Date : 28 June 2012

EXECUTION OF A SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN UMW DRILLING 4 (L) LTD AND S.D. STANDARD DRILLING PLC IN RESPECT OF THE ACQUISITION OF THE ENTIRE ISSUED AND PAID-UP CAPITAL IN OFFSHORE DRILLER B324 LTD

Amended Announcements
Please refer to the earlier announcement reference number: UH-120627-56373

UMW HOLDINGS BERHAD

TypeReply to query
Reply to Bursa Malaysia's Query Letter - Reference IDIJ-120627-40601
SubjectEXECUTION OF A SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN UMW DRILLING 4 (L) LTD AND S.D. STANDARD DRILLING PLC IN RESPECT OF THE ACQUISITION OF THE ENTIRE ISSUED AND PAID-UP CAPITAL IN OFFSHORE DRILLER B324 LTD
DescriptionShare Purchase Agreement with S.D. Standard Drilling PLC ("SD")
Query Letter Contents We refer to the Company's announcements dated 26 June 2012, in respect of the
aforesaid matter.

In this connection, kindly furnish Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa
Securities") with the following additional information for public release:-

The Net Assets of OD B324 based on the latest audited financial statements;
Further clarification on the prevailing market price as well as the relevant
terms and conditions in the SPA that forms the basis for the consideration of
USD214 million;
The proforma effects on the gearing based on the latest audited financial
statements assuming the entire purchase consideration is financed by bank
borrowings; and
The factors that were taken into consideration by the Board in forming the
opinion that the Proposed Acqusition is in the best interests of the Group.

Please furnish Bursa Securities with your reply within one (1) market day from
the date hereof.


Yours faithfully




HENG TECK HENG
Head, Issuers
Listing Division
Regulation
HTH/IJ
c.c:- General Manager and Head, Market Surveillance, Securities Commission
(via fax)

Attachments

Bursa query 28 June 2012.pdf
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Announcement Info

Company NameUMW HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name UMW    
Date Announced28 Jun 2012  
CategoryGeneral Announcement
Reference NoUH-120628-79FAE
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