HOO VOON HIM 4
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VCI Global (VCIG) 10% Owner Hoo Voon Him Buys 654,135 Shares
What Happened
Hoo Voon Him, a reported 10% owner of VCI Global Ltd (VCIG), acquired 654,135 ordinary shares on May 26, 2026. The shares were purchased from the issuer under a subscription agreement at $1.33 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $870,000. This filing reports a purchase (acquisition) rather than a sale.
Key Details
- Transaction date and price: May 26, 2026 — 654,135 shares at $1.33 per share; total $870,000 (Footnote F1).
- Transaction type: Purchase from the issuer pursuant to a subscription agreement (not an open-market sale). Transaction code: P (purchase).
- Filing date/timeliness: Form 4 filed May 27, 2026 (one day after the transaction); appears timely under Section 16 reporting rules.
- Shares owned after transaction: The filing does not state a total beneficial ownership after this purchase.
- Notable footnote (F2): 59 ordinary shares are directly owned by VCI Equity Fund Limited and may be deemed beneficially owned by Hoo Voon Him; he is the sole shareholder of that fund.
Context
As a 10% owner, Hoo Voon Him is a significant shareholder; purchases by large insiders can be interpreted as a stronger signal than routine sales, though filings do not explain motivation. This transaction was a private subscription with the issuer rather than an open-market trade.