VCI Global Declares Special Dividend of V Gallant Shares as Cybersecurity & AI Subsidiary Prepares for Nine-Figure Nasdaq IPO
VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) approved a special dividend of 10% of V Gallant share capital to be distributed pro rata to all VCIG shareholders as part of a carve-out strategy.
The distribution aims to broaden shareholder participation, reduce corporate concentration and improve liquidity while V Gallant advances preparatory steps toward a planned Nasdaq IPO, for which management projects a nine-figure valuation range based on internal reviews, audits, and sector comparables. The record date will be announced after administrative clearance, expected within 7–14 days, and the transfer agent will process the distribution with no shareholder action required.
VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) ha approvato un dividendo speciale pari al 10% del capitale sociale di V Gallant, da distribuire pro rata a tutti gli azionisti VCIG nell’ambito di una strategia di carving-out.
La distribuzione mira ad aumentare la partecipazione degli azionisti, ridurre la concentrazione azionaria e migliorare la liquidità, mentre V Gallant avanza i preparativi per una prevista offerta pubblica iniziale Nasdaq, per la quale la direzione prevede un range di valutazione a nove cifre basato su revisioni interne, verifiche contabili e comparabili del settore. Si annuncerà la data di registrazione dopo l’approvazione amministrativa, prevista entro 7–14 giorni, e l’agente di trasferimento elaborerà la distribuzione senza che sia richiesto alcun intervento da parte degli azionisti.
VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) aprobó un dividendo especial de 10% del capital social de V Gallant para ser distribuido pro rata a todos los accionistas de VCIG como parte de una estrategia de carve-out.
La distribución tiene como objetivo ampliar la participación de los accionistas, reducir la concentración de capital y mejorar la liquidez, mientras V Gallant avanza con los pasos preparatorios hacia un IPO de Nasdaq planeado, para el que la dirección prevé un rango de valoración de nueve cifras basado en revisiones internas, auditorías y comparables del sector. Se comunicará la fecha de registro tras la aprobación administrativa, prevista dentro de 7–14 días, y el agente de transferencia procesará la distribución sin que sea necesaria ninguna acción por parte de los accionistas.
VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG)는 특별 배당을 승인했고, 이는 V Gallant의 자본의 10%에 해당하며, VCIG 주주 전원에게 비례 배분될 예정이며 carve-out 전략의 일환이다.
배당은 주주 참여를 넓히고, 기업 집중도를 줄이며 유동성을 개선하는 것을 목표로 하며, V Gallant는 계획된 나스닥 IPO를 향한 준비 단계를 진행하고 있다. 경영진은 내부 검토, 감사 및 업계 비교에 근거하여 9자릿수 평가 범위를 제시한다. 기록일은 행정적 승인 후 발표되며, 예상 기간은 7–14일 이내이고, 양도 대행사가 주주 조치 없이 배당을 처리할 것이다.
VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) a approuvé un dividende spécial équivalant à 10% du capital social de V Gallant, à distribuer pro rata à tous les actionnaires de VCIG dans le cadre d'une stratégie de sortie (carve-out).
Cette distribution vise à élargir la participation des actionnaires, à réduire la concentration d’actions et à améliorer la liquidité pendant que V Gallant avance dans les étapes préparatoires en vue d’un IPO Nasdaq prévu, pour lequel la direction prévoit une valeur à neuf chiffres en fonction des relectures internes, des audits et des comparables sectoriels. La date d’enregistrement sera communiquée après l’approbation administrative, attendue dans 7–14 jours, et l’agent de transfert traitera la distribution sans qu’aucune action des actionnaires ne soit requise.
VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) hat eine Sonderdividende in Höhe von 10% des Kapitals von V Gallant genehmigt, die anteilig an alle VCIG-Aktionäre im Rahmen einer Carve-out-Strategie ausgeschüttet wird.
Die Ausschüttung zielt darauf ab, die Teilnahme der Aktionäre zu erweitern, die Konzentration des Unternehmens zu verringern und die Liquidität zu verbessern, während V Gallant die vorbereitenden Schritte zu einem geplanten Nasdaq-IPO vorantreibt, für das das Management basierend auf internen Prüfungen, Audits und Branchenvergleichswerten mit einer Zehnstelligen Bewertungsrange rechnet. Der Record Date wird nach administrativer Genehmigung bekannt gegeben, voraussichtlich innerhalb von 7–14 Tagen, und der Transferagent wird die Ausschüttung abwickeln, ohne dass eine Aktion der Aktionäre erforderlich ist.
VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) وافقت على توزيع خاص يعادل 10% من رأس مال V Gallant ليُوزّع بالتناسب على جميع المُلّاك لـVCIG كجزء من استراتيجية carve-out.
يهدف التوزيع إلى توسيع مشاركة المُلّاك، وتقليل تركيز الشركات وتحسين السيولة في حين تواصل V Gallant خطواتها التحضيرية نحو طرح الأسهم في ناسداك المخطط له، والذي تتوقع الإدارة أن يحقق نطاق تقييم ذو تسعة أرقام استنادًا إلى المراجعات الداخلية، والتدقيقات، ومقارنات القطاع. ستُعلن تاريخ السجل بعد الموافقات الإدارية، المتوقع خلال 7–14 يومًا، وسيعالج وكيل التحويل التوزيع دون حاجة أي إجراء من المُلّاك.
- Special dividend: 10% of V Gallant equity to VCIG shareholders
- Direct shareholder participation in V Gallant ahead of IPO
- Distribution processed by transfer agent; no shareholder action required
- VCIG ownership concentration in V Gallant reduced by 10%
- Nasdaq IPO valuation is a management internal projection (nine-figure), not a guarantee
Insights
VCI Global will distribute
The company will transfer a
This move changes capital structure by reducing corporate concentration and giving shareholders direct ownership in the subsidiary. Key dependencies include completion of V Gallant’s audit and valuation review, successful formation of a listing entity, and formal underwriter engagement. The announcement contains forward-looking statements and internal valuation expectations only; those are not confirmed outcomes.
Watch for the official record date and any completed audit or valuation reports in the coming weeks, plus formal engagement letters with underwriters or an IPO filing that would materially advance the carve-out timeline. Near-term observable milestones: confirmation of the record date within
Strategic Distribution Ahead of Value-Unlocking Carve-Out
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a special dividend in the form of
The distribution is expected to broaden shareholder participation in V Gallant while reducing corporate concentration, thereby strengthening trading liquidity and enhancing long-term alignment across both entities. It marks the first step in VCI Global’s value-unlocking strategy as V Gallant progresses toward its planned Nasdaq carve-out IPO, which management estimates could fall within a nine-figure valuation range based on internal projections, audit preparations, and sector comparables.
Driving Shareholder Value Through Strategic Separation
- Secure AI & Data Privacy for enterprises and government
- AI Compute & AI Consulting
- Enterprise & Government Data Analytics-as-a-Service
- ISO Audit & Advisory
- Cybersecurity Consulting
“This special dividend allows our shareholders to directly benefit from V Gallant’s next chapter as it advances toward a Nasdaq listing. V Gallant is one of our fastest-scaling technology units, and this carve-out strategy is designed to crystallize value for VCIG shareholders while strengthening our leadership in cybersecurity and AI,” said Dato’ Victor Hoo, Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VCI Global.
Dividend Mechanics and Expected Timeline
The special dividend, representing a
VCI Global expects to confirm the official record date within the next 7–14 days following final clearance from its advisors and transfer agent.
Positioning V Gallant for Its Planned Nasdaq Listing
As part of the carve-out roadmap, VCI Global is advancing through key preparatory milestones, including completing V Gallant’s audit and valuation review, appointing IPO advisors and underwriters, and forming the dedicated listing entity. The company has also initiated early-stage engagement with institutional and strategic investors.
VCI Global emphasized that the strategic separation of V Gallant is designed to surface intrinsic value, enhance transparency, and accelerate growth across both entities. With cybersecurity, AI infrastructure, and data governance demand rising globally, the company believes V Gallant is well-positioned to benefit from strong market tailwinds as it moves toward a public listing.
About V Gallant Limited
V Gallant Limited (“V Gallant”) is a leading cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on delivering secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions for enterprises and government organizations. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including AI compute and consulting, secure data analytics-as-a-service, ISO audit and advisory, and cybersecurity consulting.
With a strong emphasis on data privacy, regulatory compliance, and advanced AI capabilities, V Gallant helps clients harness the power of technology to drive operational efficiency, enhance security, and unlock strategic value.
For more information, please visit https://vgallant.ai/.
About VCI Global Limited
VCI Global Limited is a cross-sector platform builder at the forefront of technology and financial architecture. The Company focuses on developing and scaling platforms across artificial intelligence, encrypted data infrastructure, digital treasury systems, and next-generation capital market solutions.
By integrating technology innovation with financial ecosystems, VCI Global enables enterprises, governments, and institutions to capture opportunities in the evolving digital economy. The Company’s strategy is centered on building scalable platforms that deliver resilience, efficiency, and long-term value across multiple high-growth sectors.
For more information on the Company, please log on to https://v-capital.co/.
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