GB Bond IPO oversubscribed by 8.22 times

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, September 23, 2026

GB Bond Holdings Bhd's initial public offering was oversubscribed by 8.22 times, with 5,333 applications received for 190.02 million shares ahead of its planned ACE Market listing on October 1. This strong investor interest highlights confidence in the company’s industrial materials business and positions GB Bond to enhance its growth through increased capital and market visibility.

GB Bond Holdings Bhd has reported strong demand for the public portion of its initial public offering (IPO), which has been oversubscribed by 8.22 times ahead of its planned listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on October 1. The company, known for manufacturing industrial adhesives, emulsion polymers, and sealants, revealed that it received a total of 5,333 applications from Malaysian investors for 190.02 million shares, while only 20.62 million shares were made available to the public.

The oversubscription reflects significant interest from two distinct investor groups. For the bumiputra public portion, GB Bond received 2,241 applications covering 67.44 million shares, representing an oversubscription rate of 5.54 times. In contrast, the other Malaysian public portion attracted 3,092 applications for 122.58 million shares, which translates to a higher oversubscription of 10.89 times.

The strong response suggests robust investor confidence in GB Bond’s business and prospects in the industrial materials sector. The listing on the ACE Market is anticipated to provide the company with increased visibility and access to capital to support its growth ambitions.

GB Bond’s IPO comes amid a competitive environment for capital raising in Malaysia, where demand for shares in well-established industrial players remains solid. The company’s manufacturing focus positions it to benefit both from domestic economic activity and export opportunities.

With the public portion heavily oversubscribed, allocation of shares will be subject to scaling down to ensure fair distribution among applicants, according to usual practices for oversubscribed IPOs on Bursa Malaysia. The final allocation details and commencement of trading are expected to be announced closer to the listing date.

The company's listing follows a growing trend of industrial sector players seeking public funding to support expansion and innovation, reflecting wider economic ambitions within Malaysia to strengthen manufacturing capabilities and value-added production.

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