We refer to the Company's announcements dated 10 March 2026 and 26 March 2026 in relation to the Proposed ESOS ("Announcements").
On behalf of the Board of Directors of SOPB, Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad ("Affin Hwang IB") wishes to announce that Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities") had, vide its letter dated 8 April 2026, resolved to approve the listing of and quotation for such number of new SOPB Shares, representing up to 10% of the total number of issued SOPB Shares (excluding treasury shares, if any), to be issued pursuant to the exercise of options under the Proposed ESOS subject to the following:
SOPB and Affin Hwang IB must fully comply with the relevant provisions under the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Securities ("Listing Requirements") pertaining to the implementation of the Proposed ESOS;
Affin Hwang IB is required to submit a confirmation to Bursa Securities of full compliance of the Proposed ESOS pursuant to Paragraph 6.43(1) of the Listing Requirements and stating the effective date of implementation together with a certified true copy of the resolution passed by the shareholders in general meeting approving the Proposed ESOS; and
- SOPB to furnish Bursa Securities on a quarterly basis a summary of the total number of new SOPB Shares listed pursuant to the Proposed ESOS as at the end of each quarter together with a detailed computation of the listing fees payable.
This announcement is dated 8 April 2026.