KUALA LUMPUR, 8th October 2024 — Media Prima Berhad (“Media Prima” or the “Company”) refers to the three (3) announcements released by the Company to Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) on 7th October 2024 in relation to the Notice of Person Ceasing To Be Substantial Shareholder Pursuant to Section 139 of the CA 2016.
In light of recent media reports, the Company wishes to clarify its shareholding structure in relation to the cessation of Sutera Bakti Sdn Bhd (“SBSB”), Tradewinds Group (M) Sdn Bhd (“TGM”), and Restu Jernih Sdn Bhd (“RJSB”) as indirect substantial shareholders of the Company via their deemed interest under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2016 in Aurora Mulia Sdn Bhd (“AMSB”).
The aforesaid cessation of deemed interest in yesterday’s announcement was regrettably misunderstood to imply that AMSB and indirectly, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Mokhtar Shah bin Syed Nor (“TSSM”), have ceased to be substantial shareholder of the Company.
The Company would like to inform that via a letter dated the even date received by the Company, AMSB has confirmed that it still holds direct interest of 353,815,941 shares representing 31.90% in the Company and TSSM holds indirect interest in the Company by virtue of his shareholding in AMSB.
The Company would like to emphasise that this clarification is intended to ensure complete transparency and address any potential misinterpretations arising from the aforementioned Company’s announcement to the Bursa Malaysia on 7th October 2024.
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