1), where all the percentage ratios of a transaction are less than 5% and the consideration is satisfied in cash or unquoted securities, no announcement of the transaction to the Exchange is required.

(2)	If the listed corporation wishes to voluntarily announce the transaction to the Exchange, the listed corporation must include –

	(a)	the details of the consideration;

	(b)	the particulars of the transaction; and

	(c)	a statement that the directors, major shareholders or person connected with them have no interest, direct or indirect, in the transaction.

(3)	Where the consideration for the transaction is satisfied wholly or partly in securities for which listing is being sought, the listed corporation must immediately announce the transaction in accordance with Rule 10.06.

10.06	Requirements for transactions with percentage ratio of 5% or more

(1)	Where any one of the percentage ratios of a transaction is 5% or more, the listed corporation must announce the transaction to the Exchange as soon as possible after terms of the transaction have been agreed. The listed corporation must include the information set out in Appendix 10A in the announcement. ^{FAQ 10.7}

(2)	The listed corporation must also furnish the Exchange, in a separate letter, the percentage ratios applicable to such transaction.

(3)	Sub-Rules (1) and (2) do not apply to a transaction where the value of the consideration of the transaction is less than RM200,000.

10.07	Requirements for transactions with percentage ratio of 25% or more

(1)	Where any one of the percentage ratios of a transaction is 25% or more, in addition to the requirements of Rule 10.06, the listed corporation must - ^{FAQ 10.8}

	(a)	appoint a Sponsor or Adviser, as the case may be, before the terms of the transaction are agreed upon;

	(b)	issue a circular which includes the information set out in Appendix 10B to its shareholders; and

	(c)	seek shareholder approval of the transaction in a general meeting.

(2)	The listed corporation's Sponsor or Adviser, as the case may be, must submit a copy of the draft circular to the Exchange for perusal together with a checklist showing compliance with Appendix 10B.

(3)	Sub-Rules (1) and (2) do not apply to a transaction where the value of the consideration of the transaction is less than RM200,000.

PART E – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS^{FAQ 10.1, FAQ 10.3, FAQ 10.6}

10.08	Related party transactions

(1)	Where any one of the percentage ratios of a related party transaction is 0.25% or more, a listed corporation must announce the related party transaction to the Exchange as soon as possible after terms of the transaction have been agreed, unless -

	(a)	the value of the consideration of the transaction is less than RM200,000; or ^{FAQ 10.22, FAQ 10.42}

	(b)	it is a Recurrent Related Party Transaction. ^{FAQ 10.22}

	The listed corporation must include the information set out in Appendices 10A and 10C in the announcement. ^{FAQ 10.7}

(2)	Subject to the provisions of sub-Rules (9) and (10) below, where any one of the percentage ratios of a related party transaction is 5% or more, in addition to sub-Rule (1), a listed corporation must - ^{FAQ 10.8}

	(a)	(i)	engage the services of a Sponsor or Adviser, as the case may be; and

		(ii)	appoint an independent adviser,

		before the terms of the transaction are agreed upon;

	(b)	send a circular which includes the information set out in Appendix 10B and Appendix 10D to the shareholders; and

	(c)	obtain its shareholder approval of the transaction in a general meeting.

(3)	(a)	The independent adviser referred to in sub-Rule (2)(a)(ii) above must -

		(i)	fall within the definition of a corporate finance adviser under the SC’s Principal Adviser Guidelines; and

		(ii)	if appointed during the Sponsorship Period, be a person other than the listed corporation's Sponsor.

	(b)	The independent adviser must, in relation to the transaction - ^{FAQ 10.26, IAL Guide}

		(i)	comment as to -

			(aa)	whether the transaction is fair and reasonable so far as the shareholders are concerned; and

			(bb)	whether the transaction is to the detriment of minority shareholders; and

			such opinion must set out the reasons for, the key assumptions made and the factors taken into consideration in forming that opinion;

		(ii)	advise minority shareholders on whether they should vote in favour of the transaction; and

		(iii)	take all reasonable steps satisfy itself that it has a reasonable basis to make the comments and advice in sub-Rules (i) and (ii) above.

(4)	It is the duty and responsibility of the Sponsor or Adviser referred to in sub-Rule 2(a)(i) above to -

	(a)	advise the listed corporation whether such transaction is carried out on fair and reasonable terms and conditions, and not to the detriment of minority shareholders of the listed corporation;

	(aA)	ensure that such transaction complies with the relevant laws, regulations or guidelines, where applicable;

	(b)	ensure full disclosure of all information required to be disclosed in the announcement and circular;

	(c)	submit a copy of the draft circular to the Exchange for perusal together with a checklist showing compliance with Appendix 10B and Appendix 10D; and

	(d)	confirm to the Exchange after the transaction has been completed and all the necessary approvals have been obtained, that it has discharged its responsibility with due care in regard to the transaction.

(5)	The Exchange has the discretion not to allow an independent adviser to continue to act or be appointed as an independent adviser if, in its opinion, the adviser is deemed not to be independent. ^{FAQ 10.26}

(6)	A director with any interest, direct or indirect ("interested director") must abstain from board deliberation and voting on the relevant resolution in respect of the related party transaction. ^{FAQ 10.27}

(7)	In a meeting to obtain shareholder approval - ^{FAQ 10.27}

	(a)	a related party with any interest, direct or indirect (“interested related party”) must not vote on the resolution in respect of the related party transaction;

	(b)	an interested related party who is a director or major shareholder must ensure that persons connected with it abstain from voting on the resolution in respect of the related party transaction; and

	(c)	where the interested related party is a person connected with a director or major shareholder, such director or major shareholder must not vote on the resolution in respect of the related party transaction.

(7A)	A listed corporation must ensure that any vote of shareholders taken at the general meeting on the resolution approving the transaction is taken on a poll.

(8)	An interested director in a related party transaction, must inform the board of directors of the listed corporation or its subsidiary, as the case may be, the details of the nature and extent of his interest, including all matters in relation to the proposed transaction that he is aware or should reasonably be aware of, which is not in the best interest of the listed corporation or its subsidiary, as the case may be. ^{FAQ 10.27}

(9)	Where any one of the percentage ratios of a related party transaction entered into between a subsidiary of a listed corporation and another person, is 5% or more and there are no other interested relationships except for a related party having an interest in the transaction who is - ^{FAQ 10.39}

	(a)	a director or major shareholder of such subsidiary or the holding company of such subsidiary (other than the listed corporation or the holding company of the listed corporation) ("said director" or "said major shareholder"); or

	(b)	a person connected with the said director or said major shareholder;

	the listed corporation is exempted from -

	(i)	appointing an independent adviser or engaging the services of a Sponsor or Adviser;

	(ii)	issuing a circular to shareholders; and

	(iii)	obtaining shareholder approval of the transaction in general meeting.

	provided that the board of directors of the listed corporation -

	(aa)	approves the transaction before the terms of transaction are agreed upon; and

	(bb)	ensures that the transaction is fair and reasonable to the listed corporation, and is in the best interests of the listed corporation.

(10)	Sub-Rules (2), (3), (4) and (9) do not apply to a related party transaction where the value of the consideration of the transaction is less than RM200,000.

(11)	The following transactions are not normally regarded as related party transactions:

	(a)	the issue of securities by the listed corporation for cash (subject to Rule 6.07), the issue of securities by way of bonus issue, the grant of options and the issue of securities arising from the exercise of options under a Share Issuance Scheme (subject to compliance with Chapter 6), subscription of securities on a pro rata basis, subdivision of shares, consolidation of shares, reduction in the par value of shares, or payment of dividend;

	(b)	[deleted]

	(c)	a transaction between the listed corporation or any of its subsidiaries and another person, where there are no other interested relationships except for common directorships provided that the directors who have common directorships have - ^{FAQ 10.29, FAQ 10.30, FAQ 10.41}

		(i)	shareholdings in the other person which is less than 5% other than via the listed corporation; and


		(ii)	no other interest such as commission or other kinds of benefits received from the listed corporation or any of its subsidiaries or the other person in relation to the said transaction;

	(d)	an acquisition or disposal by the listed corporation or any of its subsidiaries from or to a third party of an interest in another corporation where the related party holds less than 10% in that other corporation other than via the listed corporation;

	(e)	the provision or receipt of financial assistance or services, upon normal commercial terms and in the ordinary course of business, from a corporation whose activities are regulated by any written law relating to banking, finance corporations or insurance and are subject to supervision by Bank Negara Malaysia or an equivalent foreign regulatory authority as the Exchange deems appropriate;

	(f)	directors' fees and remuneration, and employment remuneration;

	(g)	a transaction between a listed corporation or any of its subsidiaries and another person for the provision or receipt of goods or services which are Exempted Transactions where- ^{FAQ 10.29}

		(i)	the goods or services are purchased, sold or rendered based on a non-negotiable fixed price or rate which is published or publicly quoted; and ^{FAQ 10.34}

		(ii)	all material terms including the prices or charges are applied consistently to all customers or classes of customers. *^{FAQ 10.31, FAQ 10.32}*

		For the purposes of this sub-Rule - ^{FAQ 10.33}

		(i)	"goods" excludes securities;

		(ii)	"classes of customers" excludes such class by reason solely or otherwise that the customers are related parties of the listed corporation or its subsidiaries;

		(iii)	"Exempted Transactions" means the following:

			(aa)	provision or usage of public utility services such as water, electricity, telecommunications, broadcasting services, postal or courier services, insurance, unit trusts, stockbroking services, public transport, education, medical services, provision or usage of tolled highways, hotel facilities and recreational services, provision or consumption of fuel on retail or food and beverage at eateries, provision or purchase of goods at retail outlets such as supermarkets, hypermarkets or departmental stores; and

			(bb)	such other types of transactions that may be prescribed by the Exchange from time to time;


	(h)	the entry into or renewal of tenancy of properties of not more than 3 years, the terms of which are supported by an independent valuation;

	(i)	a contract that is awarded by or on behalf of the Government of Malaysia or a State Government to the listed corporation or its subsidiary provided that the listed corporation immediately announces the contract to the Exchange and includes the information set out in Appendices 10A and 10C in the announcement;

	(j)	a contract that is awarded by way of a public tender -

		(i)	in relation to the listed awarder or its subsidiaries provided that the listed corporation immediately announces to the Exchange the terms of the awarded contract, the value of at least the 3 closest bids or if not applicable, such lesser number of bids received, and an explanation of the basis for selecting the winning bid; and

		(ii)	in relation to the successful listed bidder or its subsidiaries provided that -

			(aa)	the awarder is listed or is a subsidiary of a listed corporation;

			(bb)	majority of the directors and members of the audit committees of the listed corporations (whether as the bidder or the awarder or the holding companies of the bidder or awarder subsidiaries) are different; and

			(cc)	the listed bidder immediately announces the contract to the Exchange and includes the information set out in Appendices 10A and 10C in the announcement;

	(k)	a transaction between a listed corporation or any of its subsidiaries and another person which involves the sharing of services or facilities provided by one of more of such parties or other similar arrangements whereby the consideration merely involves reimbursement or sharing of costs in proportion to the utilisation of the services or facilities; ^{FAQ 10.29}

	(l)	a transaction between the listed corporation or any of its subsidiaries and another person where there are no other interested relationships except for the related party having shareholdings in the other person which is less than 10% other than via the listed corporation; ^{FAQ 10.29, FAQ 10.30}

	(m)	a transaction between the listed corporation or any of its subsidiaries and another person where there are no other interested relationships except for - ^{FAQ 10.29, FAQ 10.30}

		(i)	common major shareholders; or

		(ii)	a person connected with a major shareholder being a major shareholder of the other person,

		provided that the following conditions are satisfied:

		(aa)	the major shareholder and/or the person connected with the major shareholder is/are not the largest shareholder of the listed corporation;

		(bb)	the major shareholder and/or the person connected with the major shareholder is/are not a party to the said transaction, initiator, agent or involved in any other manner in the said transaction;

		(cc)	the major shareholder does not have any representative in an executive capacity on the board of directors of the listed corporation or any of its subsidiaries; and

		(dd)	the major shareholder is -

			(A)	a statutory institution who is managing funds belonging to the general public;

			(B)	a closed end fund, unit trust or investment fund (but excluding an investment holding corporation); or

			(C)	an insurance corporation whose activities are regulated by any written law relating to insurance and are subject to supervision by Bank Negara Malaysia or an equivalent foreign regulatory authority as the Exchange deems appropriate, and the said insurance corporation is managing its insurance funds (together with its own shareholders' funds or otherwise). For the purposes of this sub-Rule, "insurance fund" has the meaning given in section 2 of the Financial Services Act 2013;

	(n)	a transaction between the listed corporation and another person where there are no other interested relationships except for a related party who is a director or major shareholder of a subsidiary of the listed corporation or person connected with such director or major shareholder having an interest in the transaction; ^{FAQ 10.29, FAQ 10.30, FAQ 10.37}

	(o)	a transaction between a subsidiary of a listed corporation ("transacting subsidiary") and another person where there are no other interested relationships except for a related party who is a director or major shareholder of a subsidiary of the listed corporation (other than the transacting subsidiary or holding companies of the transacting subsidiary) or a person connected with such director or major shareholder having an interest in the transaction; *^{FAQ 10.29, FAQ 10.30, FAQ 10.38}*

	(p)	subscription to or acquisition by a listed corporation or its subsidiaries not listed on any stock exchange, of debt securities and/or redeemable preference shares issued or guaranteed by the Government of Malaysia, Bank Negara Malaysia, a State Government or an equivalent foreign regulatory authority as the Exchange deems appropriate; or

	(q)	a disposal by a listed corporation or any of its subsidiaries of an interest in an investee corporation where a related party is also a major shareholder or person connected with a major shareholder of the investee corporation (other than via the listed corporation), provided that - ^{FAQ 10.28}

		(i)	the related party, person connected with the related party or both, are not a party, initiator or agent to the said disposal; and

		(ii)	the disposal is effected on the Exchange where the counterparty's identity is unknown to the listed corporation or its subsidiaries (as the case may be) at the time of the disposal.

		For the purpose of this sub-Rule (q), a "disposal" includes a disposal by a listed corporation or any of its subsidiaries of an interest in an investee corporation on a pro-rata basis or arising from an acceptance of a take-over offer, except that sub-Rule (q)(ii) above will not be applicable in such instances. ^{FAQ 10.40}

10.09	Recurrent Related Party Transactions

(1)	Notwithstanding Rule 10.08(1)(b) above, a listed corporation must immediately announce a Recurrent Related Party Transaction as follows: ^{FAQ 10.45}

	(a)	in relation to a listed corporation with an issued and paid-up capital of RM60 million and above -

		(i)	the consideration, value of the assets, capital outlay or costs of the Recurrent Related Party Transactions is RM1 million or more; or

		(ii)	the percentage ratio of such Recurrent Related Party Transaction is 1% or more,

		whichever is the higher; or

	(b)	in relation to a listed corporation with an issued and paid-up capital which is less than RM60 million -

		(i)	the consideration, value of the assets, capital outlay or costs of the Recurrent Related Party Transaction is RM1 million or more; or

		(ii)	the percentage ratio of such Recurrent Related Party Transaction is 1% or more,

		whichever is the lower.

(2)	A listed corporation may seek a mandate from its shareholders for Recurrent Related Party Transactions subject to the following: ^{FAQ 10.46}

	(a)	the transactions are in the ordinary course of business and are on terms not more favourable to the related party than those generally available to the public;

	(b)	the shareholder mandate is subject to annual renewal and disclosure is made in the annual report of the aggregate value of transactions conducted pursuant to the shareholder mandate during the financial year where the aggregate value is equal to or more than the threshold prescribed under sub-Rule (1) above;

	(c)	the listed corporation's circular to shareholders for the shareholder mandate includes the information as may be prescribed by the Exchange. The draft circular must be submitted to the Exchange for perusal together with a checklist showing compliance with such information;

	(d)	in a meeting to obtain a shareholder mandate, the relevant related party must comply with the requirements set out in Rule 10.08(7) above; and

	(e)	the listed corporation immediately announces to the Exchange when the actual value of a Recurrent Related Party Transaction entered into by the listed corporation, exceeds the estimated value of the Recurrent Related Party Transaction disclosed in the circular by 10% or more and must include the information as may be prescribed by the Exchange in its announcement. ^{FAQ 10.25, FAQ 10.47, FAQ 10.48, FAQ 10.49}

	[ Cross reference: Guidance Note 8 ]

(3)	Where a listed corporation has procured a shareholder mandate pursuant to sub-Rule (2) above, the provisions of Rule 10.08 will not apply.

PART F – VERY SUBSTANTIAL TRANSACTION AND SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE BUSINESS DIRECTION OR POLICY

10.10	Very substantial transaction

Where a transaction is a very substantial transaction, the listed corporation and its Sponsor or Adviser, as the case may be, must include additional information set out in Part G of Appendices 10A and 10B, respectively, in the announcement of the transaction to the Exchange and the circular issued to the shareholders.

10.11	Significant change in the business direction or policy of a listed corporation

(1)	Where a transaction will result in a significant change in the business direction or policy of the listed corporation, the listed corporation and its Sponsor or Adviser, as the case may be, must include additional information set out in Part H of Appendices 10A and 10B respectively, in the announcement of the transaction to the Exchange and the circular issued to the shareholders, as the case may be.

(2)	[Deleted]

(3)	[Deleted]

(4)	[Deleted]

PART F(A) – MAJOR DISPOSAL OF ASSETS RESULTING IN LISTED CORPORATIONS NO LONGER SUITABLE FOR LISTING

10.11A	Major Disposal ^{FAQ 10.54}

(1)	A listed corporation which intends to undertake a Major Disposal must:

	(a)	appoint a Sponsor or Adviser, as the case may be, to be the main adviser, before the terms of the Major Disposal are agreed upon;

	(b)	appoint an independent adviser;*^{FAQ 10.56, FAQ 10.57}*

	(bA)	ensure that a valuation is conducted on all its material real estate, if the total net book value of all the listed corporation’s real estate contributes 50% or more to the total assets of the listed corporation on a consolidated basis; ^{FAQ 10.55}

	(c)	include additional information set out in Part I of Appendix 10A and Appendix 10Brespectively, in the announcement of the Major Disposal to the Exchange, and the circular issued to the shareholders; and

	(d)	convene a general meeting and obtain shareholder approval of at least 75% in value of the shareholders present and voting either in person or by proxy at the meeting for such Major Disposal.

(2)	The main adviser must, in relation to the Major Disposal -

	(a)	ensure that the Major Disposal complies with the relevant laws, regulations or guidelines, where applicable; and

	(b)	ensure full disclosure of all information required to be disclosed in the announcement and circular.

(3)	(a)	The independent adviser referred to in sub-Rule 1(b) above must -

		(i)	fall within the definition of a corporate finance adviser under the SC’s Principal Adviser Guidelines; and

		(ii)	if appointed during the Sponsorship Period, be a person other than the listed corporation's Sponsor.

	(b)	The independent adviser must, in relation to the Major Disposal –

		(i)	comment as to whether the Major Disposal and its related proposals (if any) are fair and reasonable in so far as the shareholders are concerned. Such opinion must set out the reasons for, the key assumptions made and the factors taken into consideration in forming that opinion. In arriving at such opinion, the independent adviser should comply with the relevant provisions relating to an independent adviser's recommendation in Practice Note 15 - Independent Advice Circular issued by the SC pursuant to the Take-Overs and Mergers Code;

		(ii)	advise the shareholders on whether they should vote in favour of the Major Disposal and its related proposals (if any); and

		(iii)	take all reasonable steps to satisfy itself that it has a reasonable basis to make the comments and advice in sub-Rules (i) and (ii) above.

	(4)	If in the Exchange's opinion, an independent adviser is not independent, the Exchange may disallow such independent adviser to be appointed or continue to act as an independent adviser.

	(5)	In the event a valuation is required to be conducted on all its material real estate pursuant to sub-Rule (1)(bA) above, the listed corporation or its valuer, or both, as the case may be, must comply with Rules 10.04(3) to 10.04(8), where applicable.

PART G – OTHER REQUIREMENTS

10.12	Aggregation of transactions

(1)	The Exchange may aggregate separate transactions and treat such transactions as if they were one transaction if the terms of such transactions were agreed upon within a period of 12 months.

(2)	Without prejudice to the generality of sub-Rule (1) above, transactions which may be aggregated in accordance with that sub-Rule include the following:

	(a)	transactions entered into with the same party or with parties connected with one another; ^{FAQ 10.59}

	(b)	transactions involving the acquisition or disposal of securities or interests in one particular corporation/asset; or ^{FAQ 10.60}

	(c)	transactions involving the acquisition or disposal of various parcels of land contiguous to each other.

[ Cross reference: Guidance Note 7 ]

10.13	Diversification in operations carried on by a listed corporation

(1)	A listed corporation must obtain its shareholder approval in a general meeting for any transaction or business arrangement which might reasonably be expected to result in either -

	(a)	the diversion of 25% or more of the net assets of the listed corporation to an operation which differs widely from those operations previously carried on by the listed corporation; or

	(b)	the contribution from such an operation of 25% or more of the net profits of the listed corporation.

	In assessing the extent of the diversification or the amount of contribution to net profits, consideration should be taken of any associated transactions or loans affected or intended and of contingent liabilities or commitments.

(2)	For the purpose of sub-Rule (1) above, the Exchange may aggregate separate transactions and treat such transactions as if they were one transaction if the terms of the transaction were agreed upon within a period of 12 months and the total percentage ratio of assets allocated for the diversification is 25% or more.

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Appendix 10A
Appendix 10B
Appendix 10C
Appendix 10D

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