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The Star
01-08-2025
- Business
- The Star
KNM's subsidiary to dispose of entire equity interest in FBM Hudson Italian
KUALA LUMPUR: KNM Group Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, KNM Europa BV, will dispose of its entire equity interest in FBM Hudson Italian SPA (FBMHI) to SymbEx GmbH and Terragarda GmbH for EUR19.50 million (EUR1=RM4.89). In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the group said its board had taken into consideration the overall financial condition of FBMHI, which, despite a commendable return to profitability in the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, requires a significant and immediate capital injection. "This capital is essential for comprehensive debt restructuring, augmenting working capital to support its substantial tender pipeline, and funding future growth initiatives. "The board acknowledges that such financial resources are not presently available at the KNM Group level due to its own ongoing restructuring efforts,' it said. As such, KNM said the proposed disposal of FBMHI is considered a critical and strategic initiative. It aims not only to unlock value for KNM's shareholders but also to ensure the long-term operational and financial sustainability of FBMHI under new ownership with strong financial capacity and a clear strategic direction. The proposed disposal of FBMHI is structured as a comprehensive acquisition and recapitalisation plan, reflecting a total enterprise value of EUR8.00 million. "For avoidance of doubt, the cash consideration of EUR8.00 million and FBMHI intercompany debt assumption of EUR11.50 million, collectively amounting to EUR19.50 million shall be the total disposal consideration of this proposed disposal of FBMHI,' it said. In response to the offer, KNM Europa has granted both SymbEx and Terragarda a 60-day exclusive negotiation period. "This exclusivity is intended to allow the purchasers to conduct a thorough due diligence exercise and facilitate the negotiation of a definitive sale and purchase agreement,' it added. - Bernama
The Star
10-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
KNM to convene creditors' meeting to finalise RM1.19bil debt settlement plan
KUALA LUMPUR: KNM Group Bhd is calling for a court-convened creditors' meeting to present its RM1.19bil proposed Scheme of Arrangement (SoA). In a statement, KNM said the SoA marks a key step in the group's financial recovery efforts, aiming to provide a fair and sustainable debt settlement solution for all stakeholders. 'The SoA, developed in close consultation with the company's major creditors, proposes full recovery of the compromised debt amounting to RM1.19bil for the combined group, with creditors agreeing to waive accumulated interest and penalties totaling RM182mil as of the cut-off date, June 30, 2023,' KNM said. Under the terms of the proposal, creditors will receive 100% recovery of principal, reflecting a strong and responsible financial restructuring effort, as well as settlement through the issuance of a five-year zero-coupon redeemable unsecured loan stock (RULS) totalling RM204mil. Additionally, KNM said repayment of the RULS will be made via a combination of proceeds from any funds released from the escrow account tied to the recent Borsig sale to NGK Insulators Ltd, as well as proceeds from the sale of three assets - Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the FBM Hudson facility. 'To strengthen KNM's ability to resume and grow its core operations, creditors have also agreed to allow the company to retain RM100mil in upfront cash proceeds from the Borsig sale. These funds will be utilised as working capital to revitalise and invest in KNM's fabrication operations in Malaysia,' it said. To accelerate the repayment, KNM will use any excess funds—beyond the RM100mil initial cash injection and six months' working capital—to redeem outstanding RULS on a rolling basis.
New Straits Times
10-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
KNM calls creditors' meeting to finalise RM1.18bil debt settlement plan
KUALA LUMPUR: KNM Group Bhd is calling for a court-convened creditors' meeting to present its RM1.18 billion debt settlement scheme. In a statement, the management service company said the proposed scheme of arrangement (SoA) represents a significant milestone in KNM's financial recovery plan, offering a fair and sustainable solution to all stakeholders. "The SoA, developed in close consultation with the company's major creditors, proposes full recovery of the compromised debt amounting to RM1.18 billion for the combined group, with creditors agreeing to waive accumulated interest and penalties totalling RM182 million as of the cut-off date, June 30, 2023," it said. KNM said under the terms of the proposal, creditors will receive 100 per cent recovery of principal, reflecting a strong and responsible financial restructuring effort, as well as settlement through the issuance of a five-year zero-coupon redeemable unsecured loan stock (RULS) totalling RM204 million. "Repayment of the RULS will be made via a combination of proceeds from any funds released from the escrow account tied to the recent Borsig sale to NGK Insulators Ltd, as well as proceeds from the sale of three assets - Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the FBM Hudson facility. "To strengthen KNM's ability to resume and grow its core operations, creditors have also agreed to allow the company to retain RM100 million in upfront cash proceeds from the Borsig sale. These funds will be utilised as working capital to revitalise and invest in KNM's fabrication operations in Malaysia," it said. Furthermore, KNM said to accelerate the repayment, the company will use any excess funds beyond the RM100 million initial cash injection and six months' working capital to redeem outstanding RULS on a rolling basis. KNM chief executive officer Ravindrasingham Balasingham said the group's creditors have been supportive of KNM over the last few years and have had constant engagement with the management. He said the SoA reflects the ongoing partnership and confidence in KNM. "It secures 100 per cent settlement of principal for the creditors and the necessary funds for rebuilding KNM's future operations - this scheme is great for the creditors, customers, employees and shareholders of KNM," he said. KNM said the SoA demonstrates its commitment to honouring its obligations while ensuring that the company remains operationally viable. "By aligning the interests of both creditors and shareholders, the proposal paves the way for long-term stability and business growth, particularly in Malaysia, where the company is refocusing its efforts," it added.
