Category: Electronics

CNERGENZ Berhad IPO Shares Oversubscribed by 40.32 Times

CNERGENZ Berhad (CNERGENZ) is pleased to announce that the share allocation to the Malaysian public from its IPO has been oversubscribed by 40.32 times.

Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of CNERGENZ Berhad, Mr. Lye Yhin Choy

CNERGENZ’s IPO comprises a public issue of 100,000,000 new ordinary Shares which were made available for application in the following manner:

  • 25,000,000 Issue Shares available for application by the Malaysian Public;
  • 10,000,000 Issue Shares reserved for application by the eligible directors and employees as well as persons who have contributed to the success of the CNERGENZ group (Eligible Persons);
  • 52,750,000 Issue Shares by way of private placement to identified institutional and/or selected investors; and
  • 12,250,000 Issue Shares by way of private placement to identified Bumiputera investors approved by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia (MITI); and an offer for sale of 50,000,000 Offer Shares by way of private placement to identified Bumiputera investors approved by the MITI.

A total of 16,186 applications for 1,033,093,200 Issue Shares were received from the Malaysian Public, representing an oversubscription rate of 40.32 times. A total of 9,089 applications for 376,239,100 Issue Shares were received under the Bumiputera category, representing an oversubscription rate of 29.10 times, whilst a total of 7,097 applications for 656,854,100 Issue Shares were received under the other Malaysian Public category, representing an oversubscription rate of 51.55 times.

Meanwhile, the total of 10,000,000 Issue Shares available for application by the Eligible Persons were fully subscribed.

Chief Executive Officer of CNERGENZ Berhad, Mr. Lye Yhin Choy, said, “We would like to thank investors for putting their trust in us. We are extremely pleased with the reception to our IPO as it shows deep investor confidence in our business, our solutions capabilities, and the overall optimism and positive outlook of the electronics and semiconductor industry.”

Chief Executive Officer of UOB Kay Hian Securities (M) Sdn. Bhd., Mr. David Lim said, “The response to CNERGENZ’s IPO is a reflection of investors’ appetite for businesses with fundamentally strong prospects and solid growth plans. The Company is well-positioned to leverage on the continued growth and investment in the electronics and semiconductor industries in Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand.

UOB Kay Hian, being the Principal Adviser, Sponsor, Underwriter and Placement Agent in conjunction with the IPO, has confirmed that the 52,750,000 Issue Shares by way of private placement to identified institutional and/or selected investors have been fully placed out.

The Company is expected to list on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities on 24 May 2022.

About CNERGENZ Berhad
CNERGENZ Berhad was incorporated in Malaysia on 6 August 2021 as a private limited company under the name CNERGENZ Sdn. Bhd. and assumed its present name upon conversion to public company on 23 September 2021.

The Group is principally an investment holding company. Through its subsidiary, SiP Technology Sdn. Bhd., CNERGENZ is an electronic manufacturing solutions provider, specialising in surface mount technology (SMT) manufacturing solutions for the electronics and semiconductor industries (E&S Industries). The Group’s solutions and services are typically provided to customers who are looking to commission new integrated production lines or automate their production facilities, based on their operational requirements, budget and capital expenditure.

CNERGENZ mainly serves electronics and semiconductor companies that carry out the assembly of the advanced semiconductor packaging products as well as assembly and testing of printed circuit board assembly (PCBAs). For more information, visit cnergenz.com.

For more information, please contact:
Hakim Syed Munif
Swan Consultancy Sdn Bhd
Tel: +60 12-318 5410
Email: h.juraimi@swanconsultancy.biz

Renowned Hotel-Chain Developer Lance Shaner, Owner of 48 Marriott Hotel Brands and Various Other Hotels, Recommends the Use of Sky’s Plug & Play Smart Platform Technology in His Hotels as Well as to a Leading Hotel Chain

  • Mr. Shaner will also chair Sky’s Hotel Advisory Board, as he strongly believes that Sky’s Plug & Play Smart Platform Technology is “game-changing” for the hospitality, lodging and apartment building sectors

SQL Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SKYX) (Sky Technologies or the Company), a Company significantly enhancing safety in homes and buildings as well as smart home lifestyle, with highly disruptive smart platform technologies and over 60 issued and pending patents globally, today announced that renowned hotel entrepreneur Lance T. Shaner will Chair Sky’s newly formed Hotel Advisory Board.

Lance T. Shaner serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Shaner Hotel Group. A graduate of Alfred University, he provides the business strategy and entrepreneurial spirit for the Shaner family of companies. Under his leadership, the companies have completed several billion dollars in transactions and have grown into a highly respected leading business group comprised of over 60 Marriott hotel brands, Hilton, IHG, Choice and independent brand hotels with over 3,500 employees globally. Marriott recently awarded his hotel group with the 2021 “Intention to Return” Award, considered by Marriott to be their most significant award, as it indicates consumer probability to return.

In addition to his business achievements, Lance has been recognized for his service in numerous leadership roles in his community, including Centre County Entrepreneur of the Year and the 2019 CBICC Lifetime Achievement Award.

Chaired by Mr. Shaner, the Hotel Advisory Board is expected to assist in driving the adoption of the smart SkyPlug and related Sky Platform into lodging facilities including hotels, resorts, the growing vacation rental industry and apartment buildings.

Mr. Shaner said: “I look forward to joining Sky, as I strongly believe that the Company’s smart platform technology has the ability to make hotels become smart and safer instantly, in just minutes per room and only days for an entire hotel. This is game changing for the hospitality, lodging and apartment building sectors. I firmly believe that the Company’s technology will enable hotels and buildings to become smart as the new standard.”

Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman of Sky Technologies, added: “We are privileged to welcome Lance to our newest advisory board – this is a significant recognition for us, as it comes from a U.S. leading hotel owner and developer with depth and experience across the vast variety of building types that our technology can enhance. We look forward to working closely with Lance to integrate our products into his hotels while continuing high-level discussions with major hotel chains. As we continue to build out our industry advisory boards, we believe we are well positioned to accelerate our commercialization pathway and turn upcoming product launches into revenue and mass-market adoption.”

About SQL Technologies Corp.
As electricity is a standard in every home and building, our mission is to make homes and buildings become safe-advanced and smart as the standard.

SQL Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SKYX) d/b/a Sky Technologies has a series of highly disruptive advanced-safe-smart platform technologies, with over 60 U.S. and global patents and patent pending applications. Our technologies place an emphasis on high quality and ease of use, while significantly enhancing both safety and lifestyle in homes and buildings. We believe that our products are a necessity in every room in both homes and other buildings in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit our website at https://skyplug.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements, including with respect to the proposed initial public offering. Management has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While they believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management’s control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and include statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its smart products and technologies, the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of Sky’s Plug Smart Platforms into multi-family residential buildings and communities and adoption by hotels, and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Recommendations are not to be construed as, and may not result in, any binding agreements, arrangements or commitments for the use or adoption of the Company’s technologies. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contact:
Lucas A. Zimmerman
MZ North America
(949) 259-4987
SKYX@mzgroup.us

SOURCE: SQL Technologies, Inc. dba Sky Technologies

CNERGENZ Berhad launches Prospectus for ACE Market IPO

Aims to raise RM58 million from listing

Cnergenz Berhad (CNERGENZ), an established electronics manufacturing solutions provider based in Penang, has launched the Company’s Prospectus today for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities).

Mr. David Lim, Chief Executive Officer of UOB Kay Hian Securities (M) Sdn Bhd; Mr. Kong Chia Liang, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director of CNERGENZ Berhad; Dato’ Azman bin Mahmud, Independent Non-Executive Chairman of CNERGENZ Berhad; Mr. Lye Yhin Choy, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of CNERGENZ Berhad; Mr. Lye Thim Loong, Chief Corporate Officer & Executive Director of CNERGENZ Berhad [L-R]

Applications for the IPO have opened starting at 10.00 a.m. today following the Prospectus launch and will close on 11 May 2022. The targeted IPO listing date of the Company on the ACE Market is on 24 May 2022. At the IPO price of RM0.58 per share, CNERGENZ will have a market capitalisation of RM288.84 million ahead of its debut.

The IPO involves the public issue of 100.0 million issue shares and an offer for sale of 50.0 million offer shares by way of private placement at the IPO price of RM0.58 per share. From the public issue, 25.0 million issue shares will be made available for application to the Malaysian public, 10.0 million shares will be allocated for application by eligible directors and employees as well as persons who have contributed to the success of CNERGENZ Group, 52.75 million shares will be reserved for private placement to identified investors and 12.25 million shares will be reserved for private placement to identified Bumiputera investors approved by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia (MITI).

The IPO is expected to raise gross proceeds of RM58.0 million and shall primarily be channelled towards the Group’s expansion of its operational facility, as well as research and development expenditure and working capital purposes.

CNERGENZ is an established electronics manufacturing solutions provider specialising in surface mount technology (SMT) catering to the electronics and semiconductor industries (E&S Industries) in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The Group has an established track record in providing integrated solutions that suit the evolving nature and changing technological landscape of the E&S Industries since the commencement of its business in 2004.

Chief Executive Officer of CNERGENZ Berhad, Mr. Lye Yhin Choy, said, “We are elated to have reached a new milestone with the Prospectus launch today, bringing us a step closer towards becoming a listed entity on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities. Having been in the E&S space since 2004, our listing is in line with our growth plans and strategies to scale up our operations, expand our integrated solutions and smart factory solutions offerings and develop our own proprietary range of solutions.”

Chief Executive Officer of UOB Kay Hian Securities (M) Sdn. Bhd. (UOB Kay Hian), Mr. David Lim said, “We are pleased that the interest among institutional and selected investors, as well as MITI Bumiputera institutional and individual investors have been encouraging with many indicating strong interest to subscribe for the IPO.”

UOB Kay Hian is the principal adviser, sponsor, underwriter, and placement agent for CNERGENZ’s IPO.

CNERGENZ Bhd: https://cnergenz.com
CNERGENZ Bhd: [BURSA: CNERGENZ]

Beyond Imagination’s New Humanoid Robot Will Connect People Coast to Coast Physically

Beyond Imagination, Inc. is building humanoid robots to solve the world’s labor crisis by expanding access to jobs around the globe.

This week, the Beomni robot will appear at Explorers Club Headquarters and at the annual dinner on Saturday April 23rd in New York City. At the same time, across the country in Beverly Hills, CA, attendees at the Abundance360 Annual Summit will be able to remotely pilot the robot from 2,800 miles away.

Beomni is the world’s most sophisticated general-purpose humanoid robot, capable of performing an almost unlimited number of tasks. Beomni’s AI Brain learns from its human pilots and becomes increasingly autonomous over time.

Beomni will help solve the labor crisis by creating a global elastic labor force, lifting millions of people out of poverty by giving them access to jobs around the world. For example, the International Labour Organization (ILO) reports that “More than 2.3 million workers die every year as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases.” With Beomni, dangerous work will become completely safe because the robot will be the one taking the risks.

Elder Care is a $932B market today. We will help solve the elder crisis by enabling families to care for their own regardless of the distance between them and by multiplying the effectiveness of existing health care workers.

CEO and Founder Dr. Harry Kloor says, “We are thrilled to have been invited to demonstrate the advances we’ve made in Beomni’s development at the Explorers Club. Beomni will be a great vehicle for explorers on earth and beyond! We share the spirit of exploration and discovery that is the hallmark of the Explorers Club.”

Astronaut and Explorers Club President Richard Garriott adds, “For the last decade, I have been a power USER of early telepresence robotics devices, so I deeply appreciate the advancements in Beomni. We welcome the opportunity to showcase Dr. Kloor’s creation alongside other world-changing technologies at our event. Smart technologies like Beomni will play an important part in helping solve the challenges the world is facing. On Earth, in space and on planets beyond Earth, robots like Beomni will play an essential role!”

The robot will be on display all week at the Explorers Club headquarters so members can have an opportunity to pilot it. On Saturday, Beomni will move to The Glass House, where the annual dinner is being held. Beomni will be serving drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the reception, and at the afterparty guests will also have the opportunity to pilot the robot.

Meanwhile, across the country in Beverly Hills, a second Beyond Imagination team will be set up at the Abundance360 Annual Summit. From there, Beomni will be operated from coast to coast. Members in attendance at the A360 Summit will be able to perform tasks, pick up and examine objects and even shake someone’s hand across the country.

Abundance360 Founder, Peter Diamandis remarked, “Beyond Imagination dramatically changes the paradigm of how companies will provide services in the future, how and where you will receive healthcare, where you work and play.”

About Beyond Imagination, Inc.

Beyond Imagination is a robotics and AI platform company that is focused on bringing humanoid robots to market rapidly. By partnering a human pilot with an evolving AI Brain, we will soon be able to deploy our Beomni Robotics platform across a wide range of commercial applications. Our practical, real-world approach is closer to that of Tesla, which released its vehicles and then built AI from the data that they collected, rather than that of other companies that are focused on narrow R&D domains.

Founded by leading innovators in AI and robotics, and strengthened by a solid patent portfolio, Beyond Imagination, Inc. is poised to revolutionize life and fundamentally change the way we work, travel and engage with others around the world.

Beyond Imagination is actively seeking business partners and investors for its Series A round. Details will be provided to qualified investors upon request. In-person demos are available by appointment for media and investors. Beyond Imagination is also seeking additional partners for pilot studies in medicine and beyond.

About The Explorers Club

Since its inception in 1904, members of the Club have traversed the earth, the seas, the skies, and even the moon, on expeditions. First to the North Pole, first to the South Pole, first to the summit of Mount Everest, first to the deepest point in the ocean and first to the surface of the moon – all accomplished by Explorers Club Members. Notable members include Teddy Roosevelt, Neil Armstrong, Jane Goodall, Edmund Hillary, John Glenn, Sally Ride, Bob Ballard, and more. https://www.explorers.org/

For more information visit: https://www.beomni.ai/

Source: Plato Data Intelligence

ACROMETA clinches record $31 million contract for semiconductor industry

  • Record contract win since listing in 2016; places Group on higher platform
  • Contract from renowned Customer in semicon industry; riding expansion wave
  • Well positioned for post-COVID; recently completed R&D/production lab for COVID-19

Catalist-listed AcroMeta Group Limited (ACROMETA; SGX: 43F), today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary AcroMec Engineers Pte Ltd (ACROMEC) has won a $31 million contract for the fit-out of an additional floor within the existing integrated advanced manufacturing facility in Singapore of a leading high-tech customer. When completed in 2023, the expansion will substantially increase its manufacturing capacity.

ACROMEC’s specialties in controlled environment engineering
The ability to succinctly and precisely control physical variables such as temperature, air purity, humidity, and pressure in facility, like the product manufacturing space is a mission critical requirement. ACROMEC is ready to take on this project with the requisite track record, having completed numerous projects in clean rooms, laboratories and advanced manufacturing facilities.

Completion of previously announced project for Nasdaq-listed Genscript Biotech’s Singapore R&D and manufacturing facility
ACROMEC’S strong track record is also seen having, earlier on, successfully completed the prestigious contract for the design and construction of Genscript’s R&D and production laboratory facilities where they are used for the manufacture of the first-in-world C-Pass Serological Test Kit by the Duke University-NUS Medical School collaboration. C-Pass is a game-changing blood testing kit that determine a person’s level of immunity against COVID-19 after vaccination.

Strong outlook for ACROMETA’s controlled environment engineering business
ACROMETA Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO Lim Say Chin is heartened by the sizeable contract win. It reflects well on the high level of confidence that our Customer has on us. He said, “We are optimistic on the growth of our controlled environment business. Our business is well positioned for the Post-COVID world. We are having more customers investing in building facilities again for the future, both to prepare for the next pandemic and to prepare for technological growth. Indeed, we see activities building up in the biotechnology and semiconductor sectors, and we are glad to serve this space.”

The contract is expected to commence soon and will materially contribute positively to the earnings per share and net tangible assets per share of the Group for the financial year ending 30 September 2022.

SGXNET Reference: https://tinyurl.com/SGX-43F-20220422

About AcroMeta Group Limited [SGX: 43F] [RIC: ACRI.SI] [BB: ACRO.SP]
AcroMeta Group Limited (previously AcroMec Limited) is an established specialist engineering services provider with more than 20 years of experience in the field of controlled environments. The Group has over the years acquired expertise in the design and construction of facilities requiring controlled environments such as laboratories, medical and sterile facilities and cleanrooms.

ACROMETA’s business is divided into two main segments: (i) Engineering, procurement, and construction services, specialising in architectural, and mechanical, electrical and process works within controlled environments; and (ii) Maintenance and repair services of facilities and equipment of controlled environments and their supporting infrastructure.

The Group mainly serves the healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, research and academia, and electronics sectors. ACROMETA counts amongst its customers, hospitals and medical centres, government agencies, research and development companies or agencies, research and development units of multinational corporations, tertiary educational institutions, pharmaceutical companies, semiconductor manufacturing companies, and multinational engineering companies.

The company has been listed on the Catalist board of the SGX since 2016, and became AcroMeta Group Limited (previously AcroMec Limited) on February 18, 2022. For more information, please visit www.acrometa.com.

Media and Analysts Contact:
ACROMETA Group Limited
Mr Jerry Tan
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +65 6415 0574
Email: jerry.tan@acromec.com

Waterbrooks Consultants Pte Ltd
Mr Wayne Koo
Tel: +65 6958 8008 / +65 9338 8166
Email: wayne.koo@waterbrooks.com.sg
Email: query@waterbrooks.com.sg

This media release has been reviewed by the Company’s sponsor, PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd. (the “Sponsor”). It has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “Exchange”) and the Exchange assumes no responsibility for the contents of this document, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this document.

The contact person for the Sponsor is Mr. Joseph Au, 16 Collyer Quay, #10-00 Income at Raffles, Singapore 049318, sponsorship@ppcf.com.sg.

U-Boat Worx launches 9-person flagship lithium-ion battery submersible NEXUS

Dutch submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx (www.uboatworx.com) breaks the mould with the launch of the NEXUS series. U-Boat Worx is the market leader in private and commercial submersibles. Since 2017, the company has sold more than 20 of its highly successful Cruise Subs to private operators, resorts, and cruise lines.

Nexus White Front View
Nexus White Side View
Nexus White Right Angle
Nexus White from Top Upside
Nexus Yellow Front Side

The NEXUS series (www.uboatworx.com/model/nexus-series) comprises two models featuring an ultra-large elliptical acrylic pressure hull with unrivalled passenger comfort. Seating up to eight passengers and one pilot, the NEXUS provides 25% more interior space than competing models. The NEXUS subs are depth-rated to 200 meters (650 feet).

Equipped with the latest lithium-ion battery technology, the subs can operate for up to 18 hours and dive up to ten times a day. 80 guests can participate in an unforgettable sub-sea adventure daily (www.uboatworx.com/model/nexus-series).

The unique revolving seating arrangement featured in the Cruise Subs has been replicated in the NEXUS. Passengers therefore always enjoy the best view, regardless of the direction the submarine is travelling. The NEXUS subs are designed as multi-directional, meaning they can manoeuvre in any direction without compromise. This is a distinguishing capability only achieved in U-Boat Worx submersibles. Ten silent thrusters provide the power required for top performance and unmatched speed.

The experience and knowledge gained from the development of the Cruise Subs has evolved the new features in the NEXUS series, including an XXL entrance hatch – the largest ever incorporated on a submersible of this size. For passengers of all ages, the entire boarding process has been streamlined, in keeping with U-Boat Worx’s vision that everyone should be able to experience the oceans in a safe and comfortable manner.

A unique feature of U-Boat Worx’ flagship submersibles is the optional passenger elevator, also integrated on the company’s C-Researcher models.

Thanks to top-mounted diving tanks, the view abeam on both sides is unrestricted by floaters, with ample freeboard. This also leads to a stable boarding platform granting sufficient space for all occupants to stand on deck.

The NEXUS is optimised for ship-based launch and recovery, and can also be deployed from land and transported to dive sites.

In addition to the 9-person NEXUS, a marginally smaller and lighter 7-person version is available.

NEXUS – meaning a point of connection – bridges the gap between people and the ocean, providing a truly immersive aquatic encounter.

About U-Boat Worx
The 10 Submersible essentials (www.uboatworx.com/why-u-boat-worx-submarines)

For centuries, the Netherlands has been synonymous with world-class maritime innovation. U-Boat Worx is proudly continuing this tradition by leading the global submersible market. Since becoming an industry leader in submarine design, construction, and operations, we see our commitments to safety, quality and service as the major reasons for our ongoing success.

The desire to explore the deep has existed since the dawn of humanity. The popularization of scuba-diving brought the oceans within reach. Unlike scuba-diving, a manned submersible can take us deeper, in safety and comfort – without any risk of decompression.

The dream of creating a superior submersible, available to the general public, began in the 1980s. Bert Houtman, founder of U-Boat Worx, had the revolutionary idea to create submersibles that would not only be operated by the military or large oceanographic research institutes, but also for the private sector. He realized that to do that, he needed to build his own.

U-BOAT WORX PRESS OFFICE / SAND PEOPLE COMMUNICATION
sandpeoplecommunication.com
Alexander Razinkov
uboatworx@sandpeoplecommunication.com
M: +7 909 1672905
https://sandpeoplecommunication.com

RTO of LTKM Berhad via the Acquisition of EMS Business for RM336 Million

  • Company to dispose of existing poultry business for RM158.83 million, with proceeds to be distributed to shareholders as special dividend and capital repayment

LTKM Berhad (LTKM), a leading chicken egg producer, today announced a composite proposal, chiefly to divest the Company’s existing business and venture into the business of providing of electronic manufacturing services (EMS) while at the same time, rectify its non-compliance with the public spread requirement of its shares under the listing requirements of Bursa Securities Malaysia Berhad.

Chai Voon Sun, co-founder and Managing Director of Local Assembly [L] and Executive Chairman of LTKM, Datuk Tan Kok
Wee Thian Song – Co-founder, Executive Director and Engineering Director of Local Assembly; Gurmakh Singh – Co-founder, Executive Director and General Manager of Local Assembly; Datuk Seri Chiau Beng Teik – Executive Chairman of Chin Hin Group Berhad; Chai Voon Sun – Co-founder and Managing Director of Local Assembly; Datuk Tan Kok – Executive Chairman of LTKM; Tan Kah Poh, Kenny – Independent Director of LTKM; Rahman Ali Bin Abdul Wahab – Director of Proven Venture Sdn. Bhd. [L-R]

Executive Chairman of LTKM, Datuk Tan Kok said, “At its core, the proposals seek to reward our shareholders from the proceeds of the disposal of the Company’s existing poultry business while at the same time, allow them to continue participating in the new EMS business following the proposals.”

“The proposed disposal comes amid the challenging operating landscape for the poultry industry brought on by overcapacity, low average selling price of eggs, high raw material prices, difficulty in controlling disease outbreaks in the farms and acute labour shortage. In relation to these challenges, we have also incurred losses in the recent financial years ended 31 March 2020 to 2021 and for the nine-month period ended 31 December 2021. This has affected our ability to pay dividends too.”

“Concurrent with the proposed disposals, we believe the proposed acquisition of the EMS business is an opportunity to create value for our shareholders through a business that is viable and profitable.”

Briefly, the proposals comprise the following inter-conditional steps:
1. Proposed disposal of LTKM’s existing business to Ladang Ternakan Kelang Sdn Bhd (LTKSB) for a total cash disposal consideration of RM158.83 million. LTKSB, which holds 71.6% of the equity interest in LTKM, is also the holding company of LTKM;
2. Proposed special dividend and capital repayment of RM1.1098 per LTKM share totalling RM158.83 million on an entitlement date to be determined;
3. Proposed consolidation of two existing LTKM shares into one LTKM share following the proposed special dividend and capital repayment;
4. Proposed acquisition by LTKM, of 100.0% equity interest in Local Assembly Sdn Bhd (Local Assembly) from Chai Voon Sun, Gurmakh Singh a/l Ajmer Singh, Wee Thian Song, Divine Inventions Sdn Bhd and Proven Venture Sdn Bhd (Vendors) for RM336.00 million to be satisfied through cash of RM100.00 million and the issuance of 393,333,333 new LTKM shares at an issue price of RM0.60 each;
5. Proposed restricted issue of 230.00 million new LTKM shares at an indicative issue price of RM0.60 each, representing 33.1% of the enlarged share capital of LTKM after the proposals to investors to be identified;
6. Proposed exemption to the vendors and persons acting in concert from the obligation to undertake a mandatory take-over offer to acquire the remaining LTKM shares not already owned by them upon completion of the proposed acquisition; and
7. Proposed change of name to “LA Technology Berhad” from “LTKM Berhad”.

The proposed acquisition will result in a significant change in LTKM’s business direction from a producer of chicken eggs to becoming an EMS provider. Local Assembly, an EMS provider, will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of LTKM while the vendors of Local Assembly will become LTKM’s controlling shareholders with a 56.6% equity interest in the Company following the proposed acquisition and proposed restricted issue. By virtue of his shareholding in Divine Inventions, Datuk Seri Chiau Beng Teik, the Executive Chairman of Chin Hin Group Berhad, will become a major shareholder of LTKM.

Under the proposed acquisition, the vendors have provided a profit guarantee for Local Assembly of a minimum profit after tax (PAT) of RM28.00 million for the financial year ending 31 December 2022 or not less than an aggregate of RM50.00 million PAT for both financial years ending 31 December 2022 and 2023. Based on the guaranteed PAT of RM28.00 million for the financial year ending 31 December 2022, the purchase consideration represents a price to earnings multiple of 12 times.

For Chai Voon Sun, co-founder and Managing Director of Local Assembly, the listing of Local Assembly via LTKM means a realisation of 2 decades of hardwork for him and his co-founders and a step forward in the company’s journey of growth and expansion. “This transaction is a major milestone for Local Assembly. We look forward to the next phase of our corporate journey as a listed entity, which will further accelerate our growth as an EMS player, allow us to expand our customer base and product offerings and pursue more opportunities” he adds.

Local Assembly, which started operations in 2000, is a manufacturer of electronic, electrical and plastic injection moulded components, and sub-contract assembler of electrical appliances and equipment. Its principal markets are Malaysia and Singapore. For the financial year ended 31 December 2022, Local Assembly achieved PAT of RM20.06 million on the back of a revenue of RM116.35 million.

The application for the proposals is expected to be submitted to the relevant authorities by the second quarter of 2022. Subject to approvals from relevant parties including Securities Commission, Bursa Securities Malaysia Berhad as well as shareholders of LTKM, the proposals are expected to be completed in the first half of 2023.

M & A Securities Sdn Bhd is Adviser to LTKM for the proposals.

LTKM Berhad: https://www.ltkm.com.my/
LTKM Berhad: 7085 / [BURSA: LTKM] [RIC: LTKM:KL] [BBG: LTKM:MK]

Electronics Manufacturing Solutions Provider Cnergenz Berhad Enlists UOB Kay Hian Securities as Underwriter for Its Listing Exercise

Company inks underwriting agreement for ACE Market IPO

Cnergenz Berhad (Cnergenz or the Company), an electronics manufacturing solutions provider based in Penang, specialising in surface mount technology (SMT) catering to the electronics and semiconductor industries (E&S Industries), is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into an underwriting agreement with UOB Kay Hian Securities (M) Sdn. Bhd. (UOB Kay Hian) today for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities).

UOB Kay Hian Securities Sdn. Bhd Chief Executive Officer Mr. David Lim; Cnergenz Berhad Chief Executive Officer Mr. Lye Yhin Choy [L-R]

The Company had obtained approval to list on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities and is targeting to launch its Prospectus in April 2022.

The IPO exercise involves the public issue of 100.0 million issue shares and an offer for sale of 50.0 million offer shares by way of private placement.

From the public issue, 25.0 million issue shares will be made available for application to the Malaysian public, 10.0 million shares will be allocated for application by eligible directors and employees as well as persons who have contributed to the success of Cnergenz Group (“Group”) (“Eligible Persons”), 52.75 million shares will be reserved for private placement to identified investors and 12.25 million shares will be reserved for private placement to identified Bumiputera investors approved by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (“MITI”).

UOB Kay Hian will underwrite an aggregate of 35.0 million issue shares, comprising 25.0 million shares under the public issue and 10.0 million shares allocated to Eligible Persons as part of the underwriting agreement.

Chief Executive Officer of Cnergenz, Mr. Lye Yhin Choy, said, “This listing will enable us to strengthen our name as a leading electronics manufacturing solutions provider in Malaysia whilst deepening our presence in Thailand and Vietnam, countries which are benefitting from strong investment flows into the E&S Industries.”

Chief Executive Officer of UOB Kay Hian, Mr. David Lim said, “UOB Kay Hian is pleased to be working with Cnergenz on its IPO exercise. The Company has a stellar track record and experience in the E&S Industries that dates back to 2004. We are happy to work with Cnergenz in achieving its listing goals.”

Cnergenz collaborates closely with its network of over 50 suppliers to offer quality solutions for their customers, building a strong network and contributing to Cnergenz’ business development and growth.

Cnergenz caters to domestic and international customers across Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand. Cnergenz has a customer base of over 100 local and multinational companies operating within the E&S Industries, comprising integrated design manufacturers (IDMs), outsourced semiconductor assembly and test service providers (OSATs) and electronics manufacturing service providers (EMSs), some of which have been customers of Cnergenz for over 15 years.

Cnergenz Berhad: https://cnergenz.com/

Vertical International Holdings Limited (8375.HK) gains 37.6% revenue growth in 2021 driven by increased sales of self-manufactured aluminum electrolytic capacitor products

Vertical International Holdings Limited, HKG: 8375 (Vertical International or The Group) reported 2021 Annual Results for the year ended 31 December 2021. The Group’s 2021 total revenue was HK$132.5 million, a rise of 37.6%, from approximately HK$96.3 million in 2020. Sales of the Group’s self-manufactured aluminum electrolytic capacitor products increased substantially from approximately HK$78.2 million in 2020 to approximately HK$105.0 million in 2021. The 2021 gross profits grew by 53.3% or HK$8.1 million year on year to approximately HK$23.3 million.

Vertical International derived its 2021 revenue mainly from sales of manufactured aluminum electrolytic capacitors and sales of trading electronic components. The growth of sales revenue was also attributable to the Group’s business expansion with key and new customers and its aggressive pricing strategy to enlarge its market share. The Group will continue to carefully and extensively review the current situation about costs and resources deployment and will consider tightening its control over the operating costs effectively to maximize its profits.

The Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Henry Boon said, “We achieved a solid financial performance in 2021 particularly growing sales volume in China – our largest customer market due to improved and recovered economy in China in favor of its successful multiple measures and reliefs in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.”

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Vertical International Holdings Limited, HKG: 8375 (Vertical International or The Group)

Vertical International Holdings Limited is an investment holding company. The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”) are principally engaged in the manufacturing and trading of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and trading of electronic components. The production process developed by the in-house Research and Development (R&D) team utilizes its own patented production methods which were registered and granted by China Authorities to improve production efficiency and save costs. The parent company of the Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and its subsidiaries are located in Hong Kong, Dongguan and Shaoguan. Vertical International’s manufactured aluminum electrolytic capacitor products are used in a variety of electronic products, including home appliances, audio-visual equipment, personal computers, automotive electronics, communication equipment and toys.

Company website: www.verticaltech.com.cn/Eng

Sky Technologies to Ring Nasdaq Opening Bell on Friday, March 4, 2022

SQL Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SKYX) (Sky Technologies or the Company), a Company with highly disruptive smart platform technologies, with over 60 U.S. and global patents and patent pending applications, enhancing safety and smart home lifestyle in homes and buildings, today announced that management will lead the opening bell ceremony at the NASDAQ Stock Market on Friday, March 4, 2022 in celebration of its February 2022 initial public offering.

Attending from Sky Technologies will be Executive Chairman Rani R. Kohen (Founder and Inventor), President Steve Schmidt (former CEO of AC-Nielsen and International President of Office Depot), and CEO John Campi (former CPO Chrysler and Dupont).

The ceremony will begin at approximately 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time and can be viewed live or via replay at https://skyplug.com/media/ and will be broadcast live on major financial television networks globally.

“I am truly honored to ring the Nasdaq opening bell on behalf of our valued employees and shareholders – a global symbol of success, marking an iconic moment as we begin our journey as a public company,” said Rani Kohen, Executive Chairman of Sky Technologies. “The bell ringing ceremony is a testament to the strength and excitement around our team and innovative patented SkyPlug technology.

“We are thrilled to celebrate this monumental achievement and look forward to operational execution in the months ahead as we strive to create sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders,” concluded Kohen.

About SQL Technologies Corp.
As electricity is a standard in every home and building, our mission is to make homes and buildings become safe-advanced and smart as the standard.

SQL Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SKYX) d/b/a Sky Technologies has a series of highly disruptive advanced-safe-smart platform technologies, with over 60 U.S. and global patents and patent pending applications. Our technologies place an emphasis on high quality and ease of use, while significantly enhancing both safety and lifestyle in homes and buildings. We believe that our products are a necessity in every room in both homes and other buildings in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit our website at https://skyplug.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements, including with respect to the proposed initial public offering. Management has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While they believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management’s control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contact:
Lucas A. Zimmerman
MZ North America
(949) 259-4987
SKYX@mzgroup.us

SOURCE: SQL Technologies