Wah Seong Corporation Berhad (KLSE:WASEONG) is looking to sell its entire 26.97% equity interest in Petra Energy Berhad (KLSE:PENERGY), people familiar with the matter tell The Edge. It is understood that several parties have been approached to buy the block, but details are scarce at press time. Wah Seong did not reply to queries sent by The Edge.

How much Wah Seong is asking for the stake is uncertain. Wah Seong had acquired the stake from Perdana Petroleum Bhd in July 2012, paying close to MYR 97 million or MYR 1.68 per Petra share. Petra shares ended trading last April 30, 2021 at 94.5 sen apiece, valuing Wah Seong's block of 26.97% at MYR 81.79 million, or close to a 16% discount on what it paid nine years ago.

Petra's market capitalization stood at MYR 303.29 million.