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Liftech Eyes MYR23 Million Via ACE Market IPO in Malaysia

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Liftech (KLSE:LIFTECH) is seeking to raise 23 million ringgit via an IPO on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, according to a Monday Malaysian bourse filing.

The industrial lifting and handling equipment manufacturer's IPO entails a public issue of 79.2 million new shares at 0.29 ringgit each.

The company's debut is scheduled for June 30.

Aside from listing expenses, proceeds will be used to repay existing bank borrowings, for facilities expansion and new equipment, and for working capital requirements.

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