COPE Private Equity Sdn Bhd is a shariah-compliant private equity fund specializing in unlisted emerging growth companies in Malaysia and the ASEAN region. To date, it has current assets under management totaling RM600 million.• Involved in all aspects of the business development and deal sourcing process including researching and analysing viable businesses and mapping specific markets• Review prospective investments including performing financial modelling, project analysis and due diligence• Assist with portfolio optimisation to develop under performing assets where necessary• Assist in the preparation of portfolio company valuations• Monitor the performance of the existing portfolio and prepare investees for exit

Dura is the pioneer in developing sustainable “Ultra-High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete”(UHPFRC) with climate technology that possesses unique characteristics such as high durability, strength, ductility, and resistance. Dura’s products are used in more than 200 bridges and other products in Malaysia, Singapore, China, Canada, India, and Australia.

Pioneer of self-service laundromats in Malaysia and Thailand with an ASEAN footprint.

Involved mainly in engineering supporting services (ESS) as a manufacturer of precision metal parts and components using high-pressure die-casting of aluminum and zinc alloys to multi-national companies (MNC) present in the South-East Asia region and also export to their worldwide operations.Remark: Investment by COPE Private Equity, fully divested to international investor in 2021.

Provide advise on the technical issues surrounding listed company transactions, as well as giving practical advice on the mechanics of the deal process itself.• Advise on the requirements and guidelines of the relevant regulatory authorities and take-over code with regard to any particular transaction• Prepare any shareholders’ circular(s) and/or notices• Provide advice on valuation and structuring• Provide independent advice and fairness opinionKey contributions:• Cross boundary assignmentsInvolvement in the valuation and of cross boundary transactions of deal size up to RM2 billion.Transaction service advisoryAnalysed and evaluated target’s industry, corporate culture, regulatory issues, quality of earnings, assets, revenue streams and cost drivers to identify any business, operational and financial impact on the potential deal.Reviewed financial data and highlighted key deal issues such as negotiation points and technical accounting matters that have impacts on the purchase price.Assist in valuation of target, building financial forecast and modelling.

Involved in the audit of various companies, covering broad industries such as plantation, oleochemicals, property development, luxury fashion, building materials, and manufacturing. Hands-on management style along with analytic and quantitative skill in the development and implementation of audit and due diligence work which includes providing strategic and operational advice for the Initial Public Offerings(IPO) and other corporate exercises of local and China companies in Malaysia and oversea.Prominently features the ability to organize and manage multiple projects with a number of participants and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team while sharing information that contributes to the project’s success.Key contributions:• Leading oversea assignments. Leading special assignments and due diligence work in China. • Dealing with authorities probe. Assigned to special reporting working group to assist client in reply to queries by financial conduct authorities against client financial and operation conduct.