KUALA LUMPUR   — In a move set to redefine the landscape of corporate restructuring and venture financing in the region, The Union of Universal Trust (ULTRUST) has officially announced the launch of its premier investment matchmaking program, "ULTRUST Investors: Let's Pitch, Malaysia!" Spearheaded by the authoritative ULTRUST Governance Office (GO), under the absolute directive of the Executive Chairman, this high-octane initiative has pooled a massive RM150 million combined investment fund from an elite consortium of allied institutional and private anchor investors. The program is specifically architected to match scale-up private companies looking to dilute equity with cash-rich investors hungry for high-impact commercial assets.

Redefining the Deal-Making Sandbox: The Shark Tank Mechanics

Modeled after global high-stakes pitching formats, "ULTRUST Investors: Let’s Pitch, Malaysia!" bypasses the traditionally sluggish bureaucratic layers of traditional venture financing. Selected founders are thrust into a dynamic corporate arena featuring a 5-minute hard pitch followed by a grueling 5-minute Q&A session handled by a rotating panel of VVIP investors.

The defining edge of the platform? On-the-spot decisions. At the immediate conclusion of the defense, primary shareholders and investor panels negotiate valuations, terms, and equity percentages live, allowing founders to walk away with secured capital injections or empty-handed.

With an institutional framework targeting a baseline deployment of RM50 million per successful company, the program plans to shortlist the top 10 most formidable applicants nationwide, focusing heavily on executing at least three (3) major deals during its inaugural cohort. However, the Governance Office has hinted that the capital pool remains highly flexible and may expand dynamically should extraordinary market potential be demonstrated on the floor.

A Pre-Vetted, Bulletproof Ecosystem for Passive and Anchor Investors

For private investors, the platform solves the most painful bottleneck in modern Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): tedious due diligence and exorbitant intermediary advisory costs.

Under the stringent operational framework of the ULTRUST structure, the Division of Corporate Development & Entrepreneurship (CODE) alongside the Division of Finance, Investment & Operations (FINO) execute rigorous internal due diligence on all applicants prior to stepping foot into the arena. All target companies are comprehensively vetted to ensure:

• A definitive operational track record of over 5 years.

• Verifiable historical revenue streams and proven financial stability.

• Flawless legal and debt governance, entirely insulated from active court litigation or hidden liabilities.

• Ready-to-audit unit economics (COGS, OPEX, and certified valuation reports).

Furthermore, the ULTRUST Governance Office has instituted an airtight, institutional security mechanism: a mandatory 1% corporate equity co-investment retained by ULTRUST in every finalized deal. This guarantees that the Governance Office, along with its regulatory arms like Legal, Compliance & Oversight (LECO), maintains an ongoing, active oversight over the portfolio companies post-deal—offering unparalleled capital protection for passive anchor investors. All pooled capital has been rigorously audited to ensure clear Proof of Funds (POF) and absolute Shariah-compliance.

An Elite Strategic Alliance

The massive scale of this production is backed by a formidable triumvirate. Organized principally by The Union of Universal Trust (ULTRUST), the ecosystem leverages the specialized advisory power of ULTRUST Capital Resource Sdn Bhd as the designated M&A Advisor, alongside the creative and media execution of Meor Legacy Entertainment Sdn Bhd as the official Production Advisor.

Mr. Amin Bin Idris, Central Liaison Coordinator of the Governance Office, will actively lead the internal routing, working in tandem with CODE to audit applicant readiness and collaborating with FINO’s Investor Relations branch to strategically align incoming participants with the most appropriate industry-specific investor panels.

Call for Applications: Is Your Enterprise Ready for the Next Stage?

The portal is officially open for high-growth enterprises ready to execute sophisticated equity transactions and unlock massive growth capital. Due to the highly curated nature of the broadcast and live episodes, selection into the Top 10 Finalists is brutally competitive.

Applicants are strictly required to submit a comprehensive, formal Written Offer Letter (Surat Tawaran) addressing the mandatory 17-point operational and financial disclosure matrix directly to the Governance Office.

In alignment with strict corporate governance, the ULTRUST Governance Office enforces a zero-contact preliminary policy. No private briefings, casual networking sessions, or pre-pitching meetings will be entertained. Full documentation screening is handled exclusively online, and the closed-door venue and scheduling details will only be disclosed to vetted, shortlisted entities.

• Submission Channel: Send your formal pitch deck and 17-point compliance letter to governance@ultrust.com.my.

• Deadline: Submissions must be received within seven (7) days of initial inquiry.

“SERVING FOR THE UNIVERSAL TRUST”

Media and Investor Relations Contact:
Governance Office, The Union Of Universal Trust (ULTRUST)

D-02-L3, Level 3, Pusat Komersial Dataran Ecohill,

Setia Ecowalk, Jalan Ecohill 1/2, Setia Ecohill,

43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Phone: +60 3-8216 8334 | Official Portal: www.ultrust.com.my

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