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Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
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London Asia | LSE:LDC | London | Ordinary Share | GB0008251513 | ORD 5P |
Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
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0.00 | 0.00% | 2.85 | 0.00 | 01:00:00 |
Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
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0 | 0 | N/A | 0 |
RNS Number:3038A London Asia Capital PLC 30 June 2004 30th June 2004 LONDON ASIA CAPITAL PLC ("London Asia" or the "Company") Acquisition of 30% stake in Malaysian Investment Banking Business London Asia Capital, the AIM-listed Greater China focused investment banking business, is pleased to announce that it has taken an 30% stake in a profitable Malaysia based investment banking boutique, EAsset Management Sdn Bhd ("EAsset") for a total consideration of #600,000 payable in London Asia shares. EAsset's existing activities include fund management, placement syndication, IPO co-ordination and underwriting. EAsset's funds under management are rapidly increasing as a result of Malaysia's strong economy, part fuelled by exports of commodities and bilateral Malaysia-China trade. EAsset is also developing a strong reputation for sponsoring listings on MESDAQ, the Malaysian Stock Exchanges market for high growth technology businesses. EAsset's management team includes a mix of investment bankers, researchers and analysts. Joe Wong, the Chief Executive, is ex Senior Vice President, Institutional Sales at Affin-United Overseas Bank's Malaysian operation and ex head of research at S.J. Securities. EAsset is Chaired by Dato' Dr Mohamad bin Hashim, former Chairman of the shipping business Global Carriers Bhd. Victor Ng will be taking a seat on the Board to represent London Asia's interest. Consideration for the acquisition is being satisfied via the issue of 3,287,671 new London Asia ordinary shares of 5p each at a price of 18.25p per share. Application has been made for the shares to be traded on AIM, with admission expected on 7th July 2004. Victor Ng, Director of London Asia China Operations said: "This investment furthers our aim of building an Asian focused investment banking business to complement our China focused investing activities. In conjunction with our other activities, it should enable us to take advantage of the very high savings rates across Asia, generating funds for further investment in China projects." Dr Joe Wong, Chief Executive of EAsset, said: "With London Asia behind us, we anticipate a substantial expansion of our business. We hope to take advantage of the enthusiasm of investors in Malaysia, a country with a large ethnic Chinese population, to gain exposure to investment opportunities in China." Simon Littlewood, Chief Executive of London Asia, said: "This further extends our existing network across Asia, providing the opportunity to list Chinese businesses in Malaysia, as well as to raise funds for investment in China. Easset's team will also work with our existing team in Singapore for listings on the Singapore market". ENQUIRIES: Simon Littlewood, CEO Tel 020 7332 2219 Paul McManus, Binns & Co Tel 020 7153 1485 Mob 07980 541 893 About London Asia Capital plc London Asia Capital plc ("London Asia") is a leading AIM listed investment and financial advisory company focused on the Greater China SME market (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and S.E. Asia). London Asia has identified that as a result of the booming Chinese economy and an underdeveloped financial services industry there is strong demand for both capital and skilled financial advisory services in China, especially among small-to-medium sized enterprises. London Asia operate two principal businesses within Greater China: * Investment in profitable businesses with exits via IPO or trade sale * Investment Banking services, mainly corporate finance advisory (fund raisings, IPO's) London Asia has a growing list of investments. Investments are paid for via a mix of cash and London Asia shares and are focused on distinct industry sectors: * Financial Services * Media * Information technology & telecom * Infrastructure & natural resources London Asia has offices and management teams, as well as strong local partners, across the Greater China region which provides direct access to investment opportunities, close relationships with corporate clients, a good level of control over existing investments, access to local market intelligence as well as providing leverage through a network of partners. London Asia also has alliances with Chinese business parks, which gives London Asia access to over 7,000 Chinese businesses. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END ACQEAAKEDANLEFE
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