As individual investors, one of the greatest challenges we face is understanding the companies we invest in beyond what financial statements can reveal. Meeting and talking to the management, seeing operations firsthand and grasping a company’s culture are typically luxuries reserved for institutional investors.

However, thanks to ICAP Fan Club, individual investors like you and me are breaking the barriers to become smarter investors.

On 16 July 2024, the ICAP Fan Club organised its inaugural research site visit to APM Automotive Holdings Berhad (“APM”), a Bursa Malaysia Main Market listed company that is a prominent player in Malaysia’s automotive parts manufacturing sector. Headquartered in the bustling Pandamaran Industrial Estate in Port Klang, APM has grown significantly since its humble beginnings in 1971 to become a leading supplier to major OEMs in Malaysia and beyond.

Guiding us through this insightful visit was Mr Tan Teng Boo, Designated Person of icapital.biz Berhad, seasoned Fund Manager of Capital Dynamics and Vice President of the ICAP Fan Club. His expertise in value investing and meticulous research methodologies set the stage for a profound learning experience.