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Founder Group shares jump 20% after securing $4.1M solar project contractMarch 9, 2026 11:30 AM
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Shares of Founder Group (NASDAQ:FGL) climbed 20% on Monday after the company announced it had been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) contract valued at approximately RM16 million ($4.14 million) for a 25.40MW solar power project in Malaysia.The project forms part of Malaysia’s Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP), a government initiative designed to accelerate corporate decarbonization through Virtual Power Purchase Agreements and the development of large-scale solar capacity.Under the contract, Founder Group will oversee the supply of equipment, civil and structural construction, testing and commissioning activities, as well as the interconnection facilities for the solar photovoltaic plant. Once operational, the installation is expected to generate about 53,000 megawatt-hours of renewable electricity annually, helping reduce roughly 35,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.The project is also expected to contribute around 53,000 Renewable Energy Certificates to the market, enabling corporate buyers to meet their sustainability targets.“This award reinforces Founder Group’s growing role in Malaysia’s energy transition and demonstrates our strong execution track record under the CGPP framework,” said Lee Seng Chi, Chief Executive Officer of Founder Group. “As Malaysia accelerates its utility-scale solar rollout, Founder Group is well-positioned to capture a larger share of upcoming tenders and expand our presence in high-value EPCC projects.”The company said the new contract strengthens its position in Malaysia’s utility-scale solar sector while improving visibility for multi-year revenue streams. Founder Group added that it is continuing to pursue opportunities under the LSS5 and LSS5+ programs, the Corporate Renewable Energy Sourcing Scheme, and other regional solar tenders.Founder Group stock price
Original: Founder Group shares jump 20% after securing $4.1M solar project contract
12yearplan
7月前
Planet QEOS Sdn. Bhd. is a subsidiary of QEOS LED Sdn. Bhd. founded in 2020. Its goal is to disrupt traditional supply chains and defy traditional growing seasons by enabling local farming at commercial scale all-year round. We set a new standard for traceability by managing our greens from seed to package. By integrating QEOS Connectivity Technology® platform and our Better Sun Technology™, we can provide the perfect conditions for healthy plants to thrive, taking indoor farming to a new level of precision and productivity with minimal environmental impact and virtually zero risk.
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About QEOS
QEOS LED Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Quantum Electro Opto Systems Sdn. Bhd. (QEOS), is a manufacturer and wholesaler of advanced energy efficient LED lighting solutions. Having the ability to drive down power consumption greatly, QEOS LED products offer huge cost savings for commercial and industrial applications. QEOS LED Advance Lighting System also offers future upgrades which will allow for smart lighting.
QEOS LEDs replaces conventional CFLs and incandescent lamps to achieve a greater cost savings of at least 50% and up to 80% in electricity used. Using it’s patented design for the use of superior grade high efficiency LED chipset and robust driver, QEOS LED products are rated for up to 24 hour use. QEOS LED products are 5 times more efficient than conventional fluorescent lights and 2 times more efficient that current LED lights. This provides a strong assurance for better value of money and maximizing return on investment.
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At Planet QEOS, our system is based on Precision Agriculture principles with producers using systems that generate data in their farms, which will allow for proper strategic and operational decisions. Traditionally, farmers have gone to the fields to check the status of their crops and make decisions based on their accumulated experience. This approach is no longer sustainable as, some fields are too large to be managed according to the threefold criterion that will lead the coming years: EFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY and AVAILABILITY (for people).
Planet QEOS Advanced smart farming system provides practical solutions for farmers. Our technology will provide a systematic tool to detect unforseen problems hard to notice by traditional visual inspection on occasional checks.
12yearplan
7月前
🎓 Education and Ownership
Lee holds an undergraduate degree from Multimedia University, Malaysia
As of mid-2025, he owns approximately 28.57% of Founder Group, with a net worth estimated at USD 4 million
🧑💼 Lee Seng Chi’s Career Path
Early Career (2010–2013): Lee started as an Operations Manager at Micron M Sdn. Bhd., where he gained hands-on experience in engineering operations and project management
Solar Bina Engineering Sdn. Bhd. (2015–2021): He served as Chief Executive Officer, leading solar energy projects and developing a strong foundation in renewable energy infrastructure. This role was pivotal in shaping his technical and strategic understanding of Malaysia’s solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) landscape
Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd. (2021): Drawing on over a decade of experience, Lee established Founder Energy to deliver full-spectrum solar PV solutions. The company quickly gained traction for its engineering excellence and project delivery capabilities
🚀 Founder Group’s Rise and Acquisition
Acquisition by Reservoir Link (2021): Reservoir Link Energy Berhad acquired a 51% stake in Founder Energy, rebranding it as Founder Group Limited. Lee remained at the helm as CEO and Chairman, guiding the company through its next phase of growth
Nasdaq Listing (2024–2025): Under Lee’s leadership, Founder Group pursued a Nasdaq IPO, raising capital to expand its solar EPC footprint and align with Malaysia’s national green energy and AI infrastructure ambitions
Lee Seng Chi’s journey from operations management to leading a Nasdaq-listed solar EPC firm illustrates a classic entrepreneurial arc—grounded in technical mastery, sharpened by executive leadership, and scaled through strategic partnerships.
Would you like to explore some of Founder Group’s flagship solar projects or their role in Malaysia’s green energy roadmap?..
No thanks, I've seen those already but maybe some trader/investor here at the IPub will sit down with a cold one and do so..
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12yearplan
8月前
There was a business here and may be a turn around..
✅ Why Avondale (or a Sophisticated Investor) Might Back This
Here are reasons why one might rationally take the risk:
Factor Rationale / Upside Caveats / Conditions
Growth leverage / upside potential The RM 1.16B deal is large relative to FGL’s past deals. If executed, this can materially shift revenue scale. Magnitude of upside depends on margins, execution, cost control.
Value of downstream integration By combining generation (solar + battery) and data centre infrastructure, FGL is positioning itself along multiple revenue streams (power sales, data centre leases). The data centre business is capital intensive, competitive, and requires its own operational excellence.
“First mover / flagship” branding Being billed as Malaysia’s first “firm solar” project could attract government support, subsidies, preferential policy, or branding advantage. That “first mover” status might attract scrutiny, regulatory delays, or pushback from incumbents.
Macro / policy tailwinds Many governments (incl. in Malaysia, ASEAN) are pushing renewable energy, grid modernization, digital infrastructure. FGL’s specialization in solar EPCC is aligned. Policy risk: changes in subsidies, tariffs, energy policy direction, or macroeconomic pressures.
Embedded option / optionality Even if only partially realized, having such a large project in pipeline gives flexibility. It’s a kind of call option on future growth. The option can expire worthless if not executed (permits, financing, off-takers fall through).
So, from a “high risk / high potential return” lens, this move could appeal to an investor willing to accept execution risk in exchange for outsized payoff.
⚠️ Key Risks & Red Flags (Especially Given Past Financials)
While the upside is enticing, the risks are significant — some of which we already saw in their 20-F:
Execution risk
The “Heads of Agreement” is nonbinding in many respects; they must still secure permits, land rights, grid interconnection, environmental clearance, etc.
They need to raise significant capital or debt to build the infrastructure. If they can't secure financing on favorable terms, the project may stall or be materially delayed.
Concentration / capital burden
The project is large relative to FGL’s track record; taking on a commitment of this size could stress the balance sheet, especially given that in 2024, liabilities already exceeded current assets.
If cost overruns occur, or if BESS, civil, or interconnection costs escalate (as often happens in large infrastructure builds), margins may shrink or turn negative.
Off-taker / PPA risk / pricing risk
The economics rest heavily on establishing a robust Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with terms favorable enough to justify investment. If pricing is weak or if offtakers renegotiate, revenue could be disappointing.
The “firm solar” nature (i.e. combining with storage to deliver dispatchable power) adds complexity; the battery must meet reliability expectations.
Regulatory / policy / permitting risk
The energy, environmental, land use, grid interconnection, licensing regimes in Malaysia (especially in Sarawak) could introduce delays, additional costs, or constraints.
Changes in tax, feed-in tariff, renewable energy policy, or data center power tariffs could erode returns.
Track record & scale risk
While FGL has announced some smaller projects (30 MW, etc.), stepping up to 310 MW + 620 MWh + data centre is a big leap. Scaling up operations, managing complexity, integrating across multiple verticals (generation + data centre operations) is nontrivial.
Their prior financials show losses and working capital stress, which means any misstep could cascade.
Liquidity / investor control / governance
Given the dual-class share structure (which we discussed earlier), public shareholders may have limited control. If management or large controlling shareholders take decisions that favor insiders or use aggressive assumptions, minority investors may have limited recourse.
Transparency and disclosure quality is crucial; any opacity in cost estimates, milestone disclosures, or delays could hide disappointing performance.
🎯 What This Suggests for Avondale (and Other Investors)
Putting together their move and Avondale's stake, here’s a plausible narrative:
Avondale may have taken the stake to capture upside if the RM 1.16B project successfully transitions from “Heads of Agreement” to a fully binding, financed, executed project. If FGL can grow from small EPCC deals to a much larger infrastructure play, the equity could appreciate substantially (especially given low base).
Because the share structure concentrates control, Avondale might be betting that their share is enough to benefit from value creation (through dividends, or eventual liquidity events) even if they can’t directly influence management.
The RM 1.16B deal also gives a signal of future opportunity: management is attempting to break into “big league” infrastructure builds, and this could be a “proof point” to unlock more contracts or easier financing.
🔍 What to Closely Monitor Going Forward
To evaluate whether this project (and thus the bet) is credible, these are the metrics and milestones I’d watch:
Progression from “Heads of Agreement” ? Definitive Agreements / Binding Contracts
Is the PPA signed?
Are land rights / land leases secured?
Has a full EPC contract (or series of contracts) been awarded?
Is there a financing / debt / equity consortium backing the deal?
Regulatory & permitting milestones
Environmental / social impact assessments
Grid interconnection approval
Permit for data centre operations (zoning, cooling, connectivity)
Capital raise / project finance terms
How much debt vs equity? What interest rates?
Who are the lenders / investors?
Are there guarantees or government backing?
Cost and margin assumptions / sensitivity
What is the expected CAPEX, OPEX, battery degradation assumptions?
What is pricing in the PPA? How sensitive are returns to pricing shifts?
What contingency buffer is assumed?
Execution track record for smaller projects
How does FGL deliver on its smaller announced solar projects (like the 30 MW one)? Does it deliver on time, on budget, with quality?
Any disputes, cost overruns, delays?
Macroe / policy / industry environment
Changes in solar module costs, battery costs, supply chain constraints
Regulatory changes in Malaysia around power tariffs, renewable incentives, data center tariffs
Competition: are other developers bidding aggressively, putting downward pressure on margins?
Disclosure and transparency
Are the filings (6-Ks, 20-F, press releases) giving realistic timelines, risk disclosures, milestone updates?
Are there restatements, delays, or inconsistent disclosures?
Cash flow / liquidity buffer
Does FGL maintain sufficient liquidity to survive delays or cash flow shortfall periods?
Are guarantees or escrow arrangements in place?
If many of those check out, the project may be credible; if many get delayed or fail, the downside risk is real.