Back 04 Jun 2025

UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Increases Stake in Thai Subsidiary to 89.72%

Link: https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/GD9QJO5AZ0BSZV6R/a82240e86654f6b86d963711f04c2a99632b80cebbeec62673ec735c03cc0125

Summary:

  • Additional Share Acquisition: On 4 June 2025, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Limited, via its wholly-owned subsidiary UOB Kay Hian (BVI) Limited, acquired an additional 316,000 shares in its Thai-listed subsidiary, UOB Kay Hian Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited, at a price of THB 5.2471 per share.

  • Updated Shareholding: This purchase raises UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' total shareholding in the Thai subsidiary to 450,813,734 shares, representing approximately 89.72% of the company's total issued shares.

  • Strategic Objective: The acquisition aligns with UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' strategy to strengthen its presence in the Thai securities market and consolidate its position in the region.