Bumi Armada to weigh buying MISC energy assets


Talks between the companies are at an advanced stage and a non-binding agreement may be signed as soon as this week.

PETALING JAYA: Bumi Armada Bhd, an oil field services provider controlled by Malaysian tycoon T Ananda Krishnan, is considering buying MISC Bhd’s offshore energy business, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Talks between the companies are at an advanced stage and a non-binding agreement may be signed as soon as this week, said the people, asking not to be identified because the process is private.

While details such as valuation are still being discussed, a potential transaction will likely involve a share swap that will give MISC a significant minority stake in Bumi Armada, the people said.

Shares of Bumi Armada are unchanged this year, giving it a valuation of RM2.9bil. MISC’s stock has risen 9%, valuing the firm at RM35.5bil.

Deliberations are ongoing and the parties could still decide against pursuing the deal, the people said. A representative for Bumi Armada didn’t immediately respond to a request seeking comment, while MISC declined to comment.

Bumi Armada has been expanding in Asia in areas such as upstream and low-carbon solutions to support its energy transition plans, according to its website. Its assets include floating production storage and offloading, known as FPSOs and liquefied natural gas facilities. Ananda Krishnan owns 34.6% of Bumi Armada through Objektif Bersatu Sdn.

State-owned oil company Petroliam Nasional Bhd controls MISC with a 51% stake. MISC offers energy-related maritime solutions and services, according to its website.

Separately, Bumi Armada announced that it had successfully secured a two-year firm period extension for the Te Giac Trang field located offshore Vietnam, via the execution of a bareboat charter contract amendment addendum between its wholly owned subsidiary, Armada TGT Ltd and Hoang Long Joint Operating Co. — Agencies

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