SETL Completes Phase I Investment in Japan's GL HAKKO, Acquires 19.19% Stake
Standard Engineering Technology Limited (SETL) completed Phase I of its investment in Japan's GL HAKKO Co., acquiring 19.19% stake. Phase II aims for up to 51.07% aggregate holding within three years, subject to approvals.
The acquisition of a minority stake (19.19%) in a foreign company is a material development, but the full impact will depend on the success of Phase II and the strategic benefits derived from the partnership.
The company has successfully completed a strategic investment phase, acquiring a significant stake in a foreign company, which is generally viewed positively for growth and expansion.
Standard Engineering Technology Limited (SETL) has announced the successful completion of Phase I of its strategic investment in GL HAKKO Co., Japan. The company has remitted the subscription consideration through designated banking channels, fulfilling all legal requirements.
The Share Subscription Agreement and Shareholders' Agreement have been executed between SETL, GL HAKKO, and its existing shareholder. With this completion, SETL has acquired 19.19% of the issued, subscribed, and paid-up share capital of GL HAKKO. The Target Company has provided confirmation of this acquisition.
Phase II of the investment strategy involves acquiring an additional stake of up to 31.88% in GL HAKKO within three years from the completion of Phase I. This subsequent phase is contingent upon obtaining approval under Japan's Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA), along with other necessary regulatory, governmental, and applicable approvals, and the fulfillment of agreed conditions precedent. Upon successful completion of both phases, SETL's aggregate shareholding in GL HAKKO is projected to increase to a maximum of 51.07%.
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