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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday amid mixed regional market performance as investors turned cautious over a possible rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and upcoming US economic data that may influence the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision next week.   At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) pared most earlier losses to settle 4.55 points easier, or 0.28 per cent, to 1,616.52 from Thursday’s close of 1,621.07. The benchmark index, which opened 0.37 of-a-point lower at 1,620.70, moved between 1,609.67 and 1,621.25 throughout the day.  The broader market was negative, with decliners outpacing advancers 604 to 439. A total of 550 counters were unchanged, 1,151 untraded, and 18 suspended. Turnover declined to 3.17 billion units worth RM2.24 billion from 4.48 billion units worth RM2.75 billion yesterday. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-presiden...
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Sunway to Spin Off Healthcare Arm in 2026, Unlocking Value Through Dividend-in-Specie

 Key Highlights

  • Listing timeline: Early 2026 on Bursa Malaysia

  • Structure: IPO of up to 1.97B shares (new + existing)

  • Dividend-in-specie: 1 Sunway Healthcare Holdings (SHH) share for every 10 Sunway shares

  • Ownership post-listing: Sunway to retain 69.5% stake in SHH

  • Scale: 5 hospitals, 1,662 beds; targeted capacity of 3,400 beds by 2032

Corporate Restructuring & Shareholder Benefit

Sunway Bhd (KL:SUNWAY) has unveiled long-awaited plans to list its healthcare subsidiary, Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd (SHH), by early 2026. Ahead of the IPO, SHH will execute a 1-for-9 share split, increasing its share base from 1.2B to 10.9B, without altering its RM2.2B valuation.

SunCity, Sunway’s wholly-owned unit, will distribute SHH shares to Sunway as a special dividend, which will then be passed on to Sunway shareholders. Each shareholder will receive 1 SHH share for every 10 Sunway shares held, effectively giving investors direct exposure to the healthcare business.

IPO Structure & Use of Proceeds

  • Offer Size: Up to 1.97B shares

    • 575M new shares (public issue)

    • 1.4B existing shares (offer for sale)

  • Stake Offered: Up to 17.2% of SHH

  • Advisers: Maybank Investment Bank & AmInvestment Bank

Proceeds allocation:

  • Sunway: Pare down borrowings, fund working capital, cover listing costs

  • SHH: Expand existing hospitals, build new facilities, redeem Islamic MTNs, and defray IPO expenses

Strategic Rationale

Sunway aims to unlock shareholder value while retaining majority control. Post-listing, Sunway will hold 69.5% of SHH, ensuring continued participation in its earnings.

The IPO will also:

  • Provide SHH direct access to capital markets

  • Enhance financial flexibility for hospital expansion

  • Boost visibility as a leading private healthcare provider in Southeast Asia

Growth & Expansion Outlook

  • Current footprint: 5 hospitals with 1,662 licensed beds (Subang Jaya, Cheras, Penang, Damansara, Ipoh)

  • Pipeline: New hospitals in Seremban, Iskandar Puteri, Putrajaya + fertility centre in Kota Bharu

  • Target: Over 3,400 beds by 2032

SHH also operates fertility services, ambulatory care, senior living, home care, and traditional medicine, strengthening its integrated healthcare model.

Financial Performance

  • FY2024 Revenue: RM1.85B (+27% YoY)

  • FY2024 Net Profit: RM257.5M (+42% YoY)

  • Adjusted EBITDA: RM458.5M (+20% YoY)

This strong earnings trajectory underscores SHH’s scalability and margin resilience.

Sector Context

The listing comes amid heightened investor focus on Malaysia’s healthcare sector as rising medical costs push up insurance premiums and prompt regulatory scrutiny. Recent deals highlight consolidation trends:

  • IHH Healthcare Bhd’s acquisition of Island Hospital

  • Sime Darby & Ramsay Health Care’s RM5.7B divestment of Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care to Columbia Asia

Sunway’s move positions SHH as a regional growth story, backed by robust demand for private healthcare.

Market Reaction

  • Sunway share price: Down 0.4% to RM4.92 (market cap RM30.85B) at midday Friday

  • YTD performance: +4.02%

While the stock eased slightly on announcement, analysts view the healthcare spin-off as a value-unlocking catalyst over the medium term.

Investment Take

Sunway’s healthcare IPO provides:

  • Direct exposure to one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing private hospital networks

  • Structural growth from bed expansion and diversification of healthcare services

  • Defensive earnings profile amid rising demand for quality private healthcare

With regional comparables trading at premium multiples, SHH’s IPO could re-rate Sunway’s healthcare assets and provide investors a new avenue for growth exposure.

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