Anuncio • Jun 19
Lian Beng Group Ltd completed the acquisition of remaining 22.40% stake in SLB Development Ltd. (Catalist:1J0). Lian Beng Group Ltd entered into an implementation agreement to acquire remaining 22.40% stake in SLB Development Ltd. (Catalist:1J0) for SGD 47 million on January 24, 2025. A cash consideration of SGD 47.04 million valued at SGD 0.23 per share will be paid by Lian Beng Group Ltd. As part of consideration, SGD 47.04 million is paid towards common equity of SLB Development Ltd. Upon completion, Lian Beng Group Ltd will own 100% stake in SLB Development Ltd. The transaction will be financed through equity investment of SGD 47.04 million.
The transaction is subject to approval by regulatory board / committee, approval of offer by target shareholders and subject to court approval.
The transaction is expected to close on or around June 18, 2025. As of May 29, 2025, The approval of the Scheme by the requisite majority of Independent Shareholders of SLB Development at the Scheme Meeting held on May 20, 2025. Following the filling of summons HC/SUM 1428/2025 in HC/OA 314/2025 (the “Scheme Sanction Application”) on May 22, 2025 in the Court to apply for an order for sanction of the Scheme (the “Court Sanction”), the Court has directed that any written submissions for the Scheme Sanction Application are to be filed by 4:00 p.m. (Singapore time) on May 27, 2025. SLB Development had filed a written submission on May 27, 2025 and the hearing for the application to the Court to sanction the Scheme is May 30, 2025.
Evolve Capital Asia acted as financial advisor for SLB Development Ltd. United Overseas Bank Limited acted as financial advisor for Lian Beng Group Ltd. Opal Lawyers LLC acted as the legal advisor to SLB Development.
Lian Beng Group Ltd completed the acquisition of remaining 22.40% stake in SLB Development Ltd. (Catalist:1J0) on June 18, 2025. Anuncio • Jan 29
SLB Development to Delist from SGX SLB Development Ltd. may be delisting from the Singapore Exchange (SGX) after receiving privatisation offers from their major shareholders. The moves potentially extend a slew of SGX delistings that took place in 2024, which included Silverlake Axis, Best World International and Isetan Singapore. The announcements also come at a time when the local bourse is almost halfway through a 12-month central bank-led review to revive trading and draw more listings. Construction company Lian Beng Group announced after the market closed on Jan. 24 that it is offering 23 cents in cash per share to privatise its subsidiary SLB Development at a premium over SLB's closing price of 17 cents. The offer price is also approximately 16.8% over SLB's net asset value per share of 19.7 cents as at Nov. 30, 2024. SLB was listed on the Catalist board of the SGX on April 20, 2018. Anuncio • Jan 27
Lian Beng's Ong Family Offers to Privatise SLB Development Lian Beng Group Ltd.'s board of directors -- comprising the controlling Ong family -- has proposed to acquire and privatise property developer SLB Development Ltd. (Catalist:1J0) via a scheme of arrangement, the parties announced jointly on January 24, 2025. The scheme consideration for each share is SGD 0.23 in cash. This comes after Lian Beng completed its privatisation in 2023 by the Ong family. It officially delisted in August 2023. Lian Beng currently holds about 708.5 million shares in SLB, representing about 77.6% of the total number of issued shares. Both companies said that they entered into an implementation agreement setting out the terms and conditions of the scheme. The announcement noted that the trading volume of SLB's shares has been generally low. The acquisition will thus provide shareholders with "a unique cash exit opportunity to realise their entire investment". The scheme presents an opportunity for shareholders to realise their investments at a premium without incurring brokerage fees, the companies said. They noted that the scheme consideration represents a premium of about 54.4%, 62%, 69.1% and 88.5% over the VWAP of the shares traded for the one one-month, three-month, six-month and 12-month periods, respectively, up to and including the last trading day. It also represents a premium of about 16.8% over the net asset value per share of SGD 0.197, as at Nov. 30, 2024. SLB also has no need for access to equity capital markets, with no exercises to raise equity capital on the Singapore Exchange since its initial public offering in 2018, the announcement said. It added that the privatisation will allow SLB to save on expenses and costs relating to the maintenance of its listing status. After the acquisition and the scheme are completed, Lian Beng intends to "undertake a review of the operations, management and financial position of the group and will evaluate and pursue any opportunities arising in the ordinary course of business which it regards to be (its) interests". It does not currently intend to make any major changes to the group's business, redeploy its fixed assets, or discontinue the employment of its existing employees, other than in the ordinary course of business. Board Change • Jan 15
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Dec 04
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Sep 11
Full year 2024 earnings released: S$0.024 loss per share (vs S$0.006 profit in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: S$0.024 loss per share (down from S$0.006 profit in FY 2023). Net loss: S$22.2m (down S$27.3m from profit in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 87 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Anuncio • Sep 10
SLB Development Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Sep 26, 2024 SLB Development Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Sep 26, 2024, at 09:00 Singapore Standard Time. Location: 29 harrison road, lian beng building, singapore 369648, Singapore New Risk • Jul 30
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended November 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (0.9x net interest cover). Shares are highly illiquid. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported November 2023 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$100m (S$113.2m market cap, or US$84.3m). Board Change • Apr 22
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Jan 26
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Jan 13
First half 2024 earnings released: S$0.005 loss per share (vs S$0.009 profit in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: S$0.005 loss per share (down from S$0.009 profit in 1H 2023). Net loss: S$4.52m (down 156% from profit in 1H 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 31% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Board Change • Jan 11
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Dec 07
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Oct 20
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Anuncio • Oct 18
SLB Development Ltd. Approves Final Dividend for the Financial Year Ended 31 May 2023 SLB Development Ltd. at its AGM to be held on 20 September 2023 approved final (tax exempt one-tier) dividend of 0.1 Singapore cent per ordinary share for the financial year ended 31 May 2023. Board Change • Oct 06
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Sep 07
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: S$0.006 (vs S$0.029 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: S$0.006 (down from S$0.029 in FY 2022). Revenue: S$47.7m (down 49% from FY 2022). Net income: S$5.10m (down 81% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 11% (down from 28% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year and the company’s share price has also increased by 12% per year. Anuncio • Sep 06
SLB Development Ltd. Proposes Final (Tax Exempt One-Tier) Dividend for the Financial Year Ended 31 May 2023 SLB Development Ltd. proposed final (tax exempt one-tier) dividend of 0.1 Singapore cent per ordinary share for the financial year ended 31 May 2023, at its AGM to be held on 20 September 2023. Anuncio • Sep 05
SLB Development Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Sep 20, 2023 SLB Development Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Sep 20, 2023, at 09:30 Singapore Standard Time. Location: 29 Harrison Road, Lian Beng Building, Singapore 369648 Singapore Singapore Agenda: To receive and adopt the Directors' Statement and the Audited Financial Statements for financial year ended 31 May 2023 together with the Auditors' Report thereon Payment of final dividend of 0.1 Singapore cent per ordinary share for the financial year ended 31 May 2023; to re-elect Ms Ong Lay Koon as a Director of the Company; to re-elect Mr Foo Der Rong as a Director of the Company; to approve the payment of Directors' fees of up to $ 260,000 for the financial year ending 31 May 2024; to re-appoint Messrs Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors of the Company and to authorize the Directors to fix their remuneration; and to consider other matters. New Risk • Jul 26
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 11% Last year net profit margin: 28% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (1.2x net interest cover). Shares are highly illiquid. Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (11% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Jul 26
Full year 2023 earnings released Full year 2023 results: Revenue: S$47.7m (down 49% from FY 2022). Net income: S$5.27m (down 80% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 11% (down from 28% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Anuncio • Jul 22
SLB Development Ltd. Provides Preliminary Unaudited Group Earnings Guidance for the Six Months and Full Year Ended 31 May 2023 SLB Development Ltd. provided preliminary unaudited group earnings guidance for the six months and full year ended 31 May 2023. For the six months, the group expects to report a loss as compared to a profit for the 6-months financial period ended 31 May 2022.For the full year, the group expects lower profits as compared to fiscal year 2022. This is mainly due to higher finance costs and lower revenue recognized from the Group's property development projects of which Revenues were largely recognized prior to the fiscal year 2023 as the projects progressed. New Risk • Jul 16
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended November 2022. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (8.2% operating cash flow to total debt). Shares are highly illiquid. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported November 2022 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$100m (S$117.8m market cap, or US$89.1m). Board Change • Jun 27
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Mar 30
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Mar 13
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Feb 27
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Jan 25
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Jan 14
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: S$0.009 (vs S$0.013 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: S$0.009 (down from S$0.013 in 1H 2022). Revenue: S$38.2m (down 4.1% from 1H 2022). Net income: S$8.10m (down 33% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 21% (down from 30% in 1H 2022). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 39% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Jan 04
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Anuncio • Sep 29
SLB Development Ltd. Approves Final (Tax Exempt One-Tier) Dividend for the Financial Year Ended May 31, 2022 SLB Development Ltd. announced that at the AGM held on 28 September 2022 approved a final (tax exempt one-tier) dividend of 0.2 Singapore cent per ordinary share for the financial year ended May 31, 2022. Reported Earnings • Sep 14
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: S$0.029 (vs S$0.015 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: S$0.029 (up from S$0.015 in FY 2021). Revenue: S$92.8m (up 119% from FY 2021). Net income: S$26.2m (up 97% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 28% (down from 32% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 64% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Sep 07
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Jul 28
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: S$0.029 (vs S$0.015 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: S$0.029 (up from S$0.015 in FY 2021). Revenue: S$92.8m (up 119% from FY 2021). Net income: S$26.2m (up 97% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 28% (down from 32% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 65% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Jul 26
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • May 30
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Apr 28
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Mar 24
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman Lay Koon Ong was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Jan 17
First half 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations First half 2022 results: EPS: S$0.013 (up from S$0.006 in 1H 2021). Revenue: S$39.9m (up 110% from 1H 2021). Net income: S$12.0m (up 117% from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 30% (up from 29% in 1H 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 83% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Sep 13
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS S$0.015 (vs S$0.012 in FY 2020) The company reported a decent full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: S$42.4m (down 8.2% from FY 2020). Net income: S$13.4m (up 24% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 32% (up from 23% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 29% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 04
Full year 2021 earnings released The company reported a decent full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: S$42.4m (down 8.2% from FY 2020). Net income: S$13.4m (up 24% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 32% (up from 23% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Reported Earnings • Jan 16
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS S$0.006 The company reported a mediocre first half result with weaker revenues, although earnings were flat and profit margins were improved. First half 2021 results: Revenue: S$19.0m (down 4.9% from 1H 2020). Net income: S$5.54m (flat on 1H 2020). Profit margin: 29% (up from 28% in 1H 2020). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Anuncio • Jul 31
SLB Development Ltd. Recommends No Dividend for the Year Ended May 31, 2020 SLB Development Ltd. recommended no dividend for the year ended May 31, 2020 against the company paid a final tax-exempt (1-Tier) cash dividend of 0.1 cents per share for the same period a year ago.