Bursa Listing Requirement

6 Jul, 2021
Category: Guide
Tags: Merger & Acquisition

Listing provides an opportunity to the corporates / entrepreneurs to raise capital to fund new projects/undertake expansions/diversifications and for acquisitions. Listing also provides an exit route to private equity investors as well as liquidity to the ESOS holding employees.


Mode of Listing

Main Market

Continuous profit after tax for 3 -5 full financial years with aggregate > RM20million and latest year PAT >RM 6 million

Market cap > RM500 million upon listing and generated revenue at least one full financial year

Right to build and operate infrastructure around the world with project cost > RM500 million and remaining concession > 15 years


Ace Market

No operating record or profit requirement


As shown in the infographics above, here are a few criteria to be met:

  • Public spread

  • Bumiputera requirement

  • Financial Position

  • Share sales Restriction

  • Related Party Transaction

  • Management

  • Business activity

  • Sponsorship


The related fees are as follow:

  • Underwriting, placement and brokerage

  • Prospectus registration

  • Application Fee

  • Annual Listing Fee

  • Professional Fee


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