VCI Global (VCIG) CEO boosts stake to 33% with $1.77M cash infusion

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VCI Global Limited reports two consecutive private equity subscriptions by its Chairman and CEO, Victor Hoo, providing fresh cash to the company. On May 20, 2026, he acquired 1,200,000 ordinary shares at $0.75 per share for total proceeds of $900,000. On May 26, 2026, he purchased a further 654,135 shares at $1.33 per share, adding $870,000 of cash. Together, the company received unencumbered gross proceeds of $1,770,000 for working capital and general corporate purposes.

These transactions increased Mr. Hoo’s direct beneficial holdings from 371,398 shares, or about 7.626% of outstanding shares, to 2,225,533 shares, or about 33.097%. The new shares were issued as restricted securities under Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation S, with mandatory holding periods, and no warrants, options, or other derivative incentives were included.

Positive

• $1,770,000 capital infusion from CEO via two private share subscriptions, with proceeds directed to working capital and general corporate purposes, strengthens available liquidity.
• CEO increases direct ownership from 7.626% to 33.097%, materially expanding his economic stake in the company through cash purchases rather than derivative-based incentives.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Capital structure and governance analyst

CEO injects $1.77M and raises stake to roughly one-third.

The company received total gross cash proceeds of $1,770,000 from two private share subscriptions by its Chairman and CEO, Victor Hoo. The funds are designated entirely for working capital and general corporate purposes, which can help support ongoing operations and baseline strategic initiatives.

Mr. Hoo’s direct beneficial ownership rose from about 7.626% to about 33.097% of outstanding ordinary shares, indicating a substantially larger economic exposure. The shares were issued as restricted securities under Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation S, with Rule 144 limitations and no accompanying warrants or variable-rate features, which keeps the structure relatively straightforward.

Key Figures

First subscription size: 1,200,000 shares at $0.75/share Second subscription size: 654,135 shares at $1.33/share Total cash proceeds: $1,770,000 +3 more

6 metrics

First subscription size 1,200,000 shares at $0.75/share May 20, 2026 private subscription by CEO; $900,000 proceeds

Second subscription size 654,135 shares at $1.33/share May 26, 2026 private subscription by CEO; $870,000 proceeds

Total cash proceeds $1,770,000 Combined gross proceeds from May 20 and May 26, 2026 transactions

CEO holdings before 371,398 shares (7.626%) Direct beneficial ownership prior to May 20, 2026 transaction

CEO holdings after 2,225,533 shares (33.097%) Direct beneficial ownership after completion of both May transactions

Rolling period 7 days Period over which the two private transactions were completed

Key Terms

private subscription agreement, beneficial ownership, Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, Regulation S, +2 more

6 terms

private subscription agreement financial

"the Company entered into a definitive private subscription agreement"

beneficial ownership financial

"direct beneficial ownership represented approximately 7.626% of the Company’s issued"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 regulatory

"issued in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933"

Regulation S regulatory

"and/or Regulation S promulgated thereunder, as transactions by an issuer"

Regulation S is a set of rules that allows companies to sell securities (like shares or bonds) to investors outside the United States without having to follow all U.S. securities laws. It matters because it makes it easier for companies to raise money from international investors while still complying with U.S. regulations.

restricted securities financial

"all such shares constitute “restricted securities” under SEC Rule 144"

Restricted securities are shares or other investment instruments that come with legal or contractual limits on when and how they can be sold, like stock given to founders or bought in a private offering. Think of them as assets in a locked box that can’t be freely traded until certain conditions — such as a waiting period, company registration, or specific approvals — are met. For investors this matters because restricted securities are less liquid and can affect timing, price, and perceived value when they eventually enter the market.

Rule 144 regulatory

"constitute “restricted securities” under SEC Rule 144"

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13a-16 OR 15d-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File Number: 001-41678

VCI Global Limited

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Suite 33.03 of Level 33, Menara Exchange 106, Lingkaran TRX, Tun Razak Exchange,

55188 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☒      Form 40-F ☐

Entry into Definitive Private Subscription Agreements with Chief Executive Officer

This Report on Form 6-K is being filed to disclose two consecutive private placement equity transactions entered into by VCI Global Limited (the “Company”) directly with its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hoo Voon Him (the “Purchaser”), to optimize the Company's capital structure and expand working capital resources.

On May 20, 2026, the Company entered into a definitive private subscription agreement (the “May 20 Agreement”) with Mr. Hoo Voon Him (“May 20, 2026 transaction”). Pursuant to the terms of the May 20 Agreement, the Purchaser acquired 1,200,000 ordinary shares, no par value, of the Company at a fixed purchase price of $0.75 per ordinary share, for an aggregate cash consideration of $900,000. The transaction closed immediately upon execution, and gross proceeds were transferred entirely to the Company's operational treasury.

On May 26, 2026, the Company entered into a second consecutive definitive private subscription agreement (“May 26 Agreement”) with Mr. Hoo Voon Him (the “May 26, 2026 transaction”, and together with the May 20, 2026 transaction. The “May Transactions”). Pursuant to the terms of the May 26 Agreement, the Purchaser acquired 654,135 ordinary shares, no par value, of the Company at a fixed purchase price of $1.33 per ordinary share, derived from prevailing market metrics. The aggregate cash consideration for this transaction equaled $870,000. Gross proceeds were received directly by the Company.

Collectively, within a rolling 7-day period, the Issuer has received total unencumbered gross cash proceeds of $1,770,000 directly from the Purchaser via these two private transactions. These capital injections have expanded Mr. Hoo Voon Him’s direct beneficial equity stake in the Company from 371,398 ordinary shares to 2,225,533 ordinary shares.

Prior to the execution of the May 20, 2026 transaction, Mr. Hoo Voon Him’s direct beneficial ownership represented approximately 7.626% of the Company’s issued and outstanding ordinary shares. Following the closing and issuance of shares under the May transactions, Mr. Hoo Voon Him’s total direct beneficial ownership stake has increased to approximately 33.097% of the total outstanding ordinary shares of the Company.

The total cumulative proceeds of $1,770,000 from the May Transactions have been allocated directly to corporate treasury asset pools. The management of the Company has designated these unencumbered funds entirely for general working capital and general corporate purposes, providing additional financial flexibility to support the Company's ongoing operations and strategic baseline initiatives.

The ordinary shares issued under the May Transactions have been issued in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and/or Regulation S promulgated thereunder, as transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering.

Consequently, all such shares constitute “restricted securities” under SEC Rule 144. The electronic book-entry certificates held by the transfer agent carry permanent restrictive legends and are strictly barred from public market resale, transfer, or deposition into U.S. brokerage clearing systems on the NASDAQ Capital Market for the mandatory statutory holding periods. No warrants, options, derivative sweeteners, or variable-rate conversion price adjustments were issued or are outstanding in connection with the May Transactions.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 27, 2026	VCI Global Limited
	By:	/s/ Victor Hoo
	Name:	Victor Hoo
	Title:	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

How much new capital did VCI Global (VCIG) receive from the May 2026 CEO subscriptions?

VCI Global received $1,770,000 in total gross cash proceeds. This came from two private share subscriptions by Chairman and CEO Victor Hoo, providing unencumbered funds for working capital and general corporate purposes.

At what prices did the CEO buy new VCI Global (VCIG) shares in May 2026?

On May 20, 2026, the CEO bought shares at $0.75 each. On May 26, 2026, he acquired additional shares at a fixed price of $1.33 per share, derived from prevailing market metrics.

How did the May 2026 transactions change the CEO’s ownership in VCI Global (VCIG)?

The CEO’s direct holdings increased from 371,398 shares, about 7.626% of outstanding shares, to 2,225,533 shares, approximately 33.097% of VCI Global’s total ordinary shares after the transactions.

How many new VCI Global (VCIG) shares were issued to the CEO in these private deals?

The company issued 1,200,000 ordinary shares in the May 20, 2026 transaction and 654,135 shares in the May 26, 2026 transaction, for a combined issuance of 1,854,135 new ordinary shares.

What will VCI Global (VCIG) use the $1.77 million proceeds from the CEO’s subscriptions for?

Management allocated the $1,770,000 of unencumbered proceeds directly to corporate treasury asset pools, designating the funds entirely for general working capital and general corporate purposes to support ongoing operations and strategic baseline initiatives.

Are the new VCI Global (VCIG) shares issued to the CEO freely tradable?

No. The shares are classified as restricted securities under Section 4(a)(2), Regulation S, and Rule 144. They carry permanent restrictive legends and are barred from public resale or deposit into U.S. brokerage systems during mandatory holding periods.