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The Star
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
ASB 3 Didik declares income distribution of 5.25 sen per unit
KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd's (PNB) wholly owned unit trust management company Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) has declared a total income distribution payout of RM423 million for its fixed price fund Amanah Saham Bumiputera 3 Didik (ASB 3 Didik) for the financial year ending June 30, 2025. In a statement today, PNB said the income distribution is equivalent to 5.25 sen per unit for 338,320 unitholders who currently own 8.12 billion units. "The income distribution of ASB 3 Didik translates to total returns of 5.25 per cent, outperforming its benchmark Maybank 12-Month Fixed Deposit of 2.51 per cent by 274 basis points,' it said. PNB said that as of June 19, 2025, ASB 3 Didik recorded a net realised income of RM539.10 million. It said the fund was able to sustain the dividend payout of 5.25 sen made in the prior year, despite a much more challenging period due to the highly volatile global economic and capital market environment, arising from significant changes in the United States' trade policies and elevated geopolitical tensions. "This achievement underscores PNB's commitment to supporting bumiputera investors' long-term financial goals through disciplined and proactive investment management. "The fund has generated the majority of its earnings from realised gains and dividend income through a mix of local and global equity investments,' it added. Recognising the importance of income stability, the fund also diversified into global fixed income assets, ensuring a steady and reliable stream of income to support investors' financial stability and to balance the needs of both emerging young investors and our loyal investors. PNB added that transactions for ASB 3 Didik at ASNB branches and agents, including all online channels and internet banking, have been temporarily suspended from June 27-30, 2025, to facilitate the computation of the income distribution. - Bernama
New Straits Times
30-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
ASNB announces RM423mil payout for ASB 3 Didik
KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd's (PNB) unit trust management company, Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), has announced the income distribution for its fixed-price fund, Amanah Saham Bumiputera 3 Didik (ASB 3 Didik), for the financial year ending June 30, 2025. ASB 3 Didik declared a total payout of RM423 million, equivalent to 5.25 sen per unit, for 338,320 unitholders who currently hold 8.12 billion units. The income distribution of ASB 3 Didik translates to total returns of 5.25 per cent, outperforming its benchmark, Maybank 12-Month Fixed Deposit, of 2.51 per cent by 274 basis points. As of June 19, 2025, ASB 3 Didik recorded a net realised income of RM539.10 million. According to PNB, the fund was able to sustain the dividend payout of 5.25 sen made in the prior year, despite a much more challenging period due to the highly volatile global economic and capital market environment arising from significant changes in US trade policies and elevated geopolitical tensions. "This achievement underscores PNB's commitment to supporting Bumiputera investors' long-term financial goals through disciplined and proactive investment management. "The fund has generated the majority of their earnings from realised gains and dividend income through a mix of local and global equity investments," it said in a statement. Recognising the importance of income stability, PNB said the fund also diversified into global fixed-income assets, ensuring a steady and reliable stream of income to support investors' financial stability to balance the needs of both emerging young investors and its loyal investors. PNB noted that this outcome reflects its disciplined investment approach, anchored by robust portfolio management, proactive risk oversight, and continuous performance evaluation. "ASB 3 Didik's ability to generate sustainable returns amid evolving market turbulence reinforces its position as a trusted and competitive long-term investment partner dedicated to empowering Bumiputera investors to uplift their financial lives. "The fund also offers an opportunity for investors to position themselves to take advantage of future market recoveries and growth opportunities, helping the young investors to achieve their financial aspirations with confidence and stability, while protecting the investment which caters to the needs of our loyal (senior) investors," it added. PNB said the computation of income distribution for ASB 3 Didik is based on the average minimum monthly balance held throughout the financial year of the fund. The distribution declared will be automatically reinvested into unitholders' accounts on July 1, 2025. Transactions for ASB 3 Didik at ASNB branches and agents, including all online channels and internet banking, have been temporarily suspended from June 27 to 30, 2025, to facilitate the computation of the income distribution. Meanwhile, PNB and ASNB have also launched the 'Labur & Level Up' campaign, running from June 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, in line with their ongoing commitment to promoting financial literacy and helping Malaysians build long-term wealth. The campaign rewards investors for staying consistent in growing their savings and working towards their financial goals through the myASNB app, with a chance to win a share of RM1.18 million in total prizes.
Barnama
30-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
ASB 3 Didik Declares Income Distribution Of 5.25 Sen Per Unit
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd's (PNB) wholly owned unit trust management company Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) has declared a total income distribution payout of RM423 million for its fixed price fund Amanah Saham Bumiputera 3 Didik (ASB 3 Didik) for the financial year ending June 30, 2025. In a statement today, PNB said the income distribution is equivalent to 5.25 sen per unit for 338,320 unitholders who currently own 8.12 billion units. 'The income distribution of ASB 3 Didik translates to total returns of 5.25 per cent, outperforming its benchmark Maybank 12-Month Fixed Deposit of 2.51 per cent by 274 basis points,' it said. PNB said that as of June 19, 2025, ASB 3 Didik recorded a net realised income of RM539.10 million. It said the fund was able to sustain the dividend payout of 5.25 sen made in the prior year, despite a much more challenging period due to the highly volatile global economic and capital market environment, arising from significant changes in the United States' trade policies and elevated geopolitical tensions. 'This achievement underscores PNB's commitment to supporting bumiputera investors' long-term financial goals through disciplined and proactive investment management. 'The fund has generated the majority of its earnings from realised gains and dividend income through a mix of local and global equity investments,' it added. Recognising the importance of income stability, the fund also diversified into global fixed income assets, ensuring a steady and reliable stream of income to support investors' financial stability and to balance the needs of both emerging young investors and our loyal investors. PNB added that transactions for ASB 3 Didik at ASNB branches and agents, including all online channels and internet banking, have been temporarily suspended from June 27-30, 2025, to facilitate the computation of the income distribution.
Free Malaysia Today
27-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
PNB pays out RM14.5bil in income and bonus distribution for FY2024
PNB said Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd distributed a record dividend. PETALING JAYA : Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) paid out a total of RM14.5 billion in income and bonus distribution to unitholders for its 18 fixed price funds (FP) and variable price funds (VP) for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) against RM13.3 billion in the previous year. In a statement today, the fund management company attributed the strong performance to positive macroeconomic and capital market environment and its continued asset diversification strategy, saying that its net income rose 30.2% to RM16.97 billion from RM13.04 billion. The cumulative income distribution paid out in FY2024 amounted to RM263.7 billion compared with RM249.2 billion in FY2023. PNB said the number of unique account holders and total number of accounts expanded to a record high of 13.1 million and 16.2 million, respectively, while total assets under management (AUM) recovered and have reached RM348.3 billion, up from RM337 billion in 2023. PNB group chairman Raja Arshad Raja Tun Uda said Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) distributed a record dividend, with Amanah Saham Bumiputra (ASB) distributing a total income of 5.75 sen – the highest over the last five years. 'All our 18 FP and VP outperformed their benchmarks, with 11 out of 12 of our VP funds ranked in the top or second quartile among their respective peer groups,' he said in the statement. On the outlook, president and group chief executive Abdul Rahman Ahmad said that given recent geopolitical developments and fundamental shifts in US trade policies, PNB recognises the need to be realistic about the highly uncertain and volatile macroeconomic and capital markets in the year ahead. 'Our focus remains in sustaining the performance of our funds through a continued asset diversification strategy as we fulfil our commitment of delivering consistent, competitive returns to our unitholders,' he said.
The Star
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
PNB posted record income and bonus distribution of RM14.5bil in 2024
PETALING JAYA: Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) delivered a record income and bonus distribution of RM14.5bil to unitholders for its 18 fixed price funds (FP) and variable price funds (VP) last year. In a statement, the state-owned investment company said the success was driven by a positive macroeconomic and capital market environment, as well as its continued asset diversification strategy, with PNB's total group net income rising 30.2% from RM13.04bil to RM16.97bil. The total number of accounts had also expanded to a record-high of 16.2 million while the number of unique account holders hit 13.1 million. The group said, with that, total assets under management (AUM) recovered, recording RM348.3bil, an increase from RM337.0bil in 2023. Group chairman Raja Tan Sri Arshad Raja Tun Uda said the Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) distributed a record dividend through its flagship fund, Amanah Saham Bumiputra (ASB). 'The ASB benefitted all Malaysians, distributing a total income of 5.75 sen, the highest over the last five years. All our 18 FP and VP outperformed their benchmarks, with 11 out of 12 of our VP funds, ranked in the top or second quartile among their respective peer groups, reflecting the long-term resilience of PNB in delivering its purpose to uplift the financial lives of Malaysians across generations,' he said. Moving on, its president and group chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Rahman Ahmad said the nation needs to be realistic that the macroeconomic and capital markets will be highly uncertain and volatile for the year ahead. He explained this is being driven by geo-political development and fundamental shift in US trade policies, but PNB will remain steadfast in executing the strategic initiatives across the six pillars that it developed under our LEAP 6 Strategic Plan. 'Our focus remains in sustaining the performance of our funds through continued asset diversification strategy as we fulfil our commitment of delivering consistent, competitive returns to our unitholders,' he said. Abdul Rahman explained that a big challenge at the moment is getting more people to invest with ASNB particularly because of changing spending habits, and pressure on net disposable income that has impacted how Malaysians save today compared to 10 years ago. 'However, we are optimistic that we can address this by strengthening our sales and distribution capabilities, supported by product innovation, financial literacy programmes, and an expanded distribution platform," he said. 'Our focus remains in sustaining the performance of our funds through continued asset diversification strategy as we fulfil our commitment of delivering consistent, competitive returns to our unitholders.' Meanwhile, PNB also released its Integrated Report for the year ended Dec 31, 2024 (IR2024) which provided information on latest initiatives, including the LEAP 6 Strategic Plan that established the target to grow AUM to RM400bil by 2027. The report also looked at the rebranding of ASNB to re-energise efforts to attract the younger generation and the launch of Robo Investment Advisor (Ria) and Celik MADANI. 'Also highlighted was the substantial progress PNB is making in advancing its sustainability agenda, especially in achieving net-zero emissions at both the enterprise and portfolio levels and advancing the minimum living wage agenda across corporate Malaysia,' the group said.
