Minority Shareholders of DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad Reject Take-Over Offer by DKSH Holding Ltd. at Extraordinary General Meeting

Media Release

At the Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”) that was held today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the minority shareholders of DKSH Holdings (Malaysia) Berhard (“DHMB”) have rejected the take-over offer that DKSH Holding Ltd. (“DKSH”) submitted through its subsidiaries.

Zurich, Switzerland, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 2, 2026 – On December 9, 2025, DKSH, through its subsidiaries, submitted an offer to the Board of Directors of DHMB to take-over the remaining 25.7% of shares of DHMB currently owned by minority shareholders to increase its current shareholding from 74.3% to 100.0%.

The takeover offer of RM 6.15 per ordinary share represented a 16.7% premium to the last trading day prior to the offer. The Non-Interested Directors had recommended that minority shareholders vote in favor of the offer.

DKSH acknowledges the result of the vote and will evaluate possible future courses of action. The operations of DHMB will continue as usual and DKSH’s long term commitment to Malaysia remains unchanged.

About DKSH
For more than 160 years, DKSH has been delivering growth for companies in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America across its Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, DKSH offers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, e-commerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services, following its purpose of enriching people’s lives. DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 35 markets with 26,840 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2025. www.dksh.com

For further information, please contact:

DKSH Holding Ltd.

Till Leisner

Head, Investor & Media Relations, Sustainability

Phone +41 44 386 7315 

till.leisner@dksh.com
 

Melanie Grüter

Manager, Group Media Relations
Phone +41 44 386 7211 

melanie.grueter@dksh.com