• Distributor restructuring and corporate simplification
• Proposed take-private transaction in Southeast Asia
• Delisting plans for Malaysian subsidiary
• Implications for distribution operations in performance materials

DKSH announced that it has submitted an offer to fully acquire its Malaysian subsidiary DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad by purchasing the remaining shares held by minority shareholders.

Through its wholly owned subsidiary DKSH Resources (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, DKSH currently holds a 74.3% stake in DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad. The proposed transaction would increase DKSH’s ownership to 100% and is part of the company’s efforts to simplify its corporate structure. DKSH also intends to delist the subsidiary from Bursa Malaysia following completion of the transaction.

The proposed acquisition would be executed through a selective capital reduction mechanism, under which minority shareholders would receive a cash payment of RM 6.15 per share. The transaction would result in a total cash outlay of approximately CHF 48.7 million, based on the company’s assumptions.

DKSH said the planned take-private transaction would have no impact on current operations or its long-term commitment to Malaysia. DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad has been listed on the Malaysian stock exchange since 1994.

Completion of the transaction remains subject to approval by the board of directors of DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad, approval by minority shareholders and a High Court order. Subject to these conditions, DKSH expects the process to conclude in the second or third quarter of 2026.

Corporate restructuring and ownership changes continue to shape distribution strategies across Distribution and performance materials markets.