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Avangaad divests RM44.5m FSO asset to re-allocate capital for next-phase investments -
MAIN Market-listed marine operations service and solutions provider Avangaad Bhd [formerly E.A. Technique (M) Bhd] has finalised the sale of its floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel for a US$10.5 mil (RM44.5 mil) to deliver an immediate gain of RM29.4 mil.
At any rate, the latest divestment unlocks RM44.5 mil in immediate cash flow to the group which is now more precisely identified as a marine COP (coordinator, operator and partner).
The proceeds will be strategically re-deployed into higher-yielding and longer-tenured assets in line with Avangaad's long-term strategy while providing additional headroom for financial flexibility.
For starter, the transaction is expected to strengthen the group's financial capacity to sustain a broad, balanced fleet and to expand its service offerings across oil & gas (O&G) and non-O&G markets.
'This transaction is about creating optionality. We are monetising this asset at the right time to ensure Avangaad stays agile and well-capitalised. In asset strategy, success lies in aligning capability with contract tenure,' commented Avangaad's executive director Datuk Wira Mubarak Hussain Akhtar Husin.
'The group's fleet also comprises vessel types capable of securing decade-long commitments, each contributing uniquely to the group's long-term portfolio optimisation.'
Moreover, the proceeds would serve as a natural hedge to strengthen Avangaad's agility in navigating cyclical market changes.
'They position us to pursue opportunities that could enhance our earnings visibility and also preserve our balanced mix between O&G and marine logistics,' envisages Mubarak.
'As the group's newly appointed management, we take pride in sharpening our industry differentiator by positioning Avangaad as the Marine COP through our 4P model: Port, People, Product, and Platform.'
He added: 'This defines us not merely as asset owners but as the coordinator, operator and partner delivering end-to-end marine solutions. The capital unlocked today further fortifies our agility and decisiveness, thus setting a clear course to redefine integrated maritime solutions in the region.'
While the next capital deployment is under consideration, the latest gain re-affirms Avangaad's stable operational cash flow by providing strategic capacity to pursue expanded charter contract opportunities.
At the close of today's (Aug 13) market trading, Avangaad was up 1 sen or 3.51% to 29.5 sen with 9.59 million shares traded, thus valuing the company at RM391 mil. – Aug 13, 2025
