Information on TR Components
TR Components was incorporated in Malaysia on 18 April 1991. Its present authorised capital is RM25,000 comprising 25,000 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each. Its present issued and paid-up capital is RM2 comprising 2 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each. The principal activity of TR Components was investment holding. TR Components has been inactive since 2004.
Rationale for the Winding-Up
The Winding-Up proceeding of TR Components is part of the rationalisation and streamlining exercise of Axiata Group.
Financial or Operational Effects of the Winding-Up
The Winding-Up of TR Components will not have any financial or operational effects on Axiata Group.
Directors’ and Substantial Shareholders’ Interest
One of the partners of AFTAAS is a person connected to Dato’ Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim, Managing Director/President & Group Chief Executive Officer of Axiata. Dato’ Sri Jamaludin who is also the Chairman of Celcom had during the deliberation on the Winding-Up at the Board of Directors’ Meeting of Celcom, abstained from deliberating and voting on the appointment of AFTAAS.
Save as disclosed above, none of the Directors and substantial shareholders of Axiata or persons connected with them has any interest, direct or indirect, in the Winding-Up.
This announcement is dated 16 April 2009.