[MAIN 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 issuer 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)

"asset" 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 issuer, its subsidiary or holding company;

(ii)

a chief executive of the listed issuer, its subsidiary or holding company;

(iii)

in relation to a SPAC, a member of the SPAC's management team;

(iv)

in relation to a business trust, a director or chief executive of the trustee-manager, its subsidiary or holding company; and

(v)

in relation to a closed-end fund, in addition to a director or chief executive of the closed-end fund, a director or chief executive of the Manager, 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 10.55}

(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 - ^{FAQ 10.44}

(i)

a major shareholder of the listed issuer as defined under paragraph 1.01 or any other corporation which is its subsidiary or holding company;

(ii)

in relation to a business trust, a major shareholder of the trustee-manager, its subsidiary or holding company; and

(iii)

in relation to a closed-end fund, in addition to a major shareholder of the closed-end fund, a major shareholder of the Manager, its subsidiary or holding company;

(fA)

"major unit holder" in relation to a business trust 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 unit holder of the business trust as defined under paragraph 1.01;

(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 issuer;

(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 issuer (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 issuer;

(iv)

the equity share capital issued by the listed issuer 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 issuer (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 issuer; ^{FAQ 10.14}

(vii)

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

(viii)

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

(h)

"property development corporation" means a corporation whose core business is in –

(i)

development or redevelopment of real estate; or

(ii)

real estate with development potential,

and includes those rights to develop pursuant to a joint venture agreement, privatisation agreement or some other forms of joint arrangement;

(i)

"property investment corporation" means a corporation whose core business is in –

(AA)

the holding of landed or strata properties in the commercial, residential, industrial or agricultural sector (collectively referred to as "investment properties") for letting and retention as investments; or

(BB)

the purchase of investment properties for subsequent sale;

(j)

"Recurrent Related Party Transaction" means a which is recurrent, of a revenue or trading nature and which is necessary for day-to-day operations of a listed issuer or its subsidiaries;

(k)

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

(l)

"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 issuer or its subsidiaries and includes any of the following actions undertaken by a listed issuer:

(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 issuer'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 issuer or its subsidiaries; and

(iii)

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

(m)

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

(n)

"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 paragraph 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 paragraph 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 issuer or audited consolidated financial statements of the listed issuer, if the listed issuer 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 issuer's external auditors and a copy of the external auditors' review report is furnished to the Exchange; ^{FAQ 10.15}

(c)

the listed issuer 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 issuer's external auditors and a copy of the external auditors' review report is furnished to the Exchange; ^{FAQ 10.15}

(d)

the listed issuer may use the net profits based on the unaudited 12 months results provided that the results have been reviewed by the listed issuer'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 subparagraph (1) above, be based on –

(i)

the latest published or announced audited financial statements of the listed issuer or audited consolidated financial statements of the listed issuer, if the listed issuer has subsidiaries; or

(ii)

the latest published or announced interim financial report of the listed issuer provided that the report has been reviewed by the listed issuer'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 issuer 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 issuer, 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 subparagraph 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 subparagraph 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 paragraph, 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 issuer 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 purposes of subparagraph (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 subparagraphs (1) and (2) above, the listed issuer 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 issuer announces the transaction (if available) or as soon as the valuation report is ready. In any event, the listed issuer must submit the valuation report together with the valuers undertaking letter to the Exchange at least 1 month before it submits its draft circular in relation to the transaction to the Exchange; 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 issuer and its valuer must ensure that the valuation report submitted pursuant to subparagraph (3) above complies with these Requirements and the SC's Asset Valuation Guidelines. ^{FAQ 10.21}

(5)

If the listed issuer or the valuer becomes aware of any circumstance 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 issuer must cause the valuation report to be updated. If the listed issuer fails to do so, the valuer must withdraw its consent to the inclusion of the valuation report in the circular.

(6)

Notwithstanding subparagraphs (1), (2) and (3) above, the Exchange may at its discretion and whenever it deems appropriate, at the cost of the listed issuer -

(a)

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

(b)

require a listed issuer 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 subparagraph (1) and (2) above,

(7)

A listed issuer 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 issuer 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 subparagraphs (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 paragraph 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 issuer wishes to voluntarily announce the transaction to the Exchange, the listed issuer 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 issuer must immediately announce the transaction in accordance with paragraph 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 issuer must announce the transaction to the Exchange as soon as possible after terms of the transaction have been agreed. The listed issuer must include the information set out in Appendix 10A in the announcement. ^{FAQ 10.7}

(2)

The listed issuer must also furnish the Exchange, in a separate letter, the percentage ratios applicable to such transaction.

(3)

Subparagraphs (1) and (2) do not apply to a transaction where the value of the consideration of the transaction is less than RM500,000.

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 paragraph 10.06, the listed issuer must - ^{FAQ 10.8}

(a)

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

(b)

seek shareholder approval of the transaction in a general meeting.

(2)

The listed issuer must submit the draft circular to the Exchange together with a checklist showing compliance with Appendix 10B.

(3)

Subparagraphs (1) and (2) do not apply to a transaction where the value of the consideration of the transaction is less than RM500,000.

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 issuer 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 RM500,000; or ^{FAQ 10.22, FAQ 10.42}

(b)

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

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

(2)

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

(a)

send a circular which includes the information set out in Appendix 10B and Appendix 10D to the shareholders. The draft circular must be submitted to the Exchange together with a checklist showing compliance with Appendices 10B and 10D;

(b)

obtain its shareholder approval of the transaction in general meeting; and

(c)

appoint an independent adviser who is a corporate finance adviser within the meaning of the SC's Principal Adviser Guidelines, before the terms of the transaction are agreed upon. ^{FAQ 10.26}

(3)

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

(a)

comment as to -

(i)

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

(ii)

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;

(b)

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

(c)

take all reasonable steps to satisfy itself that it has a reasonable basis to make the comments and advice in subparagraphs (a) and (b) above.

(4)

Subject to subparagraph (9) below, for a related party transaction other than a Recurrent Related Party Transaction, where any one of the percentage ratios is 25% or more, in addition to subparagraph (2) above, the listed issuer must, before the terms of the transaction are agreed upon, appoint a main adviser, who is a Principal Adviser. The Principal Adviser must - ^{FAQ 10.47}

(a)

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

(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; and

(c)

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 or unit holder 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 –

(i)

in the case of a corporation, a director or major shareholder;

(ii)

in the case of a business trust, a trustee-manager, a director or major shareholder of the trustee-manager or major unit holder of the business trust; or

(iii)

in the case of a closed-end fund, a director or major shareholder of the closed-end fund, the Manager or a director or major shareholder of the Manager,

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 -

(i)

in the case of a corporation, a director or major shareholder;

(ii)

in the case of a business trust, a trustee-manager, a director or major shareholder of the trustee-manager or major unit holder of the business trust; or

(iii)

in the case of a closed-end fund, a director or major shareholder of the closed-end fund, the Manager or a director or major shareholder of the Manager,

such persons stated in subparagraphs (i), (ii) or (iii) above, as the case may be, must not vote on the resolution in respect of the related party transaction.

(7A)

A listed issuer 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 issuer or its subsidiary, or in relation to a business trust, the board of directors of the trustee-manager, 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 issuer 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 issuer 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 issuer or a holding company of the listed issuer) ("said director" or "said major shareholder"); or

(b)

a person connected with the said director or said major shareholder,

the listed issuer is exempted from -

(i)

issuing a circular to shareholders;

(ii)

obtaining shareholder approval of the transaction in general meeting; and

(iii)

appointing a main adviser and independent adviser, as the case may be;

provided that the board of directors of the listed issuer -

(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 issuer and is in the best interests of the listed issuer.

(10)

Subparagraphs (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 RM500,000.

(11)

The following transactions are not normally regarded as related party transactions:

(a)

the issue of securities by the listed issuer for cash (subject to paragraph 6.06), 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 issuer 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 issuer; and

(ii)

no other interest such as commission or other kinds of benefit received from the listed issuer or any of its subsidiaries or the other person in relation to the said transaction;

(d)

an acquisition or disposal by the listed issuer 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 issuer;

(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 issuer 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 subparagraph - ^{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 issuer 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 issuer or its subsidiary provided that the listed issuer 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 issuer 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 issuer;

(bb)

majority of the directors and members of the audit committees of the listed issuers (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 issuer or any of its subsidiaries and another person which involves the sharing of services or facilities provided by one or 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 issuer 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 issuer; ^{FAQ 10.29, FAQ 10.30}

(m)

a transaction between the listed issuer 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 issuer;

(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 issuer 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 subparagraph, "insurance funds" has the meaning given in section 2 of the Financial Services Act 2013;

(n)

a transaction between the listed issuer 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 issuer 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 issuer ("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 issuer (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 issuer 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 issuer 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 issuer), 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 issuer or its subsidiaries (as the case may be) at the time of the disposal.

For the purpose of this subparagraph (q), a "disposal" includes a disposal by a listed issuer 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 subparagraph (q)(ii) above will not be applicable in such instances. ^{FAQ 10.40}

10.09

Recurrent Related Party Transactions ^{FAQ 10.45}

(1)

Notwithstanding paragraph 10.08(1)(b) above, a listed issuer must immediately announce a Recurrent Related Party Transaction as follows:

(a)

in relation to a listed issuer 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 issuer 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 issuer 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 subparagraph (1) above;

(c)

the listed issuer'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 together with a checklist showing compliance with such information;

(d)

in a meeting to obtain shareholder or unit holder mandate, the relevant related party must comply with the requirements set out in paragraph 10.08(7) above;

(dA)

[deleted]

(e)

the listed issuer immediately announces to the Exchange when the actual value of a Recurrent Related Party Transaction entered into by the listed issuer, 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 10.48,} ^{FAQ 10.51, FAQ 10.52}

[ Cross reference: Practice Note 12 ]

(3)

Where a listed issuer has procured a shareholder mandate pursuant to subparagraph (2) above, the provisions of paragraph 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, a listed issuer 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 issuer

(1)

Where a transaction will result in a significant change in the business direction or policy of the listed issuer, the listed issuer must first procure the SC's approval for the transaction.

(2)

The listed issuer 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 or unit holders, as the case may be.

(3)

The listed issuer must submit the circular referred to in subparagraph (2) above to the SC for comments and clearance before it issues the circular to its shareholders or unit holders. For the avoidance of doubt, any application in relation to the waiver or modification of the contents required of such a circular must be submitted directly to the SC for approval.

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

10.11A

Major Disposal ^{FAQ 10.55}

(1)

A listed issuer which intends to undertake a Major Disposal must:

(a)

appoint a main adviser, who is a Principal Adviser, before the terms of the Major Disposal are agreed upon;

(b)

appoint an independent adviser who is a corporate finance adviser within the meaning of the SC's Principal Adviser Guidelines; ^{FAQ 10.57, FAQ 10.58}

(bA)

ensure that a valuation is conducted on all its material real estate, if the total net book value of all the listed issuer’s real estate contributes 50% or more to the total assets of the listed issuer on a consolidated basis; ^{FAQ 10.56}

(c)

include additional information set out in Part I of Appendix 10A and Part J of Appendix 10B respectively, in the announcement of the Major Disposal to the Exchange, and the circular issued to the shareholders or unit holders; and

(d)

convene a general meeting and obtain shareholder or unit holder approval of at least 75% in value of the shareholders or unit holders 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)

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

(a)

comment as to whether the Major Disposal and its related proposals (if any) are fair and reasonable in so far as the shareholders or unit holders 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;

(b)

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

(c)

take all reasonable steps to satisfy itself that it has a reasonable basis to make the comments and advice in subparagraphs (a) and (b) 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 subparagraph (1)(bA) above, the listed issuer or its valuer, or both, as the case may be, must comply with paragraphs 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 subparagraph (1) above, transactions which may be aggregated in accordance with that subparagraph include the following:

(a)

transactions entered into with the same party or with parties connected with one another; ^{FAQ 10.60}

(b)

transactions involving the acquisition or disposal of securities or interests in one particular corporation /asset; or ^{FAQ 10.61}

(c)

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

[ Cross reference: Practice Note 14 ]

10.13

Diversification in operations carried on by a listed issuer

(1)

A listed issuer 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 issuer to an operation which differs widely from those operations previously carried on by the listed issuer; or

(b)

the contribution from such an operation of 25% or more of the net profits of the listed issuer.

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

(2)

For the purpose of subparagraph (1) above, 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 and the total percentage ratio of assets allocated for the diversification is 25% or more.

PART H – QUALIFYING ACQUISITION OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE ACQUISITION COMPANY

10.14

Completion of a qualifying acquisition

(1)

A SPAC must comply with the following in relation to the completion of a qualifying acquisition:

(a)

the SPAC obtains the SC's approval for the qualifying acquisition;

(b)

where the qualifying acquisition comprises more than one acquisition, the sale and purchase agreements relating to each of the acquisitions are inter-conditional and must complete simultaneously within 36 months from the date of listing of the SPAC on the Exchange; and

(c)

the respective resolution on each qualifying acquisition is approved by a majority in number of the holders of voting securities representing at least 75% of the total value of securities held by all holders of voting securities present and voting either in person or by proxy at a general meeting duly convened for that purpose.

(2)

A member of the management team and persons connected with them must not vote on a resolution approving a qualifying acquisition.

(3)

The listed issuer must include additional information set out in –

(a)

Part H of Appendix 10A, in the announcement of the transaction to the Exchange; and

(b)

Parts H and I of Appendix 10B, in the circular issued to the shareholders.

(4)

The listed issuer must submit the circular referred to in subparagraph (3) above to the SC for comments and clearance before it issues the circular to its shareholders. For the avoidance of doubt, any application in relation to the waiver or modification of the contents required of such a circular must be submitted directly to the SC for approval.

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Appendix 10A

Appendix 10B

Appendix 10C

Appendix 10D

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