MCEHLDG

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Letter Subject or Reference - UNUSUAL MARKET ACTIVITY

MCE HOLDINGS BERHAD

Type Reply to Query
Reply to Bursa Malaysia's Query Letter - Reference ID IQL-21092020-00006
Subject Letter Subject or Reference - UNUSUAL MARKET ACTIVITY
Description
Unusual Market Activity
Query Letter Contents

We draw your attention to the sharp rise in price and volume of your Company’s shares recently (“trading activity”).

 

In light of the above and in order for investors to be able to make informed investment decisions, you are requested to respond, after making due enquiry with your directors, major shareholders and such other relevant persons, to the following queries immediately for public release in accordance with paragraph 9.11 of Listing Requirements :

1. Whether there is any corporate development relating to your Group’s business and affairs that has not been previously announced that may account for the trading activity including those in the stage of negotiation/discussion. If yes, kindly provide the details including status of the corporate development to enable investors to make informed investment decisions
2. Whether there is any rumour or report concerning the business and affairs of the Group that may account for the trading activity and in this respect, you are required to comply with Paragraphs 9.09 and 9.10 of Bursa Securities LR;      
3. Whether you are aware of any other possible explanation to account for the trading activity; and       
4. Whether you are in compliance with the Bursa Securities LR, in particular Paragraph 9.03 of the Bursa securities LR on immediate disclosure obligations.


Please note that the contents of the announcement must be endorsed by the Board of Directors of the Company and the announcement must reach Bursa Securities immediately via Bursa LINK.

 

Yours faithfully,

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad

Reference is made to the letter dated 21st September 2020 from Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ('Bursa Securities') in relation to the sharp rise in price and volume of MCE Holding Berhad ('MCE') shares recently.

In accordance with Paragraph 9.11 of the Main Market Listing Requirements ('MMLR') of Bursa Securities, the Board of Directors of MCE after having made due enquiries with all the Directors, those major shareholders that are immediately contactable and such other relevant persons, wishes to inform that to the best of their knowledge:

 

1.    The Board is not aware of any corporate developments relating to the Group's business and affairs that has not been previously announced that may account for the trading activity including those in the stage of negotiation/discussion.

2.    The Board is not aware of any rumour or report concerning the business and affairs of the Group that may account for the trading activity.

3.    The Board is not aware of any possible explanation to account for the trading activity save and except for the following:

  • A Director and major shareholder of MCE, had been approached by certain interested parties who had expressed interests in acquiring MCE shares.
  • However, the approach and discussion at this juncture is at a very preliminary stage and no agreement and/or conclusions have been made, reached or firmed up in respect of the discussion so far.
  • The Director and major shareholder will make the necessary disclosure and an announcement made to Bursa Securities in the event any agreement is concluded from the approach and discussion.

4.    The Board is in full compliance with Bursa Securities MMLR, in particular Paragraph 9.03 on immediate disclosure obligations.

 

This announcement is dated 22nd September 2020.

 





Announcement Info

Company Name MCE HOLDINGS BERHAD
Stock Name MCEHLDG
Date Announced 22 Sep 2020
Category General Announcement for PLC
Reference Number GA1-22092020-00020