Fraser and Neave Limited
BACKGROUNDFraser and Neave Limited (F&N) was established in Singapore in 1883 as a partnership under the name The Singapore and Straits Aerated Water Co. In 1898, it was incorporated as a limited company under its present name. Today, it ranks amongst Southeast Asia's leading companies and its core businesses are the production and sale of soft drinks, beer & stout, dairy products; property investment and development and publishing and printing.
In 1931, F&N founded Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd (APBL) as a joint venture with Heineken NV. APBL has substantial equity in 13 breweries in the Asia Pacific region.
F&N ventured into the dairy business in 1959 with the construction of a sweetened condensed milk plant in Malaysia. Its dairy operations in Singapore commenced in 1968. F&N subsequently extended its dairy operations to Vietnam and Thailand.
In 1990, F&N acquired a majority stake in Centrepoint Properties Ltd (CPL), a property investment, development and management company.
In 2000, F&N launched a successful general offer for Times Publishing Ltd (TPL) which is involved in publishing, commercial printing, direct sales and distribution and retailing of books, partworks, directories, magazines, recorded audio and video tapes, hi-fi accessories and storage devices, the provision of educational services and organisation of conferences & exhibitions.
In 1931, F&N founded Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd (APBL) as a joint venture with Heineken NV. APBL has substantial equity in 13 breweries in the Asia Pacific region.
F&N ventured into the dairy business in 1959 with the construction of a sweetened condensed milk plant in Malaysia. Its dairy operations in Singapore commenced in 1968. F&N subsequently extended its dairy operations to Vietnam and Thailand.
In 1990, F&N acquired a majority stake in Centrepoint Properties Ltd (CPL), a property investment, development and management company.
In 2000, F&N launched a successful general offer for Times Publishing Ltd (TPL) which is involved in publishing, commercial printing, direct sales and distribution and retailing of books, partworks, directories, magazines, recorded audio and video tapes, hi-fi accessories and storage devices, the provision of educational services and organisation of conferences & exhibitions.
AusGroup Limited
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated in Singapore under the name of AusGroup Pte Ltd on 9 October 2004. On 5 April 2005, the Company changed its name to AusGroup Limited (AGL). AusGroup Ltd is the parent company of AGC and Cactus Engineering and Trading Pte Ltd. As a growth-oriented company, our focus is to strive for performance excellence in everything we do. Since our establishment in 1998, AusGroup has grown its operations substantially throughout Australia and South East Asia. Starting out as a small insulation company, AGC has developed into one of Australia’s leading manufacturing / fabrication, construction and integrated services companies, servicing the oil and gas and mineral resource industries. In 2005, AusGroup Ltd acquired Cactus Engineering and Trading Pte Ltd, a specialist engineering company focusing on upstream oil and gas and the manufacturing of subsea and marine equipment. Headquartered in Western Australia with approximately 1,400 employees, including professional project managers and engineers, highly qualified trades people and an experienced management team, AusGroup is well positioned to exploit growth opportunities in the Australasian oil and gas and mineral resources markets.
CORPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.agc-ausgroup.com
CORPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.agc-ausgroup.com
STANFORD LAND LIMITED
BACKGROUNDThe Group had its origin in 1935, when Mr Ow Kim Swee, father of the Group Chairman, started his tongkang (wooden lighter) business under the name ‘Hai Sun Hup’. As a small tug and barge operator, he provided lighterage facilities for ships anchored in the harbour and at warehouses along the Singapore River.
In 1970, Hai Sun Hup Co (Pte) Ltd was incorporated to take over the operations of the sole proprietorship. Since then, the Group has expanded from sub-contractor to sub-agent to agent and shipowner.
The Company was incorporated on 25 July 1977 under the name of CK Ow (Pte) Ltd. It became a public limited company on 10 November 1989 under the name of Hai Sun Hup Group Ltd.
The principal activities of the Group consist of investment holding, ship owning, chartering, ship management, shipping agency, terminal operations and ancillary marine services, freight forwarding, hotel owning and management, travel agency, trading, property investment and development. The principal activity of the Company is that of an investment holding company.
The Company changed its name to Stamford Land Corporation Ltd wef 5 September 2001.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.stamfordland.com/
In 1970, Hai Sun Hup Co (Pte) Ltd was incorporated to take over the operations of the sole proprietorship. Since then, the Group has expanded from sub-contractor to sub-agent to agent and shipowner.
The Company was incorporated on 25 July 1977 under the name of CK Ow (Pte) Ltd. It became a public limited company on 10 November 1989 under the name of Hai Sun Hup Group Ltd.
The principal activities of the Group consist of investment holding, ship owning, chartering, ship management, shipping agency, terminal operations and ancillary marine services, freight forwarding, hotel owning and management, travel agency, trading, property investment and development. The principal activity of the Company is that of an investment holding company.
The Company changed its name to Stamford Land Corporation Ltd wef 5 September 2001.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.stamfordland.com/
Inch Kenneth Kajang Rubber Public Ltd Company
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated in Scotland but is controlled, managed and resident for tax purposes in Malaysia.
The Company is involved in investment holding and carries on business as an oil palm grower in Selangor, Malaysia. The Company does not export goods to the United Kingdom.
The subsidiary undertakings are engaged in the operation of a tourist resort and investment holding in Malaysia.
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The Company is involved in investment holding and carries on business as an oil palm grower in Selangor, Malaysia. The Company does not export goods to the United Kingdom.
The subsidiary undertakings are engaged in the operation of a tourist resort and investment holding in Malaysia.
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AZTECH GROUP LTD
BACKGROUNDIncorporated in 1986, and listed on SGX on 23 February 1994, Aztech Systems Ltd core businesses today are Electronics Design & Manufacturing, Materials Supply and Marine Logistics.
For 22 years, Aztech's primary business segment has been the design & manufacture of data & voice communications electronics products for OEM/ODM, Contract Manufacturing and Retail Brand. In 2008, Aztech started its diversification plan with the inception of AZ United Pte Ltd for the supply of construction materials. AZ Marine Pte Ltd was also formed to provide the complementary marine logistics support, as well for external chartering of offshore vessels.
With headquarters in Singapore, Aztech has offices in United States, Germany, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China, supported by over 2,500 employees worldwide. Its vertically integrated manufacturing facility is located in Dong Guan, China, with 4 R&D centers in Singapore, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Dong Guan.
CORPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.aztech-group.com
For 22 years, Aztech's primary business segment has been the design & manufacture of data & voice communications electronics products for OEM/ODM, Contract Manufacturing and Retail Brand. In 2008, Aztech started its diversification plan with the inception of AZ United Pte Ltd for the supply of construction materials. AZ Marine Pte Ltd was also formed to provide the complementary marine logistics support, as well for external chartering of offshore vessels.
With headquarters in Singapore, Aztech has offices in United States, Germany, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China, supported by over 2,500 employees worldwide. Its vertically integrated manufacturing facility is located in Dong Guan, China, with 4 R&D centers in Singapore, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Dong Guan.
CORPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.aztech-group.com
INNO- PACIFIC HOLDINGS
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated in Singapore under the name of Colonel Sanders Kentucky Fried Chicken Pte Ltd on 22 September 1973. On 1 February 1983, it was converted into a public limited company under the name of Kentucky Fried Chicken (S) Ltd, operating the fast food franchise.
In 1986, after transferring the fast food business to a subsidiary, it became a holding management and investment company, under its present name. In 1992, it divested the Kentucky Fried Chicken business. In 1993, it wrote off a substantial part of its losses by reducing the par value of its shares from $1 to $0.20 followed by a rights issue. In 1996, it divested its paper trading business. In 1997, it divested its poultry processing business in China. In 2002, the Company wrote off $78,020,000 of its losses through a capital reduction exercise which reduces the par value of the Company's share from $0.20 to $0.01 each.
The principal activities of the Group now are the franchising of the Shakey’s restaurant system in the USA. The Group also engaged in IT development and Telecommunication services. The Company is an investment holding and management services company.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.innopacific.com
In 1986, after transferring the fast food business to a subsidiary, it became a holding management and investment company, under its present name. In 1992, it divested the Kentucky Fried Chicken business. In 1993, it wrote off a substantial part of its losses by reducing the par value of its shares from $1 to $0.20 followed by a rights issue. In 1996, it divested its paper trading business. In 1997, it divested its poultry processing business in China. In 2002, the Company wrote off $78,020,000 of its losses through a capital reduction exercise which reduces the par value of the Company's share from $0.20 to $0.01 each.
The principal activities of the Group now are the franchising of the Shakey’s restaurant system in the USA. The Group also engaged in IT development and Telecommunication services. The Company is an investment holding and management services company.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.innopacific.com
HAW PAR COPORATION
BACKGROUNDThe original business of manufacturing and distributing through Southeast Asia pharmaceuticals under the Tiger Brand names, the best known of which is ‘Tiger Balm’, was founded at the turn of the century. This was subsequently incorporated under the name, Haw Par Brothers (Pte) Ltd and in 1969, Haw Par Brothers Intl Ltd was formed to acquire the main part of that business. The Company took on its present name, Haw Par Corporation Ltd in December 1997.
In the seventies and eighties, it has grown into a conglomerate with diversified interests.
The Group’s core business in healthcare and leisure products promotes healthy lifestyles through its health products, Haw Par’s healthcare products are manufactured and marketed under its established Tiger Balm and Kwan Loong brands. Its renowned ointment Tiger Balm and product extensions are used throughout the world to invigorate the body as well as to soothe away aches and pains.
The Group owns and operates 2 oceanariums - the popular Underwater World oceanarium attraction at Sentosa, Singapore and Underwater World Pattaya in Thailand. A third oceanarium in Chengdu, China, is under construction.
Besides healthcare and leisure products, the Group has interests in investment properties and manages its own portfolio of long term and short term investments in securities.
One of the Group’s primary corporate strategies is to expand its core healthcare and leisure businesses, including product extensions under its own established brands, forming strategic alliances with overseas partners in various key markets and acquisition of suitable businesses. It also aims to manage efficiently its portfolio of investments in properties as well as long term and short term securities to achieve a reasonable return.
COPORATE WEBSITE: http://www.hawpar.com/
In the seventies and eighties, it has grown into a conglomerate with diversified interests.
The Group’s core business in healthcare and leisure products promotes healthy lifestyles through its health products, Haw Par’s healthcare products are manufactured and marketed under its established Tiger Balm and Kwan Loong brands. Its renowned ointment Tiger Balm and product extensions are used throughout the world to invigorate the body as well as to soothe away aches and pains.
The Group owns and operates 2 oceanariums - the popular Underwater World oceanarium attraction at Sentosa, Singapore and Underwater World Pattaya in Thailand. A third oceanarium in Chengdu, China, is under construction.
Besides healthcare and leisure products, the Group has interests in investment properties and manages its own portfolio of long term and short term investments in securities.
One of the Group’s primary corporate strategies is to expand its core healthcare and leisure businesses, including product extensions under its own established brands, forming strategic alliances with overseas partners in various key markets and acquisition of suitable businesses. It also aims to manage efficiently its portfolio of investments in properties as well as long term and short term securities to achieve a reasonable return.
COPORATE WEBSITE: http://www.hawpar.com/
Singapore Technologies Engineering Limited
BACKGROUNDThe Company is formed by the amalgamation of Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd, Singapore Technologies Automotive Ltd, Singapore Technologies Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd and ST Electronic & Engineering Ltd, effective on 6 December 1997. Upon amalgamation, the four companies became its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Singapore Technologies Pte Ltd is the Group's holding company. In late 1999, the Group acquired Chartered Industries of Singapore (Pte) Ltd
The Group is now re-organised as 4 divisions. ST Aero is in aircraft maintenance and engineering with operations in Singapore, Australia, USA and UK. ST Kinetics is in design, development and manufacture of specialty vehicles, weapons and munitions. ST Marine designs, upgrades and builds naval and commercial vessels. Its indigenously designed Landing Ship Tank gained international acolades. Its new yard at Tuas is capable of docking vessels of up to 75,000 dwt.
ST Elec is one of the largest electronic systems houses in the region, with a strong track record for integrating complext systems. Its ley business activities are in communications and sensor systems, large-scale systems and software systems. It is involved in the traffic control management in both Singapore and Suzhou.
COPORATE WEBSITE: http://www.stengg.com
The Group is now re-organised as 4 divisions. ST Aero is in aircraft maintenance and engineering with operations in Singapore, Australia, USA and UK. ST Kinetics is in design, development and manufacture of specialty vehicles, weapons and munitions. ST Marine designs, upgrades and builds naval and commercial vessels. Its indigenously designed Landing Ship Tank gained international acolades. Its new yard at Tuas is capable of docking vessels of up to 75,000 dwt.
ST Elec is one of the largest electronic systems houses in the region, with a strong track record for integrating complext systems. Its ley business activities are in communications and sensor systems, large-scale systems and software systems. It is involved in the traffic control management in both Singapore and Suzhou.
COPORATE WEBSITE: http://www.stengg.com
TAN CHONG INTERNATIONAL
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated on 19 March 1997 in Bermuda. It was formed to facilitate the then proposed reorganisation and demerger of Tan Chong Motor Hldgs Bhd. The Company is an investment holding company with operations in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Brunei and Indonesia.
The Group's history can be traced back to 1966, when the first business unit in Singapore was incorporated as a subsidiary of Tan Chong Motor Hldgs's motor vehicle business in Malaysia, which began almost a decade earlier.
The Group comprises the foreign division which has a total of 23 operating subsidiaries and 4 operating associated companies. The principal businesses are as follows:
- distribution of motor vehicles in Singapore, Brunei and Hong Kong;
- distribution and rental of forklift trucks and other industrial equipment in Singapore;
- manufacture of automotive parts in China;
- investment in and development of properties in Singapore;
- operation of a car rental business in Singapore; and
- distribution of tyres in Hong Kong.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.TanChongInternational.com
The Group's history can be traced back to 1966, when the first business unit in Singapore was incorporated as a subsidiary of Tan Chong Motor Hldgs's motor vehicle business in Malaysia, which began almost a decade earlier.
The Group comprises the foreign division which has a total of 23 operating subsidiaries and 4 operating associated companies. The principal businesses are as follows:
- distribution of motor vehicles in Singapore, Brunei and Hong Kong;
- distribution and rental of forklift trucks and other industrial equipment in Singapore;
- manufacture of automotive parts in China;
- investment in and development of properties in Singapore;
- operation of a car rental business in Singapore; and
- distribution of tyres in Hong Kong.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.TanChongInternational.com
WBL CORP
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated in 1912, under the name CFF Wearne & Co as a public company. However, it traces its history to a family automotive business in the early 1900s.
WBL Corporation Ltd (“Wearnes”) is a dynamic international group with key activities in Technology Manufacturing, Automotive Distribution and Technology Solutions. Management continues to focus on building the Group’s operational and technical expertise to keep Wearnes in the forefront with the leaders in these areas and to build and sustain shareholder value. Today, Wearnes is ranked among the top 75 companies by market capitalisation on the SGX-ST and has revenues of some S$2 billion with operations in over 10 countries.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.wearnes.com
WBL Corporation Ltd (“Wearnes”) is a dynamic international group with key activities in Technology Manufacturing, Automotive Distribution and Technology Solutions. Management continues to focus on building the Group’s operational and technical expertise to keep Wearnes in the forefront with the leaders in these areas and to build and sustain shareholder value. Today, Wearnes is ranked among the top 75 companies by market capitalisation on the SGX-ST and has revenues of some S$2 billion with operations in over 10 countries.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.wearnes.com
HOTEL PROPERTIES LIMITED
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated in Singapore on 28 January 1980 under the name Hotel Properties Pte Ltd. It was converted into a public company on 4 May 1982 and changed its name to Hotel Properties Ltd.
The principal activities of the Company are those of hotelier and investment holding.
Hilton Intl Singapore, was acquired by the Company as a going concern in 1980, from Far Eastern Hotels Development Ltd. Properties held by the Group include HPL House, Hilton Singapore, Four Seasons Hotel, Le Meridien Singapore, Concorde Hotel Gold Coast (Australia), Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Concorde Hotel Shah Alam, Four Seasons Resort Bali and Hard Rock Hotel Bali (Indonesia), Nawarat Hotel Yangon (Myanmar), Le Meridien Port Vila Resort and Casino (Vanuatu), Four Seasons Hotel (London) and the Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa (Maldives). It is presently working on the new condominium projects, Nassim Jade at Nassim Road and Scotts 28 at Scotts Road.
Besides hotel operations, the Group’s activities include restaurants (Hard Rock Cafe and Planet Hollywood), food distribution and retail (Haagen-Dazs ice-cream), sports goods manufacturing, distribution and retail, investment properties, development properties, investments, and tourism and leisure.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.hotelprop.com
The principal activities of the Company are those of hotelier and investment holding.
Hilton Intl Singapore, was acquired by the Company as a going concern in 1980, from Far Eastern Hotels Development Ltd. Properties held by the Group include HPL House, Hilton Singapore, Four Seasons Hotel, Le Meridien Singapore, Concorde Hotel Gold Coast (Australia), Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Concorde Hotel Shah Alam, Four Seasons Resort Bali and Hard Rock Hotel Bali (Indonesia), Nawarat Hotel Yangon (Myanmar), Le Meridien Port Vila Resort and Casino (Vanuatu), Four Seasons Hotel (London) and the Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa (Maldives). It is presently working on the new condominium projects, Nassim Jade at Nassim Road and Scotts 28 at Scotts Road.
Besides hotel operations, the Group’s activities include restaurants (Hard Rock Cafe and Planet Hollywood), food distribution and retail (Haagen-Dazs ice-cream), sports goods manufacturing, distribution and retail, investment properties, development properties, investments, and tourism and leisure.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.hotelprop.com
China Auto Corporation Ltd
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated on 9 October 1965 as a private company. It acquired public status on 5 June 1968.
For 24 years, the Company had been making refrigerators and air-conditioners. With rising costs and the removal of duty protection, the Company phased out manufacturing of refrigerators and air-conditioners in 1990. In 1990, the Lityan group did a reverse takeover of the loss-making Group. The Company's name was changed from Acma Electrical Industries Ltd to Acma Ltd on 1 August 1990.
Since 1987, it has also been developing business in Russia. It owns the Moscow franchises for Delifrance, KFC, Pizza Hut and Haagen Dazs. It made forays into the USA market with the acquisition of 62 percent of chipmarker Paradigm Inc in 1994 and the purchase of 28 percent share in Hayes Microcomputer Products Inc in 1996. However, Hayes plunged into bankruptcy in 1998 In 1998, its 70 percent-owned Enersave Hldgs was listed on the SGX-ST. Since 1994, the Group has been building up its plastics tooling and injection molding operations. It has 8 plastics factories around world under the Acot division.
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For 24 years, the Company had been making refrigerators and air-conditioners. With rising costs and the removal of duty protection, the Company phased out manufacturing of refrigerators and air-conditioners in 1990. In 1990, the Lityan group did a reverse takeover of the loss-making Group. The Company's name was changed from Acma Electrical Industries Ltd to Acma Ltd on 1 August 1990.
Since 1987, it has also been developing business in Russia. It owns the Moscow franchises for Delifrance, KFC, Pizza Hut and Haagen Dazs. It made forays into the USA market with the acquisition of 62 percent of chipmarker Paradigm Inc in 1994 and the purchase of 28 percent share in Hayes Microcomputer Products Inc in 1996. However, Hayes plunged into bankruptcy in 1998 In 1998, its 70 percent-owned Enersave Hldgs was listed on the SGX-ST. Since 1994, the Group has been building up its plastics tooling and injection molding operations. It has 8 plastics factories around world under the Acot division.
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FirstLink Investments Corporation Limited
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated on 5 October 1978 as a private limited company to take over the entire undertakings of Singatronics Pte Ltd which commenced operations in 1973 as a manufacturer of consumer electronic products, such as pocket calculators, toys and games. The Company was converted into a public company and changed its name to Singatronics Ltd on 7 September 1987.
The principal activity of the Company is investment holding. The principal activities of the corporations in the Group consist of the mining of the salt, manufacturing and distribution of edible salts & food seasonings and industrial salts, and also an original design manufacturer of industrial and consumer electronic equipment and devices.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.firstlinkcorp.com.sg/
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.firstlinkcorp.com.sg/
GALLANT VENTURE LTD
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated in Singapore on 7 April 2003 under the name of Gallant Venture Pte Ltd. The Company adopted its present name on 25 April 2006.
The Group is a Singapore-incorporated investment holding company focused on regional growth opportunities. Its existing investments are mainly located in Batam and Bintan in Indonesia. These investments operate four major lines of business:
(i) Industrial parks business — owns and operates international standard industrial parks with approximately 63 ha of net lettable area in Batam and Bintan which were valued at approximately $442 million as at 1 February 2006;
(ii) Utilities business — provides telecommunications, electricity and water supply and waste management services from our facilities which cost over $409 million to develop;
(iii) Resort operations business — provides one-stop support services to the four resorts and seven hotel properties in Bintan Resorts, including ferry services, ferry terminal operations, estate management and security, fire-fighting and medical services; and
(iv) Property development business — owns land and acts as the masterplanner for industrial park and resort development opportunities in Bintan Industrial Estate and Bintan Resorts. It has properties for development totalling approximately 18,200 ha valued at approximately $541 million as at 1 February 2006.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.gallantventure.com
The Group is a Singapore-incorporated investment holding company focused on regional growth opportunities. Its existing investments are mainly located in Batam and Bintan in Indonesia. These investments operate four major lines of business:
(i) Industrial parks business — owns and operates international standard industrial parks with approximately 63 ha of net lettable area in Batam and Bintan which were valued at approximately $442 million as at 1 February 2006;
(ii) Utilities business — provides telecommunications, electricity and water supply and waste management services from our facilities which cost over $409 million to develop;
(iii) Resort operations business — provides one-stop support services to the four resorts and seven hotel properties in Bintan Resorts, including ferry services, ferry terminal operations, estate management and security, fire-fighting and medical services; and
(iv) Property development business — owns land and acts as the masterplanner for industrial park and resort development opportunities in Bintan Industrial Estate and Bintan Resorts. It has properties for development totalling approximately 18,200 ha valued at approximately $541 million as at 1 February 2006.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.gallantventure.com
GUOCO LEISURE LTD
BACKGROUNDIncorporated in New Zealand in 1961 by Sir Ronald Brierley, GuocoLeisure Limited (formerly known as BIL International Limited) is an international investment company with a global portfolio of investments and some 85,000 shareholders. The initial focus was to acquire substantial shareholdings in public companies in New Zealand and Australia. By the 1980s, the Company acquired numerous global investments with shareholdings in over 300 companies. In the late 1980s, GL began to realign its strategy by focusing on a smaller number of assets with a core of trading subsidiaries and associated companies.
Following the Asian economic crisis in 1997, the Board initiated a review of corporate philosophy and investment strategy. This led to the write-down of asset values, disposal of a number of investments, the reduction of bank debt, a new management team and a new strategic focus for the Company. In 1999, its domicile was transferred to Bermuda. In 2000, its global head office was moved to Singapore and its primary share market listing was moved to the Singapore Exchange, with secondary listings on the London and New Zealand Stock Exchanges. The company's primary role is as an active investor with strategic shareholdings and active investment management aimed at extracting and maximizing shareholder value.
GL's primary role is as an active investor with strategic holdings and active investment management aimed at extracting and maximising shareholder value. The Company's current focus is on Hotels and Resorts development.
The Company changed its name to GuocoLeisure Limited wef 22 October 2007.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.guocoleisure.com
Following the Asian economic crisis in 1997, the Board initiated a review of corporate philosophy and investment strategy. This led to the write-down of asset values, disposal of a number of investments, the reduction of bank debt, a new management team and a new strategic focus for the Company. In 1999, its domicile was transferred to Bermuda. In 2000, its global head office was moved to Singapore and its primary share market listing was moved to the Singapore Exchange, with secondary listings on the London and New Zealand Stock Exchanges. The company's primary role is as an active investor with strategic shareholdings and active investment management aimed at extracting and maximizing shareholder value.
GL's primary role is as an active investor with strategic holdings and active investment management aimed at extracting and maximising shareholder value. The Company's current focus is on Hotels and Resorts development.
The Company changed its name to GuocoLeisure Limited wef 22 October 2007.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.guocoleisure.com
INTRACO LTD
BACKGROUNDIncorporated on 5 November 1968, Intraco’s initial corporate roles were to source for competitively priced raw materials, commodities and manufactured goods for the domestic market to support Singapore’s early industrialisation programme, create export markets for locally manufactured products, and promote external trade.
The company was listed on the Singapore Exchange in December 1972 and has since undergone significant changes in business focus and leadership. Today, Intraco is an integrated solutions trading company through global partnerships.
Over the years, the Group’s operations had evolved to come under five sectors, each with a different area of focus:
Agri-Business and Foods
Energy and Environment
Industrial Materials
Building Materials and Security Solutions
Semiconductors
While growth has been steady, resulting in a global operation of 20 subsidiaries and associated companies, Intraco also serves as a viable launch pad for companies seeking regional expansion. This is bolstered by its international network of partnerships and alliances.
Intraco integrated global market network now covers ASEAN, China, India, GCC, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, USA, EU and South Africa
COPORATE WEBSITE: http://www.intraco.com.sg
The company was listed on the Singapore Exchange in December 1972 and has since undergone significant changes in business focus and leadership. Today, Intraco is an integrated solutions trading company through global partnerships.
Over the years, the Group’s operations had evolved to come under five sectors, each with a different area of focus:
Agri-Business and Foods
Energy and Environment
Industrial Materials
Building Materials and Security Solutions
Semiconductors
While growth has been steady, resulting in a global operation of 20 subsidiaries and associated companies, Intraco also serves as a viable launch pad for companies seeking regional expansion. This is bolstered by its international network of partnerships and alliances.
Intraco integrated global market network now covers ASEAN, China, India, GCC, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, USA, EU and South Africa
COPORATE WEBSITE: http://www.intraco.com.sg
HWA HONG CORPORATION LTD
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated in Singapore as a private company on 29 December 1952 under the name of Hwa Hong Manufacturing Company Limited and was converted into a public company on 21 November 1969. It started as a manufacturer and trader of edible oils.
The principal activity of the Company is that of an investment holding company. The subsidiaries are primarily engaged in property rental, investment and development, packing of edible oils, general insurance, manufacturers of chemicals, trading of consumer products and that of business development consultants and advisors, in relation to or in connection with business investments and projects of any kind.
The Group operates in Singapore, Malaysia, United Kingdom and China.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.hwahongcorp.com/
The principal activity of the Company is that of an investment holding company. The subsidiaries are primarily engaged in property rental, investment and development, packing of edible oils, general insurance, manufacturers of chemicals, trading of consumer products and that of business development consultants and advisors, in relation to or in connection with business investments and projects of any kind.
The Group operates in Singapore, Malaysia, United Kingdom and China.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.hwahongcorp.com/
KEPPEL CORPORATION LTD
BACKGROUNDFrom its humble beginnings as a local ship repair yard in Singapore in the 1960s, the Keppel Group has expanded into three key businesses of Offshore & Marine, Infrastructure and Property, with operations spanning over 30 countries.
The Keppel Group of Companies includes Keppel Offshore and Marine, Keppel Integrated Engineering, Keppel Energy, Keppel Telecommunications and Transportation, K-Green Trust, Keppel Land and K-REIT Asia, among others.
Keppel Offshore & Marine is the global leader in offshore rig design and construction, shiprepair and conversion, and specialised shipbuilding. With its core competencies and strong execution capabilities, it is the partner of choice in its chosen segments. Its strategic global network of over 20 yards and offices serving regions including Asia Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, Caspian Sea, Middle East and the North Sea, enables effective execution of the Group’s Near Market, Near Customer strategy.
The Infrastructure business comprises environmental engineering, power generation, logistics and data centre businesses. Keppel Integrated Engineering is a leading global provider of environmental solutions and engineering services, offering a complete range of water and thermal technology for municipal and industrial clients. Keppel Energy has a track record of developing, owning and operating power plants in Singapore, Asia and Latin America, while Keppel Telecommunications and Transportation is a leading service provider in Southeast Asia and Europe with businesses in logistics and data centres.
Keppel Land transforms cityscapes across Asia as the premier developer with a sterling portfolio of award-winning residential developments, integrated townships and investment-grade commercial properties. With a geographical spread across Asia with particular focus on Singapore, China, Vietnam and Indonesia, Keppel Land has a strategic focus on property development and property fund management.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.kepcorp.com
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.kepcorp.com
NSL LTD
BACKGROUNDNatsteel Ltd was incorporated in the early 1960s as The National Iron and Steel Mills to support Singapore's nation-building efforts in infrastructural and residential development.
On the back of this national role, the Group began to diversify into related areas in the 1980s to broaden its earnings base. It began by expanding into steel fabrication and construction-related products and services. In the early 1990s, in tandem with product diversification, the Group regionalised and expanded into Electronic businesses.
In the new millennium, the Group maximizes value for shareholders through unlocking the value of its businesses. The Group sold its electronics businesses (ie. NatSteel Electronics and NatSteel Broadway) in 2000s. In line with the group’s objective of enhancing its shareholders value, the group also sold its steel businesses in 2004.
Today, Natsteel Ltd's group of companies has sizeable businesses in Industrial (comprising Construction Products, Chemicals and Engineering) with operations in some 10 countries. It has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since 1964.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.nsl.com.sg
On the back of this national role, the Group began to diversify into related areas in the 1980s to broaden its earnings base. It began by expanding into steel fabrication and construction-related products and services. In the early 1990s, in tandem with product diversification, the Group regionalised and expanded into Electronic businesses.
In the new millennium, the Group maximizes value for shareholders through unlocking the value of its businesses. The Group sold its electronics businesses (ie. NatSteel Electronics and NatSteel Broadway) in 2000s. In line with the group’s objective of enhancing its shareholders value, the group also sold its steel businesses in 2004.
Today, Natsteel Ltd's group of companies has sizeable businesses in Industrial (comprising Construction Products, Chemicals and Engineering) with operations in some 10 countries. It has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since 1964.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.nsl.com.sg
SEMB CORP INDUSTRIES
BACKGROUNDSembcorp Industries was incorporated in Singapore on 20 May 1998 to act as the holding company for the merger between Singapore Technologies Industries Corporation (STIC) and Sembawang Corporation. On 22 July 1998, it assumed its present name. The merger was effective on 3 October 1998.
The Company's principal activities are those of an investment holding company, as well as the corporate headquarters, which gives strategic direction and provides management services to its subsidiaries. The principal activities of key subsidiaries are as follows:
i. Utilities
This business focuses on the provision of centralised utilities and energy. It offers industrial utilities and services such as energy, steam, industrial water and wastewater treatment to energy intensive users. It operates in Singapore, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, China and the United Arab Emirates.
ii. Marine & Offshore Engineering
This business focuses principally on repair, building and conversion of ships and rigs, and offshore engineering.
iii. Environmental Management
The business provides integrated waste management services and undertakes waste-to-resource businesses in the Asia Pacific region.
iv. Industrial Parks
The business focuses principally on developing, marketing and operating industrial parks in Asia.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.sembcorp.com
The Company's principal activities are those of an investment holding company, as well as the corporate headquarters, which gives strategic direction and provides management services to its subsidiaries. The principal activities of key subsidiaries are as follows:
i. Utilities
This business focuses on the provision of centralised utilities and energy. It offers industrial utilities and services such as energy, steam, industrial water and wastewater treatment to energy intensive users. It operates in Singapore, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, China and the United Arab Emirates.
ii. Marine & Offshore Engineering
This business focuses principally on repair, building and conversion of ships and rigs, and offshore engineering.
iii. Environmental Management
The business provides integrated waste management services and undertakes waste-to-resource businesses in the Asia Pacific region.
iv. Industrial Parks
The business focuses principally on developing, marketing and operating industrial parks in Asia.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.sembcorp.com
THE STRAITS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated in Singapore on 8 November 1887 to acquire the business of tin ore buyers and smelters then carried on by James Sword and Hermann Muhlinghaus operating in Malaysia.
The principal activities of the Company are those of an investment holding company. The Group is primarily engaged in mining, smelting, investments in other metals and mineral resources, hotel investment and management, property operations and financial investments. The smelting business is done by its associate company, Malaysia Smelting Corpn Bhd.
The Group's major commercial properties include the Straits Trading Building and China Square in Singapore, Immigration House in Sydney and Straits Trading Building in Kuala Lumpur. The Gallop Gables is a condominium project developed by the Group. In 1998, it opened the Rendezvous Hotel in Singapore. In Australia, it owns the Rendezvous Observation City Hotel in Perth, the Rendezvous Apartment Hotel in Brisbane and the Royce in Melbourne.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.stc.com.sg
The principal activities of the Company are those of an investment holding company. The Group is primarily engaged in mining, smelting, investments in other metals and mineral resources, hotel investment and management, property operations and financial investments. The smelting business is done by its associate company, Malaysia Smelting Corpn Bhd.
The Group's major commercial properties include the Straits Trading Building and China Square in Singapore, Immigration House in Sydney and Straits Trading Building in Kuala Lumpur. The Gallop Gables is a condominium project developed by the Group. In 1998, it opened the Rendezvous Hotel in Singapore. In Australia, it owns the Rendezvous Observation City Hotel in Perth, the Rendezvous Apartment Hotel in Brisbane and the Royce in Melbourne.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.stc.com.sg
TUAN SING CORPORATION
BACKGROUNDThe Company was incorporated on 13 March 1969 as Hytex (Private) Limited to manufacture polypropylene bags. It was converted to a public limited company on 2 May 1973. Following its restructuring, the Company became an investment holdings company on 20 September 1983 under its present name, Tuan Sing Holdings Limited (“TSH”). The Group’s businesses include the Property, Industrial Services, Retail and Investments in Hotels & Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing.
Property
The Property Segment focuses on investment and development of prime properties. Its portfolio includes residential, commercial and industrial properties mainly located in prime districts. TSH is a recognised quality developer of residential housing in both Singapore and China. Its commercial and industrial properties in Singapore include Robinson Towers, International Factors Building, The Oxley, Harrison Industrial Building and Century Warehouse.
Industrial Services
The Industrial Services Segment consists of the Company’s 80 percent owned SGX-ST listed subsidiary, SP Corporation Limited (“SP Corp”) and a 98 percent owned Malaysian subsidiary, Hypak Sdn Bhd. (“Hypak”). Significant activities under Industrial Services Segment are carried out by SP Corp with its core businesses in Tyre and Auto Products Distribution, Commodities & Specialty Products Trading, and Engineering Services. Hypak is in the manufacturing and production of polypropylene packaging bags.
Retail
The Retail Segment comprises the Group’s 60 percent interest in the Pan-West group of companies. Pan-West distributes a complete range of golf products and provides related services including professional golf coaching, golf equipment rental and repair services as well as managing golf driving ranges. It is the exclusive regional distributor of world-class golfing brands including Callaway, Odyssey, Cleveland, Yamaha and Katana with significant presence in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Investments in Hotel & Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing
The hotel investments consists of the Group’s 50 percent owned Grand Hotel Group (“GHG”) which was formerly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange; and a 43 percent owned SGX-ST listed company, Gul Technologies Singapore Ltd (“Gul Tech”). GHG owns 4 out of Hyatt’s 8 operating hotels in Australia, i.e. Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Park Hyatt Canberra, Hyatt Regency Perth, and Hyatt Regency Adelaide. Gul Tech is involved in the manufacturing of multi-layered and high-density printed circuit boards. It has manufacturing plants in Wuxi and Suzhou, China.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.tuansing.com
Property
The Property Segment focuses on investment and development of prime properties. Its portfolio includes residential, commercial and industrial properties mainly located in prime districts. TSH is a recognised quality developer of residential housing in both Singapore and China. Its commercial and industrial properties in Singapore include Robinson Towers, International Factors Building, The Oxley, Harrison Industrial Building and Century Warehouse.
Industrial Services
The Industrial Services Segment consists of the Company’s 80 percent owned SGX-ST listed subsidiary, SP Corporation Limited (“SP Corp”) and a 98 percent owned Malaysian subsidiary, Hypak Sdn Bhd. (“Hypak”). Significant activities under Industrial Services Segment are carried out by SP Corp with its core businesses in Tyre and Auto Products Distribution, Commodities & Specialty Products Trading, and Engineering Services. Hypak is in the manufacturing and production of polypropylene packaging bags.
Retail
The Retail Segment comprises the Group’s 60 percent interest in the Pan-West group of companies. Pan-West distributes a complete range of golf products and provides related services including professional golf coaching, golf equipment rental and repair services as well as managing golf driving ranges. It is the exclusive regional distributor of world-class golfing brands including Callaway, Odyssey, Cleveland, Yamaha and Katana with significant presence in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Investments in Hotel & Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing
The hotel investments consists of the Group’s 50 percent owned Grand Hotel Group (“GHG”) which was formerly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange; and a 43 percent owned SGX-ST listed company, Gul Technologies Singapore Ltd (“Gul Tech”). GHG owns 4 out of Hyatt’s 8 operating hotels in Australia, i.e. Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Park Hyatt Canberra, Hyatt Regency Perth, and Hyatt Regency Adelaide. Gul Tech is involved in the manufacturing of multi-layered and high-density printed circuit boards. It has manufacturing plants in Wuxi and Suzhou, China.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.tuansing.com
UNITED ENGINEERS LTD
BACKGROUNDUnited Engineers Ltd was incorporated on 12 July 1912 as a result of the merger of two long established companies - Riley Hargreaves & Co, an engineering company founded in 1865 and Howarth Erkine Ltd, importers and general contractors founded in 1895.
The principal activities of the Company are those of a holding company and property owner and developer. With operations centred in Singapore, its 5,000 staff in 12 countries across Asia are engaged in the core businesses of engineering, construction, and integrated facility management, organised along common functional lines which promote closer inter-division and intra-group synergies and allow smaller units to leverage on the Group’s strengths and track record.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.uel.com.sg
The principal activities of the Company are those of a holding company and property owner and developer. With operations centred in Singapore, its 5,000 staff in 12 countries across Asia are engaged in the core businesses of engineering, construction, and integrated facility management, organised along common functional lines which promote closer inter-division and intra-group synergies and allow smaller units to leverage on the Group’s strengths and track record.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.uel.com.sg
UNITED INDUSTRIAL CORP
BACKGROUNDUnited Industrial Corporation (UIC) was incorporated in Singapore in 1963 as a private company. The main business was the manufacturing and distribution of detergent and toiletry products. It was listed as a public company in 1969.
The core business of the Group is property development and investment and with the acquisition of the majority equity of Singapore Land Limited, a well-established property company in 1990, it became a major real estate developer with portfolio of 2.2 million sq ft of office space and 1 million sq ft of retail premise in Singapore.
The properties include UIC Building, Singapore Land Tower, SGX CENTRE, The Gateway, Stamford Court, Marina Square, a massive shopping and hotel complex in the Marina Bay and West Mall, a suburban shopping complex.
The Group's residential projects include The Belleforte, a 74-unit freehold condominium located close to the Novena MRT station, The Paterson and Stevens Loft in prime Orchard Road as well as the Group's latest development, One Amber, comprising four 23-storey luxurious condominium with 562 units in the popular east coast area of Singapore.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.uic.com.sg/html/index.htm
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.uic.com.sg/html/index.htm
Yuexiu Property Company Limited
(formerly:Guangzhou Investment Company Limited)
BACKGROUNDGuangzhou Investment Company Limited was listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in December 1992. Yue Xiu Enterprises (Holdings) Limited, the controlling shareholder of the Company, is the principle investment vehicle of the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government in Hong Kong.
The Group has built up several businesses consisting of property, paper and toll road mainly located in the Guangdong Province of the Mainland of China. These businesses all have substantial market share in Southern China.
Regarding the China property business, the Group currently has property projects and land bank in Guangzhou Municipality with total gross floor area of 5,800,000 sq m.
The newsprint plant has annual production capacity of 300,000 tonnes. The toll road business is conducted through GZI Transport Limited, a subsidiary of the Company separately listed on the Stock Exchange in 1997. GZI Transport Limited is currently operating an attributable length of 315.2 kms of toll road and bridge projects in Guangdong and other selective provinces of China.
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The Group has built up several businesses consisting of property, paper and toll road mainly located in the Guangdong Province of the Mainland of China. These businesses all have substantial market share in Southern China.
Regarding the China property business, the Group currently has property projects and land bank in Guangzhou Municipality with total gross floor area of 5,800,000 sq m.
The newsprint plant has annual production capacity of 300,000 tonnes. The toll road business is conducted through GZI Transport Limited, a subsidiary of the Company separately listed on the Stock Exchange in 1997. GZI Transport Limited is currently operating an attributable length of 315.2 kms of toll road and bridge projects in Guangdong and other selective provinces of China.
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BACKGROUNDThe Group was first established as Ipco Marine Ltd in Hong Kong in 1975 to undertake international engineering and construction projects.
The Company was incorporated on 28 May 1992 as an investment holding company. It was converted to a public company on 15 April 1993.
IPCO is a developer, turnkey contractor and investor in oil & gas, power, transportation, water & environment and industrial infrastructure projects worldwide. Its completed contracts in over 30 locations worldwide: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Republic of South Africa, Uruguay and Venezuela.
In April 2005, Ipco divested its entire stake in infrastructure development and construction subsidiary, Insitu Envirotech Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries. It has been successfully transformed from an infrastructure development and construction company to an investment holding company with a diversified portfolio of strategic investments. Ipco’s investment portfolio comprises strategic stakes in various sectors: real estate residential development in the State of Washington, USA; natural gas distribution in Hubei Province, China; high-tech semiconductors in Singapore; integrated automotive component manufacturing in Malaysia; infocom services in Indonesia; and (pending shareholders’ approval) engineering and procurement services for the regional oil and gas industry.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.ipco.com.sg
The Company was incorporated on 28 May 1992 as an investment holding company. It was converted to a public company on 15 April 1993.
IPCO is a developer, turnkey contractor and investor in oil & gas, power, transportation, water & environment and industrial infrastructure projects worldwide. Its completed contracts in over 30 locations worldwide: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Republic of South Africa, Uruguay and Venezuela.
In April 2005, Ipco divested its entire stake in infrastructure development and construction subsidiary, Insitu Envirotech Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries. It has been successfully transformed from an infrastructure development and construction company to an investment holding company with a diversified portfolio of strategic investments. Ipco’s investment portfolio comprises strategic stakes in various sectors: real estate residential development in the State of Washington, USA; natural gas distribution in Hubei Province, China; high-tech semiconductors in Singapore; integrated automotive component manufacturing in Malaysia; infocom services in Indonesia; and (pending shareholders’ approval) engineering and procurement services for the regional oil and gas industry.
COPORATE WEBSITE : http://www.ipco.com.sg
China International Holdings Limited
(formerly: China Infrastructure Holdings Limited)
BACKGROUNDChina Infrastructure Holdings Limited is a Bermuda incorporated company. The principal activities of the Group are the ownership, development, operation and management of infrastructure projects in toll bridges and roads, industrial water plant and land development etc in China.
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