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United Malacca Offer at RM6.10 Falls Short of Analyst Valuations

Analysts say United Malacca's RM6.10 mandatory offer does not fully capture the plantation group's value, despite providing a cash exit.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 14 October 2026 – Minority shareholders of United Malacca Bhd face a valuation decision after a conditional mandatory takeover offer was set at RM6.10 a share. Analysts argue that the cash exit does not fully reflect the plantation group’s underlying value, even though it may support the share price in the near term.

The offer followed Prosper Trading Sdn Bhd’s purchase of 28.19 million shares, representing 13.44% of United Malacca, from Great Eastern Life Assurance for RM171.9 million. The transaction raised the combined holding of Prosper Trading, the joint ultimate offerors and parties acting in concert from 34.22% to 47.66%, triggering the mandatory exercise.

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