LONDON - Aseana Properties Limited (LSE:ASPL), a Malaysia-based property developer, disclosed an agreement to extend the repayment schedule for its 6.5 million Malaysian ringgit credit facility with OSK Capital Sdn Bhd. The announcement, made Tuesday, also detailed changes in board roles and provided an update on the company's engagement with a receiver for the Sandakan Mall and potential fundraising efforts.
Originally due on November 30, 2024, the credit facility's repayment date has been rescheduled starting March 1, 2025, with the final payment slated for November 28, 2025. Aseana will incur a 1% extension fee of RM65,000 and an additional 2% fee if the new repayment dates are not met.
Regarding the Sandakan Mall, owned by ICSD Ventures Sdn Bhd and currently in receivership, Aseana continues to work with KPMG Corporate Restructuring PLT to ensure its smooth operation. The company promised further updates in due course.
Aseana additionally revealed that its approach to raising equity capital has shifted. Previously expected to be an open offer to shareholders, the board now indicates a different structure for the fundraising, with details to be shared at a later time. This capital is intended to repay part of its subsidiaries' borrowings and provide additional working capital.
In a simultaneous corporate update, Aseana announced board changes effective from Monday, with Tian Huat Lim taking over as Independent (LON:IOG) Non-Executive Chairman and Dr. Thong Kok Cheong transitioning to a Non-Executive Director role. The company is actively seeking new directors to bolster its board.
The information for this article is based on a press release statement from Aseana Properties Limited.
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