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Oasis sets the table for profit with Chef Wan deal

Oasis sets the table for profit with Chef Wan deal

The Star06-06-2025

OASIS Harvest Corp Bhd's latest proposed acquisition of Metta Food & Lifestyle Sdn Bhd, which operates the famous Chef Wan banquet-themed chain of restaurants and cafes, is noteworthy.
The first striking point is that the RM30.8mil price tag for Metta exceeds Oasis' current market capitalisation of RM25mil.
Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.
RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month
Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.
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