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Kerjaya Prospek Raises ES Sunlogy Stake to 31% Near Takeover Threshold

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17 August 2026 – Kerjaya Prospek Group has increased its interest in ES Sunlogy to 31%, moving the construction company to within about two percentage points of the 33% threshold that can trigger a mandatory general offer under Malaysian takeover rules.

Through its subsidiary Acumen Matrix, Kerjaya Prospek acquired 21 million shares, equivalent to 2.73% of ES Sunlogy, from four shareholders. The purchase cost RM5.36 million, translating into an average price of 25.54 sen a share.

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