Empire Metals Limited Announces Holding(s) in Company

Rhea-AI Summary

AIMS Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. has reported a significant shareholding in Empire Metals Limited (EPMLF). Through Apollo Asia Fund Limited, the investment fund has acquired a 3.02% stake, representing 20,842,106 voting rights in the company. The notification was triggered by an acquisition of financial instruments, with the threshold being crossed on May 30, 2025. The investment fund operates under the discretionary management of AIMS Asset Management, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Positive

• New institutional investor AIMS Asset Management has taken a significant 3.02% stake in the company
• The investment demonstrates institutional confidence in Empire Metals

Negative

• None.

LONDON UNITED KINGDOM / ACCESS Newswire / June 2, 2025 / TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings

1. Issuer Details

ISIN

VGG3036T1012

Issuer Name

EMPIRE METALS LIMITED

UK or Non-UK Issuer

UK

2. Reason for Notification

An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments

3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation

Name

AIMS Asset Management Sdn. Bhd.

City of registered office (if applicable)

Kuala Lumpur

Country of registered office (if applicable)

Malaysia

4. Details of the shareholder

Full name of shareholder(s) if different from the person(s) subject to the notification obligation, above

Apollo Asia Fund Limited

City of registered office (if applicable)

Country of registered office (if applicable)

British Virgin Islands

5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached

30-May-2025

6. Date on which Issuer notified

30-May-2025

7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation

	% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A)	% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)	Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B)	Total number of voting rights held in issuer
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached	3.020000	0.000000	3.020000	20842106
Position of previous notification (if applicable)

8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached

8A. Voting rights attached to shares

Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible)	Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)	Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)	% of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)	% of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)
VGG3036T1012	0	20842106	0.0000	3.020000
Sub Total 8.A	20842106		3.020000%

8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))

Type of financial instrument	Expiration date	Exercise/conversion period	Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted	% of voting rights
Sub Total 8.B1

8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))

Type of financial instrument	Expiration date	Exercise/conversion period	Physical or cash settlement	Number of voting rights	% of voting rights
Sub Total 8.B2

9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation

1. Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer.

Ultimate controlling person	Name of controlled undertaking	% of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold	% of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold	Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold

10. In case of proxy voting

Name of the proxy holder

The number and % of voting rights held

The date until which the voting rights will be held

11. Additional Information

Apollo Asia Fund Limited is an investment fund under the discretionary management of AIMS Asset Management Sdn. Bhd.

12. Date of Completion

30-May-2025

13. Place Of Completion

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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SOURCE: Empire Metals Limited

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

FAQ

What percentage stake did AIMS Asset Management acquire in Empire Metals (EPMLF)?

AIMS Asset Management acquired a 3.02% stake in Empire Metals through Apollo Asia Fund Limited, representing 20,842,106 voting rights.

When did AIMS Asset Management cross the reporting threshold for Empire Metals shares?

AIMS Asset Management crossed the reporting threshold on May 30, 2025, with the notification being filed on the same day.

Who manages the Empire Metals (EPMLF) investment for Apollo Asia Fund Limited?

The investment is under the discretionary management of AIMS Asset Management Sdn. Bhd., based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

What type of transaction triggered the Empire Metals shareholding notification?

The notification was triggered by an acquisition of financial instruments in Empire Metals Limited.