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AFFIN BANK BERHAD
(Company No. 25046-T)
(Incorporated in Malaysia)
MINUTES OF THE FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF AFFIN BANK BERHAD
HELD AT THE TAMING SARI GRAND BALLROOM, ROYALE CHULAN HOTEL, 5 JALAN
CONLAY, 50450 KUALA LUMPUR ON MONDAY, 29 APRIL 2019 AT 10.00 A.M.
PRESENT:-
DIRECTORS
YABHG GEN. DATO' SERI DIRAJA TAN SRI (DR.) MOHD ZAHIDI BIN HJ ZAINUDDIN (RETIRED)
CHAIRMAN (ALSO SHAREHOLDER)
ENCIK MOHD SUFFIAN BIN HAJI HARON (ENCIK SUFFIAN)
YBHG. TAN SRI MOHD GHAZALI BIN MOHD YUSOFF (TAN SRI GHAZALI)
ENCIK ABD MALIK A RAHMAN (ENCIK MALIK) (ALSO SHAREHOLDER)
DATO’ ABDUL AZIZ BIN ABU BAKAR (DATO’ AZIZ)
DATO’ MOHD HATA BIN ROBANI (DATO’ HATA)
MR. IGNATIUS CHAN TZE CHING (MR. TC CHAN)
MR. JOSEPH YUK WING PANG (MR. JOSEPH PANG)
DATO’ ROZALILA BINTI ABDUL RAHMAN (DATO’ ROZA)
SHAREHOLDERS & PROXIES :-
AS PER ATTENDANCE LIST
IN ATTENDANCE
ENCIK KAMARUL ARIFFIN BIN MOHD JAMIL
(GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)
MR RAMANATHAN RAJOO
(CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AFFIN BANK BERHAD)
MS LEE YOKE KIOW
(CHIEF CORPORATE SERVICES OFFICER)
PUAN NIMMA SAFIRA BINTI KHALID
(COMPANY SECRETARY)
ENCIK NAZLEE BIN KHALIFAH
(CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AFFIN ISLAMIC BANK BERHAD)
DATUK MAIMOONAH BINTI HUSSAIN
(GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR, AFFIN HWANG INVESTMENT BANK BERHAD)
ENCIK JOHAN ROZALI-WATHOOTH
(AFFIN HWANG ASSET MANAGEMENT BERHAD)
MR KELVIN WONG WEI WIN
(CEO, AXA AFFIN LIFE INSURANCE BERHAD)
MS EMMANUEL NIVET
(AXA AFFIN GENERAL INSURANCE BERHAD)
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COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEETING
There being a quorum, the Chairman, Tan Sri Zahidi called the meeting to order and
extended a warm welcome to Board members, guests and shareholders to the forty-third
(43
rd
) Annual General Meeting (AGM) (43
rd
AGM) which is the second AGM to be held after
the listing of Affin Bank Berhad (ABB or the Company) on the Main Market of Bursa
Malaysia Securities Berhad on 2 February 2018.
The Chairman introduced the members of Board of Directors and Senior Management of
Affin Bank Berhad and its subsidiaries present at the meeting.
The Chairman expressed his appreciation to those who have taken their time to attend the
AGM.
The Chairman further acknowledged the attendance of corporate representatives of
Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera attending this meeting who are YBhg Datuk Zakaria Bin
Sharif and Puan Saira Banu Chara Din; Corporate representative of Minority Shareholders
Watchdog Group or MSWG, Mr. Devanesan Evanson and Corporate representative of
Employees Provident Fund Board (EPF), Encik Muhammad Izham bin Rusli.
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Notice convening the meeting having been served on shareholders, was taken as read.
POLL
The Chairman, pursuant to Article 82(1)(a) of the Company’s Constitution, exercised his
right as Chairman of the meeting, demand a poll be conducted through electronic voting on
all resolutions set out in the Notice of the Company’s 43
rd
AGM at the end of the meeting.
The poll was conducted by Tricor Investor & Issuing House Services Sdn Bhd, the Poll
Administrator appointed by the Company.
The votes cast were validated by Asia Securities Sdn Bhd, the Independent Scrutineers
appointed by the Company.
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The Chairman invited En. Kamarul Ariffin bin Mohd Jamil, the Group Chief Executive Officer
(Group CEO) to make a presentation to Shareholders on the financial performance of the
Group for financial year ended 31 December 2018.
The key highlights of the presentation were as follows:-
Affin Bank Berhad
Affin Bank Group reported a higher PBT of RM675.0 million in 2018 as compared to
RM550.7 million achieved in 2017 driven by the increase in net fee and commission income,
Islamic banking income, net gain on financial instruments and other operating income.
Comparing the results of Affin Bank Group in financial year 2018 and Affin Holdings Group
in financial year 2017, the PBT was lower by RM18.2 million from RM693.2 million to
RM675.0 million, mainly due to lower net gains on financial instruments during the financial
year. At the Bank level, Affin Bank also recorded a PBT of RM675.0 million in 2018 as
compared to RM374.4 million mainly due to higher dividend income, higher other income
and lower allowance for credit impairment losses, offset by lower net interest income.
Affin Islamic Bank Berhad
Affin Islamic Bank reported higher PBT of RM155.4 million in 2018 as compared to RM118.0
million in 2017 mainly due to increase in operating income in line with the increase in
financing growth of 21.3%, net of higher overhead expenses.
Affin Hwang Capital
Affin Hwang Capital recorded a consolidated PBT of RM160.5 million, compared to a higher
result of RM182.3 million in 2017. For the year under review, the Bank increased its Bursa
trading market share to 12.6% from 11.9% in the previous year, maintaining its pole
position in the local domestic market for the 5
th
year running, and launched two new
innovative products to further diversify its offering to clients and expanded its presence in
the market. Affin Hwang Asset Management achieved a PBT of RM107.3 million in 2018 and
grew its Asset Under Administration, albeit marginally by 0.8% to RM47.8 billion from
RM47.4 billion in 2017.
AXA Affin Life Insurance Berhad (51% Joint Venture)
AXA Affin Life reported a lower pre-tax loss of RM7.3 million in 2018 as compared to a pre-
tax loss of RM26.1 million in 2017 mainly due to lower reserve for future policyholders’
liabilities and better operating earnings. AffinBank’s share of loss in 2018 was RM3.1
million. During the financial year, there was an improvement in new business margin from
42% to 47%, driven by focus on higher margin protection, health protection, health
products and effective cost management, despite lower annualised new business premium.
AXA Affin General Insurance Berhad (49.95% Associate)
AXA Affin General reported a PBT of RM140.0 million mainly attributable to higher
investment income, stable underwriting results and capital gains on disposal of
investments, net of higher claims incurred. Affin Bank’s share of profit in 2018 was RM50.0
million. The gross written premium grew by 4.8% backed by momentum in Motor, Health
and Retail businesses.
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AFFINITY Transformation Program - Strategic Risk Program
The Bank has commenced a Strategic Risk Program early 2018, of which a total of 24
initiatives and 36 projects will be undertaken over a three-year period. The risk
transformation journey is an evolvement from current “traditionalist” role which focused on
regulatory compliance, controls and risk mitigation, to the desired target state of
“specialist” role for the Bank’s Risk Management. The target state of “specialist role” is
envisaged to have a more advanced capabilities in terms of sophistication, analytics and
systems and focused on enabling risk-reward decision making as well as more proactive risk
management and business advisory/strategic function across the Group.
Priority Islamic Policy
The Group has adopted a Priority Islamic Policy (PIP) approach to tap into the faster growing
Islamic banking segment within the industry which had contributed to good performance. In
2018, the Priority Islamic Policy achieved 39% of total Islamic Financing Portfolios against
total Affin Bank’s and Affin Islamic Bank’s Portfolio target of 40% by year 2020.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
A Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) had been established by the Bank following the
approval of the Shareholders at the EGM held on 15 May 2018. The DRP gives the
shareholders of the Company the option to reinvest their whole of portion of the Dividend
for which the reinvestment option applies in new Affin Bank shares. Affin Bank had declared
and paid a single-tier dividend of 5.0 sen per share for financial year ended 31 December
2018. The 1
st
Dividend Reinvestment Plan had been applied to the interim dividend and the
take up rate was 92.7% of the total interim dividend. The DRP will also made available for
any dividend to be declared in future, which the Board may in its absolute discretion,
determine whether the DRP will be applied to the dividend and the portion of the dividend
that can be reinvested into new Affin Banks hares.
Capital Management Plan Of Affin Bank / Affin Islamic Bank
The capital management initiatives completed in 2018 are as follows:
Establishment of Additional Tier 1 Capital Securities (ATICS) Programme up to RM3 billion in
nominal value during the year by Affin Bank. On 31 July 2018, the Bank had issued RM500
million in nominal value of ATICS under the said programme.
Establishment of sukuk programme by Affin Islamic Bank of up to RM5.0 billion in nominal
value for the issuance of Senior Sukuk Murabahah, Tier 2 Sukuk Murabahah and/or
Additional Tier 1 Sukuk Wakalah from time to time.
Affin Islamic had in October 2018 issued RM300 million in nominal value of Additional Tier 1
Sukuk Wakalah and RM800 million in nominal value of Tier 2 Sukuk Murabahah under the
said Programme.
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ORDINARY BUSINESS
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER
2018 AND REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS
The Company’s Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended
31 December 2018 together with the Reports of the Directors and Auditors were laid
before the Company at this meeting pursuant to Section 340(1)(a) of the Companies
Act, 2016.
The Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group (MSWG) had per their letter dated 23 April
2019 raised some points on the Company’s strategy/financial matters. The Company
had vide letter dated 26 April 2019 provided the responses to MSWG.
The questions from MSWG and responses from the Company were as follows:-
Questions by MSWG (Question 1)
In the Management Discussion & Analysis(“MD&A”, page 44 & 45, Annual Report),
AFFIN Islamic’s priorities in 20
19
will be in line with the Group initiatives under
the AFFINITY Programme which
is
to focus on profitability growth and operating
efficiencies
.
The Bank
is
aiming to enhance
its
Group’s
Islamic
f
inancing portfolio to
40%
by year 2020 as per the
BNMs 10-year Financial Sector Blueprint. Wha
t is
the
latest Quarter 1 figures achieved by the Group’s Islamic financing
portfolio?
With the challenging business environment in FY2019, what would be the target
for
FY20 19, in particular the key focus on Small Medium Enterprises segment?
Response by Affin Bank Berhad (Question 1)
As at 31 March 2019, the Islamic financing portfolio achieved 39% of the total financing
portfolio of Affin Bank and Affin Islamic Bank as compared to the target of 40% by year
2020. With the challenging business environment in FY2019, the Bank has a target
growth of about 10% for loans and deposits in the Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
segment with planned expansion in the foot print which will enable the Bank to have an
added coverage to meet the targeted growth rate. The Bank remains cautiously
optimistic in the SMEs segment. Several new products and propositions will be rolled
out in year 2019, amongst others include a new start-up financing, a digital-based SME
resource application as well as a few bancassurance offerings. Together with some
external stakeholders, there will be new services (i.e. e-wallet, upskilling and knowledge
sessions) to the market in ensuring SMEs receive the necessary support in line with our
commitment to grow this segment.
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Questions by MSWG (Question 2)
As staled on page 37, MD&A, the property market remained sluggish and
subdued in FY2018 with an overhang of 30,000 unsold completed residential units
entering 2019. What strategy is your Group employing in 2019 to maintain its
performance in the mortgage segment that continued to register strong growth,
increasing by RM2.1 billion
from RM8.5 billion in 2017 to RM10.6 billion in 2018? Can
you elaborate on the statement Capitalising on the robust demand for more
affordable properly, the Bank shifted to focus on selective acquisitions in this
segment”?
Response by Affin Bank Berhad (Question 2)
The Groups strategy to maintain its performance in the mortgage segments in
2019
includes the following:-
(a)
Effective leadership at sales hub with the right sales team who understand
the mission
of the Bank and are committed to achieving business target.
Achievement of targets
and productivity of sales by individuals and the
team are being tracked and
recognized on a monthly basis;
(b)
Differentiation in product offerings by selling and promoting the benefits
of value
based Islamic financing which differentiate ABB from other
competitors;
(c)
Mapping of developers end product to targeted product types, price range
and
customer segment. The focus is more on residential properties and
financing meant
for own dwelling;
(d)
Promote brand awareness by having more active relationship with local
developers
and real estate agents; and
(e)
Having regional operating model of credit and fulfillment centre to improve
the
turnaround lime which allow the Bank to score more points amongst the
local
developers, solicitors and customers.
Despite the accelerating loan growth in 2018, the Bank remains cautious on the
report of
overhang of unsold completed residential units and the slide in
properties value entering 2019.
Given the sluggish property market outlook, the
demand for affordable property will still
remain high with the government initiative
to waive the stamp duty on the instrument of transfer and loan agreement for
property price of RM300,000 up to RM1 million. This
initiative has driven many
developers to adjust their launch pipeline by building
affordable homes with
price range between RM300,000 to RM700,000.
Questions by MSWG (Question 3)
We note that on page 38 of the MD&A, your card business had outperformed
the
industry growth in 2018 with double digit growth recorded in all key business
drivers such
as Card base at 50% vs industry at 5%, Billings at 22% vs industry at 8%,
and Receivables at
29% vs industry at 4%. What are the measures taken to ensure
that the strong growth in credit card receivables are managed to prevent the
receivables from turning non-performing?
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Response by Affin Bank Berhad (Question 3)
The measures taken by the Bank to ensure that the strong growth in credit card
receivables are managed, to prevent the receivables from turning non-
performing, are
summarized below:-
(a)
acquire the right good quality customers in high net wealth and mass
affluent
segment;
(b)
provide education and awareness training for sales channels to acquire
the right
target segment and supported by strong collection strategies, such
as proactive credit management, close monitoring of accounts from early
stage to identify early warning triggers
and take appropriate counter
measures, intensify efforts for recovery of impaired loans and written off
accounts;
(c)
Active engagement with panel debts collection agencies to step up
recovery
efforts.
(d)
Pre-emptive measures to curb credit cost
(e)
Exit the relationship with high dormant customers with no further
business
opportunities.
Questions by MSWG (Question 4)
What are the measures you have taken to strengthen the sales culture at the branches
in your Automotive segment (page 37, MD&A), and maintain your market share? How
do you manage the growth of the automotive portfolio with asset preservation strategy
as a key focus?
Response by Affin Bank Berhad (Question 4)
To strengthen the sales culture at the branches, the keyword is "engagement". We
have
been constantly engaged with our hubs and dealers, sharing information with
them and
looking into ways to help them to improve sales. For example, ABB is the
first financial
institution to offer Guaranteed Auto Protection or GAP to its hirers in
Malaysia. GAP is an
insurance that covers the difference between the insurance
claim amount and new
price of vehicle in event of a total loss or unrecoverable
theft. This insurance plan is
underwritten by AXA AFFIN General Insurance Berhad.
When GAP was launched in April 2015, the Bank had educated its sales personnel
as well as its dealers nationwide on its valued propositions and the sales
approach. To date, the
Bank managed to achieve a total premium of
approximately RM26 million from GAP
policies.
We always measure the loan growth target and this has allowed us to focus on
automotive market segments that have lower default rates especially in the light
of the
requirement of MFRS 9. For example, hirers of new Japanese cars in
general are better
paymasters. Another important aspect of asset reservation
strategy apart from selecting the right car segment is to get the right customer
from the beginning.
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The Employee Provident Fund had raised some points on the Company’s
strategy/financial matters. The questions from EPF and responses from the Company
were as follows:-
Questions by EPF (Question 1)
Referring to page 37 of Annual Report, we noticed a strong 23% growth in mortgage
segment, well above the 8-9% of industry. Hence, could the company give us some
colour on key initiatives for such a high growth?
Response by Affin Bank Berhad (Question 1)
The key initiatives undertaken by the bank for the strong growth in the mortgage
segment are as follows:-
a) Effective leadership at sales hub with the right sales team who understand the
mission of the Bank and committed to achieving business targets. Achievement of
targets and productivity of sales by individuals and the team are being tracked and
recognised on a monthly basis.
b) Differentiation of product offerings by selling and promoting the benefits of value
based Islamic financing which differentiate ABB from other competitors.
c) Mapping of developers end product to targeted product types, price range and
customer segment. The focus is more on residential properties and financing
meant for own dwelling.
d) Promote brand awareness by having more active relationship with local
developers and real estate agents.
e) Having regional operating model of credit and fulfillment centre to improve the
turnaround time, which allow the Bank to score more points amongst the local
developers, solicitors and customers.
Questions by EPF (Question 2)
Corporate Banking Division’s deposits posted 20.2% growth in FY18, higher than
industry average of 7.7%. However, total loan for this segment only fell by 1.3%. Hence,
we believe that the higher funding costs in FY18 was attributed to this expensive deposit
vs retail deposits. Apart from rising BLR by +10bps recently, is there any strategy left to
manage this higher funding costs environment for example to let go some of these
expensive deposits?
Response by Affin Bank Berhad (Question 2)
The strategy to manage the high funding cost is to control and closely monitor our fixed
deposits (FD) booking where we will be selective in taking new FD customers especially
those customers who are interest rate sensitive. By being selective, we may need to go
some of the expensive FD customers.
The Corporate Banking Division (CBD) will also introduce campaigns/programs to solicit
new current account (CA) customers as well as to retain/defend our existing CA base.
This cheaper deposit product will help us to improve our funding cost and the net
Interest margin (NIM). CBD will be launching a new robust platform with extensive cash
management and trade finance capabilities. This new transaction banking system (NTBS)
is expected to go-live in July 2019 which will enable the Bank to unlock new revenue
potential across its business.
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Questions by EPF (Question 3)
Referring to page 47 of Annual Report, Affin Hwang Capital’s FY18 earnings was lower in
comparison to FY17 net profit due to higher credit costs. We would like to seek for
clarification on the higher credit costs?
Response by Affin Bank Berhad (Question 3)
The higher year-on-year credit costs in financial year 2018 was largely due to provision
for individual impairment made for two (2) fixed income assets that were impaired
during the year. The impairments were triggered and provided for in the accounts based
on the shortfall between the respective assets’ book and recoverable values computed
based on the proposed restructuring / scheme of arrangement at the material time.
Questions by EPF (Question 4)
On director’s remuneration, referring to page 245 and 246 of Annual Report, we noticed
that En. Abd Malik bin A Rahman remuneration has doubled from RM363,000 to
RM750,000 and the latest figure was actually higher than Mr. Chairman’s remuneration.
Hence, we appreciate if Affin Bank can give us some colour to the higher payment to En.
Abd Malik.
Response by Affin Bank Berhad (Question 4)
The director’s remuneration for En Abd Malik A Rahman (En Malik) at Group level for
financial year 2018 comprised the full year remuneration from Affin Bank Berhad (ABB),
Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad (AHIB), Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad
(AHAM) and an amount of RM152,000, being the director’s remuneration paid by AHB.
AHB became a subsidiary of ABB upon the transfer of its listing status to ABB in February
2018. For financial year 2017, the remuneration of En Malik from ABB was accounted
for the full year while for AHIB and AHAM, his remuneration was accounted for three
months only, post-acquisition of AHIB and AHAM by Affin bank Berhad (ABB) from Affin
Holdings Berhad (AHB) pursuant to the Group’s re-organisation completed in October
2017 with ABB as the new bank holding company.
Questions by EPF (Question 4)
We do appreciate the company’s efforts in disclosing remuneration of individual
directors. However, in line with the step up practise under the Malaysian Corporate
Governance Code, it would be great if Affin Bank can provide more details on the
remuneration package for the top five management team, in addition to the
information on payments to the board members. We also would like to have details on
the median, mean and minimum payments to employees (company-wide and group-
wide) as EPF encourages the disclosures of information such as the ‘highest-to-median
employee wage’ and ‘highest-to-lowest employee wage’ ratios. This is in support of the
government’s initiative in the Budget 2019 for public listed companies in Malaysia to
disclose key pay metrics each year in their annual report.
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Response by Affin Bank Berhad (Question 4)
The Board is of the view that such disclosure would be disadvantageous to the Bank,
given the highly competitive nature in the industry and where poaching of top
executives is common. The Board wishes to assure all shareholders that the
remuneration of Directors and Senior Management commensurate with the individual’s
performance, accountabilities and responsibilities benchmarked against the market. The
remuneration of Senior Management is based on their experience, expertise, skills and
industry benchmarks. Total remuneration of senior management is also set out in the
Audited Financial Statements for the financial year 2018, which allow shareholders to
assess whether the remuneration of senior management commensurate with their
performance, taking into consideration the Bank’s performance. Once such disclosures
and ratios become industry practice, ABB will do the same.
ORDINARY RESOLUTION 1
RE-ELECTION OF GEN. DATO’ SERI DIRAJA TAN SRI (DR.) MOHD ZAHIDI BIN HAJI
ZAINUDDIN (R), WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 118 OF THE
COMPANY’S CONSTITUTION
The Chairman handed over the Chair to Encik Mohd Suffian bin Haji Haron as he is the
interested party in the matter to be discussed.
Encik Mohd Suffian bin Haji Haron took over the Chair and informed the Meeting that
Gen. Dato’ Seri Diraja Tan Sri (Dr.) Mohd Zahidi Bin Haji Zainuddin (R) was subject to
retirement under Article 118 of the Company’s Constitution and being eligible, had
offered himself for re-election.
The following ordinary resolution was put for a vote at the end of the meeting and was
duly passed:-
“THAT Gen. Dato’ Seri Diraja Tan Sri (Dr.) Mohd Zahidi Bin Haji Zainuddin (R), retiring
pursuant to Article 118 of the Company’s Constitution, be and was thereby re-elected
as Director of the Company.”
At this juncture, the Chairman continued to chair the Meeting.
ORDINARY RESOLUTION 2
RE-ELECTION OF ENCIK MOHD SUFFIAN BIN HAJI HARON, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 118 OF THE COMPANY’S CONSTITUTION
The Chairman informed the Meeting that Encik Mohd Suffian bin Haji Haron was subject
to retirement under Article 118 of the Company’s Constitution and being eligible, had
offered himself for re-election.
The following ordinary resolution was put for a vote at the end of the meeting and was
duly passed:-
“THAT Encik Mohd Suffian bin Haji Haron, retiring pursuant to Article 118 of the
Company’s Constitution, be and was thereby re-elected as Director of the Company.”
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ORDINARY RESOLUTION 3
RE-ELECTION OF TAN SRI MOHD GHAZALI BIN MOHD YUSOFF WHO RETIRES BY
ROTATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 118 OF THE COMPANY’S CONSTITUTION
The Chairman informed the Meeting that Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali Bin Mohd Yusoff was
subject to retirement under Article 118 of the Company’s Constitution and being
eligible, had offered himself for re-election.
The following ordinary resolution was put for a vote at the end of the meeting and was
duly passed:-
“THAT Tan Sri Mohd Ghazali Bin Mohd Yusoff, retiring pursuant to Article 118 of the
Company’s Constitution, be and was thereby re-elected as Director of the Company.”
ORDINARY RESOLUTION 4
RE-ELECTION OF DATO' ROZALILA BINTI ABDUL RAHMAN WHO RETIRES PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE 124 OF THE COMPANY’S CONSTITUTION
The Chairman informed the Meeting that Dato’ Rozalila Binti Abdul Rahman was subject
to retirement under Article 124 of the Company’s Constitution and being eligible, had
offered herself for re-election.
The following ordinary resolution was put for a vote at the end of the meeting and was
duly passed:-
“THAT Dato’ Rozalila Binti Abdul Rahman, retiring pursuant to Article 124 of the
Company’s Constitution, be and was thereby re-elected as Director of the Company.”
ORDINARY RESOLUTION 5
PAYMENT OF DIRECTORS’ FEES, OTHER EMOLUMENTS AND BENEFITS AMOUNTING TO
RM2,287,000 FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018
The Chairman of the Meeting sought approval of the shareholders on the proposed
payment of Directors’ Fees, other emoluments and benefits amounting to RM2,287,000
for the financial year ended 31 December 2018.
The following ordinary resolution was put for a vote at the end of the meeting and was
duly passed:-
“THAT Directors’ Fees, other emoluments and benefits amounting to RM2,287,000 for
the financial year ended 31 December 2018, be approved for payment to the
Directors”
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ORDINARY RESOLUTION 6
PAYMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION WITH EFFECT FROM THE
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RD
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) UNTIL THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY
The Chairman of the Meeting sought approval of the shareholders on the proposed
payment of Directors’ Fees, other emoluments and benefits based on the present
Directors’ remuneration structure from 1 January 2019 to the date of the next Annual
General Meeting of the Company.
The following ordinary resolution was put for a vote at the end of the meeting and was
duly passed:-
“THAT the payment of Directors’ Fees, other emoluments and benefits payable to the
Directors based on the present Directors’ remuneration structure from 1 January 2019
to the date of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company, be approved.
ORDINARY RESOLUTION 7
RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS
The Chairman informed the meeting that Messrs. PricewaterhouseCoopers had
indicated their willingness to continue in office.
The meeting was requested to consider the re-appointment of Messrs.
PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditors of the Company for the next financial year.
The following ordinary resolution was put for a vote at the end of the meeting and was
duly passed:-
“THAT Messrs. PricewaterhouseCoopers be re-appointed as Auditors of the Company
for the financial year ending 31 December 2019 at a remuneration to be fixed by the
Directors.”
ORDINARY RESOLUTION 8
AUTHORITY FOR DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES
The Chairman informed the meeting that this Special Business was to obtain general
mandate from shareholders to empower Directors to allot and issue shares pursuant to
Sections 75 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2016.
The following ordinary resolution was put for a vote at the end of the meeting and was
duly passed:-
THAT pursuant to Sections 75 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2016, and subject to the
approvals of the relevant governmental/regulatory authorities, the Directors be and
are hereby empowered to issue shares in the capital of the Company from time to time
and upon such terms and conditions and for such purposes as the Directors may in
their absolute discretion deem fit, provided that the aggregate number of shares
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issued pursuant to this resolution does not exceed 10% of the issued share capital of
the Company for the time being and that the Directors be and are hereby empowered
to obtain the approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad for the listing and
quotation of the additional shares so issued and that such authority shall continue to
be in force until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.”
ORDINARY RESOLUTION 9
ALLOTMENT AND ISSUANCE OF NEW SHARES OF AFFIN BANK BERHAD (“ABB SHARES”)
IN RELATION TO THE DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN BY THE COMPANY THAT GIVES
THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY THE OPTION TO REINVEST THEIR WHOLE OR A
PORTION OF THE DIVIDEND FOR WHICH THE REINVESTMENT OPTION APPLIES IN THE
NEW ABB SHARES (“DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN)
The Chairman informed that the meeting was requested to consider and, if thought fit,
to pass the ordinary resolution on the allotment and issuance of New Shares of AFFIN
Bank Berhad in relation to the Dividend Reinvestment Plan by the Company that gives
the Shareholders of the Company the Option to Reinvest their whole or a portion of the
Dividend for which the Reinvestment Option applies in New AFFIN Bank Berhad Shares
The following ordinary resolution was put for a vote at the end of the meeting and was
duly passed:-
“THAT pursuant to the Dividend Reinvestment Plan as approved by the shareholders
at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 15 May 2018 and subject to the
approval of the relevant regulatory authority (if any), approval be and is hereby given
to the Company to allot and issue such number of new ABB Shares upon the election
of the shareholders of the Company to reinvest the dividend pursuant to the Dividend
Reinvestment Plan until conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting upon such
terms and conditions and to such persons as the Board may, in their sole and absolute
discretion, deem fit and in the interest of the Company;
AND THAT, the issue price of the said new ABB Shares which will be determined by the
Board on a price fixing date to be determined (“Price Fixing Date”), shall not be more
than 10% discount to the adjusted 5-day volume-weighted average market price
(“WAMP”) of ABB Shares immediately prior to the Pricing Fixing Date, of which the
WAMP shall be adjusted ex-dividend before applying the abovementioned discount in
fixing the issue price;
AND THAT the Board be and is hereby authorized to do all such acts and enter into all
such transactions, arrangements and agreements, deeds or undertakings and to
execute, sign and deliver for and on behalf of the Company, all such documents and
impose such terms and conditions or delegate all or any part of its powers as may be
necessary or expedient in order to give full effect to the Dividend Reinvestment Plan
with full power to assent to any conditions, variations, modifications and/ or
amendments, as the Board may, in its absolute discretion deem fit and in the best
interest of the Company and/or as may be imposed or agreed to by any relevant
authorities.”
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ORDINARY RESOLUTION 10
PROPOSED RENEWAL OF SHAREHOLDERS’ MANDATE AND ADDITIONAL
SHAREHOLDERS’ MANDATE FOR RECURRENT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS OF A
REVENUE OR TRADING NATURE (PROPOSED SHAREHOLDERS’ MANDATE)
The Chairman handed over the Chair to Encik Abd Malik bin A Rahman as he is the
interested party by virtue of being a Nominee Director of Lembaga Tabung Angkatan
Tentera in the Board of Affin Bank Berhad.
Encik Abd Malik bin A Rahman took over the Chair and informed the Meeting of the
proposed shareholders’ mandate and additional mandate for Recurrent Related Party
Transactions of a Revenue or Trading Nature.
The following ordinary resolution was put for a vote at the end of the meeting and was
duly passed:-
THAT authority be and is hereby given in line with Chapter 10.09 of the Main Market
Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, for the Company, its
subsidiaries or any of them to enter into any of the transactions falling within the
types of the Recurrent Related Party Transactions, particulars of which are set out in
the Circular to Shareholders dated 29 March 2019 with the Related Parties as
described in the said Circular, provided that such transactions are of revenue or
trading nature, which are necessary for the day-to-day operations of the Company
and/or its subsidiaries within the ordinary course of business of the Company and/or
its subsidiaries, made on an arm’s length basis and on normal commercial terms which
are those generally available to the public and are not detrimental to the minority
shareholders of the Company;
AND THAT such authority shall commence immediately upon the passing of this
Ordinary Resolution until:-
(i) the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company at which
time the authority shall lapse unless by a resolution passed at a general
meeting, the authority is renewed; or
(ii) the expiration of the period within which the next Annual General Meeting of
the Company which is to be held pursuant to Section 340(2) of the Companies
Act, 2016 (but shall not extend to such extension as may be allowed pursuant
to Section 340(4) of the Companies Act, 2016); or
(iii) revoked or varied by a resolution passed by the shareholders of the Company
at a general meeting, whichever is earlier.
AND FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors be and is hereby authorised to do all acts,
deeds and things as may be deemed fit, necessary, expedient and/or appropriate in
order to implement the Proposed Shareholders’ Mandate with full power to assent to
all or any conditions, variations, modifications and/or amendments in any manner as
may be required by any relevant authorities or otherwise and to deal with all matters
relating thereto and to take all such steps and to execute, sign and deliver for and on
behalf of the Company all such documents, agreements, arrangements and/or
undertakings, with any party or parties and to carry out any other matters as may be
required to implement, finalise and complete, and give full effect to the Proposed
Shareholders’ Mandate in the best interest of the Company.”
At this juncture, the Chairman continued to chair the Meeting.
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ELECTRONIC POLL VOTING
There being no other business, the Chairman declared the closure for registration of
attendance for this meeting and to proceed with electronic poll voting for all the resolutions
tabled in the meeting. The Chairman invited the representative from the Poll Administrator,
Tricor Investor and Issuing House Services Sdn Bhd to brief the meeting on the procedures
for electronic poll voting process.
Ms Wong Yoke Fun, the representative from Tricor Investor and Issuing House Services Sdn
Bhd briefed the meeting on the procedures and processes of the electronic poll voting.
The Chairman thanked Ms Wong for the briefing and processes and adjourned the meeting
for the electronic poll voting session.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POLL VOTING RESULT
The Chairman announced the polling results as counted by the Poll Administrator, Tricor
Investor and Issuing House Services Sdn Bhd which have been verified by the Scrutineers,
Asia Securities Sdn Bhd.
“THAT ALL the 10 resolutions as set out in the Notice of the 43
rd
Annual General Meeting
dated 29 April 2019 be carried.”
TERMINATION OF MEETING
There being no other business, the meeting ended at 12.30 p.m. with a vote of thanks to
the Chair.