Capital markets news summary for Fri 31 Mar 2023 Creador to exit Mr. DIY by disposing remaining 4.92% The 464.55m shares are being offered by the private equity firm for RM1.43 a piece, 6.54% discount to the counter’s last close. 322m shares will be sold to other investors for RM460.46m cash. CLSA and Credit Suisse…
Capital markets news summary for Thu 30 Mar 2023 Kim Loong’s revenue for 4Q2023 down 13.05% As fresh fruit bunch (FFB) and crude palm oil (CPO) prices started falling in late 2022, the Johor-based planter recorded lower revenue of RM431.82m in 4Q ended 31 Jan 2023 compared to RM496.63m in 4Q2022. However, net profit climbed…
Capital markets news summary for Wed 29 Mar 2023 Sime Darby and Ramsay attempt to sell hospitals again Ramsay Sime Darby Healthcare was set up in 2013 with equal shareholdings by Ramsay Health Care – Australia’s largest private hospital operator – and Sime Darby with the intention of expanding their healthcare business in Southeast Asia….
Capital markets news summary for Tue 28 Mar 2023 Astro’s 4Q2023 net profit down 57% The company’s net profit for 4Q ended 31 Jan 2023 was RM54.75m compared to RM126.59m in 4Q2022. Revenue also fell from RM1.03b to RM990.67m. The company blamed higher content and broadband costs, which was offset by lower staff-related and merchandise…
Capital markets news summary for Mon 27 Mar 2023 Sunway Healthcare sets up RM5b sustainability sukuk wakalah programme The programme will be established by its wholly-owned subsidiary Sunway Healthcare Treasury Sdn Bhd. Proceeds from the issuance of the sukuk will be used for the development of new hospitals in Kota Damansara, Iskandar Puteri, Ipoh, Kota…
Capital markets news summary for Fri 24 Mar 2023 SunCon bags RM604.86m Johor Bahru RTS project Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd signed a letter of acceptance (LOA) for Package 1B – advance works for station and viaducts – and Package 5 – terrestrial viaducts and ancillary structures – of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS)…
Capital markets news summary for Thu 23 Mar 2023 Hap Seng sells HS Credit (Manchester) for RM837.34m The company’s subsidiary – HSC Manchester Holding Pte Ltd – entered into a share sale agreement with Lei Shing Hong Capital Limited (LSHCL) – a Hong Kong-based conglomerate – to dispose of all 50m shares of HS Credit…
Capital markets news summary for Wed 22 Mar 2023 Malakoff buys 70% of Kelantan hydroelectric plants The company – together with wholly-owned subsidiaries Tuah Utama Sdn Bhd (TUSB) and Malakoff Technical Solutions Sdn Bhd (MTSSB) – entered into a heads of agreement with Rising Promenade Sdn Bhd (RPSB), RP Hydro (Kelantan) Sdn Bhd (RPHK) and…
Capital markets news summary for Tue 21 Mar 2023 AHAM Capital suspends 2 funds invested in Credit Suisse The Single Bond Series 2 and the Single Bond Series 4 represent less than 0.1% of the company’s RM77b assets under management. The Series 2 fund has the Credit Suisse 6.376% Additional Tier (AT) 1 – also…
Capital markets news summary for Mon 20 Mar 2023 Uzma plans 10% placement to fund Sungai Petani solar project The issuance of 35.2m shares will raise RM21.79m to part fund the 50MW large scale solar 4 project in Ladang Bukit Hijau, Kuala Muda. The shares will be issued to external parties at a discount not…
Helmi has over 20 years’ experience in the entire spectrum of projects ranging from project conception and business development to project advisory to project finance giving him in-depth knowledge of domestic and foreign Public Private Partnership (PPP) and wholly private projects in various industries including highways, railways, township and property development, oil and gas, power plants, and telecommunications.
He is also a subject matter expert in Islamic finance having led a number of award-winning Islamic finance transactions and has served notable Malaysian conglomerates, a renowned international advisory firm, and local and international banking groups. He is well versed in leading teams and unlocking individual potential, and experienced in coaching junior to senior levels.
Helmi’s list of recognized transactions include Bumi Armada Berhad’s Kraken FPSO (Malaysia International Project Finance Bank of the Year by Asian Banking & Finance Magazine), Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Best Islamic Financing Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia by Alpha Southeast Asia), Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Berhad (Best Corporate Sukuk by The Asset Triple A, Malaysia Deal of the Year by Islamic Finance News and Best Islamic Finance Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia by Alpha Southeast Asia), and DanaInfra Nasional Berhad (Best Local Currency Sukuk by The Asset Triple A and Best Project Financing Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia by Alpha Southeast Asia).
He also played instrumental roles in earning the respective team’s accolades of distinction such as Best Loan House, Malaysia (The Asset Magazine) and Best Domestic Bond House, Malaysia (The Asset Triple A). In addition, his teams landed many of the the annual top lead manager and distinction awards given by RAM Rating Services Berhad and Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC).
Helmi’s focus areas are Islamic capital markets, project finance, financial modelling, valuation and anti-money laundering. He is certified as a trainer by the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp) and is a member of the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers.
Norbaizurah has accumulated over 20 years’ worth of experience in the financial services and audit industries. She started as an auditor with Ernst & Young before moving on to join the Private Debt Securities Department of the Securities Commission. She subsequently joined Kuwait Finance House – one of the first foreign Islamic banks in Malaysia – where she was responsible for structuring and executing Sukuk transactions.
After that she moved to Danajamin Nasional Berhad which was established to further expand the Sukuk market in Malaysia. She successfully set up the Kafalah platform which underlie Danajamin’s role in the Sukuk market. She also oversaw the underwriting exercises of Danajamin though the use of financial guarantees.
Norbaizurah has a Degree in Accounting & Finance from the University of East London and a Master’s Degree in Islamic Finance awarded by the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF). She is also an accredited trainer of the Human Resource Development Corporation.