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KWAP Lifts Stake in Top Glove with Open-Market Share Purchase

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  • Malaysian pension fund KWAP increased its stake in Top Glove by acquiring 6.37 million shares in the open market.
  • After the transaction, KWAP’s total holdings reached over 516 million Top Glove shares, signaling strong institutional confidence.
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KWAP Lifts Stake in Top Glove with Open-Market Share Purchase

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Top Glove Bhd ( (TPGVF) ) has provided an announcement.

Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan), a Malaysian pension fund, has increased its stake in Top Glove Corporation Bhd through the acquisition of 6,373,300 ordinary shares in the open market via its fund manager. Following this transaction, KWAP holds a combined direct and indirect interest of 516,384,550 Top Glove shares, reflecting both its substantial shareholder status and continued confidence in the company.

The change in substantial shareholding, disclosed on 12 May 2026 under Section 138 of the Companies Act 2016, underscores ongoing institutional support for Top Glove in the Malaysian equity market. This heightened exposure by a major pension fund may signal long-term investor confidence in Top Glove’s prospects and could influence market perceptions of the company’s stability and future performance.

More about Top Glove Bhd

Top Glove Corporation Bhd is a Malaysia-based manufacturer in the glove and rubber products industry, best known as one of the world’s largest producers of disposable rubber gloves. The company focuses on supplying medical, industrial, and consumer markets globally, leveraging large-scale production facilities to serve healthcare and related sectors.

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