Malayan Banking Bhd Extends Landmark Sustainability-Linked Loan to AT&S Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR (July 14, 2025) — Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), a leading commercial bank in Malaysia, has announced a significant financial move by granting a US$150 million (approximately RM638.18 million) sustainability-linked loan (SLL) to Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Malaysia Sdn Bhd (AT&S Malaysia). This transaction marks a pioneering step as it is the first SLL issued by a Malaysian and Southeast Asian lender to AT&S, and notably, the first such facility by a local lender to a multinational company in Malaysia’s burgeoning semiconductor sector.

The funds from this landmark loan will be utilized by AT&S Malaysia for the development of its high-end integrated circuit (IC) substrate plant located in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah. This initiative underscores Maybank’s commitment to supporting sustainable development and innovation within the semiconductor industry, which is a critical component of Malaysia’s economic growth strategy.

Financial Overview of Malayan Banking Bhd

  • Sector: Financials
  • Industry: Banks
  • Primary Exchange: Bursa Malaysia
  • Currency: MYR
  • Close Price (July 10, 2025): 9.69 MYR
  • 52 Weeks High (July 12, 2025): 11.04 MYR
  • 52 Weeks Low (July 12, 2025): 9.32 MYR
  • Market Cap: 117,065,890,000 MYR
  • Price Earnings Ratio: 11.49

Malayan Banking Bhd operates as a commercial bank providing a wide range of financial services to individuals, retail, corporate, and institutional clients not only in Malaysia but also in Singapore, Indonesia, and internationally.

Market Context

On the same day, the broader Malaysian stock market experienced a slight decline, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI index falling by 0.51 points to 1535.56 points. Despite this, Maybank’s stock showed resilience, closing at 9.72 MYR, up by 3 sen. The market’s performance was influenced by global trade policy uncertainties following the announcement of new tariffs by the U.S. on the EU and Mexico, which took effect on August 1, 2025.

In summary, Maybank’s strategic move to extend a sustainability-linked loan to AT&S Malaysia highlights its role in fostering sustainable industrial growth and innovation in the semiconductor sector, while also reflecting its strong market position amidst broader economic uncertainties.