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Reignited: privatisation chatter on other firms

No lack of candidates, but analysts caution it's a gamble to bet on next target

Published Mon, Jan 26, 2015 · 09:50 PM
    Privatisation possibilities
    Done deals

    Singapore

    KEPPEL Corp's offer to take Keppel Land private has brought into focus other potential privatisation targets among listed property developers in Singapore.

    The names thrown up include Wheelock Properties, GuocoLand, Wing Tai Holdings, Ho Bee Land, Hiap Hoe, Sim Lian Group, and United Industrial Corporation (UIC).

    Hiap HoeCapitaLandGuocolandWing TaiUnited Industrial Corp

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