News
Announcement On Recurrent Related Party Transaction
BackNov 09, 2010
| Type | Announcement | |||||||||
| Subject | ANNOUNCEMENT ON RECURRENT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION | |||||||||
| Contents | Rimbunan Sawit Berhad (“RSB” or “the Company”) wishes to announce on the recurrent related party transaction of a revenue and/or trading nature (“RRPTs”) entered into between RSB Group and its related parties. |
|||||||||
|
Introduction
RSB wishes to announce on the following RRPTs entered into between RSB Group and the following related parties :-
The above amount of which by way of aggregation, have exceeded the prescribed limit of RM1 million in respect of recurrent transactions entered into as at 31 October 2010. Nature of RRPTs The RRPTs entered into by RSB Group are in the ordinary course of business. It is a recurring transaction of a revenue and/or a trading nature which were occurred with some degree of frequency and arise at any time and from time to time. This RRPTs may be constrained by the time-sensitive nature and confidentiality of such transaction made on an arm's length basis and on normal commercial terms not prejudicial to the interest of the shareholders and not more favourable to RHLPOM and RHSPOM those generally available to the public and is not detrimental to the minority shareholders. Rationale of RRPTs The rationale for RSB Group to enter into the RRPTs are to take advantage of efficiencies in business dealings, in particular competitive prices, shorter delivery time and reliability in source of materials, goods and services. The RRPTs met the business needs of RSB Group at the best possible terms. By transacting with RHLPOM and RHSPOM, RSB Group would have an advantage of familiarity with the background, financial well-being and management of RHLPOM and RHSPOM, thus enabling more informed commercial decisions to be made. In dealings with them, RSB Group, RHLPOM and RHSPOM have a good understanding of each other’s business needs thus providing a platform where all parties can benefit from conducting the RRPTs. These would ultimately benefit the RSB Group and the shareholders by enhancing profitability and returns on shareholders’ funds. Effect of RRPTs on RSB Group The RRPTs are not expected to have any significant effect on the earnings per share, net assets per share, gearing, share capital and substantial shareholders’ shareholding of RSB Group. The nature and extent of the interests of the interested directors and major shareholders Tan Sri Datuk Sir Diong Hiew King @ Tiong Hiew King, the director and major shareholder of RSB, is also a director and shareholder of RHLPOM and RHSPOM, by virtue of his substantial equity interests in RHLPOM and RHSPOM respectively. Mr. Tiong Chiong Ong, the director of RSB, is also a shareholder of RHLPOM and PHSPOM. Teck Sing Lik Enterprise Sdn Bhd, Tiong Toh Siong Enterprises Sdn. Bhd. and Tiong Toh Siong Holdings Sdn. Bhd., the major shareholders of RSB, are also shareholders of RHLPOM and RHSPOM by virtue of their substantial equity interests in RHLPOM and RHSPOM respectively. Messrs. Tiong Kiong King, Tiong Chiong Ong and Tiong Chiong Ie are the Directors of RSB. They are deemed interested in the transaction by virtue of their family relationships with Tan Sri Datuk Sir Diong Hiew King @ Tiong Hiew King. Whether the RRPTs is subject to the approval of shareholders and the relevant government authorities The RRPTs are not subject to the approval of shareholders and the relevant government authorities. Statement by Directors The directors, saved for Tan Sri Datuk Sir Diong Hiew King @ Tiong Hiew King, Tiong Kiong King, Tiong Chiong Ong and Tiong Chiong Ie, having considered all aspects of the RRPTs, are in the opinion that the RRPTs are in the best interests of the Company and not detrimental to the interests of the minority shareholders. Statement by Audit Committee The Audit Committee having considered the rationale for the RRPTs, is of the view that the RRPTs are in the best interests of the Company, fair, reasonable and on normal commercial terms and not detrimental to the interests of the minority shareholders as the RRPTs were entered into the ordinary course of business on normal commercial terms which are not more favourable to the related party than those generally available to the public. |
||||||||||
Announcement Info
| Company Name | RIMBUNAN SAWIT BERHAD |
| Stock Name | RSAWIT |
| Date Announced | 9 Nov 2010 |
| Category | General Announcement |
| Reference No | CCS-101109-246B7 |