Ewein Buys Land Linked to Major Shareholder for RM26m, Diversify Into Workforce Management
Ewein Buys Land Linked to Major Shareholder for RM26m, Diversify Into Workforce Management
In a bid to reduce reliance on its current business operations, Ewein aims to explore further opportunities in workforce management services, leveraging the sector's growth prospects.Ewein Bhd is expanding its portfolio with a RM25.84 million land acquisition in Penang, directly associated with its major shareholder, Ooi Eng Leong.
Ewein Bhd正在扩大其投资组合，在槟城收购了2584万令吉的土地，这笔土地与其主要股东Ooi Eng Leong直接相关。
The move marks a pivot towards diversification, as the company ventures into workers' dormitory accommodation and related manpower management services to bolster its revenue streams.
此举标志着公司转向多元化，因为该公司涉足工人宿舍和相关的人力管理服务，以增加其收入来源。
Through its subsidiary Delight Island Sdn Bhd, the property developer and manufacturer plans to acquire a parcel of vacant industrial land in Seberang Perai Utara, Pulau, intending to develop a 16-storey workers' dormitory to meet the increasing demand for such accommodation in Penang.
该房地产开发商和制造商计划通过其子公司Delight Island Sdn Bhd收购位于普劳Seberang Perai Utara的一块空置工业用地，打算开发一座16层高的工人宿舍，以满足槟城对此类住宿不断增长的需求。
In a bid to reduce reliance on its current business operations, Ewein aims to explore further opportunities in workforce management services, leveraging the sector's growth prospects.
为了减少对当前业务运营的依赖，Ewein旨在利用该行业的增长前景，探索劳动力管理服务的更多机会。
Its board anticipates that this diversification will enhance the group's future earnings while concurrently committing to improving profitability in existing operations through strategic enhancements and expanded market presence.
其董事会预计，这种多元化将提高该集团的未来收益，同时承诺通过战略增强和扩大市场占有率来提高现有业务的盈利能力。
The transaction is classified as a related party deal, given Ooi's directorship in MHSB and major shareholdings in both Ewein and MHSB.
鉴于Ooi在MHSB担任董事职务以及在Ewein和MHSB均持有主要股份，该交易被归类为关联方交易。
Ewein's ED and CEO, Goh Kiang Teng, and executive chairman, Tay Seng Chew, are associated with Ooi and have abstained from participating in board discussions and voting on the acquisition, including the ordinary resolution at the forthcoming EGM.
Ewein的执行董事兼首席执行官吴强腾和执行董事长周泰成与Ooi有联系，他们对收购的董事会讨论和投票，包括即将举行的股东特别大会的普通决议投了弃权票。
These individuals collectively hold approximately 47.39% of Ewein's shares.
这些人共持有Ewein约47.39％的股份。
Notably, in June 2023, major shareholder Ooi via NationGate Holdings Bhd launched a mandatory takeover offer (MGO) for the balance 49.41% stake in Ewein, following his increased equity interest in the company.
值得注意的是，2023年6月，主要股东Ooi通过NationGate Holdings Bhd对Ewein余额49.41％的股权发起了强制性收购要约（MGO），此前他在该公司的股权有所增加。
