News
Material Litigation
Type | Announcement |
Subject | MATERIAL LITIGATION |
Description |
HSS ENGINEERS BERHAD ("HEB" OR "COMPANY") Kuala Lumpur High Court Suit No. WA-23NCVC-26-06/2016 MRCB Engineering Sdn Bhd ("Plaintiff") vs Somnath Mukherjee and HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd (collectively, "Defendants") - Update |
“Unless otherwise stated, definitions in this announcement shall carry the same meaning as defined in the Company's announcements dated 18 July 2016 and 26 August 2016."
Further to the Company's announcements on 18 July 2016 and 26 August 2016, the Board of Directors of the Company (“Board”) wishes to announce that:
(a) the third case management was held on 15 September 2016;
(b) the Defendants’ Application for Leave was granted;
(c) the Defendants were directed to file and serve a copy of the Rejoinder on the Plaintiff on or before 13 October 2016; and
(d) the fourth case management has been fixed on 13 October 2016.
The solicitors acting for HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd ("HSSI") are of the opinion that HSSI has a good defence to the claim made by the Plaintiff. Nevertheless, in the event that HSSI is unsuccessful in its defence, the solicitors are of the opinion that the damages are unlikely to exceed RM300,000.00.
The Board is of the view that this legal suit will not have any material impact on the Company's order book and future earnings.
This announcement is dated 15 September 2016. |
Announcement Info
Company Name | HSS ENGINEERS BERHAD |
Stock Name | HSSEB |
Date Announced | 15 Sep 2016 |
Category | General Announcement for PLC |
Reference Number | GA1-15092016-00019 |